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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 07-26-2018, 02:29 PM  
Some Early Spotmatic Indulgence
Posted By Driftwood
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Views: 4,776
I'm sorry to hear that your experience with Eric was ungood... though, it would seem it is a rare thing concerning his work. He should warranty the work he does, as he is a long enduring professional... have you talked with him about re-repairing your camera? I have already sent him four cameras for repair and have had stellar service each time... the several cameras have come back to me in good time and in spectacular condition and for a very fair price. I will send him the above camera, as I don't have anything really invested in it anyway and the repair is simple (done on all of the other cameras I've sent him) and I trust his work completely. Again, sorry you had a bad experience.

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Yeah, crazy... and I thought 100 ASA was glacial.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 07-16-2018, 11:49 AM  
Some Early Spotmatic Indulgence
Posted By Driftwood
Replies: 24
Views: 4,776
Thanks!!

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Yeah, They almost always function well... except for the light meters and deteriorating seals. I do like to have the meters repaired when I can, because then they should be good for many years... and people with the know-how to do that work are becoming scarce these days.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 07-15-2018, 05:31 PM  
Some Early Spotmatic Indulgence
Posted By Driftwood
Replies: 24
Views: 4,776
Oh, that's good to know about the meter needle... although I did put a battery in and it didn't move. Maybe I'll take a closer look at the contacts and such.

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Thanks! Yeah, I was very happy to find such an early example in such fine shape.

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Do you happen to know why it has no part number stamped on it? Is that unusual?

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Nice! I wasn't THAT lucky!
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 07-15-2018, 04:08 PM  
Some Early Spotmatic Indulgence
Posted By Driftwood
Replies: 24
Views: 4,776
So, I was looking on some unimportant auction site and saw this... it was a 'buy it now' for $25 with ever-ready case and strap and free shipping. I figured might as well if just for the case (which is very nice) and take a chance on the camera. It's quite early and in very fine shape... no scuffed paint and no dings/dents. Looks barely used. Only issue is the meter (of course) doesn't function... seems to be stuck at the center with or without battery... and the seals/mirror bumper are shot. I believe it is a good candidate for a short vacation to Tennessee to visit Eric. ASA is 10-800. This one has no part number on the base plate. Wish I could get a good photo of the focusing screen, as it's pretty funky. Just wanted to brag a little about this thing and to show some pics of some of the differences in the early model Spotmatics. Enjoy!!
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