Camera Craftsman - March/April 1975

Camera Craftsman Volume 21, Number 2 (March/April 1975) delivers essential content for camera repair technicians and photography enthusiasts. The issue features an exciting introduction to National Camera's AutoSystem-7, a revolutionary all-purpose digital test instrument capable of measuring integrated exposure, aperture, effective shutter speed, flash sync, and curtain travel time for any camera type, with a pre-production price of $1,600. L.C. Lyells continues his comprehensive "Canon F-1 Photographic System" analysis in Part III, providing detailed technical insights. Practical career-focused articles include Ann McLendon's "Getting the Job You Want," which addresses employment challenges for technicians, and Guy Laird's "How to Combat Price Resistance," tackling the commercial side of camera repair. A fascinating European perspective is provided through an in-depth visit to Albert Tilger's renowned repair shop in Cologne, Germany, offering valuable comparisons between German and American repair methodologies. Additional technical content includes the "Silvering Mirrors" feature from Workbench magazine. Regular columns such as Samuel L. Love's "Point to Ponder" (focusing on commercial integrity), "Help Wanted," "Practical Optics" (Hasselblad Distagon 1:4 50mm lens), and "Data Exchange" round out this essential issue for professional and amateur repair technicians alike.