Franka Solida iii

A brief guide to the Franka Solida Folding camera, an easy way into medium format film.

[@sergeantcrow]

You learn things every day... Recently bought 6 rolls of 120 from Germany... B+W but little did I know it is C41 B+W ! I never knew there was such a film. B+W processed with colour chemicals.. Will be trying out a roll in a Solida II and an Ikoflex..

[@Blofeld76]

That's a very nice folder. I've got late 1940s US-zone made Franka Rolfix with 105mm f 4.5 uncoated Tessar lens. Shutterspeeds work fine , bellows are lighttight and lens is clear and without any scratches. Downside is that it shoots 6×9 frame size so I can get only 8 shots per roll. So its main use now is my backpack medium format landscape camera which it work perfectly.

[@py1824]

Enjoyed your review - excellent. Have an early ziess folder with no rangefinder my self, but always liked the look of the franka.

[@a.garland5003]

Congratulations on you thousand subscribers 👏🏻👍🏻

[@beforedigital]

Thank you!

[@lostfootageproductions5055]

Fantastic video! would you ever consider doing some DSLR tutorials in the future? Haven't been given much experience at university.

[@beforedigital]

I am pondering about doing a digital channel! I will add the dslr idea to my list!

[@MezeiEugen]

Anyone knows how to adjust the RF? I see something that could be a plug left undeer the RF wheel. Also the coldshoe is riveted but also has a screw. Would any of these hid an adjustment for the rangefinder?

[@abhinavkarhale]

Excellent camera review. I enjoyed shooting it thoroughly but the bellows ended up getting big holes. Any way I can repair the bellows myself? Any repair guide or something that can help me use it again?

[@milkyway6080]

Great review. You deserve more subscribers. Medium format, I own an Agfa Isolette II, an Isoly III (4X4) both with Apotar lenses, and I've yet to receive a Clack. What do you think about these?

[@GonzoTheRosarian]

Would love to get one but hard to come by in decent shape

[@jamesfox4483]

I randomly came across this camera, it is in a lovely brown leather case also made in Germany US zone. And bought for £5 at a car boot sale from a clearance guy. Just trying to figure out how to use it myself. I love the look of the camera.