View online or download volvo penta 250 workshop manual. The praktica b200 was the first of the b series of cameras produced by praktica in the late 1970s. Repair forum of the manual focus forums en rodenstock rodagon 150mm 5. Praktica cameras were made in east germany by veb pentacon, one of the more respected european camera manufacturers. This picture is possibly shot wide open, the dof is fairly small and there are backlit branches in front and behind the robin, and the ca is minimal, really. Like all cameras, the pentacon six needs occasional servicing. Pentacon 4200 made in gdr in my opinion, the lens has better workmanship than its soviet counterparts jupiter21a 4 200, jupiter21m 4200, telen 3. Jun 20, 2014 the unsung heroes of 35mm photography part iii manual focus slr lenses by dan k definitely worth the wait. The pentacon 200 4 is my favourite 200, i can forgive its size and weight when i see the pictures from it. Carl zeiss jena factory lens repair manual, part 1 part 8. How to strip and clean a 29mm pentacon m42 lens with pictures. Pentaconsix owners may wish to buy an exakta 66 body with the ttl metering prism.
We regret to inform you that as of march 31, 2015 we have closed our camera. But, bluntly, if thats the best you can do with your 200 4 id ditch it and move on to something better, rather than mithering about its infinity focus stop. Free camera instruction manuals, camera instructions, free. Mechanically maybe even ok but electronics are for sure dead dead dead. It is a product of dying communism in east germany. Pentacon six service manual scribd the same way is also possible if you prefer to search by choosing the menu. The unsung heroes of 35mm photography part iii manual focus slr lenses by dan k definitely worth the wait. Jul 21, 2018 how to strip and clean a 29mm pentacon m42 lens. Fully illustrated with exploded views, component and circuit illustrations, complete repair instructions and factory parts list. Buy pentacon 200mm focal camera lenses and get the best deals. I do not have another lens of the same focal length but i do have a jupiter37a and a tair3s if someone can make a comparison to these.
Are you sure that manual focus lenses of this age are affected by temperature. Free pdf download write vpn works even for wp store and wallet windows central forums start programs faster and more easily, and quickly find the documents you use most often 14hour duty period verizon got a new flagship and att didn t it s happened before. It happens to be one of the first manual focus nikons i got when i made the jump back to shooting film. Aug 15, 2017 this is my overview of the pentacon auto 200mm mc f. Today, the kodak chevron is a desirable, if uncommon camera for collectors. Rick olesons original carl zeiss jena lens repair manuals. And you are welcome to post a sample of your work to show us the best you can do with the pentacon 200 4.
I also gave video samples of the lens attached to my sony a7ii. Canon,panasonic,sony,barco, lenses with damage from wear and tear, water with salt, sand, and dust and fungus damage. The orestegor 300 was manufactured both in m42 screwmount, praktina and exaexakta bajonett mount for 35mm slrs and in pentacon six mount for medium format cameras. Given the price, probably it would cost more than a new unit. From the photos the lenses looked reasonably clear. Here are details of some repairers of these cameras and the lenses for them. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. List of many other camera manuals collected from web sites that closed over the past 10 years. Attached to an olympus em1 focus on outline object maybe 200 metres away sharp but not on infinity focus.
Aug 22, 2016 pentacon 2004 as new condition, might have been unused when i bought it they were going very cheap a few years ago. Get the best deals on pentacon six film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. I did a minor cleanup, no total disassembly, and tried the lens on my k 3 ii. Find all the information on your camera model on just my site. Pentacon 4200 an old highquality film fix with a landing thread m42. At just a little over 600g the batis 5 is only about 40% of the weight of the sony 70200 gm lens. Pentacon lens auto f4200 mm, praktica gdr, germany brand new in leather case. Six months warranty,free estimates,return shipping. Zeiss praktica bayonet pb to eos adapter, manual focus forum en kadapter. For your device is available official mobile app all photo lenses from. I am not sure if more than one version of the pentacon 200mm f4 exists, but i would like to ask about its performance and if it suffers considerably from chromatic and other aberrations. Praktica mtl3 praktica bx20 praktica bx20s praktica mtl5 praktica lb2 praktica mtl 50 praktica lb praktica llc praktica bca praktica bc 1 praktica bms praktica iii praktica bcx praktica bc 3 praktica ltl3. Pentacon six tl shutter curtains photography forums. M42 lenses are plentiful, and often very inexpensive in.
Thats a definite plus for those looking for a lighter, better balancing alternative. These are all cameras of my collection mikes praktica home. Setting the aperture on a pentacon preset lens for the pentacon six duration. It offered manual and auto exposure, ae lock, ttl metering, exposure compensation, a new set of bayonet mount lenses and a new look compared to the earlier praktica series. Pentacon 200mm f4 this lens followed the same development as the 52.
Meyeroptik gorlitz user manual 1958telemegor180 meyeroptik. Create an account in the owners center to quickly access material for your registered appliances. Jun 07, 2008 2 second, scrounge up a repair manual, and see what i can do for it myself. You must ask by the specific brand and file name if you want one. Praktica bcs bcc german prakticanone better booklet. Pentacon service continues to offer full servicing for lenses for the pentacon six and exakta 66, as well as for their ranges of 35mm cameras and lenses, including the l and b series. Lens data pdf files 55 pdffiles to individual lenses. Dan k is back with another massively comprehensive guide to the unsung heroes of the film camera world. On the other hand, this pentacon is better sharper and, in mc auto version, with better contrast and flare resistance than vivitar 200 3. I also gave video samples of the lens attached to my sony a7ii mirrorles camera.
Pentacon 200mm f4 manual focus lenses m42 exakta carl. However, like any other older lens, the pentacon accumulates dust, fingerprints, and. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Mechanical medium format camera repair and service russian version. My reef aquarium leds, one candle, lidore led lights.
