luisalegria
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 Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:19 am Post subject: Exakta VXIIb - A "parts" camera that isn't |
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luisalegria wrote:
A real stroke of luck - I bought this as a "parts" camera to repair my old VXIIb, but when it came it was obviously in much better shape. In fact, its in almost perfect condition, and it came with a mint Pancolar 50/2 and a case, also in near-perfect shape.
It does not have the later rubberized shutter like so many later Exaktas, like my old VXIIb. The only problem with it sticks while winding on 1/60, but thats easily fixed by setting the speed off 1/60 and back on again. I figure that problem may even clear up with use.
I ran a roll of film through it, and the shutter speeds seem to be on. All using the Soligor 21/3.8 -
Flamingo pond, SF Zoo -
Gorilla enclosure -
Prairie Dog holes -
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Jesito
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Jesito wrote:
Congrats, Luis, it looks very pretty, and the results are very good!.
That Pancolar is a very nice lens.
Jes.
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It looks like a champ. That case is pristine aye? Nice shots too. The soligor is a pretty nice lens.
