Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
A somewhat rare Leica MD-2, with some 1800 built between 1980 and 1986
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A somewhat rare Leica MD-2, with some 1800 built between 1980 and 1986
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
A somewhat rare Leica MD-2, with some 1800 built between 1980 and 1986
That's one I never knew of. But as the old saying goes, you could put all I know about Leicas on the head of a pin and still have room for the Lord's Prayer.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
I suppose they didn't garner much traction with the collectors, but now the super-wide angle crowd seems to have started to show some interest in them.
Also, it's made in Canada 🙂
Also, it's made in Canada 🙂
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Is that a tax stamp ("Douane") hanging off the strap?Yikes, that's asking quite a bit for civilian version, with a "I have not tested it" for good measure. 🙄
Same as the Ebay seller that was asking 6000 for a Simmon Brothers Combat Camera recently....that's more than 10x of what I paid for mine.
Another uncommon one from the collection (that deserves a better glamour photo):
Kodak Suprema (1800 units)
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Yes, Flemish/Belgian customs "douaneloodje"
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Not so much a camera but photography related collectors item.....
A "Darkroom-in-a-box" , US Army Signal Corps Photographic Set PH-261
Took me nearly 2 years to get it rebuilt from an empty case. Had to source everything separately or rebuild it from scratch, like the electrical control unit.
It's only missing a few small pieces now. .
Ready for action.
A "Darkroom-in-a-box" , US Army Signal Corps Photographic Set PH-261
Took me nearly 2 years to get it rebuilt from an empty case. Had to source everything separately or rebuild it from scratch, like the electrical control unit.
It's only missing a few small pieces now. .
Ready for action.
dexdog
Veteran
I bet that only a few museums have such an impressive display of this historic photographic equipment.Not so much a camera but photography related collectors item.....
A "Darkroom-in-a-box" , US Army Signal Corps Photographic Set PH-261
Took me nearly 2 years to get it rebuilt from an empty case. Had to source everything separately or rebuild it from scratch, like the electrical control unit.
It's only missing a few small pieces now. .
Ready for action.
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Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
It's true, I'm running out of space.
If you think the enlarger is cool here's another side-project I'm slowly rebuilding.....
World War 2 US Army Air Force Aerial Camera Maintenance Tool Kit
Still hunting for the specific technical manual to see all the tools that go inside it.
If you think the enlarger is cool here's another side-project I'm slowly rebuilding.....
World War 2 US Army Air Force Aerial Camera Maintenance Tool Kit
Still hunting for the specific technical manual to see all the tools that go inside it.
dexdog
Veteran
I think the second photo in the above post is fascinating because it shows a soldier working on camera gear on a grungy old workbench. I am sure that this was the norm in field operations, though. In contrast, before I sit down to take apart a lens I generally vacuum the area first, then wipe everything down to remove as much dust as possible.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
The requirement of a hacksaw and vice are also questionable. 😆
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
Not so much a camera but photography related collectors item.....
A "Darkroom-in-a-box" , US Army Signal Corps Photographic Set PH-261
Took me nearly 2 years to get it rebuilt from an empty case. Had to source everything separately or rebuild it from scratch, like the electrical control unit.
It's only missing a few small pieces now. .
Ready for action.
Brilliant!
I can change my article to 92 years of Sonnar.
I am very happy to add this new one to the collection, and have an RFF member to thank for it.
According to Thiele, several batches of 5cm F2 Sonnars were placed in April 1932, with about 1200 being completed in 1932. The lens on the left is in the third batch of 100, completed in September 1932. This version has a chrome aperture ring, like my first-batch 5cm F1.5. It uses a 37mm push-on filter. Interesting- the aperture mechanism has a large enough diameter to be used in the F1.5 lens. This lens opens up to F2, but this is a mechanical stop. The aperture itself is still closed down, visible after taking the front group out. The front element has a lot of wear, more than just scratches. This happens to many of the Sonnar F2 lenses.
Three Rigid Sonnar 5cm F2 lenses.
I am very happy to add this new one to the collection, and have an RFF member to thank for it.
According to Thiele, several batches of 5cm F2 Sonnars were placed in April 1932, with about 1200 being completed in 1932. The lens on the left is in the third batch of 100, completed in September 1932. This version has a chrome aperture ring, like my first-batch 5cm F1.5. It uses a 37mm push-on filter. Interesting- the aperture mechanism has a large enough diameter to be used in the F1.5 lens. This lens opens up to F2, but this is a mechanical stop. The aperture itself is still closed down, visible after taking the front group out. The front element has a lot of wear, more than just scratches. This happens to many of the Sonnar F2 lenses.
