dee
Well-known
I just received my Arsenal CLA Contax III .
The Collapsible Sonnar is completely clean and newly lubed .
The camera looks in excellent condition and is now quiet and smooth .
Unfortunately the meter needle swung for a moment then stopped working - the box was bashed , so we suspect shipping damage [ not insured ]
There is a fin broken on the meter glass .
The tech was quite pleased to fix and calibrate the meter , so I shall send it back to sort out .
Do I fit a new meter glass from a Kiev 3 , or leave it broken and original ?
I prefer as erfect as possible .
I now know what the fuss is about - there is an air of quality which my 1951 Kiev II can't quite meet - and there is something about using a proper 1930s Art Deco icon [ pun ]
I fully intend to make it my prime user camera . I love it !
The Collapsible Sonnar is completely clean and newly lubed .
The camera looks in excellent condition and is now quiet and smooth .
Unfortunately the meter needle swung for a moment then stopped working - the box was bashed , so we suspect shipping damage [ not insured ]
There is a fin broken on the meter glass .
The tech was quite pleased to fix and calibrate the meter , so I shall send it back to sort out .
Do I fit a new meter glass from a Kiev 3 , or leave it broken and original ?
I prefer as erfect as possible .
I now know what the fuss is about - there is an air of quality which my 1951 Kiev II can't quite meet - and there is something about using a proper 1930s Art Deco icon [ pun ]
I fully intend to make it my prime user camera . I love it !
bolas
Established
Dee, can i ask for a price of this CLA in Kiev ? Was it expensive 