Recent content by Chris_911

Thanks - it is! I am in the process of booking it into SWCC - but their earliest slot is mid-March 2027, which I guess is a reflection of the demand for their services. The shutter speeds above 1/60 are off so it needs looking at.

I may have answered my own question - I have stumbled across Southwest Camera Co. 'Seems' to be F3 experts.

Searched but didn't turn up anything recent. I have a Nikon F3HP that I want to have CLA'd. Who would be the go-to business to trust with the work? Thanks in advance. Pic for interest!

@excalibur2 you wouldn't happen to know if the Canon diopter correction pieces fit the Pentax MX would you? EDIT: think I've answered my own question. I don't believe it will fit the MX.

Would love to hear your thoughts about this now you've had it a while. Thanks (y)

Kinda relieved. I've lived in Cheltenham for many years and couldn't place that..... Thought I knew the town quite well.

No worries - I found it strange that they only seem to offer the -ve values. Pic for interest!

Thanks. I found those but they are -ve values only.

I now recognise that I can't actually focus this camera - and it's nothing to do with the camera. I wear glasses for close work, which shouldn't be a problem but I think my prescription is not optimised for truly close work. It's not a problem with my digital cameras as they all have built-in...

Agreed - I don't think I'll bother.

Scrub that focusing screen comment. I now realise that it is an Acute-Matte screen, but not the newer 'D' version. The 'D' version is NOT correct original equipment for this camera.

So, I picked it up today. Apologies for the iPhone images. It is in simply lovely condition. I have two 'challenges'. I really see no need to keep the CW Winder. It's in lovely condition though, so hopefully a good sale item. BUT, there is no winder crank with the camera. The OE Winder Crank E...

I think I'm in shock.... I have just bought a 503CXi complete in an auction. Didn't really intend to bid, just to watch what it went for. It only got just above the low end of auctioneers estimate, my finger twitched, and I watched in horror as the hammer fell on my bid. Awaiting final invoice...

Yes I fear you are right. The seller of the 501C that I posted about above is trying hard to get me to buy it. It's not a bad price (I think) but it should have the Acute Matte 'D' screen and he can't confirm that that's what it has. It's the downside of the books I have been reading - getting...

The downside, and it may mean I don't actually end up with one, is that the 501CMs do seem to be pricey.