Canon IVSB and Accessories?

[hunter.trev]

Hey guys I'm new to the forum, but not at all new to film photography. Most of my time is engulfed in both shooting photos or camera hunting.

Long story short, I found what I believe to be the steal of the century and acted upon it. Was just curious if anyone could further educate me on the actual body itself. I've used it and plan on developing everything this week!

Got all of this for $170.

-What I believe to be a Canon IVSB/IVS2 (because of the 1/1000 shutter speed)
-Serenar 50mm 1.8, Serenar 85mm 1.9, Serenar 28mm 3.5
-28mm and 85mm perspective correction finders, (also a 35-135 finder)
-Walz filter set(Red,Green,Yellow)
-self timer with leitz leather
-Cable release and a few other extras
Not to mention the original canon leather and manuals for almost everything

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Only thing I couldn't figure out how to use was this strange adapter... If anyone has any info on it let me know!


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[peterm1]

Yes this was a fantastic buy. No link provided to the adapter in question so I cannot comment. Or are you talking about the filter adapter? If so, the adapter ring should slip onto the front of one of the lenses (most likely the 50mm) and then a "series 6" filter (a specific diameter filter type commonly used back then) should screw into the front of that adapter where the screw rings are located. These filters came in various colors (e.g. red, yellow, orange, green usually) and were used for black and white film to increase contrast in images. For example, a red filter deeply darkens blues and hence produces dramatic dark grey skies when shot in black and white.

 

[hunter.trev]

Yes this was a fantastic buy. No link provided to the adapter in question so I cannot comment. Or are you talking about the filter adapter? If so, the adapter ring should slip onto the front of one of the lenses (most likely the 50mm) and then a "series 6" filter (a specific diameter filter type commonly used back then) should screw into the front of that adapter where the screw rings are located. These filters came in various colors (e.g. red, yellow, orange, green usually) and were used for black and white film to increase contrast in images. For example, a red filter deeply darkens blues and hence produces dramatic dark grey skies when shot in black and white.

Sorry for the lack of link/photo. Was having trouble getting them formatted correctly. let me know if his works! https://www.flickr.com/photos/126085524@N08/sets/72157681043102782/

As far as filters go I'm aware on how the color filters work for B&W. I was able to figure out the filter adapter works(3 piece system because of the lack of threads on some filters). The filter I'm talking about in this instance is the 1 and 7/16ths 36.5mm

 

[peterm1]

Sorry for the lack of link/photo. Was having trouble getting them formatted correctly. let me know if his works! https://www.flickr.com/photos/126085524@N08/sets/72157681043102782/

As far as filters go I'm aware on how the color filters work for B&W. I was able to figure out the filter adapter works(3 piece system because of the lack of threads on some filters). The filter I'm talking about in this instance is the 1 and 7/16ths 36.5mm

I am getting a 404 "page not found" error message when clicking on the link.

 

[hunter.trev]

I am getting a 404 "page not found" error message when clicking on the link.

sorry about that. I believe I finally edited the Original post so the photos are embedded properly.

 

[Robert Lai]

YOU THIEF!!!

Yes, it was a steal all right! IVSB2 has a flash slide rail on the left hand side, as you hold the camera to photograph with.

The unusual adapter is a Kodak push on Series VI filter adapter.
It's for lenses which don't have filter threads, and it would slip on the outside of the lens barrel. Of course, this would mar the finish of the lens in due time. The series filters have no threads - they are just disks of glass. Series VI is the filter size on my Kodak Medalist II. You also need a retaining ring to hold the filter in.

If all your lenses have threaded filter rings, I'd probably put the adapter into the recycle bin. It's made by Kodak, and very common / plentiful.

 

[Robert Lai]

Looking over your pictures, I think the Waltz filters are series VI. The hood acts as the retaining ring. I don't see any of your lenses needing a series VI filter though.

I have the "Canon" version of the 85mm f1.9 Serenar. A very good lens, though so heavy that I usually pick something else instead when I go outdoors.

 

[hunter.trev]

QUOTE=Robert Lai;2724214]YOU THIEF!!!

Yes, it was a steal all right! IVSB2 has a flash slide rail on the left hand side, as you hold the camera to photograph with.

The unusual adapter is a Kodak push on Series VI filter adapter.
It's for lenses which don't have filter threads, and it would slip on the outside of the lens barrel. Of course, this would mar the finish of the lens in due time. The series filters have no threads - they are just disks of glass. Series VI is the filter size on my Kodak Medalist II. You also need a retaining ring to hold the filter in.

If all your lenses have threaded filter rings, I'd probably put the adapter into the recycle bin. It's made by Kodak, and very common / plentiful.[/quote]

Thanks for confirming that t is in fact an IVSB2(it does have the flash rail) I did get one sky VI filter and it had both the back and front "adapters" if you will and everything then threads onto the 50mm just fine. The one pictured was the odd one because why would i use that and damage the outside of the lens when i had a complete set of VI "adapter" pieces.

Looking over your pictures, I think the Waltz filters are series VI. The hood acts as the retaining ring. I don't see any of your lenses needing a series VI filter though.

I have the "Canon" version of the 85mm f1.9 Serenar. A very good lens, though so heavy that I usually pick something else instead when I go outdoors.

Yeah that 85mm weighs about as much as a brick lol

The Walz filters all thread onto the 50mm just fine. No need for an adapter. I plan on holding onto them for now and getting some use out of them.

 

[Peter Jennings]

Great find! The condition on the whole kit is excellent. Yours is the IVSB. IVSB and IVSB2 both have the flash rail. The IVSB2 has a slightly larger eyepiece opening and a slightly larger shutter speed selector with a rotating arrow in the center that always points at the selected shutter speed.

 

[CanonRFinder]

Nice win and it is a IVSB or as it was sold in the USA...an IVS2. ALL look in near MINT condition. The finder is commonly known as a Universal Finder. Accessories for the Canon Rangefinders c1940-1970 are becoming harder to find.