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cooltouch · 12-11-2018, 09:21 PM

wkraus, have you double-checked to make sure that the front standard is all the way out and locked into place?

I have an old Moskva 5, which is more or less a copy of the Zeiss Super Ikonta C, and it takes great photos, but I always have to make sure that one of the struts is pushed all the way out and locked in place, or else my images are soft in one corner. Other than this, I don't know what else to suggest. If that isn't it -- and I'm just guessing here -- but a repair tech will probably use a ground glass to focus an image and then adjust the strut(s) until the proper focus is achieved. This may be something you can do. You can use Scotch transparent tape to duplicate a ground glass and then hold the shutter open using T, or B with a locking cable release. Then you should be able to narrow in on where the problem lies at least.

wkraus · 12-12-2018, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by cooltouch

wkraus, have you double-checked to make sure that the front standard is all the way out and locked into place?

I have an old Moskva 5, which is more or less a copy of the Zeiss Super Ikonta C, and it takes great photos, but I always have to make sure that one of the struts is pushed all the way out and locked in place, or else my images are soft in one corner. Other than this, I don't know what else to suggest. If that isn't it -- and I'm just guessing here -- but a repair tech will probably use a ground glass to focus an image and then adjust the strut(s) until the proper focus is achieved. This may be something you can do. You can use Scotch transparent tape to duplicate a ground glass and then hold the shutter open using T, or B with a locking cable release. Then you should be able to narrow in on where the problem lies at least.

Yes I have, unfortunately that’s not the reason. I also do not see any adjustable parts, but I probably have to go and see a repair tech as you suggest. Thanks for commenting!

abruzzi · 12-13-2018, 05:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Decided to try out some m42 with the following, sadly I only have one lens between them:

**TwoUptons** · 12-13-2018, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by abruzzi

Decided to try out some m42 with the following, sadly I only have one lens between them:

Let me strongly recommend that you need either a 28mm f3.5 or a 35mm (I’m partial to the f2.0, but I know some here like the slower one). 🙂

-Eric

abruzzi · 12-13-2018, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Let me strongly recommend that you need either a 28mm f3.5 or a 35mm (I’m partial to the f2.0, but I know some here like the slower one). 🙂

-Eric

I’ll probably look for a 35 f-something, I prefer 35 to 28. I’ll also look for a short tele like 85 or 100.

cooltouch · 12-15-2018, 06:12 PM

The SMC 100mm f/4 macro is a superb lens and can sometimes be found for reasonable.

**monochrome** · 12-15-2018, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by abruzzi

I’ll probably look for a 35 f-something, I prefer 35 to 28. I’ll also look for a short tele like 85 or 100.

The 35/3.5 - any iteration - is a little jewel, sharp as a tack and the colors are beautiful.

**old_manual_guy** · 12-15-2018, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by abruzzi

Decided to try out some m42 with the following, sadly I only have one lens between them:

I can help you with a lens. I have an extra 1:3.5 / 28mm. PM me if interested

abruzzi · 12-15-2018, 09:04 PM

Thanks I have a 35/3.5 on the way and a 105/2.8 from a user here. Unfortunately the Spotmatic has a fatal flaw. The film advance slips when there is a little drag. My test roll was filled with overlapping and double frames. It will probably be heading out for repair soon. The SV so far seems less problematic assuming I can accurately guess exposure.

Arjay Bee · 12-16-2018, 01:22 AM

Lots of great meter apps available for your smart phones

wkraus · 12-16-2018, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by womble

I'm afraid not (I'm not very "handy"). Luckily both of mine worked fine.

K.

Somehow I missed your post. Thanks for answering anyway!

**From1980** · 12-17-2018, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by abruzzi

Thanks I have a 35/3.5 on the way and a 105/2.8 from a user here

Can't go wrong with those two, they're beautiful optics. I have them in the K version and apparently the optical design was kept the same on these and a few others.
Hope repairs on the body work out well so you can enjoy them too.

**17dew** · 12-17-2018, 07:07 AM - **4 Likes**

I just acquired the last piece of the set(battery checker).Grip still has the original Ni-Cd battery that holds a charge,dated 4-81.Camera
was serviced by Eric last year.

**gofour3** · 12-17-2018, 10:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 17dew

I just acquired the last piece of the set(battery checker). It still has the original Ni-Cd battery that olds a charge,dated 4-81.Camera
was serviced by Eric last year.

Beauty, don't see the KX motor drive soft eveready case very often!

Phil.

womble · 12-17-2018, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

Beauty, don't see the KX motor drive soft eveready case very often!

Phil.

I didn't even know they did one! Lovely looking set, as you say.

K.

