Howard Powne
Howard Powne
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Zorki 1 - the real "Poor Man:s Leica"
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Zorki 1 - the real "Poor Man:s Leica"
Yashica Electro - The Poor Mans Leica
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Yashica Electro - The Poor Mans Leica
Ricoh 500 - an early underrated Rangefinder Camera
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Ricoh 500 - an early underrated Rangefinder Camera
Olympus OM - 1n - Olympus's Professional SLR
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It has since been pointed out to me that when I removed the lens, pressing both buttons was unnecessary. Only the top button is needed, the bottom button is actually a depth of field preview button.
Olympus 35RC - a great little camera.
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Olympus 35RC - a great little camera.
Nikon F - The Original Photojournalists SLR workhorse.
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Nikon F - The Original Photojournalists SLR workhorse.
Canon 7 - Canon's Final and Best Professional Quality Rangefinder Camera.
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Canon 7 - Canon's Final and Best Professional Quality Rangefinder Camera
Voigtlander Perkeo III - another German Gem
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Voigtlander Perkeo III - another German Gem
Canon AL-1, Canon's forgotten Gem?
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Canon AL-1, Canon's forgotten Gem?
Olympus 35 S, the Olympus 35 SP's Grandfather?
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Olympus 35 S, the Olympus 35 SP's Grandfather?
Canon EXee - Canon's Big Blunder?
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An excellent little SLR if you're happy with just a couple of lens. Virtually vibration free mirror. excellent metering, half press exposure lock and super bright viewfinder.
Zeiss Contaflex Super B - a very complex leaf shutter German SLR
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An excellent example of fine German engineering with a genuine Tessar f2.8 50m lens and synchro compur X shutter
Yashica Lynx 14/14e - Yashica's greatest rangefinder camera?
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Yashica Lynx 14/14e - Yashica's greatest rangefinder camera?
Yashica 35 - the Very First Yashica 35mm Camera
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Yashica 35 - the First Yashica 35 mm Camera
Konica Auto S, Auto S2 and Auto S1.6 - the Last of the flagship rangefinders.
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Konica Auto S, Auto S2 and Auto S1.6 - the Last of the flagship rangefinders.
Konica IIA - another Leica quality Konica.
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Konica IIA - another Leica quality Konica.
Konica S/SII - The next flagship cameras after the Konica IIIM
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Konica S/SII - The next flagship cameras after the Konica IIIM
Konica IIIM - the last of the Leica quality Konicas
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Konica IIIM - the last of the Leica quality Konicas
Voigtlander Vitomatic II - another German Masterpiece.
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Voigtlander Vitomatic II - another German Masterpiece.
Petri Color 35 - A very clever little camera.
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.2 года назад
Petri Color 35 - A very clever little camera.
Yashica M5 - a pretty rare beast.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 года назад
Yashica M5 - a pretty rare beast.
Fujica 35SE - Loading a film.
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Fujica 35SE - Loading a film.
Fujica 35SE - Fuji's 1959 unique 35mm Rangefinder Camera
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Fujica 35SE - Fuji's 1959 unique 35mm Rangefinder Camera
Ihagee Exakta Varex VX - A joy to behold, a nightmare to use.
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Ihagee Exakta Varex VX - A joy to behold, a nightmare to use.
Canonet QL17 GIII - the end of an era
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Canonet QL17 GIII - the end of an era
Bulb Flashguns - a pain in the butt, but they were all we had.
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Bulb Flashguns - a pain in the butt, but they were all we had.
Minolta Hi-Matic 9 - the best Hi-Matic.
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Minolta Hi-Matic 9 - the best Hi-Matic.
Agfa Karat 36 - 1948 - a detailed look
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Agfa Karat 36 - 1948 - a detailed look
Voigtlander Vitessa N - a quirky gem
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Voigtlander Vitessa N - a quirky gem

Комментарии

  • @bricology
    @bricology День назад

    Thank you for making this video! I picked-up the exact same model at a flea market, and was wondering how it functions. You explained it all perfectly! My camera seems to be in fully functional condition (and is cosmetically nearly mint); the only thing that I've noticed is that the rangefinder split screen is very dim. When focusing, the overlapping image is _very_ faint. The elements seem clear, and there's no dust or fungus or haze or anything. The RF moves properly with the knob, and it's coordinated with the lens moving, but again -- it's hard to see a second image over the VF image, to focus. Are they all like that?

