Slip-On Ratcheted Film Advance Lever

[rbsinto]

I really didn't know where to post this message, but because many of the FSU cameras have film advance dials that are simply turned rather than being ratched levers, someone here might know what I'm talking about.
I recently saw a photo of an old rangefinder that had been equipped with a slip-on ratcheted film advance lever. Additionally, one was for sale not long ago on ebay.
Now that I'm likely to buy a Kiev rangefinder to keep my S3 company, this little gadget is something I'd be interested in sourcing. However it's difficult to track something down on ebay or wherever if you don't even know what the thingy is called, or who originaly made it, so.........
Any insight or help would be appreciated.
Please and thank you.

 

[ZorkiKat]

This device used to be advertised in the back pages of old photography magazines in the 1950s. I believe these were designed to work with Leica and Canon with winding knobs. The old Spiratone adverts had these.

I also believe that the same device won't likely work with a Kiev winding knob.
Aside from having a wider diameter and a lower profile, the Kiev also requires a greater winding force than required of Leica or Canon. Even if such an attachment were made to fit the Kiev winding knob, the action involved with such a device would be quite awkward- ie, you'll likely be hooking your index finger on its lever to turn the lever almost 360 degrees clockwise to do a full wind. That would be more inconvenient than just simply turning the winding knob as it is.

Lever winding for the Kiev in the sense that we are used to would require internal modification, as done in the Kiev-5.

Jay.

 

[w3rk5]

Are you talking about the one on the Drug FSU camera? I don't think anyone makes an aftermarket part like that for FSU's. I could be wrong though.

 

[rbsinto]

I found the photo where I saw this accessory on a camera: It is on the Nikonians site, and the gizmo is mounted on what looks like a Nikon S camera. There is a name inscribed on the ring reading Accurapid Wind.
Anyone?

 

[Screwy]

Never seen one before but found this finished sale on Ebay , And Pacific rim cameras have one listed in there catalogue for $15

Of course you could always get a Drug or a Leningrad if you wanted the ultimate in FSU rapid wind 😀

Paul