Start SLR adapter for m39 lens

Hello dear forum members,
I wonder if anyone of you know where can I obtain an adapter to use m39 lenses on Start SLR camera. I have searched the web, even bought "unidentified soviet adapter" hoping it woul fit, but no success.
Starts seem to be quality made cameras, but with only one lens designed for it. I know the adapter wouldn't allow use of automated diaphragm and it would mean full manual operation, but still. Because Start is often referred to as Russian Exacta, I even searched the option of getting Exacta to m39 adapter, but no succes either.
Any ideas please?

Best regards to all,
Marko

Hello Marko,

I think that would help:
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Novoflex-Adapterring-Praktina-M39-PRALEI-/400845573309?pt=DE_Foto_Camcorder_Objetivanschl%C3%BCsse_Adapter&hash=item5d54420cbd

As far as I know, Start cameras were delivered with that sort of ring to use directly Zenit 39mm lenses. Of course, you will be in manual operation.

Amitiйs. Jacques.

Thank you Jacques,
I have checked the link for the adapter- is Praktina lens mount (breech lock type) the same as the one on Start camera? On the web I have found data that Start has unique mount. If the mount is the same, than one can even use Praktina lenses on Start camera wihtout an adapter?

Best regards, Marko

The Princelle says that the Start has a "Praktina type" bayonet.
So, certainly you can use directly Praktina lenses.

Jacques.

Super, I'll order an adapter right now!

Merci beaucoup Jacques!
Marko

ATTENTION Praktina ring does not fit Start cвmeras

The only way is doing the adapter together a competent leathe professional.

the adapter is unique.

LP

here we have the Start mount dimenions


From Zenit cвmera Q&A
Regards
LP

another original extension tube and adapter for M39 can be seen at
Fedka
http://fedka.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=278&osCsid=8c986166eae89baa8152bcf762d3aa81[

its use can be seen at
http://t.hacquard.free.fr/site1/kmz_start_en.html

its use can be seen at
http://t.hacquard.free.fr/site1/kmz_start_en.html

So, Luiz, the mount would not be a "Praktina type", contrarily to what the Princelle says?
Of course, it would not be the first time.

But if I follow the Princelle:
See http://www.markerink.org/WJM/HTML/mounts.htm
Thickness of the ring: 50 - 45,46 = 4,54mm.

Of course, only if the bayonet of the Start is a Praktina one...

Jacques.

Luiz,

Fedka's ring seems only an extension tube, not a conversion Start/M39, by the description ??

Jacques.

Jacques It is a praktina type ... but smaller
the http://fedka.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=278&osCsid=8c986166eae89baa8152bcf762d3aa81[
shows the two adapters male and female

see again http://t.hacquard.free.fr/site1/kmz_start_en.html

More pictures of Start M39 adapter

You are absolutely right, Luiz. A smaller Praktina type...
Marko, I hope you didn't order the converter!

Jacques.

The register of the Start is 42mm, if I read correctly your scheme, Luiz.
The Praktina's is 50mm. Not the same, hence my error.
Of course, it is impossible to mount a 39mm SLR lens (45,46mm register) on a Praktina (or at least to focus at infinity). No impossibility on a Start with the proper adapter. Fedka's one, for example...

Sorry, Marko. And thanks, Luiz!
Jacques.

No problem Jacque,
I have made my share of mistakes, so I wanted to make sure this time and arranged to meet my fellow forum member Ziga. He offered to lend his Praktina lens to mount them to Start, to make sure. Now we don't even need to do that since Luiz made a brilliant clear case.
I have some accessories for the Start- a waist level finder and macro extension tubes, but I don't have the adapter. The one on Yuriy's (Fedka) site looks like a short macro extension, not an adapter. The thin ring on the second link Luiz provided is obviously what I need. I have never seen it before, even on a photo.
So I should be on the lookout for it. Maybe write an e-mail to Rafael at rafcamera...

Thank you both- Jacques and especially Luiz for making the issue resolved.

Best regards to all,
Marko

No need to write to Rafael! Found a kit on eBay. I hope it works, on the photos it is exactly like the one Luiz posted.

Thanks friends!

Hello KKtra pls send the link of such rings
Regads

LP

Hi Luiz,
here it is:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181656613179?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Regards, Marko

Bravo!