    • @howpow
      @howpow 20 часов назад

      Hi bricology. I'm glad you found the video useful. Actually my rangefinder is reasonably bright. These cameras are quite valuable, it might be worth getting the rangefinder professionally cleaned. Cheers, Howard

  • @yesteryear2237
    @yesteryear2237 4 дня назад

    Thanks for the review. I’ve just acquired one of these so you talked me through it, camera in hand. One question. I see mine is missing any kind of window on the distance scale of the rangefinder. Should there be one? I’m not going to dive in there to find out. The red window problem is reduced by using Fomapan film and even re rolling Ilford film onto saved Fomapan backing paper. Such bold black print. No obvious number transfer onto images. I do that regularly in the dark bag. Bit of a shuffle back and forth using another 120 spool but worthwhile for the choice of brand. Thanks again.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 дня назад

      Hi YY. The little distance window should have a glass protector above the distance scale. Sounds like you have overcome the red window issue. Must be a bit of a challenge changing backing paper in the dark bag, but you have obviously overcome it. Well done! The Perkeo is a lovely camera and I'm sure you're happy with the results. Cheers, Howard

  • @Whywas6scared
    @Whywas6scared 5 дней назад

    I recently acquired a similar FED 4 as part of a small job lot. I was going to sell it on and just keep the camera that I had originally targeted in the lot. After cleaning it up however, I found that I really liked it and so far, have kept it. It is very solid, and seems better built than the Zorki 4, although I agree that your FED 3 is better looking.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 4 дня назад

      Hi Paul. I've never handled a 4 but I imagine that they are similar in quality to the 3b. I feel that the Russian cameras have had a lot of bad press. There were quality control issues at different times but overall they were good cameras. Enjoy your 4. Cheers, Howard

  • @andrewwilkin1923
    @andrewwilkin1923 5 дней назад

    Hi Howard, nice camera, have the later 5C version that includes a light meter. My favourite is the Fed 2 though I have found problems using Leica lenses on it. Although the Leica lens screws on ok the rangefinder jams and doesn't allow close focus. Think it's something to do with the design of the rangefinder slipper/follower. Leica lenses work fine on my Zorki 4 and 4k so may be I have a bad Fed 2 copy.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 4 дня назад

      Hi Andrew. All I can suggest re the 2 is that there may be a very slight misalignment of the slipper which is causing it to catch on the back of the lens. Or if both surfaces are dry perhaps a very light smear of grease. Good luck. Cheers, Howard

  • @malcolmthomas8161
    @malcolmthomas8161 5 дней назад

    A little clumsy for my liking, Howard. I would have designed it better!

    • @howpow
      @howpow 5 дней назад

      You missed your calling Malc.

  • @laservampire
    @laservampire 5 дней назад

    Loving all the videos recently Howard! The biggest problem is I’m always on the lookout for these cameras now, I hope I don’t spend too much at the Box Hill camera market this month…

    • @howpow
      @howpow 4 дня назад

      😂Hi lv. I'm hoping to get there as well. I missed the last one, so l need a camera fair hit. Don't spend too much money. Cheers, Howard

  • @Astyanaz
    @Astyanaz 8 дней назад

    Why not make a digital camera just like an old Leica?

    • @howpow
      @howpow 7 дней назад

      An interesting concept!

  • @Ybalrid
    @Ybalrid 9 дней назад

    Nice walkthrough of all the features of this camera. I am familiar with the Zorki 4 quite a bit. I am curious about experiencing something closer to the "barnack" design (bottom loader, old separated viewfinder, smaller, thinner, and lighter body) so I had ordered a Zorki 1 from a trusted repair person. It shipped from Slovakia so it's taking a little while to show up

    • @howpow
      @howpow 7 дней назад

      I think you'll find it an interesting and challenging camera. Have fun. Howard

  • @CBortlearts
    @CBortlearts 11 дней назад

    I finally found one of these Howard. Going to look at it tomorrow. A local seller...100 bucks. It is the VX IIA but it has a meyer optik lens instead of the zeiss. I had to rewatch this video to make sure I knew how to test everything.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 7 дней назад

      That sounds like pretty good value if it's a good one. They're ergonomically challenging but are beautiful cameras. Cheers, Howard

