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Xmas · 10-31-2017, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Xmas

Mine (three off) have moved just forward of the mounting ring I’ll need to take photos at week end for you if that is not clear!
They are reasonable performers with a generic hood.

Remove lens from camera.
Unscrew the three screws in the outer ring you just exposed.
Ring should lift off...
File face of ring you just exposed. You need reasonable fine file but Swiss Army knife will do!
Reassemble before you get an interference fit.
Remove again and apply 2B or 3B pencil to rubbing surfaces.

Note this is from memory and this reduced the rattle on my lenses but check yours is same first!

Last edited by Xmas; 10-31-2017 at 08:41 AM. Reason: File -> fine

lukulele · 10-31-2017, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by cooltouch

Asharpe, I use the same a-hrm "Moony" f/11 method for my moonshots also. At ISO 100 and 1/125, it works great.

Lukulele, the Minolta CLC metering system found in the old SRTs is actually pretty sophisticated. Read more about it here:

The Rokkor Files - The Minolta SR Series

So, did this $5 find of yours come with the Kino macro too? If so, that was an unbelievable steal of a deal.

Michael,
Yes on the Kiron/Minolta. appeared to have a layer of crud on the interior of the rear element. Cleaned right up as it was on the outside. Earlier I had found a 58/1.4 back on the rack, so $15 total for the three. Stupid luck!

Swift1 · 11-02-2017, 03:47 PM - **3 Likes**

This showed up in the mail today...

stevebrot · 11-02-2017, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

This showed up in the mail today...

The Zorki that has it all! Hinged back! Wide rangefinder base! Lever wind! Strap lugs! Change shutter speed ANY TIME! No fall-out take-up spool!

...Slow speeds? Who needs them! We shoot fast film!

Steve

Swift1 · 11-02-2017, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The Zorki that has it all! Hinged back! Wide rangefinder base! Lever wind! Strap lugs! Change shutter speed ANY TIME! No fall-out take-up spool!

...Slow speeds? Who needs them! We shoot fast film!

Steve

Ya, the Zorki 6 is pretty awesome. It's kinda like they took the best features of both the FED 2 and FED 3 and then put them together into one camera, then added a few other features.

IgorZ · 11-06-2017, 12:03 PM - **1 Like**

This just came in the mail. Cosmetically it's great, but needs some TLC (or CLA, whichever). Shutter curtains seem in decent condition (at least no holes!), but they really slow down towards the end of the run... I was really looking forward to trying this lens, I guess the camera would have to wait, but it has such a nice feel... And the shutter sound is great, very quiet, like my Zorki 3. The lack of wear and sun-bleached dials suggest that this camera was probably sitting somewhere on a shelf all of it's long life. I am certainly going to have to fix that...

timw4mail · 11-06-2017, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

This just came in the mail. Cosmetically it's great, but needs some TLC (or CLA, whichever). Shutter curtains seem in decent condition (at least no holes!), but they really slow down towards the end of the run... I was really looking forward to trying this lens, I guess the camera would have to wait, but it has such a nice feel... And the shutter sound is great, very quiet, like my Zorki 3. The lack of wear and sun-bleached dials suggest that this camera was probably sitting somewhere on a shelf all of it's long life. I am certainly going to have to fix that...

Which model is that?

IgorZ · 11-06-2017, 12:20 PM

just to add to this, the lens has such a nice feeling... I have preset lenses, of course, Soviet and German ones, but I have yet to see a preset ring that works so nice. It has this juicy solid click. Very cool.

---------- Post added 11-06-17 at 12:21 PM ----------

Originally posted by timw4mail

Which model is that?

I think that is AP, as it doesn't say either S or K... so AP by elimination?

**Baard-Einar** · 11-06-2017, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

just to add to this, the lens has such a nice feeling... I have preset lenses, of course, Soviet and German ones, but I have yet to see a preset ring that works so nice. It has this juicy solid click. Very cool.

---------- Post added 11-06-17 at 12:21 PM ----------

I think that is AP, as it doesn't say either S or K... so AP by elimination?

Then it is an AP. May I ask what s/n it has?

IgorZ · 11-06-2017, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Then it is an AP. May I ask what s/n it has?

Sure, it is #148260

ctrout · 11-06-2017, 05:01 PM

Nice. I'm waiting to get mine back from Eric. He invoiced the CLA just over a month ago so it should be here any day. I can't wait to run some film through it.

IgorZ · 11-06-2017, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by ctrout

Nice. I'm waiting to get mine back from Eric. He invoiced the CLA just over a month ago so it should be here any day. I can't wait to run some film through it.

