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Post by herron on Apr 27, 2006 16:03:32 GMT -5
That Signal Nettar is a great camera. I love mine! ;D  |
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Post by kiev4a on Apr 27, 2006 16:50:18 GMT -5
Ron:
How do you load it? Does an arrow on the backing line up with a point or do you use the window in the back or what?
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Post by byuphoto on Apr 27, 2006 17:11:28 GMT -5
Use the window, winding until the 1 appears. A good tip is if you intend to not take another photo do not wind on as the opening of the bellows tends to suck the film in the widing after you open pulls it back tight. I am seriously regretting getting rid of it as I know I will never have another in such shape. But I never used it and I know Wayne will.
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Post by byuphoto on Apr 27, 2006 17:12:46 GMT -5
Can't believe how small it is for a 120 camera! Many thanks! Yes. it will fit in a back jeans pocket |
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Post by kiev4a on Apr 27, 2006 17:48:47 GMT -5
The camera is in good shape. If it wasn't for a few minor paint chips in the enamel trim it would be close to mint. It's gonna be fun. Thanks again!
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Post by kiev4a on Apr 27, 2006 20:52:59 GMT -5
 Here it is. I notice Ron's has a dial on the top on the film feed side that mine doesn't have. Can't tell if it's a different model or the dial has disappeared from mine. No big deal as it must only be a film speed reminder dial anyway. At any rate, there's film in the camera and I'm off to do some experimenting. |
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Post by herron on Apr 28, 2006 0:18:04 GMT -5
Wayne: I have to edit most post....when I saw your comment about the dial, I realized I had posted a picture of my Zeiss Ikonta B. Sorry.  The Signal Nettar did not have that dial, which is indeed a film speed reminder. I have one, so I got looking for a picture and realized I have not taken one yet! Will do that when it's not the wee hours of the night! I still love my Signal Nettar (and my Ikonta B)...in fact, I just talked myself into taking one of them with me tomorrow! |
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Post by herron on Apr 28, 2006 0:24:40 GMT -5
At any rate, there's film in the camera and I'm off to do some experimenting. Wayne, I think you're gonna love it, too! ;D |
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Post by Randy on Apr 28, 2006 6:43:18 GMT -5
This is a great little saga to follow along with! Wayne, I can't wait to see some photos you have taken with this one!
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Post by kiev4a on Apr 28, 2006 11:19:06 GMT -5
I was just down by the creek with the Nettar (first roll) and a rock chuck poked his head out of his hole. I was less than 10 feet from him and every time I clicked the shutter he sort of gave me a "what the hell is he doing?" look. The winding a shooting mechanics didn't seem to scare him -- more curiosity. First couple I probably was off on focus (thought the scale was in meters--it's feet) but can't wait to develop the film this weekend and see what I got. The Nettar is more of a landscape camera, I think, but decided to "press the envelope" the first time out.
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Post by herron on Apr 28, 2006 12:47:43 GMT -5
Wayne: I was also just out by the water...the Detroit River, behind the Renaissance Center! I took my Zeiss Ikonta B (the one in the picture that I misidentified as a Signal Nettar). Our dialogue last night made me think about it all night, so I loaded it with some Porta Professional 100 and took it with me this morning. I thought about Ilford B&W...but decided the day was too nice, and I was going to shoot color! Didn't see any chucks (of any kind...unless the other guy with a camera that I stopped to talk to was one  )...but an absolutely gorgeous day. I hope the pictures turn out OK...I'm trying to convince my wife how much the Detroit riverfront has changed since the last time she came down here!  |
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Post by byuphoto on Apr 28, 2006 21:57:43 GMT -5
I am going into withdrawal. there is one on ebay and i think I will bid on it ;-) Wayne the focus is pretty forgiving but i did forget to mention it is in feet.
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Post by bobinleipsic on Apr 4, 2012 15:25:45 GMT -5
I just picked up a Moskva 2 from Jurgen Kreckel, to go with my pre-war Suoper Ikonta A and while it was a bit costly compared to most eBay finds, it did get a thorough CLA and bellows check, that's his standard. Also, no "Zeiss bumps," little discoloration on the leather and only a few chips on the paint trim, mostly on the back.
First roll of film - T-max 100 - was so sharp and contrasty, incredible tonal gradation, I was overwhelmed. Can't wait to get more film to do some more work! Only problem is that I have no LCS and have to order 120 film online.
Any suggestions?
bobinleipsic
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Post by daveh on Apr 5, 2012 0:12:35 GMT -5
Bob,
The only thing I can think of is that you move! Even only a few years ago most things photographic were available from the chemists shop less than a hundred yards from our house. No, other than a few 35mm films nothing seems to be available within fifty miles. Even the big concerns like Jessops hardly seem to have anything in stock, even though their website appears to show that they might.
Dave.
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Post by Berndt on Apr 6, 2012 1:51:53 GMT -5
That's true. Getting film is usually no problem ( I usually order everything from overseas, which is cheaper than the neighbourhood ), but getting it processed can be a different story. To the original topic: Having an external rangefinder ( something like a "Watameter" camera-wiki.org/wiki/Watameter ) can be a blessing. It doesn't limit you to the only few and usually expensive folders, having an inbuilt rangefinder. I have one too and it works quite well ... and even more reliable than the one in my Super Ikonta. BTW, I don't know, if it is of some interest, but I also wrote a small article as an introduction of this camera type for the lomography magazine: www.lomography.com/magazine/reviews/2012/01/25/folding-cameras-medium-format-in-the-pocketI also love folders ( especially because they are so beautiful ), but I have to say, that I use them rarely and only if I need or want to shoot 6x9. I other cases, a TLR is easier to use and leads to more reliable results. Berndt |
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The Signal Nettar did not have that dial, which is indeed a film speed reminder.
)...but an absolutely gorgeous day. I hope the pictures turn out OK...I'm trying to convince my wife how much the Detroit riverfront has changed since the last time she came down here! 
