[MF3D.FORUM:959] Re: Here we grow again: new subscribers

[Sam <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The self timer not working is a common problem (like my Spud's).  As for 
the 3/8 thread, YES, there are adapters for these. Most used cameras 
dealers carry them, but if you're stuck contact me off list and I can find 
one for you.

Sam


At 11:25 AM 7/12/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Having been "outed" by Paul, I will just say that I'm just getting started
>with a Sputnik and came to the list to gain some insights on MF stereo.
>I thank Paul for hosting the site where I found the instruction manual for
>the camera and hope to do some business with him soon to get a viewer
>and mounts.  I must say that the film loading instructions were not too
>clear but it's not hard to figure out, though it does seem backwards
>somehow.  The timed shutter release doesn't seem to work on my
>camera.  It counts down but doesn't release the shutter.  (The shutter
>is cocked)  Is this a common problem or something easy to fix?
>Here's another question.  Is there a standard way to convert the 3/8"
>threads on the tripod mount to the more standard 1/4"--20?  I am trying
>to drill and tap a 3/8" bolt and then epoxy that into the existing
>threads, but I don't know if the new threads will be strong enough.   I
>should know by the end of this week though, and then I'll be ready
>to run my first roll of film through.
>
>Martin Simon
>