Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm clearing out some duplicates, odds & ends and stuff to finance some camera repairs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices in U.S. dollars. Shipping and insurance at cost. Info on the "Karsh" is in the Konica Auto S3 ad below. Konica Auto S3. Visually similar in appearance to the Leica CL but smaller and with full flash synch from 1/8 sec to 1/500th. "Quite possibly the best small rangefinder of the 1970s" Davidde A. Stella. "One of the nicest compact 35RF cameras...with fast sharp lens." Stephen Gandy. 1/2" longer and 1/2" higher than a Rollei 35, BUT with a 6 element 38mm f1.8 lens (called "one of the best semi-wide angle lenses of its speed we have ever tested" by Modern Photography), GN flash system that compensates for ambient light with any flash, exposure lock AND a rangefinder. Also, unlike the Rollei, the meter sensor is inside the filter ring, so no manual filter compensation is necessary. Meters correctly with non-mercury batteries, and meter checks out perfectly against the one in my Leica M6. Half the price of a Hexar and easier to use. I have two of these, so this one, with freshly cleaned range/viewfinder, has to go. And yes, the glass on this is really spectacular, even by the standards of this group.. Comes with an original "Karsh" photo -- actually a photo taken of Karsh's grave that is an original Langer, taken with this camera a few weeks ago when checking that everything was in tip top shape. Comes with battered everready case and cap. $225. Petri Blue Scope (or Blue Magic Scope). This is a rare (not listed in McKeown's) 35mm rangefinder with leaf shutter that looks like an unmetered Petri 7, but has blue glass over the rangefinder window, blue-grey leatherette, 4.5cm f2.8 Tessar-type lens, flash synch at 1 to 1/500th sec. Shutter speeds appear appropriate, rangefinder is accurate and camera is in great cosmetic condition. Comes in original box, with case, lenscap, original warrantee card, tag, instruction book and even the Petri silica gel packet. Cool Sixties "space-age" moderne styling. I love these rangefinders but have too many of them so out it goes. $49 Dianas! Too many models to name here. I have several variants from the type 151 to W272 with the different brand names, many in original box with strap and cap. All with the typical Diana shooting characteristics, for cognoscenti of discerning tastes who will not be satisfied with mere Holgas or Lomos. Experience the images that only a Diana lens (the Summar of plastic lenses) and light leaks can render, and find out why everyone is talking about Diana cameras! Contact me for descriptions and prices. Graphic View 4x5 -- the same model camera, lens and shutter used by Imogene Cunningham with full front and rear movements.. Legendary 203mm Ektar in Supermatic shutter (recently CLA'd) Terrific condition, no pinholes in bellows, everything tight and working as it should. Back can be rotated for vertical or horizontal orientation. Comes with numerous film holders, tripod mount and carrying case. $349. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Langer Email address: mlanger@ccs.carleton.ca - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html