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Post by yashica1943 on Jan 27, 2017 7:25:23 GMT -5
A fvriend of my wife has just offered me a Contax 139 for free! Hope that it is as good as it sounds. To be continued!
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Post by Rachel on Jan 27, 2017 8:39:02 GMT -5
And it will take Yashica lenses so quite appropriate for you  Hope that it's a good one. |
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Post by camfiend on Jan 27, 2017 17:18:08 GMT -5
At that price everything is good... there are just degree's of good
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Post by yashica1943 on Feb 3, 2017 5:46:28 GMT -5
The Contax arrived today, with f1.7 Zeiss Planar in good order except for the 'leatherette' covering which often goes nasty on Contax & related Yashicas of that time.
Can anyone suggest a UK supplier of pre-cut replacement covers? There was one on ebay but I cannot find it at the moment. I am thinking either black or simulated snakeskin!
I have put some batteries in it and it all works. It came with a tatty E.R.C. Rear lens cap, body cap, tripod bush protector, original strap, instructions and eyepiece ............
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Post by johnbear on Feb 3, 2017 9:14:13 GMT -5
Try Milly's Cameras (cameramill.co.uk) for a UK based supplier. Otherwise Aki Asahi (aki-asahi.com) Japan is really good, doesn't cost much more, and offers a greater selection.
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Post by yashica1943 on Feb 3, 2017 12:33:00 GMT -5
I have checked Aki-asahi and they are temporarily unavailable for supplies. I have ordered a red/black simulated snakeskin set from Millys. Thanks for the info.
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Post by yashica1943 on Feb 7, 2017 16:04:33 GMT -5
The re-covering kit arrived today and I fitted it in about 10 minutes, very easy.
I would post a photo but I cannot get into Photobucket and I will not use them again.
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Post by yashica1943 on May 12, 2017 7:57:36 GMT -5
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Hope that it's a good one.
