Lubitel TLRs

Obzervr · 25th October 2003

Hi,
Anyone familiar with Lubitel TLR 166B? Will it be sufficiently good start to (Low Budget) MF photography? would really like to hear feedback on this one.

Thanks in Advance.

regards

LCT · 26th October 2003

do you know where i can get one to "play play" with it.

I think a better choice would be SEAGULL $195 to start off and has warranty by local agent. Great 75mm fixed len, clear focus and sharp picture.

Russian made - when parts breakdown (highly likely) thats the end. For the thrill of owning it i guess its okay but to start off - may possible kill your interest in TLR. That is just my thoughts.

Obzervr · 27th October 2003

Someone is selling in Yahoo Auctions. I just want to try out first. Someone passed me this link. I wonder if it can be mounted on a tripod. http://homepage.mac.com/mattdenton/p...bitel_166.html

13th November 2003

yes it can be mounted on a tripod.. a fellow 166u user

SniperD · 13th November 2003

going to be 1 more Lubitel TLR user here liao... hehe heehee

Top Gun · 5th December 2003

"Lubitel" in Russian means "Amateur". Seagull TLR is a better choice.

Originally Posted by Obzervr

Hi,
Anyone familiar with Lubitel TLR 166B? Will it be sufficiently good start to (Low Budget) MF photography? would really like to hear feedback on this one.

Thanks in Advance.

regards

Obzervr · 7th December 2003

yup... I think so ... a seagul is much sturdier... anyway... I'm currently having fun with a Kiev 6C with a CZJ 80mm. Will be adding an Arax/Kiev 645 MLU to my list soon ... perhaps a couple of pentacon 6 mount lenses....

chyeo · 7th December 2003

Don't bother getting the cheap Russian TLRs. They break down too easily, perhaps due to age, and hard to find spare parts in Singapore. Better off getting a Seagull.

denizenx · 31st December 2003

where to buy a new seagull?

rusbob · 1st January 2004

I disagree...The Lubitel Tlr is very reliable..I have used it side by side with my Yashica D TLR and it has been as reliable as that. And its cheap...about SGD $70 at most plus shipping if you buy from Ebay, buy two if you like...shld outlast those chinese made goods.. But my personal bias is that I did not like the feel or quality of the Seagull...so take what I say with a pinch of salt.

Ansel · 1st January 2004

Originally Posted by denizenx

where to buy a new seagull?

I saw two units sitting on the shelf at Konota.

25th October 2003	#1
Obzervr Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Khatib - Singapore Posts: 351	Lubitel TLRs Hi, Anyone familiar with Lubitel TLR 166B? Will it be sufficiently good start to (Low Budget) MF photography? would really like to hear feedback on this one. Thanks in Advance. regards Last edited by Obzervr; 26th October 2003 at 11:26 AM.

26th October 2003	#2
LCT Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 195	Lubitel do you know where i can get one to "play play" with it. I think a better choice would be SEAGULL $195 to start off and has warranty by local agent. Great 75mm fixed len, clear focus and sharp picture. Russian made - when parts breakdown (highly likely) thats the end. For the thrill of owning it i guess its okay but to start off - may possible kill your interest in TLR. That is just my thoughts.

13th November 2003	#5
SniperD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Behind the viewfinder... Posts: 5,954	going to be 1 more Lubitel TLR user here liao... hehe heehee __________________ EYE-DEAS

31st December 2003	#9
denizenx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: L2TPYSG Posts: 4,514	where to buy a new seagull? __________________ "I'm... dreaming... of a wide... angle~ Just like the ones I used to know~"

27th October 2003	#3
Obzervr Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Khatib - Singapore Posts: 351	Someone is selling in Yahoo Auctions. I just want to try out first. Someone passed me this link. I wonder if it can be mounted on a tripod. http://homepage.mac.com/mattdenton/p...bitel_166.html

13th November 2003	#4
tim_misir Guests Posts: n/a	yes it can be mounted on a tripod.. a fellow 166u user

7th December 2003	#7
Obzervr Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Khatib - Singapore Posts: 351	yup... I think so ... a seagul is much sturdier... anyway... I'm currently having fun with a Kiev 6C with a CZJ 80mm. Will be adding an Arax/Kiev 645 MLU to my list soon ... perhaps a couple of pentacon 6 mount lenses....

7th December 2003	#8
chyeo Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Yishun Posts: 2,563	Don't bother getting the cheap Russian TLRs. They break down too easily, perhaps due to age, and hard to find spare parts in Singapore. Better off getting a Seagull.

1st January 2004	#10
rusbob New Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 25	I disagree...The Lubitel Tlr is very reliable..I have used it side by side with my Yashica D TLR and it has been as reliable as that. And its cheap...about SGD $70 at most plus shipping if you buy from Ebay, buy two if you like...shld outlast those chinese made goods.. But my personal bias is that I did not like the feel or quality of the Seagull...so take what I say with a pinch of salt.