Retro-Grouch
Veteran
I feel like I ought to know what these are, but I don't...
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
I think I need these. Interested in where you got them. Also interested in opinions on the relative merits of stainless vs. aluminum/aluminium vs. brass.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Oh, they're friction wrenches. I've sometimes seen them called collet (sp?) wrenches. Useful for gripping and unscrewing things like shutter button surrounds (think Leicas, Canonets) or eyepieces, which any other tool might well damage or at least mar.
WoodallP
Pragmatist Barnack lover
These are as yet untested; but yes, they are for all those difficult Leica (and other camera) round bits such as rangefinder windows. There are a lot of aluminium ones available but their life is limited; especially if you use them beyond the expectations (i.e. misuse them slightly). These are 304 stainless steel apparently. They should break less often but probably the object to be unscrewed should be better protected.
I got these from an eBay seller Miss Q-shore
12Pcs Cameras Removal Repair Wrench Clamp Tool Kit Stainless Steel For Leica M M | eBay
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www.ebay.fr
That probably links to French eBay but hopefully you can find a link to your local version. Most on eBay are aluminium and break quickly.
The jury will be out till the weekend at least, possibly longer if it is sunny.
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
Light Lens Lab 28mm 9-elements
Leica M8.2 for when I do not like to shoot B&W with my M Monochrom
Seriously impressed with both products. The 28mm is a very well built lens and renders nicely and the M8.2 holds up very well even today!
The M8/M8.2 does nice mono, too. I like mine with a 28mm and I am sure your LLL will please you, too.
lxmike
M2 fan.
Not photography related but a holy grail for me, an original front rack for my 1965 Moulton F Frame bike, these front racks were optional extras and as difficult to find as dent free Rollei 35's. I am very happy as this completes my vintage Moulton.
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lxmike
M2 fan.
Almost forgot I have just bought a Pentax SMC M 28mm f2.8 and have just reacquired Geoffrey Crawley's out of print book on the Pentax LX system.
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
I need a Pentax LX...
Edit: I need another camera like I need another bicycle, or a hole in the head.
Phil
Edit: I need another camera like I need another bicycle, or a hole in the head.
Phil
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lxmike
M2 fan.
Cameras are easier to sneek into the house than bicycles, the wife is good at spotting new bicycles! picture of the 1965 Moulton with the newly attached front rack
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Retro-Grouch
Veteran
Don't be too quick to dismiss the value of a hole in the head. They're very valuable for letting the demons escape. And who doesn't have demons?
lxmike
M2 fan.
Yep my demons drive my GAS attacks
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
So true for me as well!
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
I wouldn't want voluntary trepination to lead to involuntary bloodletting!
Phil
Phil
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
I just took possession of a circa 1970 green Raleigh Twenty. My third sample of the species, though the mint condition "root beer" one is the wife's. Both of my Twentys are the classic Raleigh green, so it's easier to sneak two under the radar.
It still hasn't scratched the itch for a Moulton!
Phil
It still hasn't scratched the itch for a Moulton!
Phil
lxmike
M2 fan.
I love small wheel bikes, I have a green BSA Twenty, (Raleigh made bike with a BSA badge), I think the Raleigh Twenty is a great bike and green is my favorite colour too. Must admit I also have a S6L Brompton too.
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lxmike
M2 fan.
The thing about Moultons and I can only speak for the F frames, boy are they comfortable, especially with a sprung Brooks B66!
seany65
Well-known
How do the smaller wheels on the folding bikes affect going up hill?
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
Interesting thought experiment! Without hard data (why should facts get in the way?), I'd say gear-inches are gear-inches, so no change there. However, there's somewhat less rotating weight, so perhaps an advantage over larger-wheeled bikes. But that would diminish as speed diminishes, and these generally are not bikes built primarily for speed. Off the top of my head, I'd guess that there's not a noticeable difference. Any engineering types out there have any hard data?
lxmike
M2 fan.
The Moultons, 1960s era that is, are heavy and fitted with Archer 3 or 4 speeds and are not the best for hills, the modern Bromptons are fine, depending on how fit the rider is and what gear ratio they are running, a standard 3 speed Brompton is not the greatest on a hill but can be adapted with a 39 tooth front ring. Personally I have a 6 speed and I find that ok for hills, saying that I ride around 4,000 mile a year and even at the tender age of 60 can still get up the hills, (sometimes). With a lot of these smaller wheeled bikes if you get the gearing right they can be great to ride. Some find the Bromptons skittery in their geometry / handling. To be honest I love my Brompton it gets me around places and if I need to jump on buses or trains it folds up...win win.
WoodallP
Pragmatist Barnack lover
Had a Twenty when all my friends had racing bikes or Choppers. I abandoned it in shame at the end.