Iskra lens hood?

[Brad Bireley]

Anyone know of one or what I could use?

Thanks,
Brad

 

[rbiemer]

Brad,
What size filter for the Iskra? Between Alex-photo and Heavystar(both on ebay) there might be something that would work.
Rob
Edit: I was looking at some of my bookmarked places and still can't find the size info but I did see this page ( http://www.araxphoto.com/accessories/plastic-hood/ ) that might be helpful. I'd probably email Gevorg and ask him if he's got a hood for your camera.
Rob

 

[JonP]

Filter size is 33mm. I found a hood once that I won for very little and it got "lost in the post". Only one I have ever seen

 

[ruben]

Hi Brad,

I have both good and bad news. And I will start with a mix of both. This specific thread size seems almost impossible to find. So far at least some two years ago when I tryied.

But from time to time, Iskra FSU sellers sell a model including a yellow filter. It happens. Then if you manage to put your hands on the stuff, dismount the glass and use the threaded ring as a basis for sticking another size stepping up ring of common availability.

Nevertheless, once you have done all the effort and start using the new and costly hood compound, you find that in practice it is very cumbersome to dismount and mount any hood each time you close or open the Iskra.

And the Iskra is definitely a camera to keep closed when not firing its shutter.

Cheers,
Ruben

 

[Joao]

Ikra : open or closed ?

Ikra : open or closed ?

And the Iskra is definitely a camera to keep closed when not firing its shutter.

I read somwhere that the Iskra was best kept open - I mean, when it sits on the shelf -and this is the way I keepmine. This was supposed to be better for the bellows health. Am I making a mistake ?? Thanks in advance for opinions
Joao

 

[ruben]

What I meant is that Iskras, are prone to light leaks under sunlight. Specially from the lens compound, as the shutter blades don't fully close or seal. To check yours, turn off your room lights after you have opened the back, and look at the lens while you action a hand flash. Check this both directions, first looking from the back while flash pointed to the lens, and viceversa.

This problem of ligt leaks under strong sunlight, takes for granted you have overcomed all other sources of light leaks.

To have an Iskra absolutely free from light leaks, takes a lot of work. At least this is my experience.

Cheers,
Ruben

 

[P C Headland]

The good news is that you really don't need a lens hood on an Iskra. I never bother, with either my Iskra I or II. If you have the sun close to the shot, say shooting into the high sun or with the sun low and off to the side, just rotate the camera so that the lens door is facing the sun.

The thread is 33mm. Filters can be found with some dedication, the best bet is to haunt the classic camera shows. I have a 33mm screw in lens hood that came with my Iskra I, but it vignettes.

The best option is to source some "series" filters and filter rings. You can use a series V to VI step up ring, as it will screw in - at least a thread or two (the thread pitch is different). Or you can get a series VI slip on adapter and then use series VI filters, hoods and accessories. The one you want is a "Series VI adapater ring 1 3/8 in. 35mm" This slips on, so it is much easier to mount and dismount. I use this for B+W filters (yellow, green, orange, etc.).

BTW, the general advice for folders is to store them closed. I've not had any problems with light leaks on Iskras myself.

 

[NickTrop]

I have an Iskra and am waiting on some repairs - never shot it. The Iskras are supposed to be pretty good with flare so a hood might be cumbersome, though I've never tried.

For black and white I purchased a couple Series VI filters, adapter, and retaining ring that fit on the camera fine before I shipped it out for repair. Don't get put off about this method of securing a filter to a lens. Instructions seem confusing when you read them on the web, but once you have the pieces it's self-explanitory and simple.

However, as Ruben stated, this would make opening and closing the folder cumbersome as the camera won't come anywhere near being able to close with the Series VI filter on.

Rotsa ruck finding a 33mm Y2 (or other) filter for black and white. You and every other Iskra shooter is lusting over this - one of many, photographic unicorns.

 

[P C Headland]

... Instructions seem confusing when you read them on the web, but once you have the pieces it's self-explanitory and simple. ....

If anyone wants, I wrote an illustrated document showing all the various series bits and how to mount it on an Iskra. I can dig it out if needs be.

 

[Nickfed]

I read somwhere that the Iskra was best kept open - I mean, when it sits on the shelf -and this is the way I keepmine. This was supposed to be better for the bellows health. Am I making a mistake ?? Thanks in advance for opinions
Joao

I'm sure it's no mistake. A gentle fold is obviously easier on the bellows than a tight one. I used to work just up the road from one of the dailies. The photographers had a big hard leather box for the gear. I finally discovered the secret for the size. The Graflex was stored therein open. And that's the way mine sits in the cupboard. The box was clearly made for the job with two pockets for the Grafmatics. I don't know if Graflex made it.

 

[outfitter]

The good news is that you really don't need a lens hood on an Iskra. I never bother, with either my Iskra I or II. If you have the sun close to the shot, say shooting into the high sun or with the sun low and off to the side, just rotate the camera so that the lens door is facing the sun.

The thread is 33mm. Filters can be found with some dedication, the best bet is to haunt the classic camera shows. I have a 33mm screw in lens hood that came with my Iskra I, but it vignettes.

The best option is to source some "series" filters and filter rings. You can use a series V to VI step up ring, as it will screw in - at least a thread or two (the thread pitch is different). Or you can get a series VI slip on adapter and then use series VI filters, hoods and accessories. The one you want is a "Series VI adapater ring 1 3/8 in. 35mm" This slips on, so it is much easier to mount and dismount. I use this for B+W filters (yellow, green, orange, etc.).

BTW, the general advice for folders is to store them closed. I've not had any problems with light leaks on Iskras myself.

The series V native thread (i.e. the lens hood and the retaining ring) measures 33mm and interchange easily with the 33mm Russian filters (indicating that there is no thread damage). Remember that there is an adapter ring and a retaining ring. The retaining ring is 33mm but the adapter ring can be for various thread sizes. The retaining ring can be single or double threaded (when double threaded it is also a 33mm adapter ring). Therefore you can find series V lenshoods to fit the Iskra as well as series V filters that can be held in place by the hood or the retaining ring.

Michael.

Michael

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

Anyone know of one or what I could use?

Thanks,
Brad

Brad, I just received my Iskra yesterday, after a month waiting (from Ukraine) and am out testing today!, with high hopes!!. The next job will be in my shop, and turn up a shade and filter adaptor on my lathe, as I usually do with a 'new' old camera, (i'm a retired toolmaker, so these thing are not a problem) will post some pics, - I may be able help some of you guys out.

Dave🙂