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Re: Vintage film cameras
To be honest I am so rubbish at soldering that I might not bother. There was some corrosion in the battery chamber anyway. If I did want to fix it then all I need to do is remove the front ring again.
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20-04-17, 06:27 PM
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Re: Vintage film cameras
Rangefinder patch? No, that is optional as well. Popped the top off to reglue the rf mirror. I think it is about as good as it will get now.
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20-04-17, 06:59 PM
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Re: Vintage film cameras
No rangefinder patch? The lens has distance settings as back up I guess.
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20-04-17, 07:13 PM
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The internal mirror fell off and was in the top plate. Spot of glue and its fine. Vertical alignment is off a bit but usable. Not had a chance to use the X700 but we are going away at the end of May so will take it then. I won the lens by the way Johnny.
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20-04-17, 07:49 PM
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Re: Vintage film cameras
A good day then!
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20-04-17, 07:53 PM
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Yeah, might have to find another Praktica body to put it on.
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20-04-17, 08:02 PM
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Try a Fujica if you haven't got one. I'm really liking the ST705 and the stop down metering is a doddle to use once you get used to it.
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20-04-17, 08:10 PM
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It's supposed to be really sharp. I managed to turn the screw around so it is outside in and doesn't mess up the trim. Seen a mint P30 for a tenner as I want the lens.
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20-04-17, 08:16 PM
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Go for it.
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20-04-17, 08:34 PM
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Really don't need another body though. Can't believe the prices on XD7s, also seen an X700 for £100!
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