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From a cir. 1950 Zeiss Ikonta C with Opton Tessar, Neopan in D-76.


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Zenobia

I'd love a coupled folding rangefinder (or at least a 6x6 one) but every time I look at what I got out of the Zenobia, I feel like I ought to just stick with it.

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Moskva 5

So frustrating. The camera has so much potential but the hard shake when the shutter is tripped, insufficiently rigid front standard and poor coating (mine happens to have a drip down the middle..) kills this camera for me. If it weren't for the shake issue, I'd probably pick up another and try again. Maybe an Iskra if I happen across one at a decent price

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Brian Legge said:
Zenobia

I'd love a coupled folding rangefinder (or at least a 6x6 one) but every time I look at what I got out of the Zenobia, I feel like I ought to just stick with it.
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One of my projects it to rebuild a Zenobia R. The last Zenobia 645 was an uncoupled (and accurate) rangefinder dubbed Zenobia R with the Neo Hesper lens.

The Zenobia are very well build copies of a Zeiss 6x4.5 folder and I've seen some great shots from both the Hesper Anastigmat lens and the Neo Hesper. The rangefinder was almost an un-noticed addition for the last model.

What you say is true. If 645 is your format of choice, and you like folders, the Zenobia is barely a handful and a great shooter.

When I heard about the R model, I went on a hunt. The one I have is the only example I ever found, along with another set of parts for the R model... (rangefinder parts, from another seller.
 
Brian Legge said:
Zenobia

I'd love a coupled folding rangefinder (or at least a 6x6 one) but every time I look at what I got out of the Zenobia, I feel like I ought to just stick with it.
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One of my projects it to rebuild a Zenobia R. The last Zenobia 645 was an uncoupled (and accurate) rangefinder dubbed Zenobia R with the Neo Hesper lens.

The Zenobia are very well build copies of a Zeiss 6x4.5 folder and I've seen some great shots from both the Hesper Anastigmat lens and the Neo Hesper. The rangefinder was almost an un-noticed addition for the last model.

What you say is true. If 645 is your format of choice, and you like folders, the Zenobia is barely a handful and a great shooter.

NOTE: It is reported that there was an SR model (Super Rangefinder) which was coupled. Have never seen one of those listed anywhere, other than a reference on Camerapedia.
 
kuzano said:
One of my projects it to rebuild a Zenobia R. The last Zenobia 645 was an uncoupled (and accurate) rangefinder dubbed Zenobia R with the Neo Hesper lens.
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I knew of the Zenobia R but hadn't seen one in person or sold. Congrats on the awesome project. At least recently, I've been more of a square shooter unfortunately. That said, I love the lens on the camera. Mine has a Hesper (not the Neo Hesper).

I tried running a roll through a Franka Solida I picked up recently but the struts were misaligned. Fortunately I happened to frame most shots to the good side that roll. ;)

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The shots where I framed differently or my attempts at shimming the shutter/lens started to slip didn't turn out as well. Oh well - at least I know the lens is in good shape. Now I just need to find a body that is a bit more robust.
 
Erik, I look at those photos and wonder why people think you need 10K worth of equipment to make good pictures. Excellent!
 
Thank you Tom. Much appreciated. It is quite amazing what $120 camera can do ;)
 
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