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Johnmaloof
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Username: Johnmaloof
Post Number: 9
Registered: 06-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 09:32 am: | 
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I purchased an old Rolleiflex 3,5 (# 1030169) at an estate sale for $22!
The camera works but there is a slight light seal leak near the top of the seal. I know because I just developed a roll of film taken by this camera. The camera is in good condition outside of this problem.
Is there a way to fix this without purchasing a new back plate? |
Tom_cheshire
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Username: Tom_cheshire
Post Number: 100
Registered: 04-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 11:23 am: |
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Ok, an Automat from 1947 or 8. Well, in those days they used felt or a sort of corded material like a woven shoelace. So, find out where the light leak is and plug it or replace it all. Whatever looks best. Tack down the material with contact cement. |
Johnmaloof
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Username: Johnmaloof
Post Number: 10
Registered: 06-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 01:34 pm: |
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I believe it is an Automat type 2 (from 1939-45). |
Tom_cheshire
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Username: Tom_cheshire
Post Number: 101
Registered: 04-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 03:24 pm: |
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That model was made from 1939 to 1949 according to the collector book. This one had a bayonet mount added to the top lens which dfferentiated it from the first style. |