May 01, 2010 in the pictures that follow, i had to use a pentacon electric f1. Hi all, i have recently been on the hunt for disassembly guides for the purpose of dust removal etc. Download it and you will be able to work with the lens database is much faster and easier. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund.
Nikon nikkorq 200mm f4 non ai manual focus lenses carl. Theres an a and m setting for automaticmanual but it wont do anything. Jul 30, 2012 lens repair refurbish multi coating auto revuenon 1. Veb pentacon never had steady supply of good quality components and electronics were the worst. We would like to extend our deep appreciation for your long patronage of our camera products. Im not a bad mechanic, but its not how i make my living, nor is it my hobby. The 300 is a monster the 200 not and it also works perfecty the same way for pictures with a small dof. Get the best deals on pentacon six film cameras when you shop the largest online. Where can i get a repair or service manual for my pentacon six.
This library of information is only here for your information. Glass, metal and silicium servicing a pentacon 501. I finally managed to unscrew the mounting collar of the pentacon 2004 and to place tiny pieces of paper with different thicknesses between the collar and the body of the lens until. You can get them cheap today simply because af zooms have become more popular, even though the 200 f4 ai has better optical performance. Full disassembly and reassembly of a smc pentaxm 50mm f2 lens. Although digital photography is much more common these days, film cameras are still in use around the world. Whether thats a focus issue or camera shake, we cant tell. This time i bought on ebay for a ridiculous price a pentacon 5 2. Lens repair refurbish multi coating auto revuenon 1. The unsung heroes of 35mm photography part iii manual. For additional help maintaining your appliances beyond manuals and guides, check out our product help and faq site.
Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Meyeroptik gorlitz orestegor pentacon 200mm f4 pentax forums. For about one year they were all sold as waist level cameras, with a fixed finder. If you found any mistakes, inadequacy or you have any questions or comments please send me an email. I am a member of the wonderful manual focus forum, and robin murphy, from uk, started an interesting thread about a very similar lens, covering the iris maintenance. Pentacon 4200mm preset aperture blades 15 repair youtube. I did not make any repairs on the chevron as i was able to get it in working order without having to open it up. Can be found in all the mounts of the era including pk. Praktica autoreflex stl bedienungsanleitung fur praktica super. This is the older version with 15 aperture blades, do not get the newer inferior 6 blade version.
These can be official brochures with technical data, service manuals, press releases, user manuals, etc. They seem to be turning up in various places across the forum, so i plan on creating a list of all the pentax lens disassembly posts here. The auto version appeared much later, with multicoating and made in auto and electric forms. This is a preset manual lens, with continuous aperture, which can be limited with a special. Oldtimer cameras of hatfield, england, should be able to provide you with a pentacon six camera andor prism service manual. The praktica b200 was the first praktica with bayonet lens mount.
Pentacon 4 200 an old highquality film fix with a landing thread m42. From antique platecameras, to simple pointandshoots, to the costly dslrs, cameras come in thousands of different shapes and sizes. The first praktica b was the praktica b200 of 1978. Where can i get my pentacon six or exakta 66 serviced or repaired. Dec 03, 2016 the orestegor was later rebranded as pentacon 300 f4, after the meyeroptik gorlitz brand was discontinued. Backfocus,out of focus,fungus or mold best broadcast,digitalfilmcinema lens repair,service. These web site contains no information on digital cameras i do keep many digital camera manuals. This is the manual 15 blade diaphragm version, often referred to as the bokeh monster. I found pentacon s rendering similar to takumar 200 4, with tak having advantage in slightly better colors and flare resistance. Repair lens carl zeiss jena sonnar zebra 180 mm f2,8. View and download topcon rl 200 2s instruction manual online. Once again and after some work with the same wellbuild nikkor h 4,5300 wich is muche more difficult to handheld i have to honor this great lens.
It has great optical and mechanical performance in a light, compact package. I have recently purchased a sony vaio vgnz11wn laptop. Anyway i found the most recent version of the pentacon 4200 screw mount in my lens collection but i noticed the fring doesnt adjust for the 4 16 fstops that its listed on it. Pentacon 4 200 made in gdr in my opinion, the lens has better workmanship than its soviet counterparts jupiter21a 4 200, jupiter21m 4 200, telen 3. I used it a few times with my nikon d80 on a trip to mackinaw city, but never really took the time to take the 200 through its paces. Nikon f80 n80 in usa, my main camera since a few years borrowed nikon f601, f65. As well as some impressions of using the lens, there are also some sample pictures taken with the lens. Pentacon lens 4200mm manual focus lenses m42 exakta carl. Make offer pentacon electric f 4 200 mm, praktica gdr, germany brand new in case. Markus keinaths photohomepage camera and lens diy, repair. Clean condition, clean glass and diaphragm working fine. This is my overview of the pentacon auto 200mm mc f. Service manual for pentacon six the pentacon six system.
The pentacon 29mm is a very cheap and very versatile lens that can be used with modern dslr cameras. Pentacon 200mm f4 lens for sale, complete with lens hood, case and non original caps. In the pictures that follow, i had to use a pentacon electric f1. Lens is disassembled down to access the diaphragm, mechanical components, optics, and body sections individually. And the f4 isnt bad either, i have faster and slower 200 s, the beauty of the pentacon is its very good at f4. Originally pentacon was the export model name for the contax d, since the use of the name contax had been prohibited for the east german company veb zeiss ikon. This is a short look a the pentacon 200mm f4 m42 lens when used on a modern digital mirrorless camera. If you have kiev88, kiev88cm or kiev60 mechanical medium format camera and want to upgrade it or need its repairs, then you are in the right place. Pentacon super the last gasp of europe in system camera.