  • @CBortlearts
    @CBortlearts 13 дней назад

    I have been using a Leica IIIG as my main 35mm camera for years. I was just thinking again the other day how I wish I had more bodies because I dislike the lens changing as I do it often. Howard to the rescue introducing me to the perfect option without draining my pocket! The next time the wife goes back to Ukraine I will see if I can talk her into bringing a few back home with her. I look at the cameras I have purchased and thouroughly enjoy from your channel, and realize I never knew most of them even existed. Thanks for another great video Howard.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 12 дней назад

      Hi Christopher, good to hear from you again. Actually I'd recommend a FED 3b for your purposes. Basically the. Same but with lever wind, removable back, speeds from 1 second to 1/500th, diopter adjustment, selt timer and flash sync, combined viewfinder and rangefinder. Still have to cock it before changing speeds. Only drawback if you wear glasses the viewfinder is small and scratchy. Cheers, Howard

    • @CBortlearts
      @CBortlearts 11 дней назад

      @@howpow Thanks for the recommendation. I will look at those. I do struggle with glasses but I have gotten used to it. They did no favors for eyeglass wearers back then!

    • @Ybalrid
      @Ybalrid 9 дней назад

      @@CBortlearts A Zorki 4 (or 4K) may be a good option to. Zorki 4 does not have the lever wind, 4K does. They all have combined view/range finder and removable back. One of their most produced model back then too, so should not be hard to find. Has combined fast and slow shutter speed in the same dial. Means you *really* must follow the advice of never touching the speed before cocking the shutter, as there's 2 times the mechanisms to mess up in there. Nice camera, bit bigger than Zorki 1/Lecia II or III. Also has a flash sync port (they sync at 1/25 for the old speeds then 1/30 at the new ones - and shutter speeds goes to 1/1000) The only caveat if your goal is to use Leica glass on Soviet bodies: they all take the same lenses, but the focusing mechanism are ever so slightly differently adjusted. You may have a small error in focus distance between Leica and Soviet lenses, that error is negligible at 50mm focal, but it scales with the length of the lens

  • @Wiencourager
    @Wiencourager 14 дней назад

    I found a good deal on one. I didn’t really like it that much, the dealbreaker for me is theres no depth of field scale. I like to zone focus a lot of the time and that’s a handy feature to check your zone of focus. I like other rangefinders better, especially my Lord SL and Fujica SE, or Olympus RC when I want something small.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 12 дней назад

      Fair enough, if you zone focus it's not ideal. I've got both the Fujica SE and the Olympus RC both of them are excellent. Cheers, Howard

  • @Whywas6scared
    @Whywas6scared 19 дней назад

    I do find it funny when other RUclipsrs describe Canonets, Electro 35s etc as "poor man's Leicas". Not even close.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 18 дней назад

      You're quite right of course, but a few cameras got that nickname by matching the photo quality, not the build quality. Cheers, Howard

    • @Whywas6scared
      @Whywas6scared 18 дней назад

      @howpow Fair point.

  • @johnmoore901
    @johnmoore901 19 дней назад

    I love your videos Howard,

    • @howpow
      @howpow 19 дней назад

      Thanks John. Always nice to receive flattering comments.

  • @malcolmthomas8161
    @malcolmthomas8161 19 дней назад

    Thankyou, Howard ... another learning experience, and I like the "Zorky" name!

    • @howpow
      @howpow 19 дней назад

      Thanks Malc. I knew I could rely on you 😀

  • @andrewwilkin1923
    @andrewwilkin1923 20 дней назад

    Hi Howard, great video, many thanks.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 19 дней назад

      My pleasure Andrew.

  • @avnostlga
    @avnostlga 20 дней назад

    Good morning Howard. Ooh these are a rabbit hole to fall down. My uncle passed and I found one of these among his belongings. The low shutter speeds are all buggered. He didn't know about not winding before setting. Another excellent production Howard.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 19 дней назад

      Hi Brian, good to hear from you again. I trust that you're soldiering on as well as possible. I'm getting towards the end of my cortisone course and life is fairly normal. Re the Zorki, it's a nice little camera. The Leica experience without the Leica. Cheers, Howard 😀

    • @avnostlga
      @avnostlga 19 дней назад

      @@howpow and decent quality in photos. Yes, I'm plugging along. Thank you for asking. Life will find a way. That's good news Howard. With the intended results I trust?

