Luke's Macrobinoculars - Couple of Quick Questions.

[Gary Weaver II]

Afternoon gang. I decided to go back and revisit Lukes Macros after I don't know how many years. I spent a fairly good chunk of funds on ebay getting alot of the base parts except for the Kaligar lenses and then found a finished buildup with real lenses on the evil-bay. Considering what just a single Kalimar camera sells for these days it would have been stupid not to get it - so now I have almost everything for two buildups

That means I've picked up just about everything I need so far, but have a few minor hiccups to figure out.

1. Anyone have a source for a "close" VTR plug on the side? I'm going to go with one of Troopers castings for now, but would really like to put on a real metal part if possible.

2. What has anyone used to put a working camera and screen in their Macros? I know a few of you have already been down this road, so I thought it better to ask first.

Thanks in advance
-Gary

 

[THX1138]

Gary,

Just PM'd about a vintage VTR connector.

- Jim

 

[tomm1999]

have one of THX1138's VTR connectors, its metal and its close. For the camera Jerry uses the F900 dashcam. Heres a link to the one I bought. Theyre getting more expensive and harder to find

https://m.newegg.com/products/9SIA8...pgemJIJRIw4T4UCOGkMRK8z9Fs5aHr1kaAgq6EALw_wcB

 

[Gary Weaver II]

Thanks for the camera link. I'll check it out.

 

[Gary Weaver II]

My Ebay macros showed up today. Looks like I will still get to enjoy building a set as this one is pretty much good for only the original Kaligar Lenses and a couple other oddball bits.

One thing I don't have is the hood frame from the Kalimar camera. Can anyone share some pics of the frame by itself so I can see about scratch building one up for my build?

Thanks
Gary