Re: Busch Veriscopy Purchase

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 10:39 AM 8/6/97 -0500, you wrote:
>I'm hoping to purchase an F-40 soon, and hoped some of you with 
>experience with that camera could warn me of any pitfalls to avoid. I 
>have read the archives, and the only thing mentioned is the low 
>contrast caused by light reflections. Do the fixes alleviate that 
>problem? Are there other common problems to check for? I have a choice 
>of 2 cameras. Other than cosmetics, what would you look for in 
>comparing them? One camera has original lens shades, I guess that's a 
>plus.

Having one with a flash sync is a plus. Most F40s have flash bulb sync only,
but some later ones (like mine) had been converted. Various cameras have
various degrees of lens coating, with many having no coatings at all. As
usual check the low shutter speeds and make sure the back fits snugly.


Sam


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