    • @howpow
      @howpow 18 дней назад

      @@avnostlga I think so. Apparently polymyalga rheumatica usually fades away after about 2 years and the cortisone gets you through it during that time. I'm down to 5 mg from 25 mg at the start and life is pretty normal. So far, so good 👍

    • @avnostlga
      @avnostlga 18 дней назад

      @@howpow I'm so glad for you that it is resolving. I don't know anything about P.R. Only R.A. through my girlfriend. Anything Rheumatoid means pain. Seems unending-ly annoying. So, thankful the treatment worked. Age has enough baggage. We don't need more. With spring coming down your way, will symptoms improve after the warmer months arrive?

    • @howpow
      @howpow 18 дней назад

      @@avnostlgaActually I don't think it will make much difference. It doesn't get too cold here in Melbourne, it very rarely gets down to freezing point. Really on the Cortisone my life is virtually pain free. I'm the most flexible I've been in years. I might try to stay on a low dose. I'm very sorry to hear about your girlfriend's R.A. I trust she's managing ok. Cheers, Howard

  • @Obscure462
    @Obscure462 26 дней назад

    I just got one off eBay fully refurbished like brand new.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 20 дней назад

      Well done. Lovely cameras.

  • @malcolmtaylor518
    @malcolmtaylor518 26 дней назад

    I've got a Contaflex with the wide angle and 115mm telephoto supplementary lenses. The camera is all working even the selenium meter which is cracked. In the hand it has the heft and quality feel of well engineered kit. I love using the camera particularly with black and white film. The contrast from the 50mm is superb. The 115 feels and looks like a cine lens, and gives excellent results if carefully used. This camera has a timeless feel, in the 50's I used to stare in camera shop windows at these unobtainable masterpieces.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 20 дней назад

      Hi Malcom. You're very lucky to have such a nice setup. They are beautifully made and have that real quality feel. Enjoy!

  • @Whywas6scared
    @Whywas6scared 26 дней назад

    As you say, it's crazy how these mechanical wonders are so undervalued compared to later models. Good for us, although buying vintage camera bargains is too addictive!

    • @howpow
      @howpow 20 дней назад

      Hi Paul, it's very addictive, that's how I ended up with over 100.

  • @joelee24
    @joelee24 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the review. The first thing I will consider when selecting a RF is it must have auto parallax compensation build in, the other thing is the lens in use. Since I can not change lens on fixed lens RF camera, the lens in use must suit my needs. I don't think 50mm lens is good for everyday use, my ideal lens to use is 40-45mm range, that covers street shots and head and shoulder portrait while having dinner with friend.

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      Hi Joe, you should love the lens, 42mm. Can't help with the parallax though. Cheers, Howard

  • @laservampire
    @laservampire Месяц назад

    Great video Howard, I picked up the f2.8 model of this a while ago and should be getting my film back from it this weekend. Unfortunately halfway through the roll I realized how far out the rangefinder adjustment was, but luckily most of the shots were in bright conditions with a small f-stop. Hopefully I'll be getting an f1.9 model tonight for a princely sum...

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      Hi lv. Mine are both the f2.8 versions, so I envy you the F1.9, pretty rare I'm told. My rangefinders are both Ok, however I tried googling how to adjust them with little success. I'm not sure but I think if you remove the screw to the left of the viewfinder looking from the front, that will expose the horizontal adj screw. I think the vertical adj screw is under the cold shoe. Have fun. Cheers, Howard

  • @jasmine8663
    @jasmine8663 Месяц назад

    i’m a little confused on what setting to put it on, on my film it says 400 speed and 135 - 36 exposure do you know what setting i should put it on? i don’t think the auto setting works on my camera because the film real doesn’t move with it on

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      Hi Jasmine. A couple of questions here. The 400 is the film speed asa/iso. The 135 is simply saying that that it's 35mm film. The 36 exposures is the length of the film. The auto setting will require the correct battery but the camera still requires you to wind the film on manually, only the light metering is automatic. It might be worth taking it to a good camera shop to run you through how it works. Cheers, Howard

  • @sboles66
    @sboles66 Месяц назад

    Local camera shop is having a sale and I got this for $30! Thanks for the video, it was very helpful!

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      Glad to be of help. These are very nice cameras. Cheers, Howard

  • @user-fp7mk4vn4p
    @user-fp7mk4vn4p Месяц назад

    How to remove the bottom plate? I removed the screws and the handle but it won't come off

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      Hi, if I remember correctly there are 2 screws under the leatherette around the tripod mount.

