Gear P0rn - post it if you got it.

45 Mike · 07-30-2015, 04:45 PM - **1 Like**

Yard sale picks,
Yashica-C TLR with original case and book, and NIB Cortland P&S 135

I prefer the knob wind TLR, the crank wind is just clumsy for me to use. I had to free up the shutter, it was sticky.
I normally disassemble and clean it with naptha, but on a hunch, I bought an aerosol can of automotive brake cleaner. It power washed all the old grease out and leaves no residue. If you use this, be sure to remove all the glass first. Worked GREAT!!!

**baro-nite** · 07-31-2015, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Unfortunately, I only have one K lens . . . so far.

You've started at the top, however.

**From1980** · 07-31-2015, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Karénine

My collection is still a small one compared to yours but I think it's time for me to stop buying and take a good amount of time experimenting with each lens

Very well said. I often find myself somewhat carried away with buying, storing, and maintaining a collection of cameras and lenses while ignoring for long periods the original reason I acquired them. Collecting may be a type of pastime in itself, but thanks for reminding us to put them to use and enjoy creating photographs.

---------- Post added 07-31-15 at 10:49 AM ----------

Originally posted by LesDMess

Unfortunately, I only have one K lens . . . so far.

Yeah, maybe the best "one". Produces a rendering like nothing since.

LesDMess · 07-31-2015, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by kxjiru

These all came in the mail today and I am overwhelmed by the weight. Konica AutoReflex T with a 57mm 1.8, an OM-4T, Nikon FT3 with an AI'd 50mm f2 and a Konica AR 100mm 2.8 that I'm going g to keep even though I dislike Konica bodies. Attachment 277050 Attachment 277051 Attachment 277052 Attachment 277053

I am a fan of the OM4's metering. I believe it is the only true spot meter of the manual focus camera era. I believe all the other spot meters were a bit on the fat side.

---------- Post added 07-31-15 at 01:11 PM ----------

Originally posted by 45 Mike

Yard sale picks,
Yashica-C TLR with original case and book, and NIB Cortland P&S 135

I prefer the knob wind TLR, the crank wind is just clumsy for me to use. I had to free up the shutter, it was sticky.
I normally disassemble and clean it with naptha, but on a hunch, I bought an aerosol can of automotive brake cleaner. It power washed all the old grease out and leaves no residue. If you use this, be sure to remove all the glass first. Worked GREAT!!!

Very nice TLR and case. Great that you got it back to operational condition.

BTW, now that you washed out the old grease, won't you need to put some back?

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-31-2015, 10:23 AM - **3 Likes**

A beautiful S-M-C Takumar 35mm f/2 arrived this morning with original caps and lens hood.

45 Mike · 07-31-2015, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Very nice TLR and case. Great that you got it back to operational condition.

BTW, now that you washed out the old grease, won't you need to put some back?

I considered that. I don't think so. These shutters were all way overgreased, which is why they end up being locked up and sticky. I have disassembled several of these and they actually run just fine perfectly dry. The spray washes out the excess old grease, and leaves no residue, of it's own. However it does leave dissolved grease in the areas of contact.
That slight film of grease is more than plenty to keep the works running smoothly.

**WPRESTO** · 07-31-2015, 11:06 AM - **1 Like**

For anyone on this thread who is truly a collector, advanced notice that I will soon be listing an SMCA 400 f5.6 with case, both in near mint condition.

Cuthbert · 07-31-2015, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

A beautiful S-M-C Takumar 35mm f/2 arrived this morning with original caps and lens hood.

Me...want...one.

hks_kansei · 07-31-2015, 04:02 PM

So I bought a medium format the other day, collecting it was quite the debacle (car breakdowns, and other stuff happening)

But eventually it got home.

Agfa Billy Record 7.7

Apologies for the awful pics from my phone, but i'm feeling lazy this morning....... especially since I now need to go out and fix the stupid car.

45 Mike · 07-31-2015, 08:22 PM

Bummer about the car breakdown.
I hope your Billy has the leather bellows, not the crappy plastic over cloth bellows like my Billy II.

I tried patching that POS bellows with silicone, shoe polish, etc etc, and finally gave up and sent it to Jeurgen and got a CLA with new leather bellows. I use the Billy for color 6x9, and my Rolfix for B&W. These are a lot of fun, and can take some awesome pictures! 6x9 is a huge negative compared to 135!

Originally posted by hks_kansei

So I bought a medium format the other day, collecting it was quite the debacle (car breakdowns, and other stuff happening)

But eventually it got home.

Agfa Billy Record 7.7

Apologies for the awful pics from my phone, but i'm feeling lazy this morning....... especially since I now need to go out and fix the stupid car.

hks_kansei · 07-31-2015, 09:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 45 Mike

Bummer about the car breakdown.
I hope your Billy has the leather bellows, not the crappy plastic over cloth bellows like my Billy II.

