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06-21-2007
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Iggypops
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Hi all could anyone tell me what this item is and what it is used for its been lying in a draw for years it is marked carl zeiss jena turmon 8x21.
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06-21-2007
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Chris
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Looks like a monocular (a little telescope).
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06-21-2007
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Antti Sivén
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Originally Posted by CDT
Looks like a monocular (a little telescope).
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Exactly. Check this out:
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06-21-2007
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David Chong
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" 8 x 21" suggests binocular specifications, i.e. 8x linear magnification, with 21mm objective diameter. Since it appears to have only 1 viewing lens (rotating?), this might make it a monocular?
David
Edit- several nearly simultaneous posts..
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06-21-2007
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genius and moron
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Not a sink trap?
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06-21-2007
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a.k.a. Mukul Dube
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Sepiareverb, is this the genius speaking or that other chap?
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06-21-2007
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"DDR"? The old East Germany?
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06-21-2007
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genius and moron
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Plumbing comes in many sizes, and perhaps....
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06-21-2007
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Originally Posted by venchka
"DDR"? The old East Germany?
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Yes!
"DDR" = Deutsche Demokratische Republik
In English:
"GDR" = German Democratic Republic
Some kind of a euphemism, really. Today we know how "democratic" this state was.
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06-21-2007
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Iggypops
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Thanks guys i think i will put it on the bay carl ziess sends them crazy now how do you list plumming items.
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06-21-2007
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An early artificial heart?????
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06-21-2007
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a.k.a. Mukul Dube
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In the 1970s I used to see monoculars and binoculars being adapted for use as SLR lenses. Lens extenders might be more appropriate.
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06-22-2007
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genius and moron
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Originally Posted by iandg
Thanks guys i think i will put it on the bay carl ziess sends them crazy now how do you list plumming items.
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Home and Garden > Plumbing and Fixtures > Carl Zeiss
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06-22-2007
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06-23-2007
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Iggypops
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An early artificial heart?????
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I have been in hospital after suffering a heart attack and undergone an angioplasty and all this time i had a new heart in the draw at home thanks Bob i will have it fitted in the morning.
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Contax G2, 28, 35mm,45mm, 90mm, M6 Classic, Bessa R4a, 21mm, , 28mm, 35mm, 50mm,
To photograph is to hold one's breath,when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality.Its at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy* H,C,B.
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07-07-2007
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Iggypops
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Just to update the sink trap/artificial heart is now on ebay uk binoculars/telescopes i have at the moment 32 watchers the bidding is at $22 with two days to go this will be interesting mybe 31 other people find it interesting and are watching to see what happens ?
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Contax G2, 28, 35mm,45mm, 90mm, M6 Classic, Bessa R4a, 21mm, , 28mm, 35mm, 50mm,
To photograph is to hold one's breath,when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality.Its at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy* H,C,B.
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07-07-2007
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This device was originally issued to Stasi agents for spying around corners.
It was not a total success... 
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Last edited by ChrisPlatt : 07-07-2007 at 15:50.
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07-08-2007
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Iggypops
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Very interesting Chris
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Contax G2, 28, 35mm,45mm, 90mm, M6 Classic, Bessa R4a, 21mm, , 28mm, 35mm, 50mm,
To photograph is to hold one's breath,when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality.Its at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy* H,C,B.
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07-10-2007
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Iggypops
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Sold for $102 and i nearly put it in the bin
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Contax G2, 28, 35mm,45mm, 90mm, M6 Classic, Bessa R4a, 21mm, , 28mm, 35mm, 50mm,
To photograph is to hold one's breath,when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality.Its at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy* H,C,B.
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07-10-2007
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genius and moron
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What did it end up being? (read: Was I right?)
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07-10-2007
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Iggypops
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you were right a sink trap but i think the buyer bought it to look through i would have gone for binoculars myself
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Contax G2, 28, 35mm,45mm, 90mm, M6 Classic, Bessa R4a, 21mm, , 28mm, 35mm, 50mm,
To photograph is to hold one's breath,when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality.Its at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy* H,C,B.
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07-10-2007
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Nothing is what I want
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Actually, this is a fairly high precision instrument. It's original use was to measure the arc of a Slinky as it walked down stairs. Too much arc and it just runs down the stairs in a very chaotic fashion. Too little arc and it just sits on the step like some sort of ferrous turd.
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