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Post by col on Aug 29, 2012 4:06:05 GMT -5
Real hi-tech .. well it was once It's the Vest Pocket Kodak Autographic Kodaks Vest Pocket cameras were a best-selling folding camera series made by Eastman Kodak produced from 1925 to 1934 and cost $7.50. It has a two speed shutter ... I- instantaneous about 1/30 and T- time the shutter is not working at the moment.) and four watherhouse type stops that's holes drilled in a metal plate this is a long way from moden f stop adjustable diaphragm It's condition isn't great. so I'm now busy cleaning 'n fixing  |
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Post by col on Aug 29, 2012 4:07:14 GMT -5
Looks like it's rust that could be the problem with the shutter.  |
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Post by col on Aug 29, 2012 4:11:47 GMT -5
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Post by mickeyobe on Aug 29, 2012 12:25:17 GMT -5
Col, Amazing photos from what appeared to be a basket case. Your camera is the Vest Pocket Kodak Model B. Its full name is on the little metal plate below the lens. The Vest Pocket Kodak preceded it.  Vest Pocket Kodak Mickey |
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Post by col on Aug 30, 2012 3:22:45 GMT -5
Hi Mickey I also have one of the early models could be Ansco or Agfa. been in storage for the past umpteen years.. I must dig it out .. maybe in the next couple of days. Also have one like yours in the post.
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Post by mickeyobe on Aug 30, 2012 5:05:37 GMT -5
Col,
The VPK (The original) has an interesting history. They saw a lot of action in the trenches of WW I.
Soldiers were not allowed to take cameras with them to the front lines.
As a result of this ban thousands of soldiers took the easily pocketed VPK into battle with them.
Kodak was not reluctant in advertising the VPK's unauthorized use.
Mickey
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Post by daveh on Aug 30, 2012 15:03:49 GMT -5
I don't care what you say, Mickey, I don't think Col is a basket case. ;D
Good photos, Col. Enjoyable series.
I wonder if there is a 35mm manufacturer which could be persuaded to sell some film without the perforations.
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Post by mickeyobe on Aug 30, 2012 22:57:05 GMT -5
For shame. Would you really stoop to buying unholey film? Mickey  |
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Post by daveh on Sept 1, 2012 3:07:18 GMT -5
Mickey, absolutely. I wouldn't need to use holey water in its development either.  |
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Post by herron on Sept 1, 2012 13:21:04 GMT -5
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Post by mickeyobe on Sept 1, 2012 14:02:59 GMT -5
Ron,
A most impressive Kodak collection.
The Bantam Special!!! I'm wordless.
Mickey
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Post by daveh on Sept 1, 2012 18:09:51 GMT -5
All of Ron's sight site is impressive. I've looked at it from time to time. All I've got is several cameras and bits in a few boxes with the intent to do something with them sometime.
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Post by col on Sept 1, 2012 19:42:43 GMT -5
Ron fantastic collection and web site.
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Post by col on Sept 1, 2012 19:44:30 GMT -5
I have just split some 120 into 127....I wounder how it will load in the dev tank
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Post by herron on Sept 1, 2012 20:32:16 GMT -5
All of Ron's sight site is impressive. I've looked at it from time to time. All I've got is several cameras and bits in a few boxes with the intent to do something with them sometime. Thanks, Dave. I've been collecting a long time. |
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