I tried patching that POS bellows with silicone, shoe polish, etc etc, and finally gave up and sent it to Jeurgen and got a CLA with new leather bellows. I use the Billy for color 6x9, and my Rolfix for B&W. These are a lot of fun, and can take some awesome pictures! 6x9 is a huge negative compared to 135!

The inside of the bellows looks like some kind of felt.
The outside some kind of leather/plastic...

So I fear I might have the ones you're talking about..

In saying that, these ones look in pretty good condition, the interior of the bellows are perfect, the exterior is ok for it's age.
Most importantly, I can't see a single pinpoint of light when I shine a bright light at them, so they seem to be tight for now.

And the car runs again now, I've just spent the morning putting in a new fuel pump.

stevebrot · 08-01-2015, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

For anyone on this thread who is truly a collector, advanced notice that I will soon be listing an SMCA 400 f5.6 with case, both in near mint condition.

Selling from the forums is supposed to be a no-no.

That being said, the usual strategy is to post the picture and lament that it will soon be gone to make room for another lens.

Steve

45 Mike · 08-01-2015, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by hks_kansei

The inside of the bellows looks like some kind of felt.
The outside some kind of leather/plastic...

So I fear I might have the ones you're talking about..

In saying that, these ones look in pretty good condition, the interior of the bellows are perfect, the exterior is ok for it's age.
Most importantly, I can't see a single pinpoint of light when I shine a bright light at them, so they seem to be tight for now.

And the car runs again now, I've just spent the morning putting in a new fuel pump.

Fuel pump, yep, I have done a few of those.
OK, well then take some pictures!! :-)

hks_kansei · 08-01-2015, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by 45 Mike

Fuel pump, yep, I have done a few of those.
OK, well then take some pictures!! :-)

Same.

Unfortunately since it's in a strange place on my car I needed to remove half the interior, and a rollcage.
Then had to wire up a different plug.... and find some connectors that would be safe in petrol.

Turned a 15min job into a good few hours.

malinku · 08-04-2015, 12:14 AM - **1 Like**

three mamiya 645 lenses. 55mm F2.8, 80mm F2.8 and 150mm F4.

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07-30-2015, 04:45 PM - 1 Like	#3091
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Yard sale picks, Yashica-C TLR with original case and book, and NIB Cortland P&S 135 I prefer the knob wind TLR, the crank wind is just clumsy for me to use. I had to free up the shutter, it was sticky. I normally disassemble and clean it with naptha, but on a hunch, I bought an aerosol can of automotive brake cleaner. It power washed all the old grease out and leaves no residue. If you use this, be sure to remove all the glass first. Worked GREAT!!!

07-31-2015, 04:31 AM	#3092
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by LesDMess Unfortunately, I only have one K lens . . . so far. You've started at the top, however.

07-31-2015, 07:46 AM	#3093
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Originally posted by Karénine My collection is still a small one compared to yours but I think it's time for me to stop buying and take a good amount of time experimenting with each lens Very well said. I often find myself somewhat carried away with buying, storing, and maintaining a collection of cameras and lenses while ignoring for long periods the original reason I acquired them. Collecting may be a type of pastime in itself, but thanks for reminding us to put them to use and enjoy creating photographs. ---------- Post added 07-31-15 at 10:49 AM ---------- Originally posted by LesDMess Unfortunately, I only have one K lens . . . so far. Yeah, maybe the best "one". Produces a rendering like nothing since.

07-31-2015, 10:08 AM	#3094
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by kxjiru These all came in the mail today and I am overwhelmed by the weight. Konica AutoReflex T with a 57mm 1.8, an OM-4T, Nikon FT3 with an AI'd 50mm f2 and a Konica AR 100mm 2.8 that I'm going g to keep even though I dislike Konica bodies. Attachment 277050 Attachment 277051 Attachment 277052 Attachment 277053 I am a fan of the OM4's metering. I believe it is the only true spot meter of the manual focus camera era. I believe all the other spot meters were a bit on the fat side. ---------- Post added 07-31-15 at 01:11 PM ---------- Originally posted by 45 Mike Yard sale picks, Yashica-C TLR with original case and book, and NIB Cortland P&S 135 I prefer the knob wind TLR, the crank wind is just clumsy for me to use. I had to free up the shutter, it was sticky. I normally disassemble and clean it with naptha, but on a hunch, I bought an aerosol can of automotive brake cleaner. It power washed all the old grease out and leaves no residue. If you use this, be sure to remove all the glass first. Worked GREAT!!! Very nice TLR and case. Great that you got it back to operational condition. BTW, now that you washed out the old grease, won't you need to put some back?

