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What's your latest new old camera ? (Part 2)

Canon T2. Finally got a smaller elan7ne with great build quality and functions!
Not to mention the final film camera that canon ever made.
 
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I'm much more likely to try to 3D print one -- this is paper-backed film, so scratching isn't a big deal, and 3D printed parts are easily replaced if/when they wear. I don't have space at present to attempt something like this in metal. The springs are there inside the back, I just need correctly sized/positioned mounting pins on the pressure plate to slip into the slots. The main issue I have is that with the original missing, I don't have the dimensions of the original pressure plate (I ought to be able to measure against the frame gate to get close enough).

BTW, if I need leaf spring stock, I'll dig around at work -- the warehouse gets hundreds of pallets a week with steel strapping securing the product, strapping that otherwise just goes in recycling. Take along a pair of snips, nip off a foot (or a couple pieces that size), and good to go. I used this material to repair a broken part in my Mosin Nagant rifle several years ago, works great. Springy, enough carbon to harden some, and free.
 
I am waiting for the delivery of my third Nikkormat EL. It's a chrome body with a 50/2 Nikkor HC.
 
Cheers; would a simple plastic, un-embossed gift card fit the bill or could it be built upon by your printer?

Eli

 
Congratulations, I like to have a pair of each camera body models, I use, on hand.

Have fun with your new camera,
Eli
dynachrome said:
I am waiting for the delivery of my third Nikkormat EL. It's a chrome body with a 50/2 Nikkor HC.
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eli griggs said:
Cheers; would a simple plastic, un-embossed gift card fit the bill or could it be built upon by your printer?
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Right general kind of thing, if I can attach the mounting pins to keep it in place on the springs. I had a new health insurance card this year; if I can spot the old one it might be a candidate.
 
My newest camera is a Zeiss Box Tengor 54/2. It's a 6x9 box camera with a Goerz Frontar doublet, fixed shutter speed between 1/25 and 1/50, three distance settings and appertures f/11, f/16 and f/22. It's in pretty good condition but infinity focus is off at the appropriate setting. Instead, the camera seems to focus nearest to infinity on the 8-2 meter setting.

I already took this camera out to Colorado and it's pretty fun to shoot but hard to hold completely still.

 
Just received two simultaneously: Konica Auto S2 and a Konica C35EF; both in excellent condition. I've already put a quick test roll through the S2, it's an absolutely lovely camera to use!, and have the 35EF loaded up and ready to go. I can see why Andy Warhol liked it; not only because it was the first compact film camera with a built-in flash, but the lightning quick zone focus adjustments. I'm curious as to how accurate a focus I get using that.
 
I don't buy cameras anymore, my outfit is complete and I'm not a collector.
 
Picked up a Canon Motor Drive MF for my (relatively recently) acquired Canon F-1. Guy I got it from said he hadn't used it in the past 10 years. When I first tried to fire it up, no joy. But its circuitry must've simply been asleep as I kept at it and did get it to fire... it then "rested" a few second before it would fire again, rested a bit more, then was able to fully function on both "C" and "S."

 
I got a Yashica FX-3. Seems decent mechanically but the meter doesn't seem right. Not a big deal, I have a small handheld meter for my rangefinders, 120 folders and Nikon FM with a bad meter.
 
Duceman said:
But its circuitry must've simply been asleep as I kept at it and did get it to fire... it then "rested" a few second before it would fire again, rested a bit more, then was able to fully function on both "C" and "S."
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Probably one or more electrolytic capacitors needing some "reforming" -- recreating the insulating layer that forms the dielectric. This can take anywhere from minutes to days after reapplying voltage following a long period without power.
 
Just got 2 more Canon Rebel t2 in perfect condition.
Now I have 5. Will stop at 10
 
Recently got a Kodak Special Six-20 that has a Kodak Anastigmat Special 100mm f4.5 Compur-Rapid lens.
Needs a CLA, the bellows replaced, & some leatherwork done (tearing a bit where the lens pops out).

Focusing rotates, shutter fires (but hangs up a slower speeds), holes in the bellows (figured there was a 50/50 chanche there would be).
 
 
Nice, I have one, nice camera, the operating manual says when driving keep it on a pillow so as not jolt it. I just keep mine in a padded case, I still avoid banging it around. Lens is very crisp.
 
Will be if it makes it, Kiev 60 from a dealer in Kiev, should arrive by April 29th, if not I hope the money will do some good.
 
Paul Howell said:
Nice, I have one, nice camera, the operating manual says when driving keep it on a pillow so as not jolt it. I just keep mine in a padded case, I still avoid banging it around. Lens is very crisp.
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Good to know! The seller didn’t include the manual, but is sending it. The camera came in a minty case with “Pentax” embroidered in red on the front. I’ll keep it in that. Glad you think highly of the camera. I have a feeling I’m going to really like it.
 
My mom just sent me the last camera my dad bought before he died several years ago. Not sure if it’s any good, but it will have sentimental value.
 
Aaagh!! I can't see it, have I gone blind?! @KerrKid We're analog folks here, son. But as those pixel-stealers go, it's probably acceptable.
 
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