>
> If he wants to go retro, he should do it properly on the cheap. I just
> picked up an Exakta kit for $150. Varex IIa with prism and split image
> screen, original Exa, four lenses (inc. a 90/2.8), extension tubes. All
> looks barely used. These are perhaps the prettiest cameras I've ever
> owned. I believe that the Varex sold for $3-400 in the 1950's. That's
> M9 territory now.
> I am going to have to shoot some silver.
> Andrew Fildes
> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
Yeah, I can remember "lusting" for a Varex IIa when I was a teenager - never
ended up with one, but maybe I should take the plunge now.
...Wayne
(but did get the Nikon F, F2, F3, Canon F1n, F1N eventually)
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