So he does fix them. I emailed him asking if he does, as his website doesn't list AP as one of the cameras that he fixes. How much does it cost if you don't mind me asking?

ctrout · 11-06-2017, 06:30 PM

Yes he does. I had him replace a shutter curtain on a K last year and my AP (what you have there) was not firing at accurate speeds. He has done quite a handful of my cameras over the past year ranging from my K (1958) to the latest being my KX, K1000, KM, and ME SE. He has my S1a, Spotmatic and AP right now. Most of what these cameras will need is a routine disassembly, cleaning, lube, and reassembly. Recalibrating meters and shutters is a part of this process. If there is anything broken inside and he has the parts on hand, he can repair it. My KM had a bad meter and he replaced it for around $15 additional "while he was in there."

If he doesn't have the parts, you can source them yourself as I had to do when he found a bad clutch in my K. That was an expensive repair for me because I couldn't find a parts body for any less than $100 delivered. That CLA/repair ended up setting me back nearly $400 by the time it was all done. $160 for the CLA and repair, $50 for disassembly of the parts body to recover the needed part and reassemble, $100 for the parts camera, and postage for shipping everything back and forth probablycame to about $50 or more. Add the original cost of the body and I'm into it for probably about $500 total. This one was a foolish labor of love though.

**Baard-Einar** · 11-07-2017, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by IgorZ

So he does fix them. I emailed him asking if he does, as his website doesn't list AP as one of the cameras that he fixes. How much does it cost if you don't mind me asking?

An AP is waiting at the post office, after having visited Eric. But right now, Eric does not accept new cameras for repare. The plan is that he needs to get ahead of the back log, and then open up the surgery after new year for new patients.

---------- Post added 11-07-2017 at 10:16 PM ----------

Originally posted by IgorZ

Sure, it is #148260

Sort of in the middle of the production run. Thanks.

IgorZ · 11-07-2017, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

An AP is waiting at the post office, after having visited Eric. But right now, Eric does not accept new cameras for repare. The plan is that he needs to get ahead of the back log, and then open up the surgery after new year for new patients.

OK, then I'll wait. He did give me a quote though. Said it would be around $200.

I was wondering about shutter speeds though. I should probably dig up a manual somewhere, but if you know off the top of your head, why is 251 coloured differently from other shutter speeds? In fact, "25" are red, and "1" is white.

11-06-2017, 12:03 PM - 1 Like	#5121
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	This just came in the mail. Cosmetically it's great, but needs some TLC (or CLA, whichever). Shutter curtains seem in decent condition (at least no holes!), but they really slow down towards the end of the run... I was really looking forward to trying this lens, I guess the camera would have to wait, but it has such a nice feel... And the shutter sound is great, very quiet, like my Zorki 3. The lack of wear and sun-bleached dials suggest that this camera was probably sitting somewhere on a shelf all of it's long life. I am certainly going to have to fix that... Attached Images

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10-31-2017, 06:03 AM	#5116
Xmas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 617	Originally posted by Xmas Mine (three off) have moved just forward of the mounting ring I’ll need to take photos at week end for you if that is not clear! They are reasonable performers with a generic hood. Remove lens from camera. Unscrew the three screws in the outer ring you just exposed. Ring should lift off... File face of ring you just exposed. You need reasonable fine file but Swiss Army knife will do! Reassemble before you get an interference fit. Remove again and apply 2B or 3B pencil to rubbing surfaces. Note this is from memory and this reduced the rattle on my lenses but check yours is same first! Last edited by Xmas; 10-31-2017 at 08:41 AM. Reason: File -> fine

10-31-2017, 07:22 AM	#5117
lukulele Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Blue Ridge Escarpment, North Carolina, US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,850	Originally posted by cooltouch Asharpe, I use the same a-hrm "Moony" f/11 method for my moonshots also. At ISO 100 and 1/125, it works great. Lukulele, the Minolta CLC metering system found in the old SRTs is actually pretty sophisticated. Read more about it here: The Rokkor Files - The Minolta SR Series So, did this $5 find of yours come with the Kino macro too? If so, that was an unbelievable steal of a deal. Michael, Yes on the Kiron/Minolta. appeared to have a layer of crud on the interior of the rear element. Cleaned right up as it was on the outside. Earlier I had found a 58/1.4 back on the rack, so $15 total for the three. Stupid luck!

11-02-2017, 03:47 PM - 3 Likes	#5118
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	This showed up in the mail today...

