Frank Petronio
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Thanks anyway Roger!
She wasn't broken long.
Merelyok
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You have your camera now, but I just wanted to second the recommendation of the Zeiss Nettars (or really any of the Zeiss Ikontas) and especially the Agfa Isolettes/Ansco Speedex folders. Look for one w/ an Apotar lens, and ask about the bellows condition and the focus (make sure the lens focus isn't frozen). These take excellent photos. Then there's the lower end Weltas. They can be found within your $50 price point, and the Welta build quality is superb. These cameras are usually really beat up because people use them. Excellent bellows.
Here's a shot from my Welta Weltax which sports a Meyer Gorlitz Trioplan 78 4.5 lens. I wasn't able to find much info on the lens, but one roll of film later I can say it's fine wide open for portraits and works pretty well for other things if you stop it way down. It's amazing what wonderful photos some of these $50 and under cameras are capable of.
I tried to sell this camera recently and it didn't even make it's reserve of $30. Glad it didn't sell now.
Now THAT is a portrait...beautiful.
I'm searching Evilbay for a copy of a Weltax as i type this!
Frank Petronio
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That is an awesome portrait.
So after I shoot up this Nettar I guess I should start looking for a faster lens and coupled rangefinder on a nicer 6x9 body. What's the best? (don't say a Fuji GW690III lol).
So after I shoot up this Nettar I guess I should start looking for a faster lens and coupled rangefinder on a nicer 6x9 body. What's the best? (don't say a Fuji GW690III lol).