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wlewisiii
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Just got a new to me Moskva 5 yesterday. Spent a little time getting to know the camera last night, then went out and shot a couple of test rolls to get ot know it better. I've shot and developed a roll of each of Tmax-100 and FP4 and have dropped off at my lab a roll of Reala 100.
It's a big heavy camera. When you're used to an Ikonta or even an Iskra, the wieght is surprising. It's in good condition - a little dirty and a little brassing but nothing out of line for any used camera, much less an FSU one. The leather is in very good condition. Everything opens smoothly and snaps solidly into place. The 6x6 mask was included as was the never to be used never-ready case. I'd say Fedka was fair in describing it as Ex.
Shutter sounds correct and the glass is clear and clean. The focus is smooth through out it's range and appears to be correct. The test1 shot below was at minimum distance.
In use, it's just like the Ikonta for the most part, so no surprises for me there.
The only real negative to using it today was the wind on knob. The knob turns fairly stiffly and the knurled edges would rip my thumb up if I use this camera as much as I think I'm going to. So I took out my 1939 Ikonta 521/2 and looked at it's winder. The internals are the same but it has a very nice knob with a flip up piece to hold while turning. Much more comfortable to use. And since they internal design is the same (thank you KMZ!) with only a bit of puttering, the knob from the Ikonta is on the Moskva and my thumb is much happier with me... 😀
I've got anotehr roll or two of Reala to attempt fireworks with tonight.
I've attached a couple of the test shots, though my scanning still (explitive deleted).
William
It's a big heavy camera. When you're used to an Ikonta or even an Iskra, the wieght is surprising. It's in good condition - a little dirty and a little brassing but nothing out of line for any used camera, much less an FSU one. The leather is in very good condition. Everything opens smoothly and snaps solidly into place. The 6x6 mask was included as was the never to be used never-ready case. I'd say Fedka was fair in describing it as Ex.
Shutter sounds correct and the glass is clear and clean. The focus is smooth through out it's range and appears to be correct. The test1 shot below was at minimum distance.
In use, it's just like the Ikonta for the most part, so no surprises for me there.
The only real negative to using it today was the wind on knob. The knob turns fairly stiffly and the knurled edges would rip my thumb up if I use this camera as much as I think I'm going to. So I took out my 1939 Ikonta 521/2 and looked at it's winder. The internals are the same but it has a very nice knob with a flip up piece to hold while turning. Much more comfortable to use. And since they internal design is the same (thank you KMZ!) with only a bit of puttering, the knob from the Ikonta is on the Moskva and my thumb is much happier with me... 😀
I've got anotehr roll or two of Reala to attempt fireworks with tonight.
I've attached a couple of the test shots, though my scanning still (explitive deleted).
William
