The tools I used for cutting were a combination of fine tip scalpel and a pair of fine tip scissors. I started by sticking double sided adhesive tape on the back of the paper templates to stop them from moving while I cut. Once I was completely happy I moved on to using the newly made templates for cutting the leather. I didn’t want to make a mistake working with the leather as this would be irreversible and making paper templates first seemed the best way to go, especially without having the original covers to work from. Using a set of vernier calipers I was able to make slight adjustments until I was happy with the fit.
Working to a PDF print out of a template for the covers and using a rubbing technique with paper and pencil I was able to make paper cut outs. To overcome this problem I removed all the old crispy leatherette with a bamboo barbecue stick and then proceeded to clean the old glue with lighter fluid. The Minolta TLR covers are delicate and well glued in random places. Unlike the Rolleiflex that has real leather that comes off in one piece.
Lee tells us, being my 1st ever covering I found it a bit challenging. So much so, that we decided, with his permission to make this post about his restoration. Milly’s cameras are always pleased to receive feedback from customers and when Lee from Australia got in touch with us, we were delighted with his results. Hopefully anyone reading this will find this information of help and discover what the Ensign Selfix 320 has to offer in both formats. Personally I think it’s an impressive piece of kit for a British vintage folding camera. Using the Ensign Selfix 320 in the 6×9 format produces some pleasing results, (see photograph below). I’m sure I’m not alone in saying, I have made this mistake on more than one occasion. If anyone has any great tips to avoid this, then please do post below and share. One thing to note with the 320, it’s very easy to make double exposures unintentionally. The Ensign Selfix 320 turned out to be a great purchase and a very worth while camera.īelow is a photo illustrating where you advance film for each format, 6×4.5 and 6x9cm Thought I would try and work it out for myself. I decided it best to purchase an Ensign Selfix 320. Never having used one, or being able to locate any information to answer this question. Recently a customer sent me an email asking, “which frame window do I use for 6×4.5 and 6×9 with an Ensign Selfix 320?”