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Post by genazzano on Jun 20, 2015 5:33:02 GMT -5
On another page of the catalog, Kodak says that if the photographs are flawed in any way, it is because the photographer is ignorant.
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Post by genazzano on Jun 19, 2015 4:33:10 GMT -5
The Camera Rochester Never Officially Built: This new acquisition, a Pocket Poco D, is an uncommon model though due diligence I have concluded that it is an exceptionally rare camera. The early catalogs from RO&C describe the Pocket Poco line mentioning versions A, B , and C, but notably not a D. The challenge then was to find records of a model D Pocket Poco having been produced before the Eastman Kodak take over in 1903. The Pocket Poco D model actually does not appear in any RO&C catalogs of the time. However, this camera unexpectedly does appear as a Pocket Premo D in the 1904 catalog. I found that 1904 was the first year that the company did not publish a Poco catalog. Importantly, Eastman Kodak took over RO&C Co. in 1903 and the 1904 catalog is the first one published following the Kodak take over. The Pocket Premo D does not appear in catalogs after 1904. It is reasonable that this camera, clearly labeled "Pocket Poco D", had been intended for the market in late 1903 to early 1904. Since Kodak took over RO&C in the Fall of 1903, this camera was retained in the product line up but as a Premo model, and production of all Poco models was to be ended. On Historic Camera (www.historiccamera.com) this same camera is described as an early version of the Pocket Premo Camera. It is said that this camera was produced for a brief time in 1906-07. These dates would appear to be in error a bit since the camera appeared in the 1904 Rochester catalog and never again. None the less, it is correct that this camera was produced only for a brief time. This camera is probably one of the very few built in 1903 as a Pocket Poco D, as it is labeled before it was changed to a Premo model and production of Poco cameras ceased. Thus, it can be concluded that this camera was built during the brief period of transition following Kodak take over in 1903. It is reasonable to say that this camera is indeed rare. David
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Post by genazzano on May 18, 2015 16:23:41 GMT -5
The Perfex Thirty-three was built only in 1940 and was intended to be an inexpensive version of their model Forty-Four. It is probably the rarest of the perfex cameras and this one is fully functional. It isn't often you can hear the sound of a Perfex FP shutter. David
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Post by genazzano on May 17, 2015 17:57:22 GMT -5
There are only so many ways to say it... Nice find. You must have had a hard time suppressing your grin as you reached for the money. David
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Post by genazzano on May 15, 2015 13:32:39 GMT -5
I've had an odd string of luck these days when it comes to ebay. This one is beautifully maintained with regard to the black leather cover, clean bright lens and shutter too. I'm glad I have a place to share these cameras.
David
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Post by genazzano on May 15, 2015 13:22:20 GMT -5
I love these Bantams, especially this little jewel. It arrived in the original box with papers. What I really like is the engraved crown and AM for British Air Ministry. It was purchased during the Battle of Britain, or perhaps shortly before. The rest of the story is on my site if anyone is interested (genazzano.fotki.com). David
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Post by genazzano on May 15, 2015 13:16:54 GMT -5
A very nice collection. I love that Cupid. I've got to find one too.
David
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Post by genazzano on May 9, 2015 14:24:58 GMT -5
I ran out of Q's long ago. So, here's a Retinette Type 012 from about 1949. This one is uncommon because it has the Ennatar f/4.5. The 012 was not exported to the USA. David
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Post by genazzano on May 9, 2015 14:07:40 GMT -5
My compliments. I especially like the yen camera. Historically very interesting little gem.
David
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Post by genazzano on May 5, 2015 15:44:46 GMT -5
Welcome back! Please accept my sincere best wishes for your full recovery. Ciao!
David
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Post by genazzano on May 4, 2015 3:29:36 GMT -5
The one thing that this cRF Duo needs is an RF cleaning. The reference window is so dim as to make it impossible to use. Now, how to take the upper housing apart. David
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Post by genazzano on May 4, 2015 3:26:44 GMT -5
The N2000 Nikon, 1985. The Nikon N2000 was available in 1985 and was the first Nikon SLR to use the DX decoding. It was the manual focus version of the N2020 and known as the F301 outside the USA. Although otherwise a manual focus camera, it had a built in motordrive for some reason. Many people like this camera and the programmed TTL exposure system. It is a compact, light, uninspiring camera. David
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Post by genazzano on May 4, 2015 3:23:25 GMT -5
Congratulations, Phil! Over 10,000 hits is a record for CC isn't it?
David
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Post by genazzano on May 4, 2015 3:18:16 GMT -5
Wrong thread!
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Post by genazzano on May 2, 2015 20:32:39 GMT -5
If I had paid a few hundred, it would be any fun. I got it for €46.
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