Hello everybody, I just received an X-Fujinar-T 135mm and an X-Fujinon Fisheye. They are in very good conditions, but the barrels (expecially on the 135mm) are...
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Jim King
jamesk8752
Sep 6, 2006 4:26 pm
... Marco, I usually use a household spray cleaner (probably a mix of alcohol, water, and soap) applied to a paper towel and I've had no problems. Sometimes...
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Jim King
jamesk8752
Sep 6, 2006 7:33 pm
... Marco, I usually use a household spray cleaner (probably a mix of alcohol, water, and soap) applied to a paper towel and I've had no problems. Sometimes...
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johndkeeney2001
Sep 13, 2006 7:01 am
Any comments on this claim: "Kominar lenses were also sold by Fuji under the Fujinar brand name, they're exactly the same"? The claim was made in eBay auction...
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catpurr.rm
Sep 20, 2006 3:42 pm
I just realized that the cover of my Fujica's ST705 had fallen off unnoticed and gotten lost (pic here: ...
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beachhutblues
Oct 2, 2006 4:07 pm
Hello to all people of the Fujica SLR club. Just thought I'd introduce myself (45, male, English, London antique dealer, recently divorced,...
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Jim King
jamesk8752
Oct 3, 2006 4:55 pm
Hello to my fellow Fujica ST series camera owners. I am looking for a reliable repair service to do work on my Fujica ST-series bodies. I can get mirror foam...
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beachhutblues
Oct 4, 2006 1:23 pm
Hi Jim I think that Fujica SLR's can be bought so cheaply now on ebay that it wouldnt be worth your while paying for someone to repair your current ...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Oct 4, 2006 5:39 pm
(In reply) - Since I own seven ST701's (and a couple for parts) I would disagree - much of the time the meters need repair, and since they take two 1.5v cells,...
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al72431
Oct 7, 2006 5:33 pm
I recently acquired a Fujica ST801 SLR. I think it may have a problem with the meter and am trying to verify that. The meter seems to work, but the problem...
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Robert Chiasson
BobCorp
Oct 8, 2006 1:59 am
The ST801 should be able to meter with a light press on the shutter button. The meter swithch needs adjustment - there's a good chance that over the eons the...
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Shane Roe
jimflint1
Oct 14, 2006 8:30 pm
I'm looking for a free download, or some other cheap source to obtain a manual for this camera I just bought at a pawn shop. Thanks, Shane...
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Jutta Faehndrich
jutta_lpz
Oct 17, 2006 7:49 pm
Hi everyone, I just joined today and would like to introduce myself. I'm German, studied English and Cultural Sciences, and live in Leipzig (former East). And...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Oct 18, 2006 12:53 am
(In reply) - I have 7 ST701's, and can refer you to someone for service. It sounds like the film is not being pulled straight to the takeup spool. While you...
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R.C.Booth
speed_29_racer
Oct 18, 2006 3:18 am
Well, Jutta, after looking at the photos you've posted I would strongly recommend that you don't get discouraged with your camera mishaps. I don't have that...
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Cuylle
quasarsuperstar
Oct 21, 2006 1:25 pm
Hello, I am new in this group and proud owner of a Fujica ST-801 which still works nearly perfect. Information about the camera (useful for Bob): Fujica...
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mike gardner
sirknight_46
Nov 1, 2006 3:18 am
I recently purchases the flash on ebay. the fold down head is loose and will not stay up. I tried to disassemble it to use parts from another that the...
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fujicathor
Nov 17, 2006 4:03 pm
Hello out there: came in through Kimīs Fujica site. A few days ago i just completed my Fujica M42 collection with very nice ST 605 II. To my surprise this...
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Kitty
catpurr.rm
Nov 17, 2006 5:10 pm
I just got a 200mm vivitar lens, and as I was attaching it to my camera and dry-firing with it, I couldn't help but wonder--how the heck do you guys deal with...
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R.C.Booth
speed_29_racer
Nov 17, 2006 10:55 pm
Kitty: I like big heavy cameras! A 200mm Vivitar lens isn't among the heaviest lenses out there. Not to sound demeaning but, I'd suggest holding the camera...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Nov 17, 2006 11:21 pm
(In reply) - If yours is the 200mm Vivitar f/3.5 with the built-in sliding lens hood, that's about as light as they come for M42. You might consider using a...
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ray facc@...
rayfacc
Nov 18, 2006 10:32 am
Hey this is what kids are for! Stand a child in front of you and plant the elbow of your front arm on the child's shoulder, meanwhile steadying the centre of...
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Kitty
catpurr.rm
Nov 18, 2006 3:54 pm
RCB, Ray and Philip, Thanks for the responses. Wow, if the Viv is as light as they come, I can only imagine how much others must weigh! I've been holding the...
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bill borsheim
litesong1
Nov 18, 2006 4:51 pm
Hi Kitty...I've used long lenses for decades. One of the greatest thrills in photography is capturing details in a scene that you can't see visually while at...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Nov 18, 2006 5:11 pm
(In reply) - The monopods are quite light and collapse down to a portable size to hook on a belt - it's a sensible solution. A tripod is bulkier, and not...
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johndkeeney2001
Nov 19, 2006 6:45 am
... camera and dry-firing with it, I couldn't help but wonder--how the heck do you guys deal with the weight? I mean, I'm a 115-120 pound asian female with...
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Paul Shinkawa
pshinkaw
Nov 20, 2006 5:51 pm
I'm only a 135 lb Asian male and I too have small hands. Those big lenses can be a challenge to hold. The older Vivitar's are heavier than the later ones with...
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Kitty
catpurr.rm
Nov 21, 2006 3:33 am
Thanks for the suggestions! I can't wait to try them out when I take the lens for a spin.:) Kitty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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johndkeeney2001
Nov 24, 2006 7:56 am
Well, I caught one of the Porst F1.2 50mm lens on eBay yesterday; it was said to have "mint" glass, "mint-" cosmetics, functioning shutter & focus with a $100...
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Stella Ramilos
stellaramilos
Nov 25, 2006 4:26 am
Keys to Trading Success: Know Thyself This past weekend, I spent several hours perusing some older trading texts and noticed that there were several chapters...
