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Psj23
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Username: Psj23
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2013
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 - 08:55 am: | 
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Hello. I just found a Zeiss Ikonta 35 522/24 folding camera with Schneider lens. The camera seems in good condition and the lens assembly snaps in place nicely when opened. But I have noticed that when I apply some normal pressure to the lens assembly, like when cocking the shutter, the lens assembly moves very slightly, sinking about a half to one millimeter inwards towards the camera body. This movement is very slight.
Now I'm wondering whether this is normal, or should the lens assembly be completely stiff and unmoveable? Like I said, it's nearly imperceptible but this is the lens assembly and good focus depends on it. So should I consider getting the camera checked? |
John_s
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Username: John_s
Post Number: 119
Registered: 07-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 - 01:54 pm: |
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I've got an Ikonta 35, not sure if its exactly the same model, but my lens isn't completely rigid either. It moves slightly if you put pressure on it. I think its ok as long as there's no actual play, i.e. it always returns to the same rest position when released. Having said that, the focus in old cameras especially folders is sometimes off anyway due to knocks, interference, or poor adjustment. The best thing to do is to put a film through it and see what comes out. |
Psj23
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Username: Psj23
Post Number: 2
Registered: 05-2013
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 - 02:53 pm: |
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Good to know my results are reproducible! And you're right, it always returns to the same spot. Thanks. |
Br1078lum
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Username: Br1078lum
Post Number: 549
Registered: 11-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 - 08:34 pm: |
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Usually, by using the middle apertures, you take out a lot of focusing errors on folding cameras.
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