Giusroma
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lynnb
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Fedupwithdigital
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If only I could get the back open...
Hi Mike, if you're serious, this might help - http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/camera-21126-Voigtlander_Bessa%2046.html - see last picture at bottom of page.
You need to rotate the plate on the base to this position before the back will open.
Cheers
Fed
ronnies
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This doesn't really count though as it's a 620 folder.

Ronnie
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
Macro shot of my Moskva-2 folder camera. Taken with an Olympus OM2n and Zuiko 50mm F3.5 macro lens, SVEMA 125 film.

Sid836
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I never say no when the price is right. Add to that that it is a 4.5x6 pocketable shooter and me happier than ever. Cannot wait to see what that Anastigmat 75mm 4.5 means on film.

A Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (postwar)

A Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 (postwar)
CMur12
Veteran
Nikos72, I think the Novar was a three-element lens. As I recall, Zeiss made several 3-E lenses: Triotar, Novar, Pantar, and possibly others. I have no idea what the differences were between these lenses, however.
Who knows? Maybe this one will produce images comparable to those from your Yashica 635.
- Murray
Who knows? Maybe this one will produce images comparable to those from your Yashica 635.
- Murray
Sid836
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Hi Murray,
I am reading that the Novar Anastigmat lenses produce relatively soft images. However I could not find one with that swirly background of those of the Yashikors
I assume that by the uncoated look of the Anastigmat the contrast will be lower.
(I should had kept that 635!)
I am reading that the Novar Anastigmat lenses produce relatively soft images. However I could not find one with that swirly background of those of the Yashikors
(I should had kept that 635!)
CMur12
Veteran
Nikos, I'm not sure, but I think the Yashikor is a Triotar-type lens. Early Rolleicords, for example, had Triotars.
The Triotar may well have been Zeiss's top three-element lens. It kind of resembles the Tessar in that its rear element looks like a simplified version of the rear cemented doublet in the Tessar. This is also the case with the Yashikor.
- Murray
The Triotar may well have been Zeiss's top three-element lens. It kind of resembles the Tessar in that its rear element looks like a simplified version of the rear cemented doublet in the Tessar. This is also the case with the Yashikor.
- Murray
Sid836
Well-known
Next weekend I will have the chance to try it out. Even if it is not a 635, it feels nice and compact. My only complain is the distance guessing that I am not good at, but for the first time I will try it along with an SLR camera in my bag.
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Found this photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/65390483@N06/21752872930/in/pool-zeissikonikonta521
It swirls!
I guess you are right, apart from the coatings it must be the same.
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Found this photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/65390483@N06/21752872930/in/pool-zeissikonikonta521
It swirls!
Filzkoeter
stray animal
Hi Nikos, that's my picture 
It was shot with the f3.5 version of the Novar wide open (at minimum focus of 90cm).
Sure, Novars are not Tessars, but they aren't soft lenses (when clean und well adjusted). Yes, they swirl when shot wide open at near & medium distances (I think every triplet does)
It was shot with the f3.5 version of the Novar wide open (at minimum focus of 90cm).
Sure, Novars are not Tessars, but they aren't soft lenses (when clean und well adjusted). Yes, they swirl when shot wide open at near & medium distances (I think every triplet does)
Sid836
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Thanks Filzkoeter, Great shot!
I just can't wait trying it. The Novar 4.5 looks clean. Before adding film I have tested the accuracy of focus at infinity with a frosted glass at the back and it seems o.k. I guess that it means that closer focus is o.k. too.
I know though one triplet lens that doesn't swirl, the trioplan 100 f/2.8 the bubble lens
I just can't wait trying it. The Novar 4.5 looks clean. Before adding film I have tested the accuracy of focus at infinity with a frosted glass at the back and it seems o.k. I guess that it means that closer focus is o.k. too.
I know though one triplet lens that doesn't swirl, the trioplan 100 f/2.8 the bubble lens
shawn
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Early Kodak Monitor that will take clipped 120 rolls...
Mamiya Six V
Shawn


Mamiya Six V



Shawn
farlymac
PF McFarland
Just some of my brood.
Side-By-Side Zenobia-Ikomat 1 by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Ansco Speedex 4.5 by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Zeiss Nettar after fixing the shutter, and cleaning out the viewfinder.
P1070640_2 by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Need to get one of my Mess Ikonta posted someday.
PF

Side-By-Side Zenobia-Ikomat 1 by P F McFarland, on Flickr

Ansco Speedex 4.5 by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Zeiss Nettar after fixing the shutter, and cleaning out the viewfinder.

P1070640_2 by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Need to get one of my Mess Ikonta posted someday.
PF
InZoom
Established
02Pilot
Malcontent
Nokton48
Veteran
Plaubel Makina III 100mm F2.9 Anticomar wide-open Efke PL100 cut film 6.5cmx9cm Microdol-X straight (replenished) Epson 4490
Makina III Efke PL100 #1 by Nokton48, on Flickr

Darinwc
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p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
This is beautiful !
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
Moskva-2 (top), Moskva-5 (bottom)

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