- Concept of restored products -
[Concept of overhaul and restoration product initiatives]
The camera body and old lens that will be the restoration base are vintage items from the 1925 to 1960s,
It is a mechanically controlled film camera.
For more than half a century, he says, "I have traveled around the world, passing through the hands of various people."
It is a very rare and valuable item.
The design and gimmicks are packed with amazing technology, and each and every part is extremely durable.
Even though the screws are more than half a century old, there are almost no rust and decay.
It is precisely because of the mechanics and durable parts packed with such technology that the genuine parts of the time can be used as they are and how they can be regenerated.
We are working on regeneration and restoration based on the concept of finding value.
We appreciate your understanding that we do not manufacture new products with modern parts.
The camera bodies and lenses are carefully selected, one-of-a-kind items in relatively good condition.
It was restored to the best condition.
It has a history of being used in active service for more than half a century,
There were stains and mold over time, threads, deterioration, hits, dents, scratches, and rust.
Complete overhaul removes mold, rust, and dirt, repairs sheet metal, polishes, blasts surface regeneration, repairs, and repaints.
We restore as cleanly as possible, but there may be traces that cannot be removed.
Please understand that this is a proof and a badge of honor for this camera and lens.
Please enjoy the sense of history.
The condition of each individual is explained in detail.
Please check the description and images.
[Mechanical control camera shutter speed accuracy]
"Mechanical Control Film Camera"About the "shutter speed accuracy", which is the biggest attraction, feature, and weak point,
Let me explain.
Today, digital is the norm, and mechanically controlled film cameras are becoming a thing of the past.
However, due to the mechanical control system, the ultra-analog-like charm that moves with only gears, springs, and levers has value beyond nostalgia.
Modern cameras can realize the shutter speed according to the numerical value displayed digitally by electronic control.
Unfortunately, the shutter speed of a mechanically controlled camera is called the tension of the drive spring and the slow governor.
Due to the resistance of the mainspring, it is controlled by a super-analog system, so the setting display value
Achieving the shutter speed would have been impossible with the control system at the time.
The focal plane camera shutter speed tolerance of mechanically controlled cameras that were produced and sold at the time was
+100%-50% at speeds of 1/200 or less, and ±50% for other scales.
Although it is not a very acceptable range for modern electronically controlled cameras,
At that time, it seems that it was officially recognized as a tolerance by the JIS standard.
(Based on Japanese Industrial Standards JIS B 7107 (1953) export portable camera)
I think that the “gimmicks and ambiguity” characteristic of ultra-analog mechanically controlled cameras at that time is also the appeal of classic cameras.
It has been used for more than half a century, and the deterioration of the main parts cannot be denied.
It is being reconsidered as a cultural heritage and antique value rather than a role as a machine that seeks high precision in active use.
Pursuing high accuracy in Classic Cameras, genuine main parts with historical technical value are
There is no point in replacing it with modern new replacement parts.
For customers who are attracted to the Classic Camera, we recommend the "mechanical control film camera".
Regarding the low accuracy and ambiguity of shutter speed,
We kindly ask for your understanding and understanding.
Shutter speed adjustment is both high speed and low speed adjustment, "functioning and taking pictures"
We are adjusting to the best condition with top priority.
We have adjusted it so that you can enjoy taking photos comfortably at all speeds.
In particular, the high-speed shutter is able to shoot reliably at 1/1000,
The slow shutter is to work with all slow dials.
It is adjusted to the best so that 1/1 works but 1/8 does not work.
I think that there is a phenomenon that 1/1 feels a little longer due to this,
Please accept it as a tolerance.
In our workshop, all restored products are inspected for operation confirmation.
From the shutter speed, we have verified all functions.
We measure at all shutter speeds in the operation confirmation inspection, and provide products without mistakes based on the results.
In addition, the shutter speed adjustment is carried out with a measuring instrument when the restoration work is completed and at the final inspection before shipment.
Once adjusted, it doesn't stay that way forever. It will definitely loosen over time.
If the shutter speed is too high, the tension of the front curtain will be relaxed,
It means that the slit is no longer empty.
Please feel free to contact us if you encounter such a phenomenon.
We will adjust it again.
[Optical parts/lenses]
Without exception, the optical components before restoration have been used for more than half a century.
There was a certain feeling of use, deterioration, dirt, etc.
However, by carefully cleaning and remanufacturing worn-out optical parts one by one, we hope to regain the brilliance of those days even just a little.
The function has been restored to the best condition.
We cleanly remove unpleasant contaminants such as dust and dirt, and wear and tear such as dirt, mold, and rust.
Such dirt adhering to the surface layer can be removed cleanly, but it cannot be removed due to balsam breakage.
Please accept our apologies for the linear deterioration caused by balsam as it cannot be repaired.
In particular, we do not dare to replace viewfinder parts and optical lenses with new parts.
Visibility has been improved clearly, double images can be clearly seen, and the focus matching accuracy has been improved.
I can't say that it is completely new, but considering that the optical components are more than half a century old, I can say that they have been regenerated and restored to a level where they can be used comfortably. am thinking.
We are fully restoring a vintage second-hand one-of-a-kind item.
new orSimilar to new productsUnfortunately, we are unable to meet your request if you are looking for a standard.
We are doing our best to clean and recycle as much as possible,
Due to individual differences, some individuals may have traces that cannot be removed.
It is not an optical part that has been replaced with a new part, so please check and understand the current condition of the product before purchasing.
Thank you for your judgment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us before proceeding with the purchase process.
We will respond in a timely manner.
[Shutter curtain]
The shutter curtains are carefully handcrafted using a single-sided rubberized silk cloth to suit each model.
A special adhesive is used to bond the metal shutter curtain drum and tension shaft.
This work requires a lot of attention and careful work even by skilled technicians, but due to the manual work,
There are individual differences and distortion may occur.
However, this is within the allowable tolerance range, so exposure troubles,
Please be assured that there is no light leakage in particular.
Also, depending on the model, there are models that do not have a mechanism called a shutter brake.
There may be slight deflection due to the phenomenon of the rear curtain rebounding immediately after the shutter is released,
Please be assured that there are no exposure troubles, light leaks, etc.
Please note that the phenomenon caused by this tolerance does not constitute a defect or malfunction.
The shutter mechanism is positioned as the most important mechanism in film cameras.
We are conducting exposure operation verification both during work and after completion.
Please be assured that we only ship qualified products.