11-02-2017, 07:35 PM	#5119
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Swift1 This showed up in the mail today... The Zorki that has it all! Hinged back! Wide rangefinder base! Lever wind! Strap lugs! Change shutter speed ANY TIME! No fall-out take-up spool! ...Slow speeds? Who needs them! We shoot fast film! Steve

11-02-2017, 08:07 PM	#5120
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by stevebrot The Zorki that has it all! Hinged back! Wide rangefinder base! Lever wind! Strap lugs! Change shutter speed ANY TIME! No fall-out take-up spool! ...Slow speeds? Who needs them! We shoot fast film! Steve Ya, the Zorki 6 is pretty awesome. It's kinda like they took the best features of both the FED 2 and FED 3 and then put them together into one camera, then added a few other features.

11-06-2017, 12:13 PM	#5122
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by IgorZ This just came in the mail. Cosmetically it's great, but needs some TLC (or CLA, whichever). Shutter curtains seem in decent condition (at least no holes!), but they really slow down towards the end of the run... I was really looking forward to trying this lens, I guess the camera would have to wait, but it has such a nice feel... And the shutter sound is great, very quiet, like my Zorki 3. The lack of wear and sun-bleached dials suggest that this camera was probably sitting somewhere on a shelf all of it's long life. I am certainly going to have to fix that... Which model is that?

11-06-2017, 12:20 PM	#5123
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	just to add to this, the lens has such a nice feeling... I have preset lenses, of course, Soviet and German ones, but I have yet to see a preset ring that works so nice. It has this juicy solid click. Very cool. ---------- Post added 11-06-17 at 12:21 PM ---------- Originally posted by timw4mail Which model is that? I think that is AP, as it doesn't say either S or K... so AP by elimination?

11-06-2017, 01:36 PM	#5124
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by IgorZ just to add to this, the lens has such a nice feeling... I have preset lenses, of course, Soviet and German ones, but I have yet to see a preset ring that works so nice. It has this juicy solid click. Very cool. ---------- Post added 11-06-17 at 12:21 PM ---------- I think that is AP, as it doesn't say either S or K... so AP by elimination? Then it is an AP. May I ask what s/n it has?

11-06-2017, 02:21 PM	#5125
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Then it is an AP. May I ask what s/n it has? Sure, it is #148260

11-06-2017, 05:01 PM	#5126
ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444	Nice. I'm waiting to get mine back from Eric. He invoiced the CLA just over a month ago so it should be here any day. I can't wait to run some film through it.

11-06-2017, 05:10 PM	#5127
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by ctrout Nice. I'm waiting to get mine back from Eric. He invoiced the CLA just over a month ago so it should be here any day. I can't wait to run some film through it. So he does fix them. I emailed him asking if he does, as his website doesn't list AP as one of the cameras that he fixes. How much does it cost if you don't mind me asking?

11-06-2017, 06:30 PM	#5128
ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444	Yes he does. I had him replace a shutter curtain on a K last year and my AP (what you have there) was not firing at accurate speeds. He has done quite a handful of my cameras over the past year ranging from my K (1958) to the latest being my KX, K1000, KM, and ME SE. He has my S1a, Spotmatic and AP right now. Most of what these cameras will need is a routine disassembly, cleaning, lube, and reassembly. Recalibrating meters and shutters is a part of this process. If there is anything broken inside and he has the parts on hand, he can repair it. My KM had a bad meter and he replaced it for around $15 additional "while he was in there." If he doesn't have the parts, you can source them yourself as I had to do when he found a bad clutch in my K. That was an expensive repair for me because I couldn't find a parts body for any less than $100 delivered. That CLA/repair ended up setting me back nearly $400 by the time it was all done. $160 for the CLA and repair, $50 for disassembly of the parts body to recover the needed part and reassemble, $100 for the parts camera, and postage for shipping everything back and forth probablycame to about $50 or more. Add the original cost of the body and I'm into it for probably about $500 total. This one was a foolish labor of love though.

11-07-2017, 02:14 PM	#5129
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by IgorZ So he does fix them. I emailed him asking if he does, as his website doesn't list AP as one of the cameras that he fixes. How much does it cost if you don't mind me asking? An AP is waiting at the post office, after having visited Eric. But right now, Eric does not accept new cameras for repare. The plan is that he needs to get ahead of the back log, and then open up the surgery after new year for new patients. ---------- Post added 11-07-2017 at 10:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by IgorZ Sure, it is #148260 Sort of in the middle of the production run. Thanks.

11-07-2017, 02:19 PM	#5130
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Originally posted by Baard-Einar An AP is waiting at the post office, after having visited Eric. But right now, Eric does not accept new cameras for repare. The plan is that he needs to get ahead of the back log, and then open up the surgery after new year for new patients. OK, then I'll wait. He did give me a quote though. Said it would be around $200. I was wondering about shutter speeds though. I should probably dig up a manual somewhere, but if you know off the top of your head, why is 251 coloured differently from other shutter speeds? In fact, "25" are red, and "1" is white.