Camera Craftsman - July/August 1972

This July/August 1972 issue of Camera Craftsman, Volume 18 Number 4, is enriched by comprehensive coverage of Photokina 72, the major international photography exhibition. The publication features extensive reporting on this significant event scheduled for September 23 - October 1 in Cologne, West Germany.

The issue delivers substantial technical content including a detailed report on the Regula Reflex 2000 CTL and a comprehensive two-part study of the Nikon F2, a workhorse camera for professionals worldwide. The Photokina 72 section highlights National Camera's exciting new test instruments under development at their Englewood, Colorado headquarters, including economical digital test devices and precision light value standards.

Established regular departments include the Data Exchange section offering practical repair guidance, Help Wanted addressing readers' technical queries, and the Technical Forum facilitating knowledge-sharing among repair professionals. The Students' Section features graduate achievements and reader correspondence.

A significant feature article by Samuel L. Love explores career trajectories in camera repair work, addressing the profession's future and the expanding capabilities of skilled technicians. Additional resources include advertisements for essential National Camera service manuals covering popular models like the Pentax H3v, Leica IIIf, Kodak Instamatic 100, and others. Essential reading for camera repair technicians and photography enthusiasts during the 1970s.