Need help with Heliar 480

[formatoff]

Of course.

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Tracy, V_Heliar 600 is a real gem! I saw it only once.
Was it in a modern style only or in an old too?

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I hope my lens must be the same (with shade).

[Tracy Storer]

Tracy, V_Heliar 600 is a real gem! I saw it only once.
Was it in a modern style only or in an old too?

See it here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/139841...57619020277350

No shade, seems to be from 1922-23. Another member asked for the serial #, which I will share when I have a chance.

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Nice lens board for the Heliar!

[Steven Tribe]

Having seen the lens (post #11), I note that the thread is there - so all you need to do is to find an aluminium (or brass, painted black) section that is slightly larger. Then solder 3 flat pieces of softish solder inside on edge at 120 degree intervals. Than reduce the thickness of the solder, especialy at the edge with a curved file (careful - high lead content!). Then screw it carefully in over the the short existing male edge thread. The male thread will cut a quite clean female thread in the 3 sections.

This is easily strong enough to hold the lens hood on and can be removed. I have also used the system for flanges.

[Zappa und de kleine Tiger]

Bonjour Formatoff,

this is a picture from our 480er Heliar.



Salut,

by Zappa and the Little Tiger (…he says: Heliar is a very big lens!)

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Hello Zappa, looks like mine.
Is the shade detached from front lens block?

[Zappa und de kleine Tiger]

Bonjour Formatoff,

Yes - you can unscrew the lens hood to the left.

Do you like a picture from the stand alone ring?

Salut,

by Zappa and the Little Tiger (…says - he want to help you!)

[formatoff]

Yes, a Heliar is so amazing.
Would you like to inform to me about a deep and outside size of the shade?
Thanks!