Unmounting the lens from old Poloroid 101A?greenspun.com : LUSENET : Large format photography : One Thread |
I have a old Poloroid 101a with the 127 Rodenstock Ysuarx in a Prontor shutter but I just cannot figure out how to unmount it from the camera (without destroying the darn thing). Can someone clue me in? Once I can get it off I think I need to order a lensboard with a Copol 0 but again Im not sure. Thanks for any help.
-- bill zelinski (willy226@yahoo.com), April 25, 2000
If it's anything like the lens on the Kodak juniorII, then the lens is held on with a retaining ring like any other lens for LF, hope this helps.
-- David Kirk (David_J_Kirk@hotmail.com), April 26, 2000.
Bill: I removed the lens from a 110 series Poloroid and it wasn't too big a job. Open the back with the bellows collapsed and see if there sn't a retaining ring to hold the lens on. You may have to remove a linkage or two. I believe if you remove the retaining ring you will be able to see what else needs to be disconnected. The 127 Ysarex is a darn good lens...nice and sharp and contrasty.
-- Doug Paramore (dougmary@alanet.com), April 26, 2000.
I's probably none of my business, but I bet your camera is worth a lot more WITH the lens than without it. Even if you don't want to pay to have it converted to modern pack film use, a company like Four designs will buy it from you. I don't have their URL handy but have seen their site --- they buy 110A Polaroids, convert it to use modern pack film. These are very handy to check flash exposure, lighting ratios, etc.A good 135mm Symmar for your view camera can be had for about $200.00 - This will cover 4x5 with movements - a 127mm Xenar or Optar (with smaller image circle) is much less. I recently bought a 127mm Xenar in Linhof shutter for a press camera. Mint shape with front cap, it cost a little over $100.00.
-- gleep (gleepw@hotmail.com), April 26, 2000.