Koni-Omega Rapid Handle Suggestions

[RivenDell99]

Ive been wanting to get into medium format but didnt have a large sum of money to invest. Found a university used Koni Omega Rapid for super low price, decided to take a chance on it.

Need to put a roll through it, but besides that im fairly certain it only has 2 issues:

The lens dial gets sticky on both lower shutter speeds and wider aperture settings, and its missing the handle.

Im fairly certain I can just take out and clean the lens/find a better condition one, but I cannot find a standalone handle for the damn camera anywhere.

Does anyone have any suggestions of how to either find or just make my own handle?

 

[Dave Ludwig]

I am sure I have a handle you can have. PM me your address and will send it.
Regarding lens, yeah a 90mm is usually pretty cheap on ebay. It may loosen up over some time, if it works I would leave it alone. Not worth sending it for CLA, buying another lens may be cheaper. Being a university camera it probably has seen a lot of use.

 

[RivenDell99]

Youre awesome, I appreciate it very much. I agree with the lens, gonna run through a couple rolls and either crack it open myself or just get a new one.

 

[RivenDell99]

I am sure I have a handle you can have. PM me your address and will send it.
Regarding lens, yeah a 90mm is usually pretty cheap on ebay. It may loosen up over some time, if it works I would leave it alone. Not worth sending it for CLA, buying another lens may be cheaper. Being a university camera it probably has seen a lot of use.

How do I PM on here... Im new to this place

 

[MattKing]

For now, @Dave Ludwig can start a Private Conversation with you, and you will be able to respond.

 

[MattKing]

@RivenDell99 ,
Check your Inbox flag at the top right for a message.
We have attended to our normal investigations and have determined that it is appropriate to, as per your request, turn on your access to the Private Conversation function. You can now initiate that yourself - just click on @Dave Ludwig 's screen name and then the Start a Conversation

 

[RivenDell99]

It seems im able to start conversations now, but im not able to with @Dave Ludwig specifically. Ill wait for him to message me.
In any case, I greatly appreciate the support, and your willingness to help