Lynn,
Just wanted to say I'm impressed by your forays into camera classics. In the '70s, I cut my teeth on a 6x6 folder (marked 1946, W Germany US Zone). Now, you and Luis are inspiring me to revisit this realm.
Ebay is a valuable source, but even more important is finding a professional to keep the equipment running! In my case, the camera catching my eye is the Contax IIa and the professional is Henry Scherer. From the fellow's web site, the matter of tearing the camera apart, cleaning each piece, and then reassembling everything is a significant chore.
Once done, these old cameras are ready to perform like new (or better), and the whole process can be repeated for the next hundred years. I don't believe my DSLR will get the same lease on life!
Just wanted to say I'm impressed by your forays into camera classics. In the '70s, I cut my teeth on a 6x6 folder (marked 1946, W Germany US Zone). Now, you and Luis are inspiring me to revisit this realm.
Ebay is a valuable source, but even more important is finding a professional to keep the equipment running! In my case, the camera catching my eye is the Contax IIa and the professional is Henry Scherer. From the fellow's web site, the matter of tearing the camera apart, cleaning each piece, and then reassembling everything is a significant chore.
Once done, these old cameras are ready to perform like new (or better), and the whole process can be repeated for the next hundred years. I don't believe my DSLR will get the same lease on life!