farlymac
PF McFarland
Original or second version, or any of the rebadged versions. I'm in the process of restoring a second version A, and was just wondering how many of you have one of these in the collection.
I saw some photos taken with one over on Flickr, so I dug this out of the box of junkers, and started to work on it. The focusing was stuck, the shutter release catch / film transport stop only worked when it felt like it, and there was some kind of whitish stuff all over the leatherette (or what ever the covering is made of) which I've also noticed in photos of others cameras.
It's all fixed up now, and about one third of the way back together. It's an interesting design, and somewhat smart looking when all cleaned up.
I'll be posting photos from mine when it's done, and wonder if you have any photos from/of yours?
PF
I saw some photos taken with one over on Flickr, so I dug this out of the box of junkers, and started to work on it. The focusing was stuck, the shutter release catch / film transport stop only worked when it felt like it, and there was some kind of whitish stuff all over the leatherette (or what ever the covering is made of) which I've also noticed in photos of others cameras.
It's all fixed up now, and about one third of the way back together. It's an interesting design, and somewhat smart looking when all cleaned up.
I'll be posting photos from mine when it's done, and wonder if you have any photos from/of yours?
PF
farlymac
PF McFarland
Well, it's back together now, and all I have to do is run some film through it. The Ronsonal and blow drier really helped getting the front element unstuck, but man that stuff went everywhere. Anyone have an idea where one might get 34.5mm filters, besides the usual source?
PF
PF
farlymac
PF McFarland
Test Photos
Test Photos
Well, I got the little bugger repaired, but I may have messed up the focal plane. It's an easy enough fix, but I'm not in the mood to tear it all down again, especially for a $4 camera. It sure looks better now.
Kalimar A Repaired by br1078phot, on Flickr
Here's the link for the teardown and repair photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157628351914983/
Some sample photos from the test roll:
Flood Debris by br1078phot, on Flickr
This is the first shot taken after the repairs, full frame and no adjustments. Shutter speed is good, as the exposure is spot on (1/200 @ f16). There is vignetting in the corners though, and I'm not liking the OOF on the left side. Focus was set at 20 feet, and the right side looks good.
Taken along the Roanoke River Greenway in Salem, VA. It had rained for two days, and the river of course goes where it wants to. The greenway exists because the Army Corps of Engineers cut shelves into the riverbank to increase the stream capacity, and thus reduce flooding in the area. Works pretty good too, as the greenway is the only thing affected, instead of the homes along the river.
Muddy Tracks by br1078phot, on Flickr
An early morning walker left their impressions behind.
Iron Fenced Mansion by br1078phot, on Flickr
Up in the older part of Salem now. This is one of the more picturesque houses in town, and I really like the iron fence and gate. The shadows of the trees across the street kind of lend a sense of impending doom, as they creep their way across the road.
This is the only photo I did any correction to, as the sun was reflecting off the house at just about the right angle, so it was too bright. Could have used another stop of aperture, but the lens only goes to f:16.
Link to the complete set of test photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157628352668803/
Let me know what you think.
PF
Test Photos
Well, I got the little bugger repaired, but I may have messed up the focal plane. It's an easy enough fix, but I'm not in the mood to tear it all down again, especially for a $4 camera. It sure looks better now.
Kalimar A Repaired by br1078phot, on Flickr
Here's the link for the teardown and repair photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157628351914983/
Some sample photos from the test roll:
Flood Debris by br1078phot, on Flickr
This is the first shot taken after the repairs, full frame and no adjustments. Shutter speed is good, as the exposure is spot on (1/200 @ f16). There is vignetting in the corners though, and I'm not liking the OOF on the left side. Focus was set at 20 feet, and the right side looks good.
Taken along the Roanoke River Greenway in Salem, VA. It had rained for two days, and the river of course goes where it wants to. The greenway exists because the Army Corps of Engineers cut shelves into the riverbank to increase the stream capacity, and thus reduce flooding in the area. Works pretty good too, as the greenway is the only thing affected, instead of the homes along the river.
Muddy Tracks by br1078phot, on Flickr
An early morning walker left their impressions behind.
Iron Fenced Mansion by br1078phot, on Flickr
Up in the older part of Salem now. This is one of the more picturesque houses in town, and I really like the iron fence and gate. The shadows of the trees across the street kind of lend a sense of impending doom, as they creep their way across the road.
This is the only photo I did any correction to, as the sun was reflecting off the house at just about the right angle, so it was too bright. Could have used another stop of aperture, but the lens only goes to f:16.
Link to the complete set of test photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157628352668803/
Let me know what you think.
PF
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pinkarmy
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well done! you sure make it worths more than $4