07-31-2015, 10:23 AM - 3 Likes	#3095
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	A beautiful S-M-C Takumar 35mm f/2 arrived this morning with original caps and lens hood.

07-31-2015, 10:30 AM	#3096
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Originally posted by LesDMess Very nice TLR and case. Great that you got it back to operational condition. BTW, now that you washed out the old grease, won't you need to put some back? I considered that. I don't think so. These shutters were all way overgreased, which is why they end up being locked up and sticky. I have disassembled several of these and they actually run just fine perfectly dry. The spray washes out the excess old grease, and leaves no residue, of it's own. However it does leave dissolved grease in the areas of contact. That slight film of grease is more than plenty to keep the works running smoothly.

07-31-2015, 11:06 AM - 1 Like	#3097
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	For anyone on this thread who is truly a collector, advanced notice that I will soon be listing an SMCA 400 f5.6 with case, both in near mint condition.

07-31-2015, 03:41 PM	#3098
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn A beautiful S-M-C Takumar 35mm f/2 arrived this morning with original caps and lens hood. Me...want...one.

07-31-2015, 04:02 PM	#3099
hks_kansei Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 834	So I bought a medium format the other day, collecting it was quite the debacle (car breakdowns, and other stuff happening) But eventually it got home. Agfa Billy Record 7.7 Apologies for the awful pics from my phone, but i'm feeling lazy this morning....... especially since I now need to go out and fix the stupid car.

07-31-2015, 08:22 PM	#3100
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Bummer about the car breakdown. I hope your Billy has the leather bellows, not the crappy plastic over cloth bellows like my Billy II. I tried patching that POS bellows with silicone, shoe polish, etc etc, and finally gave up and sent it to Jeurgen and got a CLA with new leather bellows. I use the Billy for color 6x9, and my Rolfix for B&W. These are a lot of fun, and can take some awesome pictures! 6x9 is a huge negative compared to 135! Originally posted by hks_kansei So I bought a medium format the other day, collecting it was quite the debacle (car breakdowns, and other stuff happening) But eventually it got home. Agfa Billy Record 7.7 Apologies for the awful pics from my phone, but i'm feeling lazy this morning....... especially since I now need to go out and fix the stupid car.

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07-31-2015, 09:16 PM - 1 Like	#3101
hks_kansei Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 834	Originally posted by 45 Mike Bummer about the car breakdown. I hope your Billy has the leather bellows, not the crappy plastic over cloth bellows like my Billy II. I tried patching that POS bellows with silicone, shoe polish, etc etc, and finally gave up and sent it to Jeurgen and got a CLA with new leather bellows. I use the Billy for color 6x9, and my Rolfix for B&W. These are a lot of fun, and can take some awesome pictures! 6x9 is a huge negative compared to 135! The inside of the bellows looks like some kind of felt. The outside some kind of leather/plastic... So I fear I might have the ones you're talking about.. In saying that, these ones look in pretty good condition, the interior of the bellows are perfect, the exterior is ok for it's age. Most importantly, I can't see a single pinpoint of light when I shine a bright light at them, so they seem to be tight for now. And the car runs again now, I've just spent the morning putting in a new fuel pump.

08-01-2015, 09:18 AM	#3102
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by WPRESTO For anyone on this thread who is truly a collector, advanced notice that I will soon be listing an SMCA 400 f5.6 with case, both in near mint condition. Selling from the forums is supposed to be a no-no. That being said, the usual strategy is to post the picture and lament that it will soon be gone to make room for another lens. Steve

08-01-2015, 09:25 AM	#3103
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	Originally posted by hks_kansei The inside of the bellows looks like some kind of felt. The outside some kind of leather/plastic... So I fear I might have the ones you're talking about.. In saying that, these ones look in pretty good condition, the interior of the bellows are perfect, the exterior is ok for it's age. Most importantly, I can't see a single pinpoint of light when I shine a bright light at them, so they seem to be tight for now. And the car runs again now, I've just spent the morning putting in a new fuel pump. Fuel pump, yep, I have done a few of those. OK, well then take some pictures!! :-)

08-01-2015, 06:29 PM	#3104
hks_kansei Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 834	Originally posted by 45 Mike Fuel pump, yep, I have done a few of those. OK, well then take some pictures!! :-) Same. Unfortunately since it's in a strange place on my car I needed to remove half the interior, and a rollcage. Then had to wire up a different plug.... and find some connectors that would be safe in petrol. Turned a 15min job into a good few hours.

08-04-2015, 12:14 AM - 1 Like	#3105
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	three mamiya 645 lenses. 55mm F2.8, 80mm F2.8 and 150mm F4.