Hi Konrad, You're right, I'd forgotten the Novoflex line. As Jon says, they aren't widely seen here in the U.S. I've never had a chance to use any of the...
Hi Jon, ... I've got one of those Novoflex Auto Bellows in Konica AR mount, which I do not use very often and could part with.Got it together with the ...
Dear Jon, ... I agree with you here. It's really not very sophisticated, the extension rings are a nuisance. I've had three sets and all of them had the same...
... Joe and Dave: The folks that think up this kind of crap are not the lower ranks, but, rather, the middle and upper echelons. They are also the ones most ...
... As Jon says, they aren't widely seen here in the ... Alan, The f/4 105mm is no disappointment. I have my set in M42 (Pentax/Praktica screwmount). The...
... It's primitive. And way more than a nuisance. As I said, I only keep mine around for a laugh. A very dark chuckle. ... Actually, they all jam at some...
Actually I think the lowly web designer who foisted this joke or the deployment group that put out the beta version with a mistake in it are all laughing their...
... The real issue is that people accepted this crap, I mean in 1955 if people buying the original computers, would have thrown buggy software back into the...
... Yes, and we suffer because of it. and is apparently fixed now Not for me, it isn't. I still can't back out of a message without getting an error or "Can't...
... Sadly, the uninformed consumer drives the larger economies in this world. Many accept it because they simply don't know any better. The same scenario ...
One of my Autoreflex has a problem. Conecting a FLSH (metz 45 ct )to X Termunl- won't fire. But it firs OK IF conected to M terminal Haw can I take pic?? ...
Dear Jon, ... There was a reverse ring from Konica (and third-party manufacturers as well) for the bellows. The reverse ring belonging to the extension ring...
Well obviously the camera's "make and break" switch contacts are dirty, not closing, or the circuit is open because of wiring damage. You could try with a...
Hello all, Would any British members be able to recommend somewhere reliable to have a Konica Auto S3 rangefinder checked out and repaired in the London area?...
Hello All, Can anyone please recommend a "cable switch" for my T-3. I know it's a mechanical type cable. I'm just not sure if one is better than the next! ALSO...
Tom, I like one made by Pentax. It has a nice mushroom button on the end and can be locked. I have two, one about 4" long and one about a foot long. As far as...
... And, usually, the longer the better. You would be surprised how often you can use a 2m (6ft.) or longer cable release. Also, look for one that has a...
I know this is a SLR group, but do any of you have have information about a C35 Mariner operations? I bought an underwater housing off e*** because no one...
Hi Everyone If you are at all interested in repairing cameras then check this out. http://members.tripod.com/rick_oleson/ I can thoroughly recommend the...
I have had the pleasure of Rick's acquaintance of the last 6 years on the IDCC list. He is painstaking in his descriptions of various repairs and equipment ...
... To even contmeplate such an undertaking makes you a lot braver than I. Jon from Deepinaharta, Georgia __________________________________________________ Do...
I just acquired (through that on-line auction site) an Autobellows AR in like-new condition. Unfortuntely, it came without instructions. It came with the dual...
... Bruce, this was to allow turning the lens around, I believe for slide copying, rather than simply using a reversal ring. Alan Myers can give you much more ...
Hi Jon, ... Could you expand on this? I'm not sure I undedrstand what you mean. ... Oh, I'm not sweatin' it. I got a good price, the seller got a good margin,...
... Usually, when using a manual or pre-set lens, you simply attach the lens, open to widest aperture, focus, then begin stopping down the lens or slowing the...