Camera Craftsman - November/December 1976

This double issue of Camera Craftsman delivers comprehensive technical content for camera repair technicians and photography enthusiasts. The table of contents highlights several major technical articles: an in-depth study of the GAF SS250XL (part one) by Lawrence C. Lyells, a complete course on digital electronics fundamentals (part one) in collaboration with General Electric, and a detailed analysis of the Leicaflex (part two). Additional coverage includes tests and reviews of prestigious equipment such as the Keystone 808 film camera, the Braun F80, and a comprehensive report on Photokina 1976, the premier international photography trade show. The "Adeptness with Ads Relates to Repair Successes" feature by Walter M. Woolfson provides practical guidance on customer service and professional image. The issue includes an extensive profile interview with professional photographer Bernard Cooperman, plus a feature article "18 Ways to Keep the Burglar Away" by Guy Laird. Coverage of a new Hanimex manufacturing facility in Ireland rounds out the editorial offerings. Regular departments including Point to Ponder, Practical Optics, and Data Exchange complete this particularly substantial edition, which benefited from incorporating the delayed Photokina coverage to enhance overall quality.