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...
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 2, 2004 3:46 pm
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...
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 2, 2004 6:22 pm
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...
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martin_doc_holiday
martin_doc_h...
Feb 2, 2004 8:33 pm
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...
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neitsabes_nongag
neitsabes_no...
Feb 2, 2004 10:23 pm
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...
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neitsabes_nongag
neitsabes_no...
Feb 3, 2004 1:47 am
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....
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Jay Y Javier
pusang_puti
Feb 3, 2004 10:49 am
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...
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 4, 2004 10:42 pm
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...
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 5, 2004 2:19 am
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 ...
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elitropia2
Feb 5, 2004 3:49 pm
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...
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martin_doc_holiday
martin_doc_h...
Feb 5, 2004 8:55 pm
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...
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rp1952
Feb 5, 2004 10:20 pm
Does anyone know where I can get a kiev 60 repaired in the UK? Or am I about to add camera repairs to my cv. Thanks RP1952...
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David Marquis
microage97
Feb 6, 2004 12:08 am
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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Jonny Storm
elitropia2
Feb 6, 2004 10:30 am
Oleg doesn't repair Medium Format cameras (that's what he told me), although he sells some... J. ...
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David Marquis
microage97
Feb 6, 2004 7:17 pm
Hmmm.. Well worth a try. He is a God with russian cameras thou.... Dave ... http://it.yahoo.com/mail_it/foot/?http://it.mail.yahoo.com/ ... ...
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ljn_zhang04
Feb 9, 2004 9:42 am
A Rose by any other name.... Happy Valentines Day to All! wlcome to the sucessful people 's world ! http://www.esuccessresources.com/valentine's day.htm...
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thelubitel166club@yah...
Feb 9, 2004 9:43 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the thelubitel166club group. File : /Good...
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Raymond Prentice
rp1952
Feb 9, 2004 8:38 pm
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...
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Rowan Austin
rowan4god
Feb 12, 2004 3:17 am
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...
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Jay Y Javier
pusang_puti
Feb 12, 2004 2:33 pm
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...
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Jay Y Javier
pusang_puti
Feb 12, 2004 2:33 pm
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,...
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 13, 2004 1:30 pm
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...
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 13, 2004 1:41 pm
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....
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 13, 2004 1:56 pm
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...
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Rowan Austin
row4god
Feb 17, 2004 11:45 am
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...
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 17, 2004 1:29 pm
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...
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Rowan Austin
row4god
Feb 19, 2004 5:12 am
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...
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Joseph Long
jos_long
Feb 20, 2004 5:21 pm
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...
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Rowan Austin
row4god
Feb 21, 2004 6:41 am
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...
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martin_doc_holiday
martin_doc_h...
Feb 21, 2004 9:05 pm
... 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...
