Horizon 202

[Terence]

Any local users of this ruskie pano cam like to share some shots?

 

[EzyOne]

Got one in my dry box. Goodness me totally forgotten about this camera till i saw ths tread. Have'nt use it for long time. Sorry dont have a scanner which can scan the transaprency. Will have to ask my friend to do it using his Epson.
Did most shooting handheld. image quality ok between f8-11 Can't stand the loud clockwork sound of the panning lens. It attracts attention in crowded places Rather plasticky feel to the whole camera too.

 

[Terence]

I think it's quite a camera for $400 so one can probably live with its shortcomings.

Would love to see some captures when you have them ready. Are the negatives in 24x65 or larger?

 

[EzyOne]

your right about the pricing But unfortunatly i did not get it recently, i got it quite a few years ago when CP 1st brought it in. It cost double ot triple that amount then:{ I think the width is double the normal 35mm frame. can't be sure have to dig up my trans. Your Kinesis bag i bought from you the other time is serving me well

 

[Barret]

anyone want to sell of theirs?
i am a keen on getting one, in place of the xpan.

 

[phaeton]

I'm thinking of getting a horizon 202 as well.
do they sell them at CP?
it's US$199 on ebay.

 

[Terence]

I know it's not very expensive but the QC on these things seem to have a bad rep. Probably best to inspect one before purchase which rules evilbay out, for me at least. It's definitely a viable alternative to the Xpan but the rotating lens means candids are out of the question, quite unlike the Xpan which is more flexible in that regard.

 

[Barret]

Its just a 'fun toy type camera' really

the best part about it if its not positioned paralle to the ground you get thoes really freaky horizons. so superb

 

[EzyOne]

Terence is right about the QC issue I was lucky i got a good set. Even then because of the mechanical shutter every one a while have to play with various shutter speeds so they will not get 'sticky'

 

[cyanwater]

anyone want to sell of theirs?
i am a keen on getting one, in place of the xpan.

I've the very cool older model to sell if you are interested! It definitely looks better than the toy-looking plastic 202. ;p Unfortunately it has light leaks and I've got time to try taping it to see if it helps.

 

[cyanwater]

And a vertical pano?

 

[Terence]

Nice attempts but the light seals are leaking a lot! Ever considered changing them?

 

[cyanwater]

Nice attempts but the light seals are leaking a lot! Ever considered changing them?

I did! Sent it to TCW but it seems like that didn't help!

 

[Terence]

Try this page...

http://homepage.mac.com/mattdenton/photo/cameras/light_seals/

 

[cyanwater]

Thanks for the link, Terence.

 

[khairi]

i've always been interested in a horizon 202...nearly got one last time, but dropped the idea for an Oly XA instead. how's the focusing like? is it zone focus?

 

[maxby]

Contrary to what is posted, this is a good camera. Give images that can be enlarged to 16" wide x 6" high. You have to adapt the type of images to suit the characteristics of the camera. I had it for more than 8 months and more than happy with it. http://www.photomalaysia.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1679

 

[szekiat]

consider the jap version, the widelux for better qc. I know a few chaps who shoot with it handheld so it should not be a problem.

 

[Terence]

The widelux is easily about 3 times the price of the Horizon but I guess it represents a pretty good alternative if one doesn't want to deal with the issues of the older Horizons. Good suggestion SK.

 

[Keltzar]

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=126851

limbang is selling one.