With all of Pablo's posts about his Super Solinette, I started (WAY against my better judgment) trolling for a project camera. I have a strong aversion to 135 in general, and was looking at MF folders. Which have apparently gone to ridiculous levels in BIN pricing. Started searching for "Super" everything, as I'd ideally want a coupled rangefinder.
Well, one of my very first camera projects was an Ansco Super Memar. Maddie still has it. Withstood years of my beach photos, and a young daughter abusing the shutter. Says something about their robustness. Anyway, Pablo's project made me look at the Super Memars. Found this:
(Seller's photo)
Look closely. It's the 50/2 Solagon in the Synchro Compur. It's listed as "For parts - as-is" even though the seller said it seems in good condition. We shall see. I think the listing kept people away. Not me. It'll be here Saturday (barring any snafus from the local USPS).
It's been a l-o-n-g time since I was into a Synchro Compur, and even longer since I've fettled a Super Memar (though there have been several). I'm really hoping nothing is broken and the lens isn't scratched to oblivion, which is hard to make out in the photo. But if it is, I'm really not that deep into the thing. I have less time then ever, way too many legit projects, but it seemed like it would be fun for a bit, and I'd love to cart this thing around for the summer. It even comes with a case, and I may have to take a try at restitching it. We shall see.
So thanks, Pablo, this is all your fault.
Scott, more pictures to come Saturday
