Picked up an AF-1 for under $100 for for my wife. It has the same 35mm f/2.8 Zuiko lens as the Mju-II, a solid 80s build, and doesn't break the bank.
I put together a quick write-up with some sample scans if anyone’s considering one:
What's your favorite budget point-and-shoot right now?
Thoughts on this camera? Thinking about selling it. All appears to be in working condition. Prices I have looked at vary significantly.
On the left is a film point and shoot from the 90s on the right is one from around 2024 - 2025, the downgrade in design and features is ridiculous. Also the newer one doesnt even have automatic winding like the older one...
From England was wondering pricing and where to sell where it’ll be appreciated. I don’t know much about cameras, my phones a struggle
Well, 95% true. I was looking for a Zenza Bronica S2A and I saw this Bronica Deluxe at an antique shop online advertised as an S2A “untested”. I thought it was worth the risk so pulled the trigger at $250, and it works! All shutter speeds work great. The waist level viewfinder latch does not stay closed, the self-timer does not seem to work, and some pealing leatherette. Still looking for an S2A so I might end up moving this one along to a collector, but super cool piece of history!
These are some of the photos that resulted from my first attempt at medium format analog photography, in this case 6x6 aspect ratio. Due to my veeeery low budget being a portuguese vet student 😅. I had to make do with a 30€ Zeiss Nettar 521/16 that I got in a flea market… the roll was some 30 year old Ektachrome 100 (EPN??) found at that same market, no ideia how it was stored. I did my best to expose accordingly, any advice?
Anyway, please be kind, but I would love to hear your thoughts?🫶
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I recently bought an old camera at a garage sale, but I can't figure out the exact model number.
I think it’s a Hutting because there seems to be a small “H” written under the base (see photo 8), and it looks like quite a few models I’ve seen, but I’m not sure because none of the models I’ve seen have all the features that mine does :
- For starters, mine has the cocking lever on the right (when using the camera), whereas the ones I’ve seen had it on the left. The foot that holds the camera in place isn’t the same shape as those on similar Hutting models (see photo 2).
- I haven’t found any model with the same shape of lever for pulling the camera along the rail (see photo 4).
- There is no model number on the top handle (see photo 9).
Here is some additional information that might help with the search:
- The shutter is manufactured by UNICUM and has speeds ranging from 32 to 8 (see photo 3).
- The lens is a Universal Aplanat Extra Rapid and offers the following shutter speeds: 1s, 1/2s, 1/5s, 1/25s, 1/50s, 1/100s, and B and T modes (see photo 4).
- Focusing is done by manually pulling the bellows (there is no mechanism to move it) (see photo 6).
- There is a small button hidden under the leather, on the same side as the cocking lever.
- And finally, on the back, there's an inscription that reads 185703 (see photo 11).
If anyone can identify this device, I'd be delighted; feel free to ask me for more photos and information if needed.
Felt incredibly lucky to find this 850 at an antique store and could not believe how big it is compared to my model 80! The cases buckle on one side is about the only thing broken, I couldn’t get over the bellows being in such good condition.
So I picked up a halfway decent Box Brownie (brown leather) at a local antique store for $25 over the weekend. I pulled it apart, cleaned and lubricated the shutter, cleaned the lens and viewfinders, and did a little testing. First, i checked the shutter, and it runs about 1/45 second (20 cycles, slowest cycle 1/39, fastest cycle 1/51). I measured the three apertures and calculated out the f-stops to be f16 (all the way in), f21 (middle postion), and f35 (all the way out).
I ran a roll of Catlabs 80 film through it as a test, mostly because it was what I had handy. Conditions were bright, what I'd consider a f11 to f16 exposure on the Sunny Sixteen rule of thumb. House picture would qualify as a bright subject, in full sun. Picnic table with cat would was in full light, but not as bright. The film was semi-stand processed in Rodinal 1:100, direct contact print on Foma Fomaspeed Variant, Ilford #2 filter in the enlarger because I forgot to take it out.
At the tightest aperture, the negatives are underexposed, and at the widest aperture, the exposure is close to right - maybe a little overexposed for a bright subject. At the widest aperture, the shot of the cat in the shady ferns is badly underexposed. Photo of my (redacted) wife was wide open aperture under bright haze.
Lots of words getting to the gist of the question, but based on this test roll I'm thinking I would be best served to use a faster film. My napkin estimates tell me that iso 200 would be a bit slow for a Sunny Sixteen day, and iso 400 would be about right. Does this sound about right? I'm pretty happy with the results of the first test results, and wouldn't mind trying to make some intentional photos with the camera. Who needs multiple element lenses?
Is anyone able to tell whether this Series D RB Graflex is a 4x5 or 3¼x4¼ just from the photos? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks🙌
Hi everyone, I'm not hugely knowledgeable on vintage cameras, but I couldn't pass this very pretty TLR up today for £5.
I'm having a bit of a hard time identifying the exact model though, there seems to be a lot of very similar models!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I recently purchased this beautiful camera in really good condition from a vintage shop, I’m not very knowledgeable on Kodak cameras but I wanted to try it out and see if I could use it. I’ve been searching online for the film I need and I don’t seem to be getting anywhere as it all seems to have gone out of date in the 80s. If anyone has any recommendations on where I can buy film/ any tips on how to use it would be much appreciated! :)
The current state of my collection. Good amount of Nikon, SLR from Japan incl Canon, Contax and Minolta. Plus some unique and some antique. Un pictured is my current daily use cameras from Sony including 6000 series and R7 series mirrorless mated to Sony Zeiss lenses.
So I got this camera today and the slide for the camera is jammed and idk if there’s anyways to fix it bc I really like the cam and I wanted to use it imma add some pics and vids if possible any help is thanked
Selling my Yashica Zoomate 120SE, a compact vintage 35mm film camera with a Kyocera 38–120mm zoom lens.
Model: Yashica Zoomate 120SE
Lens: Kyocera Zoom 38–120mm
Condition: Unused / never used by us
Included: Original Yashica camera case + wrist strap
Location: jp nagar, blr (can ship)
Price: ₹5299
The camera has been kept stored and is in very good overall condition. The original case is also included.
Please check all the attached photos for the exact physical condition.
DM if interested or if you need any additional photos/details.
Years ago, my dad had this in some huge heavy case and now it’s just been sitting in the garage and I’d love some help identifying it/is it worth saving?
TIA
Edit to add: it’s been in my garage for over 20 years. There was a lens cap on the front so it does look like at least clear of most scratches although the mount looks pretty rough. Also, my dad passed so I have no idea how he got it, but he was a mechanic in NYC who was just one of those guys that always knew a guy
many years ago I cleaned out the garage and I’m pretty sure I threw away an even bigger one which PAINS me now, the foam in the case had completely deteriorated and was so sticky and I was just not willing to see it through
I will clean it up and see its shape regardless of what I end up doing with it. But crazy to know this is just sitting there! Thank you for all your help.
Hey I picked this up today from a car boot sale and I cant seem to work out how to open the battery door 😂 I’ve looked at the manual and it doesn’t mention such a thing any ideas?
Updated: I got it out🙌🏻 Thanks to the people that actually tried to help