[Jean Poitiers]

Hi, my name is Colton, and I have a problem.

Hi, Colton.

[LesDMess]

Hi, my name is Colton, and I have a problem.

Looks like a well rounded collection!

I heard that the first step is accepting the problem . . . but I wouldn't know that . . .

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One of my oddities:
It's not in the best of condition, in fact the baseplate looks as if someone used it as a sledge! But notice that chrome disc on the front? It was originally sold in Italy. I've seen ME Supers with the same disc and there were probably others too, it was a way of denoting official Italian market products as opposed to grey imports (like "Honeywell" on US market M42 bodies). Came to me via ebay, jammed, for a few pounds. I dribbled some lighter fluid into the mechanism and prodded gently with a screwdriver until the second shutter curtain dropped and the mechanism reset, then finished cleaning it and fitted new light seals.

Good job restoring it!


Any functionality or just display?

[Jean Poitiers]

Looks like a well rounded collection!

I heard that the first step is accepting the problem . . . but I wouldn't know that . . .

Problem. What problem?!

We are all just fine here

[edmundrt]

Colton, how do you find the Bel-Air? I think it's a very handsome thing and I like the idea of 6x12 negs, but how's the performance/handling?

[Swift1]

Colton, how do you find the Bel-Air? I think it's a very handsome thing and I like the idea of 6x12 negs, but how's the performance/handling?

The Belair is an interesting camera. It can be lots of fun, if you don't expect too much.
It is essentially a glorified Holga, and used as such it can be fun.
Here's an album of images that I made with mine.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/daiku_san/sets/72157632724347260/

[Dangermouse]

Good job restoring it!


Any functionality or just display?

Yep, fully functional. Meter and shutter are accurate, there are a few specks of dust in the viewfinder (between the prism and the focusing screen) but I'm not going to try to get in there. It works at the moment and the specks don't affect the images.

[Jean Poitiers]

The Belair is an interesting camera. It can be lots of fun, if you don't expect too much.
It is essentially a glorified Holga, and used as such it can be fun.
Here's an album of images that I made with mine.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/daiku_san/sets/72157632724347260/

That's a nice gallery ... TFS, J

[unixrevolution]

Hi, my name is Colton, and I have a problem.

Shoutout to another Medalist user!

This is only a problem if you don't shoot them

[Jonathan Mac]

Hi, my name is Colton, and I have a problem.

I see your problem.

You lack a Yashica Mat

[Swift1]

Shoutout to another Medalist user!

This is only a problem if you don't shoot them

The Medalist is an awesome camera. I've used all of those cameras in the last 6 months.

I see your problem.

You lack a Yashica Mat

Ya I was never really into TLRs. I bought the Toyocaflex last year on a whim because it was in mint condition and only $65.
My good friend John basically gave me the Rolleiflex earlier this year, now I have all the TLR I'll need

[aurele]

Hi, my name is Colton, and I have a problem.

The only problem you would got to me is "how to use them all often ?"

It's a very nice piece of kit you've got here ! And you produce some very nice picture with it !

[edmundrt]

The Belair is an interesting camera. It can be lots of fun, if you don't expect too much.
It is essentially a glorified Holga, and used as such it can be fun.
Here's an album of images that I made with mine.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/daiku_san/sets/72157632724347260/

I agree with Jean, nice set. I must say, I'm very tempted. But I impulse-bought a mint Zorki-4 on fleabay about an hour ago, so perhaps it'll have to wait.

[Swift1]

I agree with Jean, nice set. I must say, I'm very tempted. But I impulse-bought a mint Zorki-4 on fleabay about an hour ago, so perhaps it'll have to wait.

Thank you.
The Zorki 4 is a beautiful camera. I just finished a roll of 100 TMAX in mine.
What year is the one you bought? Mine is from 1957.

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The only problem you would got to me is "how to use them all often ?"

It's a very nice piece of kit you've got here ! And you produce some very nice picture with it !

Ya, it is tough to keep using all of them

[wtlwdwgn]

My little S-M-C Takumar collection. It seems to grow about one a year.

[baro-nite]

Hi, my name is Colton, and I have a problem.

Yes, clearly you have a problem -- your table is too small!