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Katastrofo
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 Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:24 pm Post subject: Werra set arrived |
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Katastrofo wrote:
From Budapest, thanks, Attila! 
Right now it's equivalent to sending a transistor radio to a gorilla, but I hope
to figure out how to change lenses, open the camera. I have hammers of
various sizes. 
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
 Great look forward your shoots, you will figure out soon and love it I am pretty sure.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Got the manual downloaded, so I'm on my way! |
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Nesster
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:02 am Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
 That's the set! Never seen the set! Let us know how you get on with it...
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Orio
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Orio wrote:
Whenever I read "Synchro-Compur" on a lens, it makes me feel good
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:55 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Jussi and Orio, thanks, I have everything pretty much sorted, now.
Clean lines to the little guy:
The green ring closest to the body is turned counterclockwise (about 1/4) and cocks the shutter/advances the film.
a few flickr faves (there are many):
Most photos on the flickr Werra group are using the 50 Tessar. |
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mmelvis
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:20 am Post subject: |
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mmelvis wrote:
Nice new setup |
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
| Orio wrote: |
| Whenever I read "Synchro-Compur" on a lens, it makes me feel good |
Mine has Prestor RVS on it   .
But working fine 
Has 1sec - 1/750sec. |
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scsambrook
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:42 am Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
Synchro Compur shutter? I've never seen a Werra with a WEST German shutter before - does anyone know more about why the East German makers were using West German components?
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Minolfan
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Minolfan wrote:
Alfred Klomp did some research about the Werra. Started with Vebur shutter (1/250), then Compur. After that came the Prestor RVS.
http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/werramatic/ |
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scsambrook
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scsambrook wrote:
Thanks for that info, Minolfan. I think the German shutter versions must have been relatively uncommon in the UK.
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Attila
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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| Thanks for that info, Minolfan. I think the German shutter versions must have been relatively uncommon in the UK. |
Here too seems I did make quick check on my other Werras, none of them was Compur.
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Nesster
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
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...check on my other Werras, none of them was Compur. |
And that in a nut-shell (or is it nut-case) is why this place is so much fun!
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Jesito
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Jesito wrote:
Congrats, Bill, a very nice cam!.
I was behind one of these, but never got a good opportunity.
Look forward to see your samples, the ones from flickr are good but I trust more in yours
Regards.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Thanks, folks!
Jes, I dunno about that, my first roll is expired TMAX 100 (6/91) so will see what
shakes. Thanks for the vote of confidence! |
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Well, it werx! This is TMAX 100>160 expired 6/91, using Thornton's homebrew
5+5.5, 20C. First two are with the Tessar 50, last two are with the Flek 35. Tessar
had the yellow filter on it.
crappy grey light, but was rather amazed at the OOD film |
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
So how would you like it ?
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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| So how would you like it ? |
Attila, whaddaya think? Need to get some filters for the Cardinar
and Flek. The Flek I'll finish rounding out so it can accept filters. Really
like the results with the Tessar/yellow filter. |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:02 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
I was worried that there would be film overlap or something. The spring-loaded clockworks film advance
was very weird to use, but the frames had perfect spacing. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:06 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I never heard any issue on these cameras and I found only working ones , their built quality is top notch just like design.
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Nesster
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:22 am Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
I've found some poor condition ones, and had stayed away. But Bill! Wow that's nice roundness to them thar pics
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:26 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Jussi, thanks! Focusing with this little tyke is verra easy! |
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mmelvis
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:08 am Post subject: |
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mmelvis wrote:
That first shot belongs in the over sized gallery. The features on the face have such a story to tell. |
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
Very good results, and that is no real surprise because of camera and photographer
Only risk was the OOD film. |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:25 am Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
Just a little story for you Bill. In 1966 my g/f at the time had a Werra I + Tessar. It looked such a "modern" design in those days, when we were into technology in a big way and watching Tomorrow's World on TV. My camera at the time was a Zenit 3M and the Werra was far more advanced than anything I'd ever seen before. I longed to hold it, squeeze it and press it (much more than I did the girl actually) but she wouldn't let me, so I ditched her.
Many congratulations on this fine set. The results look superb and I'm jealous.
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