My powerful new camera

[parrot of doom]

Sat collecting dust up in the loft. So I thought I may as well make use of it. Found a place where I can get film (the camera is 55-60 years old)!

www.photosupplies.co.uk/



As you can see its a real beast It still has the original case, but thats in the washing machine (don't worry I don't use detergent).

I reckon if I give it a good clean, and take a few snaps in good sunlight, I can get some interesting images. It won't be pin sharp, but who knows, that could be a bonus. Unfortunately I reckon the film stock won't be the same formulation as the original, so a bit of processing might be required.

One lovely thing about it is that the insides are pristine, and they smell brand new. You can tell it hasn't been opened much.

>>> Edited by parrot of doom on Saturday 25th December 02:07

[docevi1]

my grandad had a camera he picked up back in the war, swapped for some cigarettes IIRC. Anyway since my dad and I are enjoying the hobby he made sure we got it about a year or so ago now.

It's all manual and folds up, very nice design with a large range of apertures and shutter speeds (operated by levers) and my dad took some pics with it in black and white. As you say, not crisp but have something about them which makes them oh so cool!

[simpo two]

'Made in London'

Ah, those were the days!