Three Rigid Sonnar 5cm F2 lenses.
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
There's a lot of stuff out there besides Instamatics. The JLC Compass camera was amazing, the Alpa 35's get me breathing heavy as do the Contax II/IIa's. There were so many fine cameras built and used. Fibble and SB have amassed considerable gear, gear that is wonderful, rare and interesting. There must be others on this board. This is photo grad school with an attached museum. And tuition-free! Talk about lucky us.
Mos6502
Well-known
Here's an oddity I picked up a few months ago:
Unusual Pilot 6 Camera by Berang Berang, on Flickr
I have five of these Pilot 6 SLRs, two with the lever-set shutter, and now three with the knob-set shutter. This one appears to be in a transitional phase, as it has the old style lens board of the lever-set model (with a non-removable lens), but with the mechanism of the later "knob" cameras. I've never seen another like it. I took it apart for cleaning and didn't see anything to indicate that it was put together from different cameras (in fact, I don't think that would be possible). Given how short the production run was overall for all variations of the Pilot 6, it's hard to think something like this was produced for more than a matter of weeks, tops.
Unusual Pilot 6 Camera by Berang Berang, on FlickrI have five of these Pilot 6 SLRs, two with the lever-set shutter, and now three with the knob-set shutter. This one appears to be in a transitional phase, as it has the old style lens board of the lever-set model (with a non-removable lens), but with the mechanism of the later "knob" cameras. I've never seen another like it. I took it apart for cleaning and didn't see anything to indicate that it was put together from different cameras (in fact, I don't think that would be possible). Given how short the production run was overall for all variations of the Pilot 6, it's hard to think something like this was produced for more than a matter of weeks, tops.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Same all-over-the-place construction goes for the KW Pilot-Supers
I have KW Reflex-box as well, somewhere...
At least the Pilot-Reflex TLR doesn't give you the mirror slap. 🙂
I have KW Reflex-box as well, somewhere...
At least the Pilot-Reflex TLR doesn't give you the mirror slap. 🙂
Kai-san
Filmwaster
They used the parts they had at hand, my Pilot Super has a Pilot 6 badge.
Räuber
Well-known
The purchases of the last month. Nothing special it seems. A lot of Sonnar 5cm f2 lenses. But if you look up those lenses here you might see a little bit of rareness here. Those 2 collapsible Sonnars might look like the ordinary collapsible f2 Sonnar (v3b ZJ CR cc) that was build about 55.000 times. But it is a rarer transition variation (v3b ZJ CR ac) that probably was only build 1200 times until CZJ introduced the T-coating (v3b ZJ CR acT, the right one).
And the f1.5 Sonnar in the last row was a pretty amazing catch too. I have only found 3 of this one (v4b ZE CR arbb) and calculated about 170 (?) produced copies.
When I'm done measuring and photographing those beauties they can be found in my Sonnar guide online.
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TenEleven
Well-known
Not something I have personally bought. The price the seller is asking is exorbitant, as expected. But none the less I think it qualifies.
An original wooden gift box set of all CZ Jena LTM screw mount lenses, complete with viewfinder and CZJ inscribed key(!).
The rear caps are likely not authentic, with the exception of the 50/1.5 Sonnar and Biogon whose rear cap looks authentic being made out of now tarnished brass. The front cap of the 8,5cm Sonnar is correct (It's CZJ) but is in my opinion not period-correct. It should be an aluminum press-on cap.
The serial number of the Biogon is not visible but it's one of the 2.71million series.
An original wooden gift box set of all CZ Jena LTM screw mount lenses, complete with viewfinder and CZJ inscribed key(!).
The rear caps are likely not authentic, with the exception of the 50/1.5 Sonnar and Biogon whose rear cap looks authentic being made out of now tarnished brass. The front cap of the 8,5cm Sonnar is correct (It's CZJ) but is in my opinion not period-correct. It should be an aluminum press-on cap.
The serial number of the Biogon is not visible but it's one of the 2.71million series.
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Miles.
Beamsplitter
A 1 of 5 Konica FR prototype camera is live on Yahoo Japan right now... maybe the only one in private hands?
Miles.
Beamsplitter
Sold for $7,000 USD!