That was great. It would be cool to see some more detailed tutorials about using LF cameras. I have 2 LF cameras and just got a huge 300mm f/4.5 lens in barrel, will definitely have to try shooting using the technique you used here.
I've been looking for a company in the US to replace my bellows, but after seeing this I'm thinking of touching up the holes with something. The are in pretty good shape. And I cant understand how to take the bellows off the front frame. My camera is almost the same as yours, its an 8x12, shoots 7x11 sheets, Eastman View No.2 Improved etc.
Great job. May I ask, why take photos at dusk.. is it because there is less light out, therefore IF there are pinholes/light leaks, they will show up better on the film when developed?
@@AwesomeCameras thank you so much for replying, coz I'm about to fix my bellows on my Mamiya C3 and as a newbie, I found the whole process a bit daunting
I've swapped an entire bellows on a 6x9 cm folding roll camera (don't recall at this moment what brand/model it was; this was in 2001 or 2002); I've also use Liquid Electrical Tape to repair light leaks at the corners of the bellows. You have to watch this stuff, it stays sticky. A dusting of graphite lubricant (conveniently black) or talcum powder (inconveniently white) helps a lot to prevent the bellows from sticking to itself after this kind of repair. For very small leaks, I've covered them with black masking tape -- it's not 100% opaque, but works okay when the leaks are small to begin with. BTW, I own two working 1927 press cameras originally made for 9x12 cm glass plates, as well as a 1938 Speed Graphic and a 1940s vintage Graphic View (the latter pair both in 4x5).
Solid fix! I did the same sort of repairs to an old polaroid pro-pack camera I had, and wanted to know if you had problems with the flex seal melting when it comes to the summer heat?
just FYI it would improve the video if you remove the audio from the sped-up sections, having the audio sped up during timelapse segments makes it seem like you didnt care too much about the final video. also when you were talking about the photos, you had plenty of blank room on the sides of the video to show those images. i think what you say about the pictures would stick in people's minds more if you showed the image while talking about it instead of making people rewind to look at them. thats just some tips from my experience of doing YT, good luck with your channel and nice video.
I have a kodak 2D 5x7 I am trying to restore. It doesn't currently have a lens. I have a 210mm barrel lens I was going to test out at some point , but it doesn't have a shutter. Was considering a packars shutter. Anyone know what lens and shutter combos were available for this camera in 1920s?
Newly subscribed Dig your channel. Really love your Old as Dirt series.... I've found a beautiful Kodak No 2, Hawkette from UK , at Portabello Road street market. The bellows are worn and torn around the corners but mostly intact. I was wondering to patch it with a flexible paper mache fix... do you think that it would work?
There is a piece of ground glass in the rear of the camera that you focus the image onto. You then insert the film holder where the glass was and expose the film.
Where did you buy the film and get it developed? I have a large format camera that uses those but it's missing the quite that you mount the film and plates in but I've been curious first as to where to get that film (or whatever it would be called) from
+Michael Zieschang I did consider this before doing the repair. But with the lens that is currently on this camera you never need to extend them to a point that would stress the bellows...
I shoot a old chinese plate camera with a custom 5x7 back on it. It has some light leaks but I don't mind them. I have a 370mm Schneider 5.6 on it right now. Thing's a work horse I'll tell you that, I bring it to high school all the time
I liked the video - stands to reason that as you go along, you'll find out more about these older cameras and the portraits will improve. The overall quality of the portraits is one of gravitas and timelessness. Really love them. Loved the cocktail glass in your portrait. Cheers.
Enjoying this video and the last. But you're going about this light leak thing all wrong! Just put a flashing bicycle light IN the camera and go in a dark room with it. Then wait for your eyes to get used to the light levels and you will see little flashing pin pricks and lines around the lens board etc. You'll save a lot of film and effort. Invert your thinking! Also Sebastian is right. I stopped drinking 6 years ago but it is painful even for me to watch your pour that beer. Run it down the side of the glass man. Thinking of buying a Kodak Specialist (very similar camera) in a charity shop down the road. Bellows are wrecked though.
