Hood for Certo Six

[SomeDayBeyond]

Hi, I have just received a certo six, ran a test roll through it, and awaiting the results of that.

Normally I always use a lens hood, and while the 40.5ø is easy enough to resource, I'm not sure which model would work best. It looks like it may get in the way of the viewfinder. This gave me the idea to look for a vented hood, but is that indeed a good idea?

On a related note, can I fit a UV filter as protection to the lens and leave it one while closing? It occurs to me that the space is too tight to do that, and I rather not try... unless it is safe practice with a thin filter or so.

Very pleased with the camera so far, the small viewfinder is by far not as small as some posts suggested it is, I have no problem with not cocking the shutter before I need it (better anyway for its longevity), I'm getting used to the focus lever, and love the weight of this thing (would not want it to be too light).

 

[KoNickon]

I have not tried closing mine with a filter attached, but my bet is that the tolerance is too close. No harm in trying -- if it won't close, you'll know.

I got an old rubber Voigtlander hood that screws on, but I think one of the vented hoods such as from Heavystar (on eBay) would work great.

 

[SomeDayBeyond]

That Voigtlander hood does not get in the way of your view, then?

 

[KoNickon]

Not that I have noticed, no.

 

[jnoir]

On a related note, can I fit a UV filter as protection to the lens and leave it one while closing? It occurs to me that the space is too tight to do that, and I rather not try... unless it is safe practice with a thin filter or so.

The only folding camera I've found so far capable of this is the Super Ikonta (to be more precise, 532/16, can't say for other models though, I've never tried with my 6x4.5 models and don't own a 6x9). I keep its original ZI yellow filter always on, and closes without problems. Don't know if that would be the case for third party filters.

You can try if you are very careful and do not apply excessive force.

 

[SomeDayBeyond]

On second thoughts, if only for protection, it is not really necessary. The folder is usually folded, and when not, there will be a hood on it.
Thanks for the replies, really helpful. This is a slow camera (slower than the 'flex, but that may be due to my inexperience with this model), but if the IQ is there, I'm going to take it with me a lot!

 

[P C Headland]

I don't think you can leave a filter on, unless it's very thin. The only folder I can leave a filter on and still close it is the Iskra.

As for hoods, I've got a small, collapsible rubber hood that I also use on other camera. However, I find I generally do not need to use a hood with my folders. If the light is coming from the "wrong" angle, I just rotate the camera have the door of the camera closest to the sun (good for square format cameras!).

 

[xia_ke]

I have tried closing mine with a couple different filters of varying thicknesses and it will not close with any. As for a hood, any 40.5mm screw on should work fine. I have also seen people use an old Mamiya hood that I believe was meant for the old Mamiya Six folder:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/culturesponge/6150546694/

Personally, I think the IQ on these, or at least on my copy, is excellent. It's a very sharp lens. My only hang-up with the camera is the viewfinder. I love everything else about it, but with glasses, the viewfinder for me is very "squinty."

 

[SomeDayBeyond]

I shot one roll and did have two double exposures—there is an issue with the lock, I'm not even sure how to operate it as it's not described in the manual.
The sharpness is fully there—looking at a colour negative (my scanner is stored) with a loupe, but I have the feeling that it is indeed a very nice lens with good sharpness.

I did discover via photos on the web that there are 2.8/80 Tessar lenses on the Certo with the red T and without. The red T stands for "Transparent", that is the coating. I cannot imagine that they had a coated and an uncoated version, but perhaps they did? Or did they only later realise the value of imprinting the red T?

 

[xia_ke]

If you're getting accidental double exposures, there has to be an issue with the lock mechanism on yours. With mine, once you trip the shutter, it locks the shutter release until you advance to the next frame. There is a release on the back for the lock. This is for if you want a double exposure or if you hit the shutter release without cocking the shutter.

As for the lens designation, mine is not labelled as a "T", but it is definitely coated.