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

John_Nikon_F

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The only split-image screens I like are the diagonal ones. They're more useful than the horizontal split-image screens. In fact, the only Nikkormat body I'm keeping is a rather rare FT2 with the older J microprism spot screen. Looks like it came with one from the factory. I'm going to compromise on my FM2n and install a K3 screen from an FM3a, that way it doesn't go black as easily.

-J
 

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Hi John "Nikon F",

I owned a FT2 and i had difficulties focusing it. It had the split screen. I sold it and much later got a mint Nikomat FTN, with the microprism. Surprisingly i found it easier for focusing. So your FT2 is the best of the two worlds.

Some people say the FT3 is the most desirable of the Nikkormats, but i seriously disagree, btw. Pre-AI lens compatibility is gone. And that's a sin!!

Greetings from Flavio "Canon F-1".
 
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That is a beautiful piece of equipment! Makes my Graphic View 4x5 look like an instamatic.
 

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An early post WW2 Mamiya Six (IV) folder. Looks to have been owned by an Australian RAAF serviceman, probably in the occupation forces.

It'll need a bit of TLC as the viewfinder is like looking in a whiteout and the lens is a bit hazy. Neither of these look like fungus so I'm hopeful.

The mechanical aspects - film wind on, focus and shutter all appear to be working smoothly. Looks like Mamiya chose their lubricants well.

I doubt that it has been used in several decades as the empty takeup spool is a very old metal Kodak spool - mid 60's??

Let the journey of resuscitation begin.
 

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Some people say the FT3 is the most desirable of the Nikkormats, but i seriously disagree, btw. Pre-AI lens compatibility is gone. And that's a sin!!

Greetings from Flavio "Canon F-1".

The FT3 is not guilty of such a sin as it can use the newer AI lenses and has the retractable metering coupling lever to be able to use pre-AI lenses in stop down mode.

 

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I deliberately chose the FT2 over all the other models because it is able to meter both pre-AI and AI wide open.

I'm not fond of stop-down metering and I don't mind the twist-ritual with the coupling lever.
 

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^In my case, I chose the FT2, since it has the J screen, like an early FTn, whereas my old FTn and my FT3 have the A and K screens, respectively.

-J
 

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I bought a Pentax Spotmatic II at my local camera store today. It came with a 50mm 1.4 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar lens. I haven't loaded any film in it yet, but hope to do so tomorrow. I'm looking forward to printing some negs from this camera/lens...

Dale
 

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I was initially looking for Canon AE-1 Program. Then I got really excited about Minolta X-700, there was one in the mintiest mint condition ever on eBay. When I missed out on this one I visited a gentleman here locally who had some old gear he used years ago, he said he had two AE-1s, not sure if they were Program or not. It turned out they were A-1, and he also had F-1, and lots of great lenses. So I bought the lot. He also gave me about 40 rolls of old film, all frozen for the last 15-20 years.

One A-1 has a squeak, the other one and the F-1 are perfect. All mint. Very happy.
 

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The squeak is an easy fix.
You have done well
T
 

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Welcome to the F-1 club!!
 

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Sweet combo!
 

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Traded my F eyelevel for a very late chrome F FTn (7439xxx serial, instead of 7405xxx serial). A bit cleaner looking, cosmetically. Other camera purchases that occured in the past 36 hours:

Black Spotmatic II with 50/1.4 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar (unfortunately, very full of fungus)
Chrome Spotmatic (bought it for the 135/3.5 Super-Tak that was attached to it)
Chrome Nikkormat FT2.

The FT2 was a freebie that came with the Spotmatic. The Spottie with the 135/3.5 was $15, and the Spot II was $12. All items were acquired at the swap meet.



Chrome Spottie not shown - gave that to Mike Langley at the swap meet, since I had no need for it. Lens on the FT2 was a purchase from about 18 months ago, along with the F-36 drive.

-J
 
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Bam!
Olympus OM2 with Zuiko 85mm f2
Yashica Mat 124
Pentax SV with 50mm f1.8 super Takumars
Schneider Kreusnach Angulon 90mm f6.8

All from a swap meet last weekend.
 

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I scored an Afga Karat IV with the f 2 Solagon. The camera is immaculate, all speeds sound right (the seller had checked them and said that 1/300 was running a little slow) focus smooth and easy, lens clear. The everready case has a few minor scuffs. The original instruction book is a little worn, the box is pretty scruffy. Not a bad deal for $100. plus shipping! I'm a happy camper.
 

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Have you ever tried that lens? Prepare for a really pleasant surprise.

I have that exact model. Load the camera with patience and delicateness -- it has a strange double pressure plate plus a film claw.
 

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Have you ever tried that lens? Prepare for a really pleasant surprise.

I have that exact model. Load the camera with patience and delicateness -- it has a strange double pressure plate plus a film claw.

Hey, at least the back is attached! I love my Vitessa L, but who ever thought a fully detachable back was a good idea? If the Solagon is as good as the Vitessa's f 2 Ultron I'll be happy.
 

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I picked up a Canon EOS 630 body yesterday for the princely sum of $10.00 in "very good" condition. All functions seem to work well. I'll couple this w/ a 28/90 Canon zoom from KEH in EX condition, and so for less than $80.00 have a kit to keep in the truck for those unexpected Kodak Moments. Any thoughts on this combo? Thanks, ronwhit.
 

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You have a very fine lens there. Now get out and use it! Oh, and maybe we can see some of your results???
 
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