You could have just called “ universal bellows” in England, gave them the measurements, replaced the old bellows with brand new red bellows instead of doing it half ass... “ Universal Bellows “ allows you to not only to have custom bellows made, but in different materials as well as colors ( red, green, black, white, ect...) your repair is not a good repair.... You don’t have the bellows extension to photograph, especially in macro...
lol I love how only your picture came out so crisp. you should definitely do
more thrift shop challenges, those are great!
i know right! haha, i should have gone first! ;) and we've got plenty more videos in the works! Including some Thrift Store Challenges!!
HAHAHAAHAHAH IM PANICKING ABOUT THE PINHOLES IN MINE AND YOU ARE LIKE "I'll just take off this and fix the pinholes here and there" SO CASUAL
I'm a fan of diving right into the deep end :)
Agree, I have some holes near the corner, and this makes sense. Just goop up over them.
That was great. It would be cool to see some more detailed tutorials about using LF cameras. I have 2 LF cameras and just got a huge 300mm f/4.5 lens in barrel, will definitely have to try shooting using the technique you used here.
Really loving this channel. Love the Thrift store challenge. Good work guys!
thanks Dave!!!
I've been looking for a company in the US to replace my bellows, but after seeing this I'm thinking of touching up the holes with something. The are in pretty good shape. And I cant understand how to take the bellows off the front frame. My camera is almost the same as yours, its an 8x12, shoots 7x11 sheets, Eastman View No.2 Improved etc.
Great job. May I ask, why take photos at dusk.. is it because there is less light out, therefore IF there are pinholes/light leaks, they will show up better on the film when developed?
I don't think there was a specific reason we shot at dusk, I think it just happened to be that time of day when we were shooting the video
But I think the light leaks would show up best in direct sunlight
@@AwesomeCameras thank you so much for replying, coz I'm about to fix my bellows on my Mamiya C3 and as a newbie, I found the whole process a bit daunting
Awesome stuff!! Medium and large format are my jams and its wonderful to see you rescue that lovely 5x7!! keep up the good work!!
not to mention i really love your channel in general! Great job guys!
Bellows, beards and beer, rock on x
Great video, definitely would love to see you work with it more! Nice job on the repair!
+Steve Reganato Thanks! Been itching to go shoot it more!
I've swapped an entire bellows on a 6x9 cm folding roll camera (don't recall at this moment what brand/model it was; this was in 2001 or 2002); I've also use Liquid Electrical Tape to repair light leaks at the corners of the bellows. You have to watch this stuff, it stays sticky. A dusting of graphite lubricant (conveniently black) or talcum powder (inconveniently white) helps a lot to prevent the bellows from sticking to itself after this kind of repair. For very small leaks, I've covered them with black masking tape -- it's not 100% opaque, but works okay when the leaks are small to begin with.
BTW, I own two working 1927 press cameras originally made for 9x12 cm glass plates, as well as a 1938 Speed Graphic and a 1940s vintage Graphic View (the latter pair both in 4x5).
Solid fix! I did the same sort of repairs to an old polaroid pro-pack camera I had, and wanted to know if you had problems with the flex seal melting when it comes to the summer heat?
just FYI it would improve the video if you remove the audio from the sped-up sections, having the audio sped up during timelapse segments makes it seem like you didnt care too much about the final video. also when you were talking about the photos, you had plenty of blank room on the sides of the video to show those images. i think what you say about the pictures would stick in people's minds more if you showed the image while talking about it instead of making people rewind to look at them. thats just some tips from my experience of doing YT, good luck with your channel and nice video.
I have a kodak 2D 5x7 I am trying to restore. It doesn't currently have a lens. I have a 210mm barrel lens I was going to test out at some point , but it doesn't have a shutter. Was considering a packars shutter. Anyone know what lens and shutter combos were available for this camera in 1920s?
Newly subscribed Dig your channel. Really love your Old as Dirt series.... I've found a beautiful Kodak No 2, Hawkette from UK , at Portabello Road street market. The bellows are worn and torn around the corners but mostly intact. I was wondering to patch it with a flexible paper mache fix... do you think that it would work?
