AlexMogens Posted May 31, 2023 Share #901 Posted May 31, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I picked up this Braun Super Paxette Ib at a thrift shop. Sadly, it doesn't work. I've now sold it for about what I paid, hopefully the buyer restores it. Personally, I'm not much of a collector. It was fun having this in my possession for a short while. It's a beautifully made camera by any measure and very small! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4783643'>More sharing options...
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zeitz Posted June 10, 2023 Share #902 Posted June 10, 2023 The largest source of mirror lenses that can be used with a Visoflex or Leicaflex is Zoomar, Glen Cove, NY (then Kilfitt Zoomar Munich, Germany). In Post 829 I showed some of the Kilfitt Zoomar lenses including a partially disassembled 500mm f5.6 Sport Reflectar (product code 292). In Post 832 I showed a partially disassemble 1000mm f5.6 Zoomar Reflectar. I recently bought a very inexpensive 500mm f5.6 Sport Reflectar (product code 278) with a Nikon F mount (WENIN) on e-bay. The lens appeared to be in terrible condition. But the Nikon mount was almost worth the price by itself. When I got the lens, I found it needed four things. The lens was very dirty, but it cleaned up beautifully. The leatherette was loose at the ends and needed to be re-glued. The lens was dusty inside; the lens came apart easily to access the optics and clean them. (A picture of the primary mirror and focusing mechanism is attached.) And the neutral density filters were in bad condition with irregular patches and Newton rings. I thought these filters just needed cleaning, but I found the filters to be sandwiches of two clear pieces of glass and what I assume to be gelatin filters in the middle. Whatever the neutral density material was, it was melted and partially missing. I bought Kodak Wratten 96 gelatin filters to cut and sandwich with the clean glass. The comparison of the 278 and 292 Sport Reflectar lenses is interesting. Patrice-Herve Pont in his book Kilfitt & Zoomar says 278 does not cover 6 x 6 negatives, but 292 does cover 6 x 6 negative. Production dates also overlap significantly. I don't think the statements about coverage are correct; I think they both cover 6 x 6 negatives. What is different is the complexity of the design. 278 has a lot more parts and focuses by means of the rack pressing on a spring loaded yoke as shown in the photo. My index finder is pressing on the tab on the yoke which moves the primary mirror and allows the yoke to be visible. The rear of the lens screws into the main lens tube and is prevented from unscrewing by three set screws For 292 the rack attached to the structure holding the rear optical assembly; this is much simpler. The rear of the lens slides into the main lens tube and is only held in place by the three set screws. The deletion of the lens hoods also stands out. I am going to have to do some research to see if I can find the original prices of the two lenses. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4791208'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted June 13, 2023 Share #903 Posted June 13, 2023 Not so much Caviar as cod row. Yesterday’s purchase, a Samoca 35 model 11. Japanese from circa 1953. Seems to be working ok. I found up a Taylor Hobson lenscap and Voigtlander hood that fit. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4792918'>More sharing options...
thomas_schertel Posted June 13, 2023 Share #904 Posted June 13, 2023 Nagel Pupille ( from Tübingen ) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4793206'>More sharing options...
zeitz Posted June 17, 2023 Share #905 Posted June 17, 2023 Quick question. What is the widest lens that can be used on a Visoflex II or III? The obvious answer is the 65mm f3.5 Elmar. Another answer might be the Zeiss 24mm f3.5 F-Distagon in Hasslblad mount. The uploaded image shows a Visoflex III that was modified for Hasselblad V Series lenses by a Japanese seller. Since I don't have any Hasselblad equipment, I bought a dirt-cheap Zeiss 250mm f5.6 Sonnar "for parts or repair". The diaphragm won't stop down from f5.6. The performance of the Sonnar wide open is similar to the 280mm f4.8 Telyt with apparent chromatic aberrations on a digital camera. In addition to the 24mm f3.5 which is very rare, Hasselblad offered a 30mm f3.5 F-Distagon which is not as rare and a 40mm f4.0 Distagon which is common. Now I have to find the 40mm lens at a dirt-cheap price. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4795748'>More sharing options...
thomas_schertel Posted June 30, 2023 Share #906 Posted June 30, 2023 Ernemann HEAG XII Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4804409'>More sharing options...
thomas_schertel Posted July 3, 2023 Share #907 Posted July 3, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 9x12: from left: Voigtländer Klappkamera with Kollinear II 13, 5 cm f: 5,4 (ca 1910); the focal plane shutter does not work, because the blinds have holes. But I haven't found anybody who wants to repair it. Ernemann HEAG XII, Doppel-Anastigmat 5,4 No 1, 13,5 cm (ca 1919) Zeiss Ikon Favorit 266/1, with Tessar 4,5/150 mm (ca 1925) Linhof Super Technaika IV with Symmar 5,6/150 mm (ca 1965) dahinter: Plaubel Peco Universal III (etwa 1960) with Apo Symmar 5,6/150 mm The versality increases with the measures of the cameras. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4806310'>More sharing options...
