A good day at the camera show

[Nesster]

I was helpless.


a very good camera show by Nesster, on Flickr

Unpacking some of these...


Zeiss Ikon Stuttgart GR 2x 40,5mm filter by Nesster, on Flickr


Sandmar Zoom-Vue 35-135 by Nesster, on Flickr


Sandmar Zoom-Vue 35-135 by Nesster, on Flickr


K W - Patent Etui Kamera / Radionar 6.3 - by Nesster, on Flickr


K W - Patent Etui Kamera / Radionar 6.3 - by Nesster, on Flickr


K W - Patent Etui Kamera / Radionar 6.3 - by Nesster, on Flickr


K W - Patent Etui Kamera / Radionar 6.3 - by Nesster, on Flickr

The Patent Etui takes a Rollex back, one of which just happens to be on the first camera I bought, a Contessa-Nettel...


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#2

#3

#4

#5


The Contessa and its Rollex back are in pretty ugly shape externally, however everything seems to work.
#6


A take-up cartridge for the Kiev / Contax
#7


A Kiev 35A, my brother in law likes these miniatures so this becomes a holiday present...
#8

[luisalegria]

Nice set with the Patent Etui. That with the original box and film holders is a huge find.
I have a few of these, none as nice as yours though.
You are lucky to have a Rollex back that fits. Not all of them do. I have Rollex and Suydam backs that have rails too thick for the Etui, and a Rada thats just a bit tight.

The 35-135 Sandmar zoom viewfinder is another coup. These aren't common I think. They were made for Argus but I think in smaller numbers than the other viewfinders also supplied. I want to say this one may have been made for Geiss actually, as I don't think Argus itself ever marketed a 135mm for any of its C3's and C4's, while Geiss did have a rare one for its modified C4.

In any case, this is the first Enna-Argus finder of this sort I have seen. Thank you.
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Oh wait, you are showing the back and side of this finder. I HAVE seen the front of it elsewhere. Yes, its the one made for Geiss.
Regardless, thanks, and it is a find.

[Minolfan]

Looks fascinating!
Can you use them with 120 film?

[luisalegria]

Yes, the Rollex, Rada or Suydam backs allow the use of 120 film.

[Jesito]

Congrats, good harvest!

Jes.

[Nesster]

Thanks, I'm pretty excited. And thank you for the info on the Sandmar... That is interesting.

The funny thing was, I came to the show with the intent to get the Contessa - last time I'd bought the National Graflex from the guy - and as I was about to leave I spied the blue KW box, and then debated whether to spend some more cash. The fact that I'd just bought a Rollex back sealed the deal for me.

[kansalliskala]

#5 has interesting aperture values.

[yinyangbt]

Jussi , how/when/where/by who are these shows organised ?
PS. Should I congratulate you for not resisting your GAS ?

[Nesster]

http://www.showsandexpos.com/cswayne.htm

Sometimes these are better than others. Unfortunately photography at the show is prohibited so I can't show what goes on there...

There are some expensive dealers, and a lot of junk for cheap dealers - many are well known used camera dealers. My favorites are those who use their cameras, price their wares reasonably, and have some unique bargains...

Over the years I've got some nice bargains - this time the Kiev spy camera was $5, as was the Zeiss Ikon filter. The viewfinder cost me $20. I paid $10 for the Komura 135/2.3... $10 for the Retina IIa...

[Nesster]

[themoleman342]

Awesome haul.

I've got that sandmar sitting around here somewhere too! Thanks for that info as well.