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Oct 11, 2014 13:56:38 GMT -5
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Post by rubes1251 on Oct 11, 2014 13:56:38 GMT -5
I'm new to this. Please take care of me, thanks!  |
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Oct 11, 2014 15:59:29 GMT -5
Post by philbirch on Oct 11, 2014 15:59:29 GMT -5
Hi Rubes, you collect cameras?
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Oct 11, 2014 17:15:28 GMT -5
Post by rubes1251 on Oct 11, 2014 17:15:28 GMT -5
I have recently got into it and I have a really small collection of a Zeiss Ikon Contina II & a Hanimex 35 Micro Flash Camera and some smaller cameras.
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Oct 11, 2014 17:26:34 GMT -5
Post by Peltigera on Oct 11, 2014 17:26:34 GMT -5
Don't worry. It will soon be a very big collection.
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Oct 11, 2014 17:45:24 GMT -5
Post by rubes1251 on Oct 11, 2014 17:45:24 GMT -5
Haha thanks! I really hope it turns into a big collection soon |
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Oct 12, 2014 0:42:53 GMT -5
Post by genazzano on Oct 12, 2014 0:42:53 GMT -5
Good morning and welcome ruby. How is your 1978 Zeiss? What model is it?
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Oct 12, 2014 3:51:48 GMT -5
Post by mickeyobe on Oct 12, 2014 3:51:48 GMT -5
Haha thanks! I really hope it turns into a big collection soon Welcome, Rube. A big collection? It is so easy. All you need is a shovel, a very big truck and plenty of shelf space - plenty of shelf space - loads of shelf space - miles of shelf space. And a duster. Merely shovel the money you acquire, by whatever means, into the big truck. Each time you fill the truck drive it to your bank. Think of it not as filthy lucre but rather as cameras and more cameras. Glorious cameras. You will soon find an endless stream of cameras flowing in your direction. You will have contracted a disease called Photoacquisitionbsession Syndrome. It is lots of fun and, thankfully, incurable. It is not fatal but does weaken one's willpower dramatically. Even that famous healer, Doctor Oz, has no miracle cure. So enjoy yourself. Mickey  |
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Oct 12, 2014 12:23:53 GMT -5
Post by philbirch on Oct 12, 2014 12:23:53 GMT -5
Haha thanks! I really hope it turns into a big collection soon Welcome, Rube. A big collection? It is so easy. All you need is a shovel, a very big truck and plenty of shelf space - plenty of shelf space - loads of shelf space - miles of shelf space. And a duster. Merely shovel the money you acquire, by whatever means, into the big truck. Each time you fill the truck drive it to your bank. Think of it not as filthy lucre but rather as cameras and more cameras. Glorious cameras. You will soon find an endless stream of cameras flowing in your direction. You will have contracted a disease called Photoacquisitionbsession Syndrome. It is lots of fun and, thankfully, incurable. It is not fatal but does weaken one's willpower dramatically. Even that famous healer, Doctor Oz, has no miracle cure. So enjoy yourself. Mickey Mickey you make it sound like a good thing  Rubes, you can pick up more Zeiss really cheap on ebay if you look often. I find that mentioning to people that you collect and 'rescue' old cameras, they've always got one knocking about somewhere which they will give you. Gumtree and Freecycle are great places too. Camerapedia is a great resource for finding about particular models. And of course members here always have an opinion! We have some with expert knowlege. Hans is our Zeiss specialist, he will be interested in the models you have along with the serial numbers. Mickey (above) is the joker in the pack. Show us what you've got, no collection is too small Phil |
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Oct 13, 2014 23:10:35 GMT -5
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Post by rubes1251 on Oct 13, 2014 23:10:35 GMT -5
Good morning and welcome ruby. How is your 1978 Zeiss? What model is it? David It's in really good condition and it's a Contina II |
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Oct 13, 2014 23:15:53 GMT -5
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Post by rubes1251 on Oct 13, 2014 23:15:53 GMT -5
Welcome, Rube. A big collection? It is so easy. All you need is a shovel, a very big truck and plenty of shelf space - plenty of shelf space - loads of shelf space - miles of shelf space. And a duster. Merely shovel the money you acquire, by whatever means, into the big truck. Each time you fill the truck drive it to your bank. Think of it not as filthy lucre but rather as cameras and more cameras. Glorious cameras. You will soon find an endless stream of cameras flowing in your direction. You will have contracted a disease called Photoacquisitionbsession Syndrome. It is lots of fun and, thankfully, incurable. It is not fatal but does weaken one's willpower dramatically. Even that famous healer, Doctor Oz, has no miracle cure. So enjoy yourself. Mickey Mickey you make it sound like a good thing Rubes, you can pick up more Zeiss really cheap on ebay if you look often. I find that mentioning to people that you collect and 'rescue' old cameras, they've always got one knocking about somewhere which they will give you. Gumtree and Freecycle are great places too. Camerapedia is a great resource for finding about particular models. And of course members here always have an opinion! We have some with expert knowlege. Hans is our Zeiss specialist, he will be interested in the models you have along with the serial numbers. Mickey (above) is the joker in the pack. Show us what you've got, no collection is too small Phil Haha thank you guys! I apologize for not responding as soon as possible. I'll try to be on this as often as I can and hopefully I develop Photoacquisitionbsession Syndrome lol I plan to buy some cameras soon so thanks for the references. And I'll also take pictures of my cameras soon and post them! (: |
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Oct 14, 2014 1:27:03 GMT -5
Post by genazzano on Oct 14, 2014 1:27:03 GMT -5
Good morning Ruby (it's early here in Italy). It is good to see you back.
I assume that you are are young student. Tell us how and why a young person in this era becomes interested in classic film cameras and photography. I am curious given the fact that most photos today are captured by cell phones and iPads. Some of us, like me, are very interested in film camera technology but do most of our photography with digital cameras of various sorts.
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Oct 15, 2014 4:21:15 GMT -5
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Post by rubes1251 on Oct 15, 2014 4:21:15 GMT -5
Good morning Ruby (it's early here in Italy). It is good to see you back. I assume that you are are young student. Tell us how and why a young person in this era becomes interested in classic film cameras and photography. I am curious given the fact that most photos today are captured by cell phones and iPads. Some of us, like me, are very interested in film camera technology but do most of our photography with digital cameras of various sorts. David Hello David! And good morning to you. It's currently 2a.m in California And yes I am a young student who recently started University. One day I started getting really interested in vintage and antiques. So I started searching for records, old coke bottles etc. And one day some lady gave me a polariod camera and since that day I started gaining more interest for cameras and this lead to me discovering classic films and other cameras as well. Although I don't have much time to spent on these things as I wish I would, I still manage to appreciate the little time I get to learn about cameras and antiques. I have to admit that I do sometimes use iPads and especially my iPhone but I think I was born in the wrong era lol. |
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