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[quote]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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