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Post by mickeyobe on Feb 24, 2018 16:23:03 GMT -5
A for Aldis Una Cameo 1904 James A. Sinclair & Co., Ltd. 2-12" x 3-1/2". Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Feb 18, 2018 0:24:15 GMT -5
My dear Watson, actually is not in the case, is in use, it is just taking that very picture... I don't know still a camera that can take a picture of itself. emil, Many cameras have self timers that enable them to sit on a tripod or other support and snap the shutter with the photographer being the takee, not the taker. NOTE: "SELF Timer" The guy in your photo should have pressed his pants before letting his camera take the shot. ******************** Could the camera been made in England? Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Feb 8, 2018 11:27:30 GMT -5
W for Werra 1 and Werra Original
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Post by mickeyobe on Feb 4, 2018 23:16:25 GMT -5
Welcome sbroome,
You have found the right place. There are a lot of knowledgeable people here and we can learn a lot from you.
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Post by mickeyobe on Jan 21, 2018 5:09:55 GMT -5
puderse, I can not read the names of the cameras in your pictures so they are not much help. I suggest that you go to www.butkus.org/chinon/ where you might find your cameras and their instruction manuals. Butkus does not charge for this service. You might also try typing the name of a camera in your computer. That sometimes works. However, Butkus is the best source. Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Dec 25, 2017 16:05:11 GMT -5
U for Universal Minute 16 f16 * 16 mm Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Nov 15, 2017 0:29:48 GMT -5
S for Kodak Compur Rapid Shutter. Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Nov 9, 2017 15:40:17 GMT -5
Yessiree ! They've gone about as fur as they can go. Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Oct 30, 2017 16:02:48 GMT -5
thats almost like asking what you call a male ladybug Mickey "SIR"' One must be Politically Correct these days. Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Oct 23, 2017 4:31:15 GMT -5
Bryan,
It occurs to me that you are approaching today's photography incorrectly. That appears to be a 35mm film camera. Film is virtually obsolete now. It has been replaced by digital cameras which, although initially more expensive, cost next to nothing to operate. No film costs. No processing costs. And it is fast, clean and easy to do it yourself.
Before you spend another penny I suggest you check the cost of 35mm black and white film and colour negative film and colour slide (transparency) film. You may find the costs prohibitive.
You should be able to get a good and versatile used digital camera from an honest, money back if not satisfied, dealer at a very reasonable price. With a digital, you take it home, plug it into your computer and immediately view your pictures on the monitor. If you have a printer you can then print them out. No noxious chemicals. Indeed, no chemicals at all. You will also be able to manipulate them to your satisfaction. Something you could not do with film unless you have a darkroom and some rather expensive instruments..
Either way come back here for advice.
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Post by mickeyobe on Oct 23, 2017 3:28:34 GMT -5
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Post by mickeyobe on Oct 4, 2017 12:53:17 GMT -5
Q for Quarter Plate Eastman Conley Kewpie Camera = 124 fim = 2-1/4" x 3-/4" print Circa 1917 Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Oct 3, 2017 12:55:12 GMT -5
Mickey, I might know where you can get a good deal on an old donkey cart. Here in the twilight zone anything is possible! Doug Doug, I hope it has bright red wheels. Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Sept 28, 2017 23:40:56 GMT -5
After a long avoidance of the subject, I DID manage to score a couple of cameras, lenses and all. I started to search for some Lenses, filters, etc. to go with them. It came to my attention that it is almost impossible to buy anything for any system besides old clapped out camera bodies! Fun's fun, and I enjoy my digitals as much as the next guy, but to be unable to buy a FILM camera and lens is ridiculous What a coincidence. I feel the same way about trying to buy a chariot and horse. Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on Sept 28, 2017 23:02:24 GMT -5
I agree ad oil, which is why I labelled it "gentle vandalism". Your suggestion of lighter fluid is excellent for diluting sluggish grease, I have used it, but did not think of it in this case. It might even be applied to the rim of the lens tube- a place where I would not use oil. Same procedure for the lighter fluid as above, wooden toothpick after it has released drips -but before evething has evaporated, will transfer a minute amount of solvent. Reapply if necessary. Again, as a last resort, an oil-wetted toothpick on the rail. The rail is outside the helix and lens-tube, so I am not that worried about oil at that place. As I mentioned above, my Werra works smoothly ,so I do not have any experience of unsticking that lens. The helix has a larger surface than the guide-rail, so stiffened grease there might be a more likely cause of resistance than a stuck rail, but the rail is easy to get at without any disassembly and will certainly make some contribution towards the focussing resistance. p. Paul, I suggest a round, sharply pointed toothpick instead of the more common flat ones with a larger point. You will have more control over the drop. Nobody wants to drip a drop that droops all over the place. A tiny drip of a drop is much more likely to drip exactly where you drop it. Mickey
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