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Katastrofo
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 Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:18 am Post subject: Agfa Karat IV with Solagon lens |
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Katastrofo wrote:
After seeing Jussi's Super Memar pix, I've been after one of these. Some years ago I let one slip
away, but just won this:
Click here to see on Ebay
No telling what shape it's in, but will have it CLA'd if needed (probably, lol). |
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luisalegria
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:49 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Good find, good price !
I have missed a few of these.
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
Very interesting camera.
I hope they have better bellows then most Agfa folders for 6x9 and 6x6 from the same era. |
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luisalegria
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Pre-WWII Agfa folders had good leather bellows.
I have an early Isolette like that.
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dof
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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dof wrote:
I have the 50/2 Solagon on my Super Memar. Nice lens. |
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Solagon is a 6 element lens and has a high reputation, look forward to seeing some results. 
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:07 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Thanks, folks, I hope I can put a roll through it after cleaning, will see. |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Karat IV finally arrived, today. Will take it tomorrow to the shop for cleaning. Debating on whether to
install light seals, rather odd architecture with double rails in this camera, maybe not needed.
Glass looks clean and clear. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I expect a lot , congrats!
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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| I expect a lot , congrats! |
Thanks, Attila, wow, the pressure is on! |
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Some test pix using Fuji Xtra 400>320, CVS processing/scans:
First pic was at f8, better result maybe at f11 or f16.
Need to see about a hood. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I think this is a very good result from an old 35mm camera, I got far more worst result from my 35mm Kodak folder.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Attila, thanks, no where as brilliant as Jussi's Super Memar pix, but will
try another roll, see how it goes. |
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Attila
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Try ISO 100 or 200, look forward it!
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fish4570
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:40 am Post subject: |
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fish4570 wrote:
those look like properly exposed color pics to me.
another handsome camera ...
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:57 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Attila and Paul, thanks, will try some Fuji 200 next time. |
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