My newest German oddity
Apr 26, 2014 22:09:36 GMT
on Apr 26, 2014 22:09:36 GMT
Posted: Apr 26, 2014 22:09:36 GMT
Altissa Altix V, a very compact viewfinder camera utilizing a proprietary breech-mount interchangeable lens system.
Altissa Altix V by Greyscale3, on Flickr
The shutter and aperture seem to be working, and the lens looks to be in excellent shape, but the breech lock has issues, the entire lens barrel rotates instead of releasing the lens. I am hoping that it is just a loose screw. I have another body that it is better condition, but missing the lens mount, and am considering swapping the mount from this camera if I can get it to work. Orphancamera has a manual in German for this camera:
www.butkus.org/chinon/altissa/altix_v/altissa_altix_v_german.htm
perhaps my German friend Michael could translate the section on removing the lens for me in case I am missing something obvious?
Altissa Altix V by Greyscale3, on Flickr
The shutter and aperture seem to be working, and the lens looks to be in excellent shape, but the breech lock has issues, the entire lens barrel rotates instead of releasing the lens. I am hoping that it is just a loose screw. I have another body that it is better condition, but missing the lens mount, and am considering swapping the mount from this camera if I can get it to work. Orphancamera has a manual in German for this camera:
www.butkus.org/chinon/altissa/altix_v/altissa_altix_v_german.htm
perhaps my German friend Michael could translate the section on removing the lens for me in case I am missing something obvious?