    • @user-fp7mk4vn4p
      @user-fp7mk4vn4p Месяц назад

      @@howpow Thank you,I just successfully removed it!

  • @PeckhamHall
    @PeckhamHall Месяц назад

    I've just had a number 1 version of this camera delivered to me today, which I bought. I love how good these things look and I think I'm going to collect all of the different models. At least the ones that except the use of a cable release on the shutter button, as in my eyes the quality isn't the same on some, due to the f-stop hole being square and not round for some reason. Going to do some photos to judge the lens quality soon. Does anyone have any experience on using the cameras with square aperture and what if any, any benefits they bring to the final photograph. Regards, James

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      Hi James. I think that you will be impressed with the lens quality. As for the models with the square aperture, I'm not aware of those. Cheers, Howard

    • @PeckhamHall
      @PeckhamHall Месяц назад

      @@howpow Hi Howard, I've just dug into my cameras and found the little square apertured Voigtlander, It's a Voigtlander Vitoret F. It's definitely square at f8, 3x2 at f11, and 3x1 at f22. Lower f stops like f5.6,f4 and f2.8 it turns into a 4 sided diamond shape. I don't think it a faulty camera, maybe a faulty design. I got it 2 weeks ago but I've been waiting on some cartridge film loaders before I ordered some bulk film as I haven't used film in 30 years. I think it will be interesting to see how it performs. One good thing I've noticed, as it has a black plastic shutter release next to the lens, I was under the impression that you couldn't use a cable release on it, but just looking at it again there's a hole for one underneath the lower part of the button. I got the camera with 18 camera for £20, it was one of the good ones of the bunch. I like it more with the cable release threaded hole discovery. Regards, James

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      @@PeckhamHall Hi James, sounds like you're having fun. I'm sure the shutter is fine. I just remembered, the famous Olympus Trip camera has a diamond aperture and it took great photos. Good luck with your renewed film adventures. Howard 📸

  • @Lifeismorethanlittlethings
    @Lifeismorethanlittlethings 2 месяца назад

    I have zero knowledge about cameras and I have one of these m5 my dad gave it to me and I think it’s lenses are cracked but I’m not sure and that green light doesn’t work (I don’t know if it’s broken or not maybe it’s just a battery problem). Should I take this to some sort of service? Would this worth to spend money on?

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      It's probably worth taking it to a good camera store and getting their opinion. They weren't a very desirable model so not worth spending much money on. Cheers, Howard

    • @Lifeismorethanlittlethings
      @Lifeismorethanlittlethings Месяц назад

      @@howpow thanks a lot sir!

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      @@Lifeismorethanlittlethings Hi Ash, glad to be of help. Howard 📸

  • @xtactic
    @xtactic 2 месяца назад

    Another great video, another lovely rangefinder

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      Hi xtatic. I'm glad that you found the video useful. If you can track down a fully working Auto S2 you really can't go wrong. Great cameras. Cheers, Howard

  • @xtactic
    @xtactic 2 месяца назад

    What an awesome video. I'm so tired of RUclipsrs talking about the same cameras. I love rangefinders and now I'm tempted to get an Auto S2. Thank you!

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      Hi Xtatic. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. If you can track down a fully working Auto S2 you really can't go wrong. They are great cameras. Cheers, Howard

  • @RascalKyng
    @RascalKyng 2 месяца назад

    Half frame?

    • @howpow
      @howpow Месяц назад

      No, full frame.

  • @Readbetweenthelines1
    @Readbetweenthelines1 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for explaining the green numbers! (bulb settings)

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Hi Rob. I'm glad that you found it useful. Howard

  • @CBortlearts
    @CBortlearts 2 месяца назад

    Another great informative video my friend. You are the KING of film cameras! I have had this on my list for years. Lots out there, but I have yet to see and try one. One day.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Hi SN. Thanks for your rather extreme praise. A bit over the top but I'll take it. It's probably time to bring the Electro to the top of your list. Cheers, Howard

  • @malcolmthomas8161
    @malcolmthomas8161 2 месяца назад

    Great to see another review, Howard!!

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Thanks Malc. Sorry Mary interrupted your viewing. lol

  • @GeorgeStar
    @GeorgeStar 2 месяца назад

    Incredible bargain. Just got a virtually mint one for $90 including shipping + a Canon 50mm f1.8 for $140! Leica quality at 1/5-1/10 the price!!!

