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error404
Joined: 10 Mar 2010 Posts: 35
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:54 pm Post subject: Got my first M39 Lens ( Jupiter 6 ) I have questions |
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error404 wrote:
Hey guys, I just got my first shiny/silver lens (it's at my parents house... and I won't be able to get it until April)
Anyway, from the pictures that my mom took of the lens, it looks somewhat dirty (the metal casing... not the optics). How do I clean the outside of the lens? I think I have some metal polish somewhere
2# The lens is missing the little plate that goes below the lens to attach a tripod. Where can I get one?
3# Did my mom mess up putting the adapter?!! why is it crooked?
thanks!
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5044 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:03 am Post subject: Re: Got my first M39 Lens ( Jupiter 6 ) I have questions |
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kansalliskala wrote:
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error404
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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error404 wrote:
sorry, I updated the link.. but still it doesn't show. |
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themoleman342
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2190 Location: East Coast (CT), U.S.A.
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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themoleman342 wrote:
To answer a few of your questions:
I wouldn't polish it unless you're willing to detach and separate out all of the chrome parts. Otherwise any sort of polish that you use may seep into the cracks. It'll be a mess. Frankly the lens looks damn good. I wouldn't expect cosmetic perfection from a lens that's probably around 50 years old.
What I would be more concerned with is the visible dent in the front. Make sure the lens can still mount filters, and if not make sure the repair is done by a competent professional.
The tripod mount...You'll be hard pressed to find an original. You could probably find a machinist to do something for you, if you create a mock-up diagram. Just don't do something ugly like glue a nut in the space there.
But very nice lens, I look forward to the samples.
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error404
Joined: 10 Mar 2010 Posts: 35
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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error404 wrote:
themoleman342 wrote: |
To answer a few of your questions:
I wouldn't polish it unless you're willing to detach and separate out all of the chrome parts. Otherwise any sort of polish that you use may seep into the cracks. It'll be a mess. Frankly the lens looks damn good. I wouldn't expect cosmetic perfection from a lens that's probably around 50 years old.
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Okay, I'll leave it alone
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What I would be more concerned with is the visible dent in the front. Make sure the lens can still mount filters, and if not make sure the repair is done by a competent professional.
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I believe I got the dent while was being shipped... and no, I can't place any filters or the hood anymore
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The tripod mount...You'll be hard pressed to find an original. You could probably find a machinist to do something for you, if you create a mock-up diagram. Just don't do something ugly like glue a nut in the space there.
But very nice lens, I look forward to the samples.
~Marc |
This is the only pic that I have right now... I'll have to wait until April
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
That looks amazing on that camera. Results look good too.
The adapter is on fine. The mount will usually be in the wrong place.
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