Hello,
I am facing a bit of dilemna so thought I'd seek your advice.
I recently made the foray into LF and purchased my first camera from the Adorama used department. It was advertised in "G" condition and I got the camera with a 135 mm Optar lens in Graphex shutter for $210.
I am fairly happy with the camera itself. It is a bit worn, but definitely usable. Don't know if the shutter speeds (focal plane and lens shutter) have been tested, but at least the focal plane shutter is operational at all speeds.
There are 2 issues that were not pointed out to me before I bought the item.
1. The Kalart rangefinder seems off to me. When the image on the ground glass is in focus, I can still see a split image through the rangefinder. I have the rangefinder manual and I think I can re-calibrate it.
2. 1/400, B and T speeds on the graphex shutter are not operational.
Adorama has given me the choice of sending it back at their cost (I love Adorama because they are great this way) and a full refund.
But I wonder if its something that I can fix? I have seen the Graphics on the auction site, but its near impossible to figure out in what condition they are in and besides, I have seen what look like good ones goes for way higher than what Adorama gave it to me for.
I don't really have too much money to spare and I still need to buy supplies for my tray development, a light meter and a focusing loupe.
I am hoping to hear your advice.
Thanks a lot!
Avi
Bookmarks