... help. The whole mech acts like a set of dominoes, each stage has to complete before the next. Most problems of this nature are cured either under the...
hi all i have an st 801 and im trying to find an adapter so i can use bayonet type lens.....cant seem to find anything....suggestions? thanks ,,,rob...
the only adapters available that will allow use of bayonet lenses on m42 cameras are pretty expensive. if i'm not mistaken, there is a not so easy to find and...
I have a fujica AX-3 with a f=135mm DM 1:2.8 lens and an autowinder. My problem is that I Have taken 4 rolls of film with this camera and on most of the...
Hi, When I have had this problem I have renewed the foam light seal on the hinge side of the rear door and as a precaution changed the foam seal around the ...
It is a light seal leak. If you would like a kit to repair that, please let me know. I can send you one for $6, and cutting the pieces and cleaning the old...
I may go ahead with a repair to our AZ-1, or I may source a replacement. It occurs to me that my potential choices are broader if I let ST901s come into...
(In reply) - Speaking from my own limited experience with the AZ-1 - the AZ-1 is now vintage and highly automated for its time - not a good combination. On...
Thanks Philip. The ST901 is similarly old and similarly automated, I think. The operational ST901s and AZ-1s are maybe all living on borrowed time. But just...
I happened to be looking at the "about me" page on an EBay bidder for a Tair-11 M39 lens, and he has some really good-quality photos of his collection....
This is what I have... 50mm/1.2 50mm/1.6 50mm/1.9 55mm/1.6 55mm/2.2 I was probably just going to keep the 50mm/1.2 one other smaller lens. Is there a...
Does anyone here know how to check (or whom to ask, etc) the shutter speeds on a "new" used ST-705. Any ideas on how much it would cost, or if it is possible,...
... Why not keep your favorite 50mm lens and the 55mm/1.6 as well. You'll then have slight variations on angles of acceptance; although 5mm won't make much...
Seller rastushardware on Ebay has had a few interesting Fujica bits up recently. I just won an STX-2 manual for 1 GBP. There is currently an M42 screw to...
I also use a 705 (switching off between that, a Spotmatic and a GAF LES2 (auto exposure with any M42 lens!) I had asked Eric @ Pentax Repairs, a demigod on the...
Yes and next week I will be selling a near mint working ST801 and 50mm f1.4 (separately listed). Cheers, Robin (rastushardware) ... From: Robert Learmouth To:...
... shutter ... cost, ... Charles: What makes you think the shutter speeds are off that much? If you remove the lens, set the shutter speed to the fastest ...
Hello, Charles. You can use a TV or computer monitor to check shutter speeds easily...an explanation is on Rick Oleson's site, or you could buy his tech notes...
Before I put this on E-Bay, I thought I would offer it here. It is very clean, black with only slight wearing off of the paint on the edge of the bottom...
The ST801 and 50mm f1.4 both start on eBay at 7.15pm today (18.15 GMT) with realistic "Buy it Now" prices. Item numbers 7549280159 and 7549281657 . Good...
Not showing up on evilBay Canada - which is now "improved" to the point of not allowing a search for a specific auction without signing in! UMMV ... Robert...
Thanks to the several of you have responded with helpful suggestions. I do not know in fact that the camera shutter speed is out of wack, but thought a 25(+?)...
As the seller I am the only eBayer who can see the items until the auction actually starts at its scheduled time. Cheers, Robin ... From: Robert Chiasson To:...
Hi, Charles. As for light seal deterioration/replacement, I use a couple of guides to let me know when it is time. One: If I see a line of gunk on the front...
Sorry for the plug but I have just uploaded a major revision/expansion to the website. Thanks to the help of several members who have sent me files and photos,...