35 mm Finder for sale or trade?

[wlewisiii]

So after the attempt at a family portrait (see my gallery), I'm fully convinced of the need for a 35mm finder for my J12. The problem is, the budget is empty. So does anyone know of a dirt cheap finder or would be willing to trade one? It doesn't need to be the best - heck, downright fugly is ok if it's functional.

I have to trade
M42 mount lens:
Helios 44-2 with zipper case
Kaligar 35/2.8 with both end caps

K mount:
Kiron 35 - 135 f/3.5-4.5 Macro 1:4 62mm filter ring f22 min.

Yashica GSN with ever ready case

ANSCO Super Spedex Special R (but if you want this, I'd be wanting something a bit nicer. Fresh CLA and all. )

Thanks!

William

 

[AndersG]

If you don't mind destroying a disposable camera this page might be of interest:
http://www.jay.fedka.com/index_files/Page358.htm

/Anders (Newbie FED 3 owner)

 

[Pherdinand]

heh,nice page, thanks Anders.

William, -nothing on e-bay? I've seen a few there, for $35-ish...

 

[Pherdinand]

BTW, William - is the Ansco 6x6 or 6x9? I'm still looking for a quality 6x9...i think...

 

[wlewisiii]

That's a 6x6 and the middle level lens and shutter. Examples are in my gallery.

Ebay and I are having a billing disagreement right now, so no bidding for Billy for the moment. I'm pondering the disposable homemade route. Just wanted to see if there was anyone with something to trade available first.

William

 

[wlewisiii]

Anders, thank you for the link. I had found a different one - this seems easier.

William

 

[peter_n]

Anders thanks for the interesting link and WELCOME to the forum!!

 

[wlewisiii]

After reading the link and an old post by Taffer, I remembered a dead as a doornail Oly XA2 at the local St. Vinnies. I only work AMs, so on my way home, I stopped and bought it for $5.

Once home I stripped out the brightline 35mm viewfinder, snarfed the accessory foot from an unusable flash and a bit of superglue later, I have a finder. After the glue has fully dried, I'll test it. But it looks right (if ugly) and we'll soon see if I have a working solution.

Thanks to all for the inspiration!

William

 

[Doug]

William, I probably should have had the patience to wait for a J12 for sale with matching finder, as the package is generally cheaper than each item alone. I think I paid about $25 for the FSU 35mm finder, and it's quite nice. Does that fit your ruined budget?

 

[r-brian]

William

I see you've come up with a solution before I could get back to you. I just won a 35-135 Leica finder on Ebay therefore I have available:

1 Petri Tele-Wide finder. I should cover 35mm on the wide side and 80mm on the tele side. $25 will have it at your door. If you (or anyone else is interested) let me know. Pictures are available if needed.

Brian