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Originally Posted by Crater101
I had a Yashica rangefinder many years ago...
I remember those red batteries from my yonger days. Seriously amazed that something from way back then still held some charge. Really nice grab mate, be interested to see how your film processing goes!
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Yes, it shows as fully charged. The funny thing is I see them being sold used as vintage batteries but dead, I don't usually store acid related products as collectables (but I will keep this one battery where I can keep an eye on potential acid leaking). I wish I still had some of my old 45 volt batteries from old valve radios.
I did B&W processing and enlarging as a young teen. We also had photography as an option for sport at high school, including processing. I took that because I am a self confessed wimp. Fishing too, a chance to sit by the river and smoke or have the GF down there (not going into details).
I got enlarger timers and electronic calibration device (Paterson enlarging meter which got a full strip down and new 9 volt battery terminals fitted (corroded batteries in that too)), colour charts/filters/so much stuff I'm not familiar with. My experience with enlargers was trial and error and careful watching of the timer to get optimum exposures.
My favourite score though is a Nikon lens scope converter. I slapped a 300mm f4 lens on it last night and pointed it at the moon and was surprised with the view. I've been told by someone in the know it's a straight through 10 times magnifier which makes the 300mm lens decent for the viewing.
I'll post a photo of some of the cameras later.