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FED 4 Review: A Soviet Rangefinder, a Leaky Shutter and a Light Meter That Quit
When I bought this camera, it had light leaks in the shutter curtain. That's common on old rangefinders, and really on any old camera with rubberized cloth shutter curtains. The rubber coating dries out and cracks over the decades, and tiny pinholes open up in the cloth. Each pinhole lets a little light through while the shutter is closed, and it shows up on the film as spots or streaks.
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Windsor 35
This incredibly quirky little rangefinder camera is a lot of fun to shoot. The Windsor 35 was developed and manufactured by Tōkō Shashin K.K, a.k.a. TKC, in 1953. TKC made quite a few cameras in the 40’s and 50’s, showcasing their creativity and innovation in the rapidly advancing field of photography. After WWII, they designed the Mightyy, a 17.5 mm paperback film camera, which was indicative of their forward-thinking approach. By the early 1950s, they were building a name for themselves and establishing a reputation amongst photography enthusiasts. There is not a lot of information on the company, which adds a layer of mystery to their products and makes them…
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Yashica Electro 35 GSN
Short review of the Yashica Electro 35 GSN.
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