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[quote][i]Originally posted by Vlad[/i]
[br]Hello all!

A few days ago I've received a completely destroyed Arfo-2A camera that I've bought from Alex-photo knowingly. I decided it may be cool to try to restore it, the camera is trash anyways so there was nothing historical about it to preserve.

This camera had no lens or shutter so I am still looking for one. I'm not even hoping for original - although it would be amazing, but if anyone runs into even any old Vario or Compur with back element diameter of 30mm to fit inside the plate I would really appreciate heads up.

I've stripped it down, sanded down the rust, painted it, made my own leather covering where there was none on the sides and bottom. I know, I know this camera is super-rare so how could I dare to restore it. Well it was beyond trash at the point that I got it so after long deliberation I've decided to proceed.

So here are before and after pictures:

BEFORE:
[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0034.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0034.JPG

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0035.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0035.JPG

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0036.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0036.JPG

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0037.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0037.JPG

AND... AFTER:

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0038.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0038.JPG

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0039.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0039.JPG

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0040.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0040.JPG

[img]http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0043.JPG[/img]
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0043.JPG

This is my first complete restoration project so please don't judge harshly [:)]..

Vlad

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Vlad	Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 11:13:52 PM Hello all! A few days ago I've received a completely destroyed Arfo-2A camera that I've bought from Alex-photo knowingly. I decided it may be cool to try to restore it, the camera is trash anyways so there was nothing historical about it to preserve. This camera had no lens or shutter so I am still looking for one. I'm not even hoping for original - although it would be amazing, but if anyone runs into even any old Vario or Compur with back element diameter of 30mm to fit inside the plate I would really appreciate heads up. I've stripped it down, sanded down the rust, painted it, made my own leather covering where there was none on the sides and bottom. I know, I know this camera is super-rare so how could I dare to restore it. Well it was beyond trash at the point that I got it so after long deliberation I've decided to proceed. So here are before and after pictures: BEFORE: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0034.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0035.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0036.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0037.JPG AND... AFTER: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0038.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0039.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0040.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/842010_IMG_0043.JPG This is my first complete restoration project so please don't judge harshly .. Vlad
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Vlad	Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 12:54:45 PM I've been communicating with Kirill directory and we discovered an interesting fact. The shutter/lens assembly that he has is from the ARFO-4 and the diameter of the lens mount on ARFO-4 is I believe the same as on Fotokors - 38mm, whereas Arfo-2 is 30mm, and so is the EFTE-2 that I have. Just thought I'd share this piece of info. Cheers, Vlad.
Vlad	Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 08:58:51 AM HA!!! Kirill, I sent you an email with maybe some very enticing trade offer . Vlad
SnuSmu	Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 03:00:15 AM Damn, I've got an arfo lens&shutter and was looking for the body!
Vlad	Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 7:08:39 PM Richard, thanks! Yea if for some odd reason you run into an auction for a shutter let me know! Thanks! Vlad.
Vlad	Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 09:48:10 AM Thanks Bill! That makes me feel better, I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing with a camera of this rarity, however destroyed it may have been... Vlad
nightphoto	Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 09:17:50 AM Looks great Vlad! Very nice job and worth doing considering the condition you got it in. Back door looks ok the way it is. Regards, Bill
Poolhall	Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 08:04:37 AM Congratulations Vlad looking vey good hope you get the parts you need Samsung GX-10,too many Russian Lenses, A lot of Zenits, an Almaz 103 a few Yashica,and finally a Minox35GT
Vlad	Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 11:19:42 PM Not sure what I can do with frayed back door though, I thought of putting a new leather frame around the edges but then decided to keep it original...

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