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Post by olddocfox on Dec 18, 2016 16:10:23 GMT -5
U for Ugly Mercury II by Universal Camera Corporation!
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Post by olddocfox on Dec 16, 2016 13:09:21 GMT -5
Conan,
Why must you be so rude and abusive with your posts? I think you owe Mr. Farrell an apology. This forum is supposed to be fun for all participants. If you need to vent your ego, please do it elsewhere!
George
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Post by olddocfox on Dec 8, 2016 15:25:30 GMT -5
L for Leitz on Lumix :
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Post by olddocfox on Nov 23, 2016 12:09:42 GMT -5
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Post by olddocfox on Nov 19, 2016 16:34:11 GMT -5
B is for a Brown camera: the Kodak Six-16, an art-deco beauty available in Brown or Black. Read more about these cameras by clicking HERE.
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Post by olddocfox on Nov 18, 2016 21:08:26 GMT -5
Vis for Voightlander Vitessa.
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Post by olddocfox on Nov 7, 2016 11:24:44 GMT -5
Says conan: According to McKeown's 11th, the Retina Reflex IV (Type 051) was made 1964-66. An unknown quantity of the Retina Reflex IV (Type 051/N) was hand assembled at Kodak A.G. in 1977. Hence I think my original assertion...
... was correct. But let's just agree to disagree. :)
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Post by olddocfox on Nov 6, 2016 15:29:19 GMT -5
Q is for Quite enough Quiet time cuing for a Q. R is for the Retina Reflex, an interesting SLR offered by Kodak. The most interesting feature of this camera series (Retina Reflex 1957-58, Retina Reflex S 1959-60, Retina Reflex III 1961-64 and Retina Reflex IV 1964-77) is that it used a Synchro-Compur between-the-lens shutter. The "S" version shown was the second production Retina SLR and its lenses also fit the rangefinder Retina S camera. Note that the rear lens element remained fixed in the camera; only the front elements were interchangable. Lenses were made by Schneider and by Rodenstock. In addition to the Schneider 35, 50 and 135 mm lenses illustrated, lenses (actually lens front elements) in 28, 30, 85, 200 and 250 mm focal lengths were offered. The interchangeable lens front elements were bayonet-mounted to the camera body in conventional fashion. Clearly, no focal plane shutter is evident when the back is opened. The film-advance/shutter-cocking lever is on the bottom of the camera and is meant to be operated by the right thumb.
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Post by olddocfox on Nov 4, 2016 11:32:46 GMT -5
Revenge of the reflectors? Remember, you guys have been "flippin' off" mirrors for years in your SLRs! Just grin and bear it. Belay that - please don't bare anything!
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Post by olddocfox on Oct 30, 2016 12:07:51 GMT -5
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Post by olddocfox on Oct 20, 2016 9:28:08 GMT -5
O for Olympus XA, a wonderful travel camera. The XA featured a razor-sharp 35mm f/2.8 F.Zuiko lens, a tiny body with sliding lens covers and a really sensitive shutter release. It produced really fine images, but its small controls and markings make it tough for those with old eyes or big paws.
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Post by olddocfox on Oct 13, 2016 15:32:21 GMT -5
What a neat little machine! Yours is a pristine example. Thanks for this unique posting.
Where was this camera made? Is it Russian? Do you have any scans of its images to show us?
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Post by olddocfox on Sept 28, 2016 12:56:03 GMT -5
Interesting stuff! Not having a pair of "stereo movie" glasses at hand, I tried an R2 (red) filter in front of my left eye and an 80C (blue) in front of the right. The 3-2 effect was pretty good, with some ghosting. I seemed to remember using red/GREEN glasses when looking at 3-D comics. I stacked a K2 (yellow) on the 80C to obtain a green filter. The 3-D effect seemed more pronounced, but the colors seemed "washed out". I had the same experience using a 25A (red) filter with a 60 (green) one.
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Post by olddocfox on Sept 9, 2016 9:58:23 GMT -5
An old shot (circa 1990) of my old companion, Mischief. This was originally captured on Kodacolor film using an OM-2 (probably with 50mm f/1.8 lens) and subsequently scanned from a small print. Mischief was a tall, lanky outdoor cat and a fierce hunter. He lived to be 22 and was a great pet. I built the RC model sailboat, Allybeth, about a decade before meeting my black alley stalker. Click here to read more (PDF).
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Post by olddocfox on Sept 7, 2016 18:32:38 GMT -5
I share your wonder, Mickey - I wish I were smart enough to answer your question. Let's just enjoy the mystery!
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