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Wow, you have done brilliantly to buy at those prices. I think that you will really enjoy it. Cheers, Howard

  • @avnostlga
    @avnostlga 2 месяца назад

    A lovely little attractive camera. Your collection is quite diverse. I appreciate the effort you take to make these videos; and hope you are well. I just found two mercury batteries in an old light meter of mine. I replaced them in the light meter, so I can use what's left of their charge in a Rollei 35. Wish we lived closer, I lend it to you to review.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Hi Brian, good to hear from you again. I'm going very well thanks, how are you managing. My collection is rather diverse, whatever caught my eye at the time. I've still got 4 of the old mercury button batteries which are still holding their 1.35 volts. I have no idea how old they are, it's amazing how they hold their charge. Sounds like you going out to shoot some film. Keep well. Howard

    • @avnostlga
      @avnostlga 2 месяца назад

      @@howpow Howard, it's been a challenge. Seems there's been more downs than ups, lately; but I carry on. I need to find a new lab to process my film. The lab located closest to my home, I've decided is not worth the paper they print on. Upon finding a new lab I will be out photographing again, health permitting. Glad you are well.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      ​@@avnostlga Hi Brian, sorry to hear that you are having such a battle with your illness. All I can say is hang in there as best you can and make the most of the better days. Best wishes. Howard

    • @avnostlga
      @avnostlga 2 месяца назад

      @@howpow Thank you for the encouragement. Its a day by day thing with MS. The heat is coming as we move into summer here in California. Heat fatigue allows me to be out early or late. Often during the best lighting times for photography. I'm excited about that; and finding a new lab. Do you process film at home? I've been considering doing that again.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      @@avnostlga Hi Brian. I only shoot B&W these days and process at home. Good old Rodinal. I've got an old Canon scanner that also uses masks for 35mm strips or 120 strips. It works pretty well. I very rarely get anything printed. Cheers, Howard

  • @andrewwilkin1923
    @andrewwilkin1923 2 месяца назад

    Hi Howard, never owned a Yashica Electro, looks a nice camera. I'd heard of the pad of death but never knew how to check for it. Many thanks for the explanation.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Hi Andrew, the pad of death was really their only weak point. All three of mine are still in good condition but obviously that's not always the case. These are great cameras. Cheers, Howard

  • @Whywas6scared
    @Whywas6scared 2 месяца назад

    I didn't realise that these were sold until about 1980. As someone born in 1975, it makes it seem almost modern! I also didn't know about the "H" for Hong Kong production. I'll have to check mine. Thanks for the info.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      My pleasure, seems like a good time to put a film in it and go for a walk. Cheers, Howard

  • @aiherzen
    @aiherzen 2 месяца назад

    Thanks Howard, always very informative, I sold my black GTN ages ago as it just seemed too big to carry around but it was a lovely camera to use - especially compared to the Yashica Minister III with it's selenium meter. Maybe I should get another one! I'd never realised the red and orange arrows on the lens of the electro directly related to the exposure lights but it seems so obvious now!

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Hi Mathew. I'm glad you found the video informative. I also have a Minister III, but I've never put a film through it. I'm thinking of doing a group review of my three different Minister models. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Howard

    • @aiherzen
      @aiherzen 2 месяца назад

      @@howpow I'd find a group review of yashica Ministers interesting - but I've enjoyed all your videos so far, so do what interests you!

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      @@aiherzen Hi Matthew. I have a few Ministers. I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the idea. Howard

  • @gordonwill6885
    @gordonwill6885 2 месяца назад

    good to see you back again howard..

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Thanks Gordon.

  • @Turnipagenda
    @Turnipagenda 2 месяца назад

    Just got this camera and am soooooo appreciative of this video.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Thanks very much, I'm glad that you found it useful. Cheers, Howard

  • @amalieboe6302
    @amalieboe6302 3 месяца назад

    Thank you very much for this video! I have this camera at home and was hoping to take some pictures with it. I have no idea if it works or how to even insert the film, but I will try to figure it out - This video was very helpful! English is not my native language and I know nothing about cameras so there was one thing I didn't really understand - The first circle where the numbers go from 1,1 to infinity is that how far away the object is? So if it is at 2,5 the person (or thing) I want to be in focus has to be 2,5 meters away? Or did I misunderstand it? Thank you so much again! Really enjoyed the video 😃😃

