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Post by alephzero on Dec 18, 2016 20:43:38 GMT -5
Johnbear, I'm sure you're right about the window covering the scale. The earliest lenses I have with that are the Pentax-F which date from the early '80s. Of course some lens manufacturer could have used them earlier, but it would seem to be that era, around the 1980s, when they became more commonplace. Conan, it would appear to get interesting here. I was looking at your photo and comparing it to my lens. The auto-diaphragm lever (to the mid-left of the lens as we look at it0 in your photo is in the closed position i.e. the blades are at the f22 position - at least they are in my lens - and yet the scale is set to f2.8. When I set my lens to f2.8 the lever is at the very back of the slot. additionally the the lever that connects with the metering linkage is at the very front of its slot (i.e in the same position as yours) when it is set at f22 (rather than the 2.8 yours is set at). From what we have so far it would appear that the numbering on yours is the wrong way round, but everything else is the same, that is to say it would operate perfectly but when set at f22 the lens is actually operating at f2.8 (and so on through the scale - f16=f4, f11=f5.6 and f8=f8). Anyway, here are the photos referred to above - at least they would be if I hadn't used "quick reply". I'll post this as is then use "reply" to do the photos. Check our Yashinon DX series . They're way older, than 1980.
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Post by alephzero on Dec 1, 2016 11:49:47 GMT -5
Rono, The only difference between two FTL variations is that one has a thick meter readout pointer needle visible in the VF and the other's pointer needle is thin. Hope it answers your question.
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Post by alephzero on Nov 16, 2016 11:08:56 GMT -5
My Oly collection is quite extensive. Besides many examples of OM series and older Pens ( F , D, e.t.c.), as well as 35 series VFs ( 35 IV, IVa, e.t.c.)from 1940s and 1950s I also have immediate predecessor of OM. It's SLR made for Olympus by Minolta ( but designed by Olympus)and named FTL. I own both variations ( with slightly different meter readout setup). FTL was only manufactured between July 1971 and January 1972 and 26K copies were made. My examples come with (almost) complete lineup of lenses ( M-42 mount with a minuscule modification). FTL was very first Oly's full frame SLR. This particular model is also important from wider historical perspective. It was the first SLR equipped with "diaphragm simulator", which allowed instant metering at ANY aperture ( i.e. not just wide open or stopped - down).
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Post by alephzero on Nov 16, 2016 9:28:01 GMT -5
I just talked to them and they need to have film delivered in person to their stores. No mail orders. Then they send it to the lab and developed negs + prints have to be also picked up and paid for in person in their stores. So, they do it "old school way". Sorry.
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Post by alephzero on Nov 15, 2016 20:04:47 GMT -5
My local Drug Mart in Stow, OH still develops 35mm. Single standard size prints from 24 or 36 roll are $ 6.99. Doubles are $8.99 .
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Post by alephzero on Nov 10, 2016 17:14:27 GMT -5
Sir, Congratulations on having succeded as an Alpa collector- if even temporarily. A Danish Alpa collector I heard about was still hoping to find one. As you noticed at the top of this website, this site does not entertain those who merely ask about prices. It may however prove of interest to your prospective buyers that 2306 of the model 6 were made, yours in 1958, 3884 of the model 7, yours in 1954. Compare that with other makes. Numbers for the 6b and 7b are also quite small. The reason is that the Alpas were never made by robots in huge factories, but by hand at work benches in a small factory in the village of Ballaguies near Vallorbes in Switzerland. The lenses were bought in from reputable makers like Oude Delft, Spectros, Angenieux, Kinoptic and so on. Normally the best that could be procured. why not put a film in and try? p. Yep, I have 11e model from 1971 ( chrome). Only 705 copies of chrome version were manufactured . Alpas are extremely short run cameras, indeed.
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Post by alephzero on Nov 10, 2016 17:06:55 GMT -5
Pentamatic was the first SLR made by Yashica ( I believe in 1960). In fact , there are three versions of it : Pentamatic, Pentamatic II, and Pentamatic S. The latter has selenium light meter facility and uses the same type of meter Penta J ( subsequent model of Yashica SLR) was fitted for. I own all three in fully operational condition plus some native glass ( 3.5cm/2.8 , 5.5cm/1.8 , 13.5cm/2.8 , 13.5cm/3.5), bellows , and lens adapters ( Exakta to Pentamatic , M42 to Pentamatic...) I will post some pics as soon as I figure how to upload them from my hd.....
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Post by alephzero on Nov 10, 2016 16:42:16 GMT -5
I'm newbie vintage camera and glass collector ( 3 years of collecting) and seasoned photographer ( shooting digital only - DSLR and mirrorless). My camera collection consists of over 800 pieces and lens collection has about 1200 count. It's my joy and honor to participate in this forum. p.s. A question for admins : how do I upload jpegs from my hard drive ?
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