The shutter and coupled rangefinder will probably be stiff from old
lubrication A CLA will probably run you a couple hundred dollars. The
film will be hard to find, except that it's 120 on different size
spools, learn to re-spool and save yourself a ton of money. The lens is
bitingly sharp. Read the manual carefully. Things not explained
properly in the manual. Really one thing, is that the shutter defaults
to X flash sync as long as you don't cock the flash retarding lever,
otherwise if you do it will be either f or m sync depending on the
slider on the front of the shutters position.
I envy you having the sheet film adapter, it sells for about as much as
the rest of the camera if you can find one with the ground glass
intact. By the way don't lose the front cap, no one seems to have a
suitable replacement.
You can search e-bay for a guy who sells all manner of Stereo (3D) 35mm
gear, I can't remember his name, but one of the things he carries is an
ASA to PC flash adapter, at the most reasonable price I found. This
will be essential if you didn't get the ASA to PC nipple that is often
part of Medalist II kits.
Have fun. If you have any questions let me know I might have an answer.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20heratic.html
On 1/5/2011 8:47 PM, Walter Hamler wrote:
A friend who is also a retired Navy Photographer like I am gave me a
camera kit today.
Wonder how it will work?
Walt
http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Some-Favorites/4592986_mrB5J#1148126802_Tnz5Q-XL-LB
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