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Michael Frangos (Michalisdk)
Tinkerer
Username: Michalisdk
Post Number: 5
Registered: 05-2021
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2022 - 04:24 am: | 
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Hi
I have just bought this camera and after developing the first film, I noticed uneven spacing between frames. I pulled out the counter and discovered that unfortunately it is damaged.
Does anyone know where I can find a replacement (preferably in EU)?
Regards
Michael |
Peter Robinson (Monopix)
VIP
Username: Monopix
Post Number: 238
Registered: 12-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2022 - 02:58 am: |
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That's a shame. The lack of response here probably says no one has any spares. Another Va is probably the only hope if you can find a scrap one.
www.contax139.co.uk
www.contax-yashica-repairs.co.uk
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Michael Frangos (Michalisdk)
Tinkerer
Username: Michalisdk
Post Number: 6
Registered: 05-2021
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2022 - 03:06 am: |
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I have been lucky to find a Rolleikin mask set (which I don't need) with such a counter left in the case, for €15. Happy bunny! |
Hans Kerensky (Hanskerensky)
VIP
Username: Hanskerensky
Post Number: 282
Registered: 12-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2022 - 01:17 am: |
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You are indeed lucky !!
These 12 frame counters are very rare and easily sell for €25,-- or more. |
Michael Frangos (Michalisdk)
Tinkerer
Username: Michalisdk
Post Number: 7
Registered: 05-2021
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2022 - 01:53 am: |
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Found it at Wide Angle, Rotterdam  |
Michael Frangos (Michalisdk)
Tinkerer
Username: Michalisdk
Post Number: 8
Registered: 05-2021
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2022 - 12:12 am: |
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A word of warning. Apparently, I had "super-tightened" the counter, and after taking the first frame I could continue winding the film forward without being able to cock the shutter. I loosened it by turning the screw about 1mm and that fixed the problem I'd created. |
Hans Kerensky (Hanskerensky)
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Username: Hanskerensky
Post Number: 283
Registered: 12-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2022 - 01:02 am: |
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Thanks for the warning !
Luckily I never experienced that and the manual only states that the counter exchange should be performed only with an open back door. |
Hans Kerensky (Hanskerensky)
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Username: Hanskerensky
Post Number: 284
Registered: 12-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2022 - 01:14 am: |
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My counters. Most sold or used by now
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Michael Frangos (Michalisdk)
Tinkerer
Username: Michalisdk
Post Number: 9
Registered: 05-2021
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2022 - 03:12 am: |
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I hadn't noticed. Thanks! |
