Post by matty on Jun 3, 2013 9:36:07 GMT -5
Found a few bits and pieces around the carboots and flea markets on Anglesey recently, just haven't had chance to upload any pics so here's my latest toys.
Kodak Retinette 1b, really happy with this one, bought for ten pounds with an Olympus Trip 35. I think its the 1963 model with the Rodenstock Reomar 1:2.8/45mm lens and the Prontor 500 LK shutter. Mucky when I bought it but has cleaned up really well, near mint camera, the meter works fine and the shutter seemed a little sticky but has freed up nicely with a bit of working. Running the first film through it, so I'll see how they turn out.
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Belomo Vilia, why did I spend five pounds on this, makes my Zenits seem like the epitome of good workmanship and style. Still it has a certain Communist period charm about it and L***graphy would probably say its worth over a 100.
Yesterday I found this in a box of odds and sods, paid five pounds for it.
Balda Baldinette 35mm folder with a Baltar 1:2.9/5cm lens and Prontor S shutter. A bit mucky with a very tatty ever ready case that's beyond saving. Was in a bit of a rush so didn't check it out fully. When I got home found the shutter was stuck solid, stood there swearing about being so daft that I hadn't checked it. After half an hour of moping, I had another look and noticed that the shutter was cocked and the self timer had been set. Aha, I thought, the self timer is probably broken after all these years. I eased the timer control back and then the shutter fired. It is still erractic on the 1 sec, 1/2 and 1/5 setting but works fine on the 1/10, and upwards settings so I'm a happy boy again. Will give it a good clean and lube and will try running a film through it.
Matty
Kodak Retinette 1b, really happy with this one, bought for ten pounds with an Olympus Trip 35. I think its the 1963 model with the Rodenstock Reomar 1:2.8/45mm lens and the Prontor 500 LK shutter. Mucky when I bought it but has cleaned up really well, near mint camera, the meter works fine and the shutter seemed a little sticky but has freed up nicely with a bit of working. Running the first film through it, so I'll see how they turn out.
[/URL]Belomo Vilia, why did I spend five pounds on this, makes my Zenits seem like the epitome of good workmanship and style. Still it has a certain Communist period charm about it and L***graphy would probably say its worth over a 100.
Yesterday I found this in a box of odds and sods, paid five pounds for it.
Balda Baldinette 35mm folder with a Baltar 1:2.9/5cm lens and Prontor S shutter. A bit mucky with a very tatty ever ready case that's beyond saving. Was in a bit of a rush so didn't check it out fully. When I got home found the shutter was stuck solid, stood there swearing about being so daft that I hadn't checked it. After half an hour of moping, I had another look and noticed that the shutter was cocked and the self timer had been set. Aha, I thought, the self timer is probably broken after all these years. I eased the timer control back and then the shutter fired. It is still erractic on the 1 sec, 1/2 and 1/5 setting but works fine on the 1/10, and upwards settings so I'm a happy boy again. Will give it a good clean and lube and will try running a film through it.
Matty
