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The camera arrived in excellent condition. I could tell that the last owner really cared for this TLR. Both lenses were scratch free and free from dust. The leather case and strap was in great condition with signs of wear. The camera is solidly constructed out of aluminum. The former owner is a veteran who took the camera to Vietnam. That history was worth the price that I paid alone. Loading film inside the camera was straight forward, and much easier than my other medium format camera. Also, the inside of the camera was as clean as the outside. The only thing that I don't really like is the light meter. It's located outside of the lens, so it's read out doesn't change when the aperture setting. So, it is nessary to consult the printed charts on the sides of the camera. I worked around this problem by guessing the exposure based on my experience with my other cameras. My film is somewhat forgiving, so I don't anticipate any real problems. I will learn to use the light meter; it's just that I've only had the camera for a few days. The shutter speed ranges from 1/500th of a second to 1 second. There is also a bulb mode for longer exposures. The aperture ranges from f/3.5 to f/22. So it's possible to get Starbursts out of the light sources at f/22, and decent depth of field when wide open. The controls for the shutter and the aperture are what appear to be two decorative silver dials on either side of the lenses. The display for the settings are located on the metal collar of the top lens. I know that I am going to enjoy getting to know this camera, and all of it's idiosyncrasies.Read full review
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Sweet little beginner's camera, but make sure to pack a light meter! Lens is acceptably sharp. Overall, it's simplicity is a virtue, which translates to ease of operation and fun!
