I am going to finish the overhaul and conversion of a Kodak Medalist II in the next few days. Thought I'd throw it up here now in case anyone is interested.
(I have a list of people who expressed interest in the past, but I can't find it right now. I will dig through old messages and contact people later- sorry, and if you have contacted me before and are interested still you will get priority.)
The 120 conversion involves removing the film chamber walls, machining them out and adding a new wall that gives room for the 120 spool. The wind tab inside the camera needs to be modified and a few other areas need to be machined to accommodate the 120 spools. When done, the camera looks exactly original from the exterior. Operation is almost exactly the same, except you can use 120 film.
In the process of getting to the film chamber walls, the camera is basically disassembled down to its frame. Everything is cleaned and adjusted in re-assembly. Shutter overhauled and working well. Focus helical cleaned and lubed. Rangefinder cleaned and adjusted in all functions. Viewfinder cleaned. All in all a pretty well-functioning 70 year old camera with a great lens and a style that is, well, I tend to call it Rube Goldberg meets Buck Rogers? I think this camera is related to 1949 Chevy coupes.
Happy to answer any questions.
$550 OBO, plus shipping ($16 in US, others inquire)
(I have a list of people who expressed interest in the past, but I can't find it right now. I will dig through old messages and contact people later- sorry, and if you have contacted me before and are interested still you will get priority.)
The 120 conversion involves removing the film chamber walls, machining them out and adding a new wall that gives room for the 120 spool. The wind tab inside the camera needs to be modified and a few other areas need to be machined to accommodate the 120 spools. When done, the camera looks exactly original from the exterior. Operation is almost exactly the same, except you can use 120 film.
In the process of getting to the film chamber walls, the camera is basically disassembled down to its frame. Everything is cleaned and adjusted in re-assembly. Shutter overhauled and working well. Focus helical cleaned and lubed. Rangefinder cleaned and adjusted in all functions. Viewfinder cleaned. All in all a pretty well-functioning 70 year old camera with a great lens and a style that is, well, I tend to call it Rube Goldberg meets Buck Rogers? I think this camera is related to 1949 Chevy coupes.
Happy to answer any questions.
$550 OBO, plus shipping ($16 in US, others inquire)