blumoon
Well-known
kshapero
South Florida Man
a thingamajig?
Dan Daniel
Well-known
I think you mean 'thageemajig'?
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
Usually there were not used as a lens previewer, but as a focusing aid in macro and photomicrography applications. Yours, with an Exakta SLR mount, is a bit odd - most have a Contax/Nikon RF mount, such a device having more obvious uses when using a camera without SLR finder.
As far as I know, Ihagee used the same matte screen dimensions throughout all Exaktas - it is very likely that a Exakta screen would fit here as well.
As far as I know, Ihagee used the same matte screen dimensions throughout all Exaktas - it is very likely that a Exakta screen would fit here as well.
dugwerks
Member
fits into top of exa/exakta post war type 35mm SLR replacing the finder, a lens is mounted and used as a critical focus magnifier , chips no effect on film but would be seen in the finder image
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
Ah, I see - the distance piece between lens and screen has the same shape as a finder insert. So this could be employed to use a lens as a strong magnifier...
rhl-oregon
Cameras Guitars Wonders
Here for the best context for use:
http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/exakta/macro.html
Your critical focus accessory is described halfway down the page. Now all you need is an Exakta Varex IIa in great shape and (e.g.) a macro 35/2.8 Flektogon you need to focus critically! Preferably with a pristine Biotar connected to this magnifier.
In other words: this is a baby carrot leading into the Exakta rabbit hole. Beware! Or have fun.
http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/exakta/macro.html
Your critical focus accessory is described halfway down the page. Now all you need is an Exakta Varex IIa in great shape and (e.g.) a macro 35/2.8 Flektogon you need to focus critically! Preferably with a pristine Biotar connected to this magnifier.
In other words: this is a baby carrot leading into the Exakta rabbit hole. Beware! Or have fun.
blumoon
Well-known
Thanks very much to all who gave me a decent answer.