For sale today is an American classic, a beautiful Kodak Signet 35 rangefinder that needs a little TLC to be put back into working order. The aluminum body is in very good shape for a camera of this age, and should polish up nicely. The leather covering is complete and tight, and the lens, shutter blades and aperture all seem to be in excellent condition.
The viewfinder could use an internal cleaning but is still quite usable. The rf patch, however, is dim almost to the point of invisibility and likely needs a new beamsplitter, although cleaning should help. The focus is nice and smooth, the speed settings and aperture settings also move freely. The inside of the camera is nice and clean as well. Basically, the camera is complete and functional, except for one small problem. The shutter will not lock into cocked position. But for anyone with experience working on shutters of this type, it should be a relatively easy repair.
Repair notes on the Signet 35 can be viewed here:
http://pheugo.com/cameras/index.php?page=signet35
I am asking for $15 + shipping on this one.
The viewfinder could use an internal cleaning but is still quite usable. The rf patch, however, is dim almost to the point of invisibility and likely needs a new beamsplitter, although cleaning should help. The focus is nice and smooth, the speed settings and aperture settings also move freely. The inside of the camera is nice and clean as well. Basically, the camera is complete and functional, except for one small problem. The shutter will not lock into cocked position. But for anyone with experience working on shutters of this type, it should be a relatively easy repair.
Repair notes on the Signet 35 can be viewed here:
http://pheugo.com/cameras/index.php?page=signet35
I am asking for $15 + shipping on this one.