Franka Super Frankarette slow shutter speed regulator repair
A short post showing how to remove the slow speed escapement from the Franka Super Franarette camera for cleaning.
Rangefinder
The rangefinder camera type category is for cameras which use a split image rangefinder to set the focus. In these cameras, a dial is adjusted to bring two parts of an image into alignment at the point where the subject is situated.
In some cases the rangefinder is coupled to the focusing system of the camera, so as the rangefinder is adjusted the focus is set, and in some cases the rangefinder is used to set the focus distance on a scale, which is then applied to the camera’s focus adjustment.
Agfa Ambi Silette shutter repair
A little while ago I managed to acquire an Agfa Ambi Silette 35Â mm rangefinder camera which, I discovered on receipt, had a few problems. My…
Agfa Ambi Silette film advance strip down
This post covers the process I used to strip down and clean the film advance on my Ambi Silette rangefinder camera.
A Very Desirable Agfa Ambi Silette rangefinder camera
This is a review of the Agfa Ambi Silette 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder camera which was a very desirable camera when it was introduced into the Agfa range in the late 1950s.
Agfa Super Silette L rangefinder camera
This is a review of the Agfa Super Silette L 35mm rangefinder camera made in Germany in about 1958.
Odd looking Taron Eyemax 35Â mm rangefinder camera
This is a review of the Odd looking Taron Eyemax, an early 35mm rangefinder camera made in about 1961.
Miranda Sensoret 35mm camera
The Miranda Sensoret is a small, compact 35mm camera and was the only rangefinder model that Miranda made.
Yashica Minister D 35Â mm rangefinder
This is a review of a popular 35mm rangefinder camera made by Yashica in the 1960s, the Yashica Minister D.
Canon Canonet 35Â mm rangefinder
This Canon Canonet, made in about 1961, is most notable because it looks a bit upside down compared to most cameras.
The Impressive British made Agilux Agifold 120 film camera
This Agilux Agifold camera is unique in my collection by being completely and wholly made in the UK.
Braun Super Paxette II
The Braun Super Paxette II is a 35mm, interchangeable lens, rangefinder camera made by Braun in Germany in about 1956.
Taron Unique 35Â mm rangefinder camera
A look at the Taron Unique 35mm rangefinder camera and kit, which was made in the early 1960s