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 Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:45 am Post subject: Which to restore..Ricoh TLS SINGLEX |
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mo wrote:
Just asking an opinion on which of these to get restored to working order??
and if you know which is older?
Thanks
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
Restore? What wrong with the machines? A new battery? Some foam? Mine needs new light seals and mirror buffer, that is it. I like the first model most. I think you can compare the bodynumbers to see which is older. |
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mo
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| Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:39 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
The one with the "Singlex" on the top has a mirror stuck up(by the black sticky stuff),broken self timer and the shutter does not work, by winding on and pushing the button nothing works NO click nothing.
Where as the Ricoh has no timer switch but appears OK ,the shutter works ,the button clicks,I don't have a clue on the battery so I can not say about the meter.
And thanks I should have thought about the serial number  I would be sending both off to a repair man who would cannibalize one or the other for parts to get the best model working.
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Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
The camera needs a mercury PX625 so you can take a hearingaid battery with a metal ring around to fit and you can see if the meter is OK. Or a converter for silverbattery ofcourse. |
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luisalegria
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| Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
My vote is for the one with a working shutter.
Shutter repairs are not worth it on these. Ricoh TLS is a fine sturdy camera body, available very cheap though. You can get plenty of working ones for much less than the cost of repair.
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
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My vote is for the one with a working shutter.
Shutter repairs are not worth it on these. Ricoh TLS is a fine sturdy camera body, available very cheap though. You can get plenty of working ones for much less than the cost of repair. |
+1
Also consider the Sears branded models as well. Identical in function.
The working one you have should give years of service if you give it proper exercise. That shutter should last a couple lifetimes. It's known for it's durability.
I always suggest to folks to avoid using the self timer in old cameras. Self timer jams are are one of the top causes of premature camera death in mechanical cameras.
Others may disagree, this has been my observation however.
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mo
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mo wrote:
Thanks for the thoughts....I am bidding on another  just for the lens...LOL,Must be the curse of the LBA.... collecting dead camera bodies 
I suppose I could glue them to my car 
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Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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Attila wrote:
| Mo-Fo wrote: |
Thanks for the thoughts....I am bidding on another just for the lens...LOL,Must be the curse of the LBA.... collecting dead camera bodies
I suppose I could glue them to my car |
Noway , keep them and your grand children will love it 
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ryan s
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ryan s wrote:
The tops of these look hard to remove...I like the one that says "Singlex" better.
I mention that because I have a black Sears body in very nice shape with a very dusty viewfinder and I don't see an easy way under the top cover
The shape of the camera looks just like the quintessential Spotmatic...even has the same meter lever on the side. I'd love to use my Sears but it's so dirty. The lens, on the other hand, is near mint and AWESOME 
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mo
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mo wrote:
I love the look of these old cameras as well and would like to preserve them but to get 2 repaired would cost a fortune...so again I will wait and see if I get this other camera...and lens  I have not seen any sears sold in Australia "bay only the Ricohs, Singlex so far.can you post a picture of the Sears?
Thanks
Won the TLS and Ricoh 55/2.8 lens for 15.50 + a little bit of postage
see how this TLS works and the lovely lens
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Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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rick_oleson
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rick_oleson wrote:
The one marked "Singlex" on the prism is older.
I don't have any notes on the straight TLS, but I have some on the TLS401, which was a souped-up version of the same camera with a strange dual-eyepiece viewfinder ... I assume that you could disassemble the top end of one of these from my notes, let me know if you'd like a copy.
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