    • @howpow
      @howpow 2 месяца назад

      Hi Amelie, you have understood that correctly, however I suggest you take it to a good camera store to make sure it works correctly before putting film through it. Good luck, Howard

    • @amalieboe6302
      @amalieboe6302 2 месяца назад

      @@howpow Thank you very much 😃

  • @richardsimms251
    @richardsimms251 3 месяца назад

    Very interesting video. Thank you.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      I'm glad you got something from it. Cheers, Howard

  • @abdozagloul
    @abdozagloul 3 месяца назад

    I just got the Vitomatic II a with the f 2.8 lens. Thank you for teaching me how to use it. I thought I was broken but you said that it needs film for the shutter to work

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      Enjoy your IIa, they are a lovely little camera. Cheers, Howard

  • @jazzyman9959
    @jazzyman9959 3 месяца назад

    Mine has very blurry vague split image in RF fucusing zone. is it easy for expirienced repair shop to fix?

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      Yes a camera repairer should be able to correct this problem relatively simply.

  • @jorgeestrada2672
    @jorgeestrada2672 3 месяца назад

    Son comparaciones valederas pero leica es una sola a través del tempo y sigue como si nada

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      Very true,

  • @PremKumar-yf8jo
    @PremKumar-yf8jo 3 месяца назад

    Now all these Cameras are unuseful, because film is not available in market, now the digital age.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      Not true, a good range of both B&W and colour films are available. Film is making a comeback, however temporary.

  • @Zack-xz1ph
    @Zack-xz1ph 3 месяца назад

    I winded it manually and it fired once, but when I tried again the shutter stopped firing, even though it's not stuck and I can wiggle it a little, but it won't fire so I can cock it again. Any ideas?

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      These cameras need a film loaded to work properly, but you can fool them by opening the back and manually progressing the film mechanism by turning the silver toothed film advance roller until it stops rotating. Now cock the shutter if necessary and it should work. Cheers, Howard

    • @Zack-xz1ph
      @Zack-xz1ph 3 месяца назад

      @@howpow I did that but it got stuck (wasn't able to cock it again). I kept wigging the shutter lever and it moved eventually. Hopefully that doesn't happen after I put film in. Now to clean the green grease, the focus wheel is cemented in place

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      @@Zack-xz1ph If the shutter isn't already cocked and the little lever won't move to the left (looking from the rear), I suspect something in the shutter mechanism is broken.

    • @Zack-xz1ph
      @Zack-xz1ph 3 месяца назад

      @@howpow yeah there's definitely something wrong. I'll have to get another one

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      @@Zack-xz1ph Try to make sure everything works properly before you buy it.

  • @user-og3kr4iu1j
    @user-og3kr4iu1j 3 месяца назад

    I have one just like it, the only problem is that the release button doesn't work!I It will not click! Unable to advance the lever... can you help me?

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      Hi, all I can suggest is that you find a good camera store who should be able to direct you to a repairer who could give you a quote to get it working. Good luck. Howard

  • @laservampire
    @laservampire 3 месяца назад

    Just picked up a wonderfully clean IIIA with the 50mm 1.8 Hexanon lens. It really is a work of engineering art.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      Hi LV. I believe that the IIIa was the pinnacle of Konica's 35mm cameras. Some of the later models were excellent but the overall quality couldn't match the earlier ones. Enjoy. Howard

  • @zebulon9307
    @zebulon9307 3 месяца назад

    In the 1950s, Agfa cameras were sold in the US following an older cooperation of Agfa with Ansco. Solinettes would be rebranded "Ansco Regent" and "Super Regent" respectively. The Solinette was not Agfa´s top of the line, the Karat was (faster lenses, lever winder instead of knob). Ca. 1954 came the Silette/Ansco Memar as successor of the Solinette/Regent (fixed lense).

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      Hi Zebulon. Thanks for the comment. A lot of good information in there. Cheers, Howard

    • @zebulon9307
      @zebulon9307 3 месяца назад

      @@howpow Howard, you´re welcome. I looked up your video because I just bought one Solinette similar to your´s for comparison. Thanks!

  • @danienelphoto
    @danienelphoto 3 месяца назад

    Great little instructional! I just bought one, and just wanted to check out the various settings without sacrificing film in doing so, and this video hit the spot.

    • @howpow
      @howpow 3 месяца назад

      Hi Danie, glad you found the video useful. Cheers, Howard