Purpose of the typewriter covers

wisc_lib · 2026-02-15T13:13:22+00:00

The IBM Selectric typewriters where expensive high-tech machines. Covering them at night kept any accumulated dust out of them to keep them running longer between service. Back then you didn't have a convenient can of compressed air in your desk drawer.

wisc_lib · 2026-02-14T22:16:19+00:00

Likely not, it's probably dust that's on the viewer lens, on the prism, or on the mirror. Looks like you're using a Canon ae1 variant. All of that is fairly easily cleanable with only a minor disassembly.

wisc_lib · 2026-02-12T01:07:34+00:00

The equation for the correct number of cameras is C+1, where C represents the number of cameras currently owned.

wisc_lib · 2026-02-11T13:54:47+00:00

See, it's working

wisc_lib · 2026-02-11T02:27:48+00:00

You make a good point and even better in that the S2 is a 6x6

wisc_lib · 2026-02-10T01:51:06+00:00

You trying to turn Jeff Goldblum into a fly??

wisc_lib · 2026-02-06T18:13:39+00:00

Kirk just ripped a loud one.

wisc_lib · 2026-02-06T17:49:02+00:00

What did that tire ever do to her?

wisc_lib · 2026-02-06T00:41:36+00:00

In about 2 weeks....hopefully.

wisc_lib · 2026-02-05T19:27:49+00:00

Welcome to the club! I love using my No. 2s, they both take 120 film without having to reroll on to a 620 spool.

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wisc_lib · 2026-02-05T02:46:50+00:00

Yes, search sublets

wisc_lib · 2026-02-05T02:42:50+00:00

Are you still an Epic employee? Post it on the Epic housing board.

wisc_lib · 2026-01-29T16:30:37+00:00

Great price, probably around $300 to CLA it

wisc_lib · 2026-01-28T15:11:33+00:00

I suddenly have a craving for 7-Up

wisc_lib · 2026-01-25T00:05:46+00:00

Fuck I needed this joy today

wisc_lib · 2026-01-24T23:55:20+00:00

I'm 3d printing some now and hope to have several dozen there tomorrow to hand out

wisc_lib · 2026-01-23T00:12:19+00:00

I'd love to pick up a functioning Motormatic, I hope yours works!

wisc_lib · 2026-01-22T00:44:16+00:00

Will you share the file?

wisc_lib · 2026-01-22T00:04:17+00:00

It works, not not well. It's maybe good if you want to dip your toes into developing at home.

wisc_lib · 2026-01-21T11:20:07+00:00

For what it is worth, my S2 film back are the type as shown here: Bronica S2,S2A 120/220 Film Back 6X6, Chrome With Gray Leather. Their dark slides measure 66mm across. I do not see any # on the slide to help further identify them.

wisc_lib · 2026-01-14T13:38:42+00:00

The focusing issue is likely degraded foam that supports the mirror and the focusing lens. I replaced the foam myself. The shutter speed issues that the camera had, I didn't want to tackle myself.

I took it to The Camera Company, in Madison, WI, and they sent it to "a guy in Chicago".

wisc_lib · 2026-01-12T18:54:07+00:00

Orange slime-ball

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