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Free! I'm sick of trying to sell them, just want them to find a good home, so if you want them and you live in the LA area, it's yours. 6 Milliken DBM-5s plus parts, accessories, manuals, lubricants, etc and a bunch of junk film to test on. Bought them five years ago from two sellers, some are from Vandenberg AFB, the others were NASA, don't recall which. Was going to convert them to super 16, but my engineer ran off with the gate, mount and shutter for one of the cameras, and of course, my money. Haven't touched them in years, so while I'm sure they run fine, I can only vouch for them as parts. Some have had their electronics modded (or in the process) to run on 120v AC. There are only four shutters included. Here's the list, pics follow: 6 Milliken DBM-5 16mm Hi Speed Cameras (5 are 64-200/128-400 FPS, 1 is variable, SEE PICS) 2 140 degree shutters 2 160 degree shutters 1 Wollensak 25mm prime lens 1 Angenieux 20-80mm zoom lens 3 B-22 Boresights (1 w/case) + gate prisms 1 B-02 Boresight (w/case) + gate prism Custom lubricating stand (holds two DBM's, gives you access to all the lube points - SEE PICS) CD containing manuals for this and other models of Millikens 2 Camera Cases Lubricants (all three kinds required) 4 assortments of Allen wrenches 1 400 ft spool Misc parts and screws Also 18 400 ft rolls of junk film to use for testing. Pics: variable speed dial: lubricating stand: film:

Still available. Total steal at this point.

Selling 6 Milliken DBM-5s plus parts, accessories, manuals, lubricants, etc and a bunch of junk film to test on. Bought them five years ago from two sellers, some are from Vandenberg AFB, the others were NASA, don't recall which. Was going to convert them to super 16, but my engineer ran off with the gate, mount and shutter for one of the cameras, and of course, my money. Haven't touched them in years, so while I'm sure they run fine, I can only vouch for them as parts. Some have had their electronics modded (or in the process) to run on 120v AC. There are only four shutters included. I need to unload these by feb 1st, as I'm moving and don't want this albatross coming with me. Literally, I can't turn down an offer. However, I am looking for LOS ANGELES buyers who can pick up. Unless you're willing to make a big offer, I don't have the time for the hassle of shipping this. Here's the list, pics follow: 6 Milliken DBM-5 16mm Hi Speed Cameras (5 are 64-200/128-400 FPS, 1 is variable, SEE PICS) 2 140 degree shutters 2 160 degree shutters 1 Wollensak 25mm prime lens 1 Angenieux 20-80mm zoom lens 3 B-22 Boresights (1 w/case) + gate prisms 1 B-02 Boresight (w/case) + gate prism Custom lubricating stand (holds two DBM's, gives you access to all the lube points - SEE PICS) CD containing manuals for this and other models of Millikens 2 Camera Cases Lubricants (all three kinds required) 4 assortments of Allen wrenches 1 400 ft spool Misc parts and screws Also 18 400 ft rolls of junk film to use for testing. Pics: variable speed dial: lubricating stand: film: So make me an offer!

Anyone ever tried removing the shutter from their k-3's? Aside from being blind, I can't think of anything....

So, went ahead with the dissassemble. First pulled off the rubber ring, unscrewed the five screws. The focus ring turned, but the glass element did not move. Then I decided to remove the lens altogether. Not as hard as one may imagine. Removed both faces on each side, and three screws hold the lens in. Unscrewed them, pulled out lens. Took the lens apart, which is much easier than I thought. Pulled off the zoom ring, then pulled off the focus ring. On close inspection, the outer ring isn't the problem. The focal element itself is jammed in at an angle. Whatever metal ring the focal element slides on inside the lens is now warped and damaged by the jump. Even if I could force the focal element back onto that ring, I doubt I'd ever get good sharp focus. Plus, taking apart a zoom lens may be easy, but they are a pain to put back together. I'll post some pictures tonight of all the fun. At this point, I'm getting a good (and fair) amount of money back. In the end, I have a wide angle lens, a 6080 body, two extra batt boxes and a leather carrying case, plus a pretty good idea of how a zoom lens works. I'll start a new thread soon on trying to attach a new lens, or a lens mount for primes.....

Yeah, it's kind of effed if the guy did knowly try to fraud me. I've threatened the seller with EBay/PayPal and credit card actions. He responded by saying that the camera is fine and that I'm missing some switch or something, and to check the manual. The only thing I can think of is an infinity lock for using an UWIII attachment. Anyone?

Shipping was fine - seller bubble wrapped the hell out of it. I suppose if there was some really strong blunt force to the package it could cause some damage, but then the box would have shown signs of it, which it doesn't. I also went back to the auction and noticed that, in the photos, the focus ring is set to infinity. Quality of the picture isn't great, but I can definitely make out that it's in the infinity position. The camera is listed as used in the eBay Item Description, but this defect was never disclosed, nor was the camera declared as broken or parts, or the sale as 'as is'. I know buyer beware and all, but there has to be some limits there. Think I got grounds for complaint to eBay or Paypal, or chargeback from the credit card company? But all that aside, anyone know how to get this lens out of the body and taken apart? Thanks! ** Oh yeah, I have three other nizos to pick from, and will use my 481 m for the shoot.

Well no solution, but it definitely looks jammed: Looks like it the lens may have been banged from below. Seeing as it's a lost cause, should i use brute strength to unjam? Or is this something a camera store could fix? Thanks!!

Thanks for the fast response, Alessandro! Already tried the zoom release, no luck. Also found so signs of damage to the lens to indicate a hard hit. I slipped a piece of paper between the focus ring and lens body, but found no obstructions. Trying to take apart the lens, but only found one small screw at the front of the lens. Removed it, nothing came off and the focus is still stuck.

Picked up a Nizo 6080 off eBay. Everything is in working order, except, the focus ring will not turn. It's jammed at infinity. Am I missing an infinity lock, or switch? Or do I have to take the lens apart? I'm on a tight schedule, so help ASAP!!!! thanks;) p.s. any chance anyone could repost this for me on filmshooting.com? can't login for some reason.