Kenzie
Member
I have a few in my collection
Sent from my Xperia T
Sent from my Xperia T
bobby_novatron
Photon Collector
Taken with Moskva-5, APX 400 film in 120 format, Developed in Ilfosol-3
Excellent image quality, I'm quite happy with the huge 6x9 negatives!
Excellent image quality, I'm quite happy with the huge 6x9 negatives!
Greyscale
Veteran
je2a3
je
Zenobia 645
No luck with original bellows on Agfa Isolettes, used Sandeha Lynch's replacements and then played "mix 'n match" with lenses
Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16
Voigtlander Perkeo I + Blik
Finally, an RF coupled 6x6 - Super Fujica 6
dmc
Bessa Driver
Wow, these are seriously cool.
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stevebrot
Established
My Mamiya-Six
From the top
Explored in Flickr!!
From the front
M is for Mamiya-Six
And yes, the ever-ready case is in almost as good condition as the camera.
Steve
- ca. 1955-1958 (model IVB, I think)
- Olympus D. Zuiko FC 75/3.5 in Seikosha Rapid shutter (four element Tessar type)
From the top
Explored in Flickr!!
From the front
M is for Mamiya-Six
And yes, the ever-ready case is in almost as good condition as the camera.
Steve
ronnies
Well-known
My Ensign 220 Auto-Range. Coupled rangefinder takes 120 (not 220) film for 6x6 or 6x4.5 frames.
Ensign 220 Auto-Range by F4ronnie, on Flickr
Ensign 220 Auto-Range by F4ronnie, on Flickr
Nokton48
Veteran
Nokton48
Veteran
johnnyrod
More cameras than shots
I picked this up last night, a Certo Dolly Super Sport from 1937:
Certo Dolly Super Sport by John Rodriguez, on Flickr
It has no flash sync or coating because of its age, but it has a coupled rangefinder, unit-focus Tessar 75mm/f2.8, facilities for 645 or 6x6 or even plates, and a top shutter speed of 1/400. It also has a film in it so will see if it yields anything.
I am really after a folder with a combined RF and VF (and X-sync) such as a Mamiya 6 or Super Ikonta, but just figuring it all out. I also have a Mess Ikonta but the uncoupled RF and the separate VF (which has a very different view to the RF window so not much use for composition) mean it's slow to use so I miss shots.
Re. the comments above about Novar triplets, my Ikonta has this (75mm f3.5) and it's pretty sharp, with reasonable to good corners, even in colour, and seems to tolerate wide apertures pretty well. I'm sure the Tessar is a better lens but not by such a long way as you might think.
Certo Dolly Super Sport by John Rodriguez, on FlickrIt has no flash sync or coating because of its age, but it has a coupled rangefinder, unit-focus Tessar 75mm/f2.8, facilities for 645 or 6x6 or even plates, and a top shutter speed of 1/400. It also has a film in it so will see if it yields anything.
I am really after a folder with a combined RF and VF (and X-sync) such as a Mamiya 6 or Super Ikonta, but just figuring it all out. I also have a Mess Ikonta but the uncoupled RF and the separate VF (which has a very different view to the RF window so not much use for composition) mean it's slow to use so I miss shots.
Re. the comments above about Novar triplets, my Ikonta has this (75mm f3.5) and it's pretty sharp, with reasonable to good corners, even in colour, and seems to tolerate wide apertures pretty well. I'm sure the Tessar is a better lens but not by such a long way as you might think.
Jack Conrad
Well-known
Agfa Automatic 66
Agfa Automatic 66
This is an Agfa Automatic 66. Built in 1956, it's the first aperture priority camera ever made. The crazy thing is, it uses a selenium meter (no battery) that controls the shutter speeds automatically via pneumatic tubes that run down from the meter to the shutter. This camera is still fully functional and the selenium meter is still very very sensitive. It's only issue is the unit focus helical is a bit too stiff and needs cleaning and re-lubing.
Unfortunately, this isn't my camera. :bang: I've just been inspecting it for the owner. Quite a rare privilege.
Agfa Automatic 66 by Jack Conrad, on Flickr
Agfa Automatic 66 by Jack Conrad, on Flickr
Agfa Automatic 66
This is an Agfa Automatic 66. Built in 1956, it's the first aperture priority camera ever made. The crazy thing is, it uses a selenium meter (no battery) that controls the shutter speeds automatically via pneumatic tubes that run down from the meter to the shutter. This camera is still fully functional and the selenium meter is still very very sensitive. It's only issue is the unit focus helical is a bit too stiff and needs cleaning and re-lubing.
Unfortunately, this isn't my camera. :bang: I've just been inspecting it for the owner. Quite a rare privilege.
Agfa Automatic 66 by Jack Conrad, on FlickrAgfa Automatic 66 by Jack Conrad, on Flickr
wes loder
Photographer/Historian
A Cinderella camera
A Cinderella camera
Saw this on ebay (identified as "Zeiss Ikon 35mm camera"!), knew what it really was and decided it might make an interesting cleaning experience.
As you can see, it cleaned up nicely. All but one leather panel is now in good condition, bellows appears intact, shutter works at all speeds, rangefinder is dim but accurate, and lens has only a slight age-coating on front. Will try film next.
Super Ikonta A (530, type two). 2 1/4 X 1 3/4 on 120 film.
Cheers, WES
A Cinderella camera
Saw this on ebay (identified as "Zeiss Ikon 35mm camera"!), knew what it really was and decided it might make an interesting cleaning experience.
As you can see, it cleaned up nicely. All but one leather panel is now in good condition, bellows appears intact, shutter works at all speeds, rangefinder is dim but accurate, and lens has only a slight age-coating on front. Will try film next.
Super Ikonta A (530, type two). 2 1/4 X 1 3/4 on 120 film.
Cheers, WES
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Hogarth Ferguson
Well-known
Hannes
Established
Balda 29
and Dacora Royal
Hannes
and Dacora Royal
Hannes
Hannes
Established
Ercona II, the slow speeds are not reliable and the 6x6 mask is missing.
johnnyrod
More cameras than shots
Super Ikonta IV, picked it up on Saturday, complete with case and hood. All there and working, but shutter is too sticky and the rings are too stiff so needs some cleaning.
Zeiss Ikon 534/16 Super Ikonta IV by John Rodriguez, on Flickr
Zeiss Ikon 534/16 Super Ikonta IV by John Rodriguez, on Flickr
hsandler
Member
Kodak Tourist I, with 105mm f6.3 Anaston lens. Not exactly 120; it's 620, but I just respool the film.
Kodak Tourist by Howard Sandler, on Flickr
Kodak Tourist by Howard Sandler, on Flickrguardado1213
Established
My Welta Weltax which I bought from a member here on the forums a few weeks ago.
Mechanical Perfection by juan guardado, on Flickr
Mechanical Perfection by juan guardado, on Flickr
narsuitus
Well-known
IlyaB
Established
Show off your 120
Show off your 120
Zenobia on the rocks by Ilya, on Flickr
* by Ilya, on Flickr
Night bugs (1) by Ilya, on Flickr
Show off your 120
Zenobia on the rocks by Ilya, on Flickr* by Ilya, on FlickrNight bugs (1) by Ilya, on Flickr