I like the video but you really need to learn how to properly pour a beer. I'm german and I feel very hurt seeing all that head on the beer.
+Sebastian Mustermann maybe you're the one doing it wrong...
you should do a kodak duaflex II. if you can find one with a flash I'd love to see how to get great photos with my duaflex!
can you do I video on the lomography lomo'insrant automat glass?
That stout looks delicious! Where's the link in the description?
Hey i need your opinion on the ricoh gr 10! How much does it normally cost nowadays? And any specific reviews i could check?
+Jan Jeric Santos I don't know anything about that camera, sorry
Is there a video on how you actually develop this kind of film from this specific camera? I would love to see that! ❤
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i think it would be a good experiment if you try to use the lens on a modern DSLR or mirrorless camera
How do you know if the camera is in focus or not?
There is a piece of ground glass in the rear of the camera that you focus the image onto. You then insert the film holder where the glass was and expose the film.
Where did you buy the film and get it developed? I have a large format camera that uses those but it's missing the quite that you mount the film and plates in but I've been curious first as to where to get that film (or whatever it would be called) from
@Leevon Pinson look for ilford on Google
You need to put the beer in the description under the video. In the interest of completeness of course.
Great idea! I gotta get on that!
Good video. Well done.👍👍👍
Thanks so much!
you are a brave man
I have to send my bellows to Custom Bellows in England. The did a great job.
Thanks a great idea, I think i need professional help!
Isn't that a problem when the bellows are being shortened. I mean they could get stressed when being stretched ;))
+Michael Zieschang I did consider this before doing the repair. But with the lens that is currently on this camera you never need to extend them to a point that would stress the bellows...
plus getting some extra life out of an old part is better when the other option is throwing the whole part in the trash and replacing it.
It hurt me a little to see how you poured and how much head was on that beer
not every pour can be perfect ;) It still tasted amazing, I promise!
William Lentell There is a right way to pour every beer. Sometimes a hard pour is a right pour.
I shoot a old chinese plate camera with a custom 5x7 back on it. It has some light leaks but I don't mind them. I have a 370mm Schneider 5.6 on it right now. Thing's a work horse I'll tell you that, I bring it to high school all the time
I liked the video - stands to reason that as you go along, you'll find out more about these older cameras and the portraits will improve.
The overall quality of the portraits is one of gravitas and timelessness. Really love them. Loved the cocktail glass in your portrait.
Cheers.
+Paul Kane yes! I've already used the camera once since this and the photos were leaps and bounds better! I learn so much every time I use it!
Great tips
This was sick
+Mike Cuomo thanks dude!
That was a major repair!! Crackin result though! :-)
+Iain Hamilton-Cummings thanks! Can't wait to shoot it more
Awesome! :D
Great video thanks! That helps to repair my own old cameras. I have my own TH-cam channel dedicated to film photography!
bravo my frıend very good job.
+prs245 thank you so much!
Gaffers Tape.
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Pretty it ain't. But that can be fixed quite easily. Nice way to save some bucks.
yep! its ugly but I love it!!! thanks for watching!!!
i think it looks really nice.
Rinoa Super-Genius If you like blotchy and obviously repaired, then sure. Important thing is that it works.
Enjoying this video and the last. But you're going about this light leak thing all wrong! Just put a flashing bicycle light IN the camera and go in a dark room with it. Then wait for your eyes to get used to the light levels and you will see little flashing pin pricks and lines around the lens board etc. You'll save a lot of film and effort. Invert your thinking!
Also Sebastian is right. I stopped drinking 6 years ago but it is painful even for me to watch your pour that beer. Run it down the side of the glass man.
Thinking of buying a Kodak Specialist (very similar camera) in a charity shop down the road. Bellows are wrecked though.
You could have just called “ universal bellows” in England, gave them the measurements, replaced the old bellows with brand new red bellows instead of doing it half ass...
“ Universal Bellows “ allows you to not only to have custom bellows made, but in different materials as well as colors
( red, green, black, white, ect...)
your repair is not a good repair....
You don’t have the bellows extension to photograph, especially in macro...