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Post by jmc on Dec 28, 2015 12:47:06 GMT -5
Hello,
I've been reading and enjoying this forum for a few years. I don't really know why I didn't register before ... but I did today!
I've enjoyed a passion for photography for many (many) years, although it's never been my vocation. My first real 35mm camera was a Fujica ST605 that I bought 2nd hand in 1978 (still have it). I've shot with a number of film cameras, but shoot all digital now.
Although I've always kept most of the film cameras I've used over the years, but my passion for camera collecting started "officially" when I inherited my grandmother's Kodak Brownie Hawkeye a number of years ago.
I collect cameras that interest me for historical, design, or just look interesting. I'm also cheap...so I like to get cameras as inexpensively as possible. Most of my collection can be viewed here Jim's Camera Collection
I look forward to actively participating in the forum going forward.
Thanks JIm
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Post by hansz on Dec 28, 2015 13:17:48 GMT -5
Welcome Jim, you will find lots of allies here! Hans
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Post by jmc on Dec 28, 2015 13:38:57 GMT -5
Welcome Jim, you will find lots of allies here! Hans Thanks Hans!
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Post by kodaker on Dec 28, 2015 19:34:59 GMT -5
Very nice collection you have there. I really enjoyed looking through it.
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Post by camfiend on Dec 28, 2015 20:22:05 GMT -5
Welcome Jim.. some very nice cameras you have there.. I'm glad you got yourself registered so we could have the chance to look through them.. Have a happy New Year
Bob
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Post by julio1fer on Dec 28, 2015 20:27:45 GMT -5
Welcome! Very nice collection! I noticed two Dial half-frames, and an impressive set of Contaflexes, along with many cameras that I see for the first time.
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jmc
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Post by jmc on Dec 29, 2015 11:07:56 GMT -5
Very nice collection you have there. I really enjoyed looking through it. Thanks
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Post by jmc on Dec 29, 2015 11:09:36 GMT -5
Welcome Jim.. some very nice cameras you have there.. I'm glad you got yourself registered so we could have the chance to look through them.. Have a happy New Year Bob Thanks Bob.
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jmc
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Post by jmc on Dec 29, 2015 11:10:10 GMT -5
Welcome! Very nice collection! I noticed two Dial half-frames, and an impressive set of Contaflexes, along with many cameras that I see for the first time. Thanks
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Post by canonfilmguy on Dec 29, 2015 19:18:32 GMT -5
Welcome, Jim! That's a huge collection you have there! What's the theme or motivation?
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Post by paulhofseth on Dec 30, 2015 1:50:43 GMT -5
Adding to the praise above, not only are the cameras cleaned and exqusitely lit, but you deserve praise for what many collectors do not do, you have left some of the inevitable traces of a long useful life in place (examples: Yashica dent & Contaflex script).
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Post by jmc on Jan 1, 2016 10:09:45 GMT -5
Welcome, Jim! That's a huge collection you have there! What's the theme or motivation? Thanks...my main theme/motivation is just saving cameras that interest me from disappearing.
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Post by jmc on Jan 1, 2016 10:20:25 GMT -5
Adding to the praise above, not only are the cameras cleaned and exqusitely lit, but you deserve praise for what many collectors do not do, you have left some of the inevitable traces of a long useful life in place (examples: Yashica dent & Contaflex script). p. Thanks...I typically try to remove dirt/corrosion and leave as much patina/wear as possible.
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Post by herron on Jan 1, 2016 12:21:20 GMT -5
Welcome! That's quite a collection! Oh...and Happy New Year!
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Post by jmc on Jan 1, 2016 15:44:49 GMT -5
Welcome! That's quite a collection! Oh...and Happy New Year! Thanks ... and Happy New Year to you too.
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