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nemesis101
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 Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:47 pm Post subject: Good News.... Bad News Practika |
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nemesis101 wrote:
The GOOD and the BAD news:
Seller described this Praktica as in 'excellent' shape.. The battery compartment was almost welded shut with green leaked electrolyte and I guess this had caused the shutter not to fire, so he or she decided to force the wind lever until it did...
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ChromaticAberration
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ChromaticAberration wrote:
What a shame really, why don't you pack it together, body and lens and I will fix it and return it (the body) back to you? 
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nemesis101
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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nemesis101 wrote:
What a kind offer. I am overwhelmed by your generosity.. you are welcome to do as you suggest, just pop over to Oregon and pick it up personally.. now where did I leave my nail-studded club?...lol
Doug
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| What a shame really, why don't you pack it together, body and lens and I will fix it and return it (the body) back to you? |
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
 Looks pretty bad indeed, never mind lens is excellent and if you miss practica body I able to send you a tested working one for free, but overseas shipping cost (~25 USD) perhaps kill the fun.
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nemesis101
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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nemesis101 wrote:
That's very kind of you! I wanted the body as it ws the VLC with the removable prism and I had the waist level and the magnifier versions already but no VLC body. I have just found my 'lost' Exacta RTL which of course can accept these.. I also have a couple of Pentacon Electric bodies and a few Praktica Super TL's too! Oh and two Revues and..
It's a kind offer though so thank you 
Doug
PS I have a lot of Praktica bodies but did not realise how many 50mm primes I had.. see my other posting..
I have FAR too much gear!
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| Looks pretty bad indeed, never mind lens is excellent and if you miss practica body I able to send you a tested working one for free, but overseas shipping cost (~25 USD) perhaps kill the fun. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
VLC not a problem I think I check it out my bodies, VLC require DIY made battery pack.
http://forum.mflenses.com/praktica-vlc3-almost-ready-t4878,highlight,%2Bpraktica.html
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nemesis101
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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nemesis101 wrote:
I discovered someone in Portland Oregon who sells a compatible battery.. amazing! It's the same as those in the Pentacon Electrics..
Doug
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Sound great!
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I found one VLC2 with prism I will take it out within a few days and make a double check on it with film and if everything works I will send it to you.
Send me your address in pm
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
Two years ago I asked the Praktica factory; they delivered an adapter for alkaline battery (for free, too much hassle to send an invoice!). But the camera even works with a reloadable AA battery, without any adapter as some other forum member from France told me (unbelievable but it really works!). |
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:09 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Hey I will try it out, nice info!
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nemesis101
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:30 am Post subject: |
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nemesis101 wrote:
You are TOO kind Obi-Wan!
Also tell me how much to send as postage, and how to send it (Paypal maybe?)
Doug
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I found one VLC2 with prism I will take it out within a few days and make a double check on it with film and if everything works I will send it to you.
Send me your address in pm |
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