I was hoping I could find some nice large aperture rangefinder cameras that I could get to play with, but all I got was a Canonet 19 and a Konica S2, both with a stuck aperture. Not exactly a bargain at $15 each, but hopefully I can use them as practice pieces to fix the apertures.
Canonet 19 and Konica S2 with stuck apertures.
Picked up a Topcon Uni with a 35mm f3.5 UV and a 100mm f4 UV. The 100mm f4 is the only reason I bought, since I already have a 35mm f3.5. I did not know the 100mm f4 even existed. I am not a big fan of UV Topcors but I could use the mount from the body to make an adapter for my A7. $30 seems like an OK deal.
Topcon Uni with 100mm f4 and 35mmf 3.5.
I seem to have a couple of A. Schacht lenses so I picked up the 50mm f1.8 Edixa-S-Travelon-A to expand this new family :) The lens has a slight dent on the rim, a small disappointment. Hopefully it's not de-centered. Way overpaid at $50.
A.Schacht 50mm f1.8 M42 Mount.
Lastly, a Russian Industar 75mm f3.5. At first I didn't know it was an enlarging lens. This lens has a very nice built-in hood that's not removable. I like the focal length so why not. $20. Hopefully it will be a nice picture maker.
That's it. In a way, I am glad I didn't spend too much money at the show. On the other hand, I am disappointed that I didn't get anything interesting.
Another, larger camera show next month. There is hoping, again :)
I have recently adapted the Konica Hexanon 45mm f1.8 to Micro Four Thirds.
ReplyDeleteThe flange distance is so short that I had to shave away part of the rear of the lens and shorten the helicoid. A lot of grinding.
Here is the back: https://www.flickr.com/gp/gnarlydog/UfCgk0
That's a nice conversion. I am surprised you can even put a helicoid at the back ans still focus to infinity. I am hoping to re-use the original focusing mechanism but modify it to focus a bit closer. We will see :)
DeleteMaybe I didn't express myself correctly: the helicoid is the actual one built in the lens. And you are right: the flange distance is about 18mm, therefore I needed to cut away the rear of the lens (where the helicoid is exposed) to make it fit on a Micro Four Thirds camera (flange distance 19.25mm). Maybe on the Sony you will have it easier with less cutting.
ReplyDeletehere shown mounted on Oly E-M1: https://www.flickr.com/gp/gnarlydog/1r10US
DeleteOn a Sony you have a wider throat and possibly with a C-mount adapter as base you might require less cutting/adapting
That's really nice. I have a few rangefinders waiting in the queue for conversion. Hopefully they will turn out usable and not become useless parts :)
DeleteThis show was a disappointment: $7 admission, fewer dealers than ever before and recycled over-priced merchandise from previous shows.
ReplyDeleteI made an offers on two lenses (shift Nikkor, and Macro Takumar), but we could not agree on a price so I went on.
I bought a rapid wind crank for my Hasselblad for $20 since the one I have is damaged and can't be repaired. So I guess it wasn't a total failure.
I think it might have something to do with the weekend closure of the DVP. It was really an inconvenience for people living downtown going to the show. I agree with you that most vendors were commercial vendors selling stuff at sometimes over eBay prices. I think the next one hosted by Canadian Photographic Society next month is better.
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