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Forum: Post Your Photos!
11-11-2020, 05:18 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-02-2022, 11:06 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-02-2022, 11:05 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-11-2022, 09:58 AM
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
03-28-2022, 09:34 AM
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I for one would love to hear an answer.
To repair a camera is a real lost passion, not many went into it years ago, even fewer now. Many of my peers were educated by Uncle Sugar, But that was Nikon F, Speed Graphics, and some M Leicas. The Navy had an incredible optical shop for periscopes, binoculars, and lenses.
So my answer is on this one over $800.00 .
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
03-26-2022, 04:48 PM
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Excellent history lesson, and a neat camera. 828 was unique as was Bakelite!
Now you need to up the game with another Bakelite wonder, the venerable brick, Argus C3!
Lots of fun and history also!
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
03-25-2022, 08:27 AM
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So it’s precisions fault you dropped your camera? Seriously??
So few brain cells used when wanting computer s fixed . My advice is go to school, learn optics, electronics, and computer technology, then you can fix it cheaper?
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
03-18-2022, 03:43 PM
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If you really want some Fun find an original pony camera. It was a 828 film, and was the first of the series, first camera I reassembled and functioned. And retensioning the mainspring is always there. Fun camera , looks great. If I remember the r/w shaft is soft, and can gall easily. I polished with a wire bristle and rubbed with dry Molly
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
03-07-2022, 05:49 PM
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If it’s had a bump, the mirror latch lever can unlatch. Same thought as above post, K1000 manual helps.
Usually you can retension the mirror charge lever without disassembly
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-26-2022, 02:04 PM
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Always a fan of pliobond.
Both surfaces need to be clean and bump free , follow the instructions for complete adhesion (both side’s)
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-04-2022, 10:45 AM
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Custom cut bicycle inner tube. I always have one ready to cut!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-30-2021, 07:55 PM
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As a bench tech, you wouldn’t believe the number of broken body castings I’ve seen by over tightening tripod screws. I’ve always had a rubber pad between them and always feel good about the stability. A locator pin would work well, but good luck having everyone adhere to a standard.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-07-2021, 03:54 PM
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That’s light fog, look at the negatives and see if the stripes go through the perforations, if so a bad hinge seal is probably the culprit
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-04-2021, 09:05 PM
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Don’t resist, you are powerless!!!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-30-2021, 02:52 PM
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Or no elements needed for coffee
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
11-30-2021, 03:49 PM
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Nah, more flavor!
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Forum: Photo Critique
08-06-2021, 09:08 AM
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I think that makes this shot work for me. My eyes follow the arch around the clock and the back into the center.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-26-2021, 04:59 PM
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Please more information.
I use Bridge and Affinity Photo all DNG, no issues
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
11-18-2021, 09:09 AM
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I always used fresh masking tape. I will add a magnifier and dark cloth hood will make it easier to see.
The frosted side has to be on the film plane. Seeing things at infinity can be challenging if it’s not bright enough.
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
11-18-2021, 05:50 AM
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To test focus you need a ground glass.
Lay it frosted side towards lens, set shutter to B or T lock open and check focus. That’s how they were set up after service
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
11-13-2021, 09:00 AM
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Hey Tim, SWFL here and I’m also class of ‘53. Welcome!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-31-2021, 08:06 AM
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Serial number should be on the barrel.
Some had it on the name ring. If the name ring was replaced, no number will be on replacement
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
10-28-2021, 12:03 PM
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Yes.
Bridge does not have to cost a penny.
You can download the current version and use it free without an Adobe subscription.
Affinity is my go to now, so friendly to PA users.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-11-2021, 05:34 PM
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CV 67 AKA Big John
The John F Kennedy was sold for $1.00 as scrap on October 6 2021, soon to be moved from Philly Naval Yard for dismantling.
RIP to a legend My last visit produced these shots.
 secondcv67 by Michael Mcelligott, on Flickr
 JFK Resting Peacefully by Michael Mcelligott, on Flickr
I would of updated the originals, but they've disappeared from original posts
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