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on Sept 7, 2022 7:30:00 GMT
Posted: Sept 7, 2022 7:30:00 GMT
One other thing comes to mind. How many of us still has the original and oh-so-plain vinyl/plastic plugs and caps that are still in place? I dare say I have some, but certainly not all of them are present and accounted for. I just bought a new-to-me Aria (to replace the one I foolishly sold 10 years ago). Some of my requirements were both plastic plugs intact, eye cup intact, no paint wear (including to the hot shoe cover), and no significant wear or stickiness of the rubber. I looked at a lot of cameras before I found one at a fair-ish price that met these requirements - in particular finding a camera without one or both of the plastic plugs missing is extremely difficult. My 167MT has neither. My yet-to-arrive RTS II has both, including the "gold" cap, but it looks to be in true mint condition (not what usually goes for "mint" on eBay, lol). |
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on Sept 7, 2022 9:37:07 GMT
Posted: Sept 7, 2022 9:37:07 GMT
One other thing comes to mind. How many of us still has the original and oh-so-plain vinyl/plastic plugs and caps that are still in place? I dare say I have some, but certainly not all of them are present and accounted for. I just bought a new-to-me Aria (to replace the one I foolishly sold 10 years ago). Some of my requirements were both plastic plugs intact, eye cup intact, no paint wear (including to the hot shoe cover), and no significant wear or stickiness of the rubber. I looked at a lot of cameras before I found one at a fair-ish price that met these requirements - in particular finding a camera without one or both of the plastic plugs missing is extremely difficult. My 167MT has neither. My yet-to-arrive RTS II has both, including the "gold" cap, but it looks to be in true mint condition (not what usually goes for "mint" on eBay, lol). Delighted to see that you have acquired a RTSII - and with its anniversary cap. One good thing about the standard caps for flash sockets on cameras like the RTS is that they were metal whereas many modern replacements are plastic. The plastic threads do not grip as well and are much more prone to working their way loose. I wish you great enjoyment of your newly bought Aria and RTSII, and continued pleasure in your 167MT - a much under-rated Contax. |
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