Hi, all -
Here's a somewhat obscure one - a Clarus MS35 35 mm rangefinder.
P1020264 by Scott --, on Flickr
There's a cult-like following with these cameras. For a while I was in it, buying and fixing these notoriusly unreliable cameras. The lens, a Wolly 50/2.8 Velostigmat, is spectacular. The engineering on the shutter, though, is not.
As evidence that this camera was once fully operational, I offer the following images:
Photo16_16 by Scott --, on Flickr
Photo14_14 by Scott --, on Flickr
Photo11_11 by Scott --, on Flickr
For reference on how long ago those were taken, here's a current picture of the kids (NOT taken with the Clarus):
img235 by Scott --, on Flickr
Currently the rear curtain lags. Not sure why. You can open this thing up and pre-load the shutter more than it currently is to fix what ails it. Not a fun job, but not impossible. But even tweaked, the shutter is wonky at best, which is what killed the camera in the marketplace. But it's a lovable, clunky thing, and worth experimentation on. Or as a shelf queen - arguably a collectible. This is a nice copy, though it's been long enough that I don't remember the specifics of the model lineage (that should all still be available online). It does have a number (phone?) engraved in the bottom plate.
Listing this for $47, which includes medium flat rate shipping to US. PayPal only.
Thanks,
Scott
Here's a somewhat obscure one - a Clarus MS35 35 mm rangefinder.
P1020264 by Scott --, on FlickrThere's a cult-like following with these cameras. For a while I was in it, buying and fixing these notoriusly unreliable cameras. The lens, a Wolly 50/2.8 Velostigmat, is spectacular. The engineering on the shutter, though, is not.
As evidence that this camera was once fully operational, I offer the following images:
Photo16_16 by Scott --, on Flickr
Photo14_14 by Scott --, on Flickr
Photo11_11 by Scott --, on FlickrFor reference on how long ago those were taken, here's a current picture of the kids (NOT taken with the Clarus):
img235 by Scott --, on FlickrCurrently the rear curtain lags. Not sure why. You can open this thing up and pre-load the shutter more than it currently is to fix what ails it. Not a fun job, but not impossible. But even tweaked, the shutter is wonky at best, which is what killed the camera in the marketplace. But it's a lovable, clunky thing, and worth experimentation on. Or as a shelf queen - arguably a collectible. This is a nice copy, though it's been long enough that I don't remember the specifics of the model lineage (that should all still be available online). It does have a number (phone?) engraved in the bottom plate.
Listing this for $47, which includes medium flat rate shipping to US. PayPal only.
Thanks,
Scott
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