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Bobehud
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Post Number: 15
Registered: 08-2010
Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 04:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Okay maybe that was a silly way to ask but what era was it used in..it is a gorgeous red on the back in perfect shape in a green and clear box instructions with it.Hell i took a bunch of macro shots ...looks like its never been used..anyone ever own one of these ..its to dang pretty to use..lol
Glenn
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Post Number: 840
Registered: 07-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 05:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

From the late 50s onwards - came in two types, A-C and D-C. From memory the D type has a longer 'nose' so that the body containing the clockwork sits further away from the leaf shutter housing or camera body. At some point in time the unit was issued in a 'new style' blue plastic box - no clear plastic lid. Some people seem to pay stupidly high prices for these things, but they were very common and must have been quite cheap in 1960 because although a penniless student there was one in the bottom of my camera bag. Did not use the Kopil much as I preferred the German type (maker forgotten) that clipped onto the plunger of the already attached cable release. This type was much simpler and quicker to use.
Bobehud
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Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 01:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

well well...i just peaked in at Ebay and nada,zip, nothing..
Foto_gaga
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Registered: 02-2010
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2010 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Glenn: Auto Knips I, II and III. Let me know if you need any.

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