I have a Retinette 1A, and considerably it is the same as the 1B, only without the meter. Indeed it has two windows at the front of the top plate, one for the...
That grayish plastic blind does have the frame outline on it, so it does do something. But I agree, I think that the top plate comes from a Retina just to...
Someone needs to write a book. I've never looked at the McKeown's. Does that offer any help? This (non) classification nonsense causes quite a bit of wasted...
Yep, you are right. I investigated the camera one more time. That plastic blind has a function, supposedly a diffusor to let some light in. As far I can see...
Hi! Just finished my first roll in a Lubitel 166U and I can't take it out. I pulled out (about 2 mm) the "take-up spool spindle head (#37)" but the spool is...
I found the solution! Just have to pull harder on the right knob. Because it's all plastic (or almost!) I was scared to break it. But no clue for the flash....
The camera has the "cold shoe", meaning, it has no electrical contacts to engage with the flash circuitry. Leave the aluminium plate in place- it needs to be...
Hey! I just found this email that I never opened in a clutter of filth spams. I think an honest analysis reveals that the Lubi and a TLR are distinctly...
As for those who argue based on the difference in focal lengths of the lenses on the Lubi that close-ups can't be done, I have slides that would prove you ...
Hi! I don't have a Lubitel, but I think it's an interesting camera. How reliable is it, though? Kiev cameras, for example (now I have one), are wonderful...
Hi Jonny, I have a Lubitel 2 and a Kiev 60 and would rate the reliability of the Lubi over the Kiev. Why? There are far less parts in this camera, so less can...
Hmmm have you tried Oleg at http://www.okvintagecamera.com/ ? I am sure he can fix it and return it to better than new condition. Dave www.japanish.org ... ...
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I tried the site but they don't do 6x6 repairs. Thanks anyway I will just have to see what I can do myself. ... Hmmm.. Well worth a try. He is a God with...
Well, I finally found some tracing paper and tried to calibrate the lenses on my lubi, but I am not convinced that the viewfinder lens is adjusted correctly. I...
Point of clarification here: the "matching" refers to the focal length only. Having a different number of elements, or maximum f-stop, or coating (presence or...
But I also had slides which showed otherwise. "Had" because I threw them away- I don't keep the bad shots. I decided to make a couple of CU shots again,...
Jay, Even though the two lenses on the Lubitel have different focal lengths, the lenses are geared differently in order that they focus together. When put the...
You have to break out the screwdrivers to adjust that, but it's pretty easy to do. You have to loosen (barely) the screws on the ring around the viewing lens....
Jay, I agree with you. I don't know that CU work is really the forte of any TLR (although the famous Voigtlander Superb even had a parallax correcting view...
Thanks Joseph, one question: Which screws? on the view lens there are two lots of screws. Some are nearer to the front of the lens, some nearer to the body of...
Rowan, I'll look at one of my Lubitels when I get home and see if I can jog my memory. It's very easy to figure out for yourself though. Just loosen them and...
Thanks, Joseph! Wow, it was a bit of work, and a bit scary, but I've done it! It is so satisfying, after setting the lenses to be right at infinity, to focus...
Rowan, Sounds like you have picked up the bug. Don't be surprised if in a few short months you find yourself getting into more hairy projects, like adjusting...
I think you're right! I've just bought another! It needs some work, so I"ll see what I can do! I only paid about $US8 for it, so I really can't lose! -rowan...
... Well, I have no Lubi 166, only a Lubi 2. The viewing system is re-aligned correctly. But at closer distances I have much difficulties to focus due to the...
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