RE: Noblex 135U problem and observation

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Hi Dennis;

Most likely it is weak batteries.  They may have read as medium strength
after the camera was off for a while.  The Noblex needs fresh strong
batteries, especially for the slower speeds .  This is because of the length
of time it takes for the drum to rotate.  I had the same problem with mine
and now I never leave home without at least one extra set of FRESH
batteries.

Joern

Joern Rohde
Noblex Panorama Cameras,
Internet Sales Manager, Canada;
http://www.noblexcanada.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: M. Denis Hill [mailto:denis@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: August 27, 2000 10:45 PM
> To: Panoramic Mailing List
> Subject: Noblex 135U problem and observation
>
>
> Today, I encountered the first problem I've had with a Noblex that was not
> my fault. After not using my 135U for several months, I attempted a 1S
> exposure. The drum rotated erratically (inconsistent speed). I turned the
> speed to 1/15 and experienced the same thing for several rotations.
>
> I quickly loaded my XPan and continued shooting the sunset. On my return
> home, I investigated further. The batteries checked out ok. More slow
> exposures produced the same drum speed inconsistency. Then I switched to
> fast speeds and cycled it a few times. No evidence of the
> problem. Switching
> back to the slow range, the problem was gone.
>
> With my Widelux 1500, I had to exercise the drum before shooting
> sessions. I
> never experienced this with a Noblex!
>
> The observation, by the way, is the markings on the lens. While
> exploring my
> problem, I noticed that my lens is marked as a Docter. I wonder if this is
> the lens supplier for all 135s? The little I know about Docter is
> that they
> make excellent view camera lenses. Can anyone further illuminate? Does
> Docter OEM the Noblar T for the 150s?
>
> Denis
>
> M. Denis Hill
> Area 360 Communications
> http://www.area360.com
> 360.678.8351
>
> Have you visited the discussion forums at
> http://www.colorfulcoupeville.com?
>
>