New GSN is profound

[steamer]

Just got back a roll of Centuria 200 (a lousy film) shot with a GSN bought from Wayne R Scott. An amazing machine. Arrived in Japan in just a few days. The glass and cosmetics were perfect but the viewfinder was hazy and the seals were crumbling all over the place. A quick clean, and seals replaced, put in new battery and I was ready to go. Except nothing happened, no electricity. On closer examination there was a small paper sticker that said this side positive, blocking contact with the battery lid, (which leads me to believe the camera may have not ever been used) removed that and was ready to roll.

All I can say is wow, the lens makes Centuria 200 look good and the light meter will not be fooled, all in all a great camera,
A shout out to Wayne for parting with this beauty at such a reasonable price, believe he has one more for sale.

 

[kully]

Cool steamer.

You might as well just scrape out the light-seals. I did that as soon as I got my GTN and had no light leaks even in the sun. I think they're there more to keep the back door snug than as real light shielding.

Whoops, just realised you've replaced the seals already!