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Classic collectable cameras

  • Posted on May 28, 2018December 19, 2020
  • by paul
Classic collectable cameras

Classic collectable cameras

  • Posted on May 28, 2018December 19, 2020
  • by paul
Exposure meters, PX625 batteries, accuracy.
The Weston Master V, Mercury PX625 and the alternatives: Accurate Exposures in old cameras I'm going to explore a few topics here that relate to 'exposure setting' before electronic exposure became available. The Weston Master v Mercury batteries in exposure meters The alternative Zinc Air battery But firstly let's step back…
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Additionally useful photography links to my articles on camera repairs
Miranda DR Cameras
I started with a Miranda D. The story of Miranda cameras (Japan) is both interesting and sad.  In the 1950's Miranda was a quality 35mm SLR camera. It pioneered many things and was duly proud of the cameras it made. In that, perhaps, was it's undoing.   It's main difference from other SLR's from Japan…
Nikon F Photomic & Leica lla
Leica lla and the Nikon F Photomic. Very different cameras and both classics. I will be doing a full rundown on these two soon (May 2020)
Contax 1
Contax 1 camera with Tessar f2.8 5cm lens (1932/3)
Leica lla (2a) rangefinder
Leica lla with Elmar f3.5, 5cm lens (1936)
Nikon F Photomic
Canon A1
Canon A1 camera (Japan) f 1.8, 50mm lens
Kiev 4
Kiev 4 (USSR) camera with Jupiter 8 f2, 50mm lens
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