The infamous Imperial SLR magic rangefinder Ebrahim Saadawi deluxe edition

[IshootbeforeItalk 44]

This is the one and only, infamous, EOSHD show piece called the Imperial SLR magic rangefinder (Ebrahim Saadawi deluxe edition). Get it now for EU 500,- and score huge amounts of EOSHD karma points. New price is EU 690,- (see SLR magic website).

Model: SLR Magic Rangefinder CINE Adapter / Saadawi deluxe
Focus type: Manual
Min focusing distance: 1.1M
Dimensions Length: 24.3mm, Width: 97mm
Weight: 340g
Fitment: MF & AF Lenses
Rear filter thread: 77mm, step down rings can be used to adapt to smaller taking lenses (Not included)
Front filter size: 82mm

I'm located in Amsterdam and willing to ship worldwide. PayPal en Iban only (insert western union joke here...)

[gh2sound 26]

Not wanting to be tin foil hat conspiracy nutter - but anyone checked that the bloke didn't acquire it nefariously in the first place!? And you lot are essentially rinsing it ?! Not to be inflammatory or drag it on, but I do know people like him ... 

[IshootbeforeItalk 44]

5 hours ago, gh2sound said:

Not wanting to be tin foil hat conspiracy nutter - but anyone checked that the bloke didn't acquire it nefariously in the first place!? And you lot are essentially rinsing it ?! Not to be inflammatory or drag it on, but I do know people like him ... 

I thought about this. Ebrahim bragged about being involved in de development of the rangefinder and having samples sent to them. I know for a fact SLR magic has these testing programs. Essentially you sign up for a small discount and get the product sent early to you. I see it as more of an SLR sales technique than actually being envolved in the development. So my guess is that Ebrahim applied for that and then poured a bit of catfish sauce over the story.

[gh2sound 26]

Hopefully sir ! SLR magic openly said they had no idea who he was, just tickled a nerve - get rid of the thing quick

[IshootbeforeItalk 44]

20 hours ago, gh2sound said:

Hopefully sir ! SLR magic openly said they had no idea who he was, just tickled a nerve - get rid of the thing quick

Yes I also emailed SLR about it. They are now helpful and looking into the matter and see how they can assist. Their product manager will be following up on the case.

[IshootbeforeItalk 44]

There is a technical problem with the SLR magic Rangefinder. A rear thread fitting problem. It only goes in a quarter of a turn. At first I though it was the redstan clamp I have, but now after contacting SLR magic it appears to be the Rangefinder itself. See SLR's response on email below. And to understand the problem, see the first part of this video (password: redstan):

 

What sucks the most is that we have a buyer at the moment. I'm going to inform him about this.  

[gh2sound 26]

Sadly not surprised - feel for ya mate! It's the never-ending story :/

[Kurtisso 79]

Have you tried full unscrewing the ring that is already attached? If it doesn't fully unscrew, it could likely then be a problem with the threads.

[IshootbeforeItalk 44]

Thanks for the input @Kurtisso. It screws off perfectly. So it's no hinge or dent. The screws have a different thread size.