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12-11-2018, 09:21 PM	#5866
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	wkraus, have you double-checked to make sure that the front standard is all the way out and locked into place? I have an old Moskva 5, which is more or less a copy of the Zeiss Super Ikonta C, and it takes great photos, but I always have to make sure that one of the struts is pushed all the way out and locked in place, or else my images are soft in one corner. Other than this, I don't know what else to suggest. If that isn't it -- and I'm just guessing here -- but a repair tech will probably use a ground glass to focus an image and then adjust the strut(s) until the proper focus is achieved. This may be something you can do. You can use Scotch transparent tape to duplicate a ground glass and then hold the shutter open using T, or B with a locking cable release. Then you should be able to narrow in on where the problem lies at least.

12-12-2018, 03:30 PM	#5867
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,059	Originally posted by cooltouch wkraus, have you double-checked to make sure that the front standard is all the way out and locked into place? I have an old Moskva 5, which is more or less a copy of the Zeiss Super Ikonta C, and it takes great photos, but I always have to make sure that one of the struts is pushed all the way out and locked in place, or else my images are soft in one corner. Other than this, I don't know what else to suggest. If that isn't it -- and I'm just guessing here -- but a repair tech will probably use a ground glass to focus an image and then adjust the strut(s) until the proper focus is achieved. This may be something you can do. You can use Scotch transparent tape to duplicate a ground glass and then hold the shutter open using T, or B with a locking cable release. Then you should be able to narrow in on where the problem lies at least. Yes I have, unfortunately that’s not the reason. I also do not see any adjustable parts, but I probably have to go and see a repair tech as you suggest. Thanks for commenting!

12-13-2018, 05:37 PM - 2 Likes	#5868
abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	Decided to try out some m42 with the following, sadly I only have one lens between them:

12-13-2018, 05:43 PM	#5869
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by abruzzi Decided to try out some m42 with the following, sadly I only have one lens between them: Let me strongly recommend that you need either a 28mm f3.5 or a 35mm (I’m partial to the f2.0, but I know some here like the slower one). 🙂 -Eric

12-13-2018, 07:28 PM	#5870
abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	Originally posted by TwoUptons Let me strongly recommend that you need either a 28mm f3.5 or a 35mm (I’m partial to the f2.0, but I know some here like the slower one). 🙂 -Eric I’ll probably look for a 35 f-something, I prefer 35 to 28. I’ll also look for a short tele like 85 or 100.

12-15-2018, 06:12 PM	#5871
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	The SMC 100mm f/4 macro is a superb lens and can sometimes be found for reasonable.

12-15-2018, 06:27 PM	#5872
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by abruzzi I’ll probably look for a 35 f-something, I prefer 35 to 28. I’ll also look for a short tele like 85 or 100. The 35/3.5 - any iteration - is a little jewel, sharp as a tack and the colors are beautiful.

12-15-2018, 07:28 PM	#5873
old_manual_guy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Saint Louis Photos: Albums Posts: 74	Originally posted by abruzzi Decided to try out some m42 with the following, sadly I only have one lens between them: I can help you with a lens. I have an extra 1:3.5 / 28mm. PM me if interested

12-15-2018, 09:04 PM	#5874
abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	Thanks I have a 35/3.5 on the way and a 105/2.8 from a user here. Unfortunately the Spotmatic has a fatal flaw. The film advance slips when there is a little drag. My test roll was filled with overlapping and double frames. It will probably be heading out for repair soon. The SV so far seems less problematic assuming I can accurately guess exposure.

12-16-2018, 01:22 AM	#5875
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Lots of great meter apps available for your smart phones

12-16-2018, 07:35 AM	#5876
wkraus Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Near Vienna, Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,059	Originally posted by womble I'm afraid not (I'm not very "handy"). Luckily both of mine worked fine. K. Somehow I missed your post. Thanks for answering anyway!

12-17-2018, 05:22 AM	#5877
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Originally posted by abruzzi Thanks I have a 35/3.5 on the way and a 105/2.8 from a user here Can't go wrong with those two, they're beautiful optics. I have them in the K version and apparently the optical design was kept the same on these and a few others. Hope repairs on the body work out well so you can enjoy them too.

12-17-2018, 10:05 AM - 1 Like	#5879
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by 17dew I just acquired the last piece of the set(battery checker). It still has the original Ni-Cd battery that olds a charge,dated 4-81.Camera was serviced by Eric last year. Beauty, don't see the KX motor drive soft eveready case very often! Phil.

12-17-2018, 11:44 AM - 1 Like	#5880
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by gofour3 Beauty, don't see the KX motor drive soft eveready case very often! Phil. I didn't even know they did one! Lovely looking set, as you say. K.