jankap Posted July 3, 2023 Share #908 Posted July 3, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 4:25 PM, zeitz said: Quick question. What is the widest lens that can be used on a Visoflex II or III? The obvious answer is the 65mm f3.5 Elmar. Another answer might be the Zeiss 24mm f3.5 F-Distagon in Hasslblad mount. The uploaded image shows a Visoflex III that was modified for Hasselblad V Series lenses by a Japanese seller. Since I don't have any Hasselblad equipment, I bought a dirt-cheap Zeiss 250mm f5.6 Sonnar "for parts or repair". The diaphragm won't stop down from f5.6. The performance of the Sonnar wide open is similar to the 280mm f4.8 Telyt with apparent chromatic aberrations on a digital camera. In addition to the 24mm f3.5 which is very rare, Hasselblad offered a 30mm f3.5 F-Distagon which is not as rare and a 40mm f4.0 Distagon which is common. Now I have to find the 40mm lens at a dirt-cheap price. The flange distance of the Hasselblad V is 74,9mm. For the Visoflex I found in the Internet 68,8mm. So with a ring of around 6 mm the Viso takes every Hasselblad V Series lens. With infinity as a possible setting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitz Posted July 3, 2023 Share #909 Posted July 3, 2023 53 minutes ago, jankap said: The flange distance of the Hasselblad V is 74,9mm. For the Visoflex I found in the Internet 68,8mm. So with a ring of around 6 mm the Viso takes every Hasselblad V Series lens. With infinity as a possible setting! My lists say 74.9mm is correct as the lens flange to focal plane distance. Using Visoflex values for Leica M with its 27.8mm thick body, Visoflex I is 63.5mm thick; so 63.5 + 27.8 = 91.3mm. A Hasselblad V Series lens cannot focus to infinity on a Visoflex I. Visoflex II/III for Leica M is 41.0mm thick: so 41.0 + 27.8 + 68.8; so indeed your number is correct and there is about 6mm for a ring that allows infinity focus. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted July 4, 2023 Share #910 Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) Hello Everybody, The length of either a bayonet mount or a screw mount Leica body + an appropriate for it Visoflex I is 91.3mm. A Visoflex I has a screw mount on the lens side. The length of either a bayonet mount or a screw mount Leica body + an appropriate for it Visoflex II or IIa is 68.8 mm. A Visoflex III only has a bayonet mount on the camera side. Combined with a bayonet mount Leica body: Together they measure 68.8 mm. Visoflex II, IIa & III all have a bayonet mount on the lens side. Adapter 16466 is for using Visoflex I lenses on Visoflexes II, IIa & III. Including correct focus at Infinity. It is attached to the lens side of Visoflexes II, IIa & III. Adapter 16466 has a bayonet mount on the camera side & a screw mount on the lens side. It is 22.5 mm long. Because 22.5 mm added to 68.8 mm, gives a total of 91.3 mm. Best Regards, Michael Edited July 4, 2023 by Michael Geschlecht 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted July 6, 2023 Share #911 Posted July 6, 2023 Some test darkroom prints from a Minolta 35 Leica screw camera. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4808753'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted July 6, 2023 Share #912 Posted July 6, 2023 The camera. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4808756'>More sharing options...
Susie Posted July 6, 2023 Share #913 Posted July 6, 2023 What paper are those prints done on? I really like the look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted July 6, 2023 Share #914 Posted July 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, Susie said: What paper are those prints done on? I really like the look. The paper is ordinary Ilford resin coated glossy, but the colour is my I pad’s “vivid warm” colouring button after I re-photographed the prints to load them up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_schertel Posted July 7, 2023 Share #915 Posted July 7, 2023 Three cameras from A. Nagel, Stuttgart: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Pupille with Elmar 3,5/50; Vollenda 70/0, it belonged to my grandfahter, ranca. yours sincerely Thomas 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Pupille with Elmar 3,5/50; Vollenda 70/0, it belonged to my grandfahter, ranca. yours sincerely Thomas ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4809170'>More sharing options...
thomas_schertel Posted July 7, 2023 Share #916 Posted July 7, 2023 Nikonos. Tomorrow I am going to a canoe tour with young people of the parish Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! yours sincerely Thomas ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4809502'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted July 15, 2023 Share #917 Posted July 15, 2023 Just arrived today. Zeiss Jena 85mm f4 Triotar in Exakta mount. 1942 by the serial number. Light weight aluminium. Not sure how common or not a wartime one is in Exakta mount? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4814905'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted July 15, 2023 Share #918 Posted July 15, 2023 Given it a cleanup with Solvol Autosolv metal cleaner, that I have used since I had a motorcycle in the 60’s. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4814929'>More sharing options...
zeitz Posted July 15, 2023 Share #919 Posted July 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Pyrogallol said: 1942 by the serial number. Hartmut Thiele's book "Deutsche Photooptik von A-Z" shows confusing/overlapping starting and ending serial numbers for Carl Zeiss during the war. If I read his table correctly, this lens would be from late 1945. Another one of his books "Produktionsbuch II Photoopik Carl Zeiss Jena 1927 - 1991" should have a lot more detail. Unfortunately I do not own this book. My guess is that both Carl Zeiss Jena and Schneider made a fair number of lenses for Exakta during the war. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted July 26, 2023 Share #920 Posted July 26, 2023 Just arrived, a Russar 20mm f5.6 Leica screw lens. has a good reputation. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318752-nicht-immer-nur-kaviar-english-version/?do=findComment&comment=4822260'>More sharing options...
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