Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 10:41 a.m.
Some time ago I bought a couple of Meyer Domiplan lenses from a seller in UK Ebay. One of them had a
malfunctioning diaphragm. I messaged the seller and asked him if he had any spare parts for this lens that I
could use and repair. He was prompt in response, “Oh you do repair things! I will send you a Praktica LLC…see if
you can repair and use it”. Thus the camera came in as a gift.
The shutter leverage and the film advance ratchet were broken. I sent the camera to Mr.Yazdhani at Kamera Werke
in Calcutta. He made new spare parts in his shop and fixed the camera. I received it yesterday. Took this out for
test shots in Sunshine morning today. Used the same Domiplan lens that I got from the seller. I had repaired it
at home with a fixed aperture f/11. Had posted a thread earlier on this.
Here are some samples. All shot at 1/250 or 1/500 sec on Lucky 125 ASA film. Looks like they may have improved
the film, since my last batch. It seems to have a lot more latitude.
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 10:48 a.m.
This camera was the earliest of the full open metering kind with the Pentacon electric lenses. It does not have a preview button to check the stop down. So one needs to be sure of the "automatic" aperture mechanism; or one can use a lens with a preview button on the lens or a stop down manual option lens.
LLC with fixed aperture Domiplan
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 10:52 a.m.
I drove along Mysore Road, walked around a bit and then on to a nearby Village that is getting annexed to the City. New commercial establishments are on the rise everywhere.
Got some people in the picture this time
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 10:58 a.m.
It is a bit difficult to get people into the picture in the suburban locations; central city people are indifferent; rural folk are cheerful and pose too. Here is a rubber stamp maker, promises to give you the impress within one hour! Despite the computerization and E-everything in vogue people seem to like the impress of a Rubber stamp and signature.
Renewing for new busisness
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 11:02 a.m.
This renewal would last only a few years, may be five. The road is expanding fast and the new rapid transit will extend over here soon. That would increase the retail density as well as the demand for space.
Viewed from the basement level
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 11:05 a.m.
The big timers have not moved into these areas. They are now satisfied supplying small and medium retailers. Within a walking distance of one Kilometre I came across three Castrol lubricant dealers, all selling the same items!
Total is a new petroleum dealer
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 11:09 a.m.
I wonder if it is the same chain that sells gas in the US. Here they are also into new supermarkets.
Old shrine on once empty Mysore Road
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 11:13 a.m.
It is enveloped by the new commercialism. With the expansion of the road and the new Mass Transit line the shrine and the trees may also go, though the environment groups have many cases pending in Court.
Tile merchant on the village edge
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 11:17 a.m.
More ceramics and steel are used in buildings now. The old terrazzo mosaic has almost gone into oblivion.
Invasion of technology into the village environs
Subbarayan Prasanna , Jan 28, 2010; 11:20 a.m.
Village homes getting a face lift and modern facilities and looks. Motor bikes are common in the villages now.
Hardware & mechanics' shops on the village main.
