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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2011 18:34:06 GMT -5
A package arrived at our house today from MIK. I am now the proud owner of a Futurit camera--the only camera ever made in Bratislava - cica 1937 or '38. Made of genuine Bakelite and looks like it was just made (the photo doesn't do it justice). I'm probably one of the only people in the U.S. with a Futurit. Thanks, MIK. What a great gift. I'll always remember our "coffee hour" in Vienna. Wayne  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2011 20:59:33 GMT -5
Added better image
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Post by Just Plain Curt on Nov 28, 2011 22:35:27 GMT -5
Very cool Wayne and another I'd never seen before. Nice gift MIK, you sure come across some rarities.
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Post by Randy on Nov 28, 2011 23:10:15 GMT -5
That's very nice! I think it looks really art deco.
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Post by daveh on Nov 29, 2011 3:29:40 GMT -5
Wayne,
In the future it will form the centre (or perhaps as you are in the USA - center) piece of your collection!
I presume the two knobs are 1) shutter release 2) sliding f-stop or maybe for shutter speeds I and B. Whichever, weren't cameras simple in those days.
A lovely gesture, MIK.
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Post by mickeyobe on Nov 29, 2011 11:03:35 GMT -5
Wayne and MIK,
Very nice.
What a thoughtful gift.
Mickey
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2011 11:50:14 GMT -5
The top knob is the shutter release. The one on the side is to select regular shutter speed or Timed. I gave him a Graphic 35 so we both now have cameras we wouldn't likely run across at home.
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Post by SidW on Nov 29, 2011 19:01:21 GMT -5
Wayne, what a splendid gift. ... weren't cameras simple in those days ... It never rained then. |
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Post by daveh on Nov 29, 2011 20:33:45 GMT -5
A new name for the forum, perhaps: International Camera Exchange.
Sid, we had a nice drop of rain here yesterday.
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Post by mickeyobe on Nov 29, 2011 22:43:10 GMT -5
A new name for the forum, perhaps: International Camera Exchange. Sid, we had a nice drop of rain here yesterday. Dave, ICE? Cool it man. Mickey |
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Post by colray on Nov 30, 2011 4:32:25 GMT -5
Wayne you must be as happy as...
a pig knee deep in ..................Colver.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2011 12:19:24 GMT -5
Which reminds me, MIK hasn't been on line since Nov. 19 and hasn't responded to a couple of emails I sent. Hope he's OK.
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Post by mickeyobe on Nov 30, 2011 14:16:02 GMT -5
Wayne,
MIK/photax is on line now. 2:15pm
Self Portrait
Mickey
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Post by photax on Nov 30, 2011 14:19:30 GMT -5
Hi Wayne ! Here I am back again. I left Vienna for a week`s holiday ;D and unfortunately a truckload of work had been waiting for me, as I returned on Monday, so I did`nt have the time yet to answer all mails, I am sorry for that. I`ll try to catch up till Friday. Here is the special gift from Wayne, a Graphic 35, very unusual by European standards.  This is the camera which will remind me of our meeting in Vienna  , Thanks again, Wayne ! MIK |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2011 15:22:30 GMT -5
MIK:
Hope you enjoyed your vacation and glad you like the camera.
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, Thanks again, Wayne !