This evening i won a box of random junk at an auction in the new forest and in the box was a contessa nettel cocarette F=10 from the 1920s! I am now trying to learn how to use it and clean it. Thank you for your videos. Inspirational and helpful
Dear Peter, nice review. I've got a Zeiss Ikon Nettar 6x9 with a hexagonal front plate. Rare model. In great shape. Working perfect at ISO 100 B&W. Works perfect with the sunny 16 rule. Buy it on ebay for £24.99. In the advertising says Voightlander Nettar. I think the seller doesn't know what he selling. So, I'm a lucky one.
I'm pretty sure i have that same one! but unfortunately i don't know much about camera either, i don't even know if it works, can you tell me aproximatelly how much does it cost? (it is a zeiss ikon, it has the bag and the hexagonal front plate, with no reel, and it looks alright) I would appreciate a lot if you could help me!
@@veranovawillems5380 It was FREE to me - I have no idea how much to Buy' one -- maybe £20 ? When you say it has 'No Reel ' do you mean it has no 120 film spool to take up the film ? There are plenty of 120 size spools available but NOT 620 size.
Another charming and informative video. Love all these old cameras. The lady in question must have been so pleased that you took the time to develop these pictures. Many thanks for keeping these beautiful things alive.
Fantastic, Peter! Loved watching this. You can see that this was a decent quality camera to have survived so well for 80yrs or so. Amazing to be able to recover those images - a real credit to your dark room skill!
Always enjoy your videos Peter, glad to see a new one. Would be great to see a video on you Pentacon Six or other medium format cameras. Hope you are doing well!
Good Morning ! Thanks for viewing -- well I HAVE done Videos on my Medium Format cameras including my 1971 Pentacon Six ( the Shutter has finally gone wrong ! ) You will have to 'scroll down' all my Videos and you will find them -- a good funny one is on my 4 Rolleiflexes and Stories Behind Them !
Absolutely brilliant Pete love these folders I currently have a ferania falco 2 an Italian folder looks fantastic I’ve put one roll through and was pretty impressed. It’s spurred my interest in folders a super iconta or a bessa is on my do do list now. Lovely video as always mate keep ‘em coming regatds paul 📷❤️
i have a nearly identical camera, its a zeiss ikon nettar. mine has a hexagonal front standard/shutter plate. i use it for nighttime shots of the sky, and some long exposures of allyways in the dusk. the raccoon eyes dance across the exposure. its brilliant.
Could you help me to identify year of production of my own one? Looks less modern. Novar Anastigmat 10,5cm 6,3, Telma shutter. The camera works perfectly.
I do like those old folders, they give very nice results if you work with their limitations. Post WW2 most had gone up to a more useful 1/200 shutter speed, in line with faster films.
I also have a similar camera in terms of lens max. aperture and available shutter speeds. The max aperture is f7.7, the same and the shutter speeds are also 1/25, 1/75, B, T. It's Voigtlander Bessa which you can install a 6x4.5 mask if you want 'half-frame'. The lens is Voigtar. Although it appears to be a simple camera and positioned on the cheap price range, the build quality is really nice and sturdy. The bellow is still in excellent condition.
Hello mr Peter , I just bought one of this cameras , and it has still the film inside. How can I put out the film without destroying it and where can I the best go to develop it
Nicole -- you must wind off all the film and backing paper first, observing through the red window then you can open the camera and the film will be rolled up safely so you can get it out. Then you must FOLD OVER the leader of the backing paper and stick down with the supplied paper sealer. You can find many photo labs online -- you do not say if you are in UK or not . Or contact your local Camera Club for help.
@@theoldfilmbloke thank you so so much ! I found one online and will send it in I’m very excited to see what for hidden treasures this film will bring 😃
great viedo！i got a 520/2 lwith a TELMA shutter. on the right of the lens, there is a red lever, do you know what is it for？is it the self-timer or something to do with the T shutter？thanks
Sorry -- I have NO IDEA what that could be as my Zeiss Ikon does not have it . I gave my Zeiss Ikon a trip out after i had got inside and cleaned the 'Haze' and on outdated film got very sharp results !
Thanks for that. It was really helpful. I’ve got an earlier one, I believe pre 1940. I had it serviced recently and have run off a few spools. Now I understand why my photos are blurry - it’s metres and not feet for focus! The lab recommended 400 speed film, but with 1/100 sec fastest shutter speed, I still have to use the narrowest aperture to keep the light meter happy. I would love to experiment with wider aperture settings, but can’t work out how to do that if I can’t shorten the exposure time beyond 1/100. Any ideas?
You didn't handle it good. Films are like women, take it easy. owner of contessa nettel from 1920 and my start in photography was Agfa 6x6 1959. Think before handling. Your camera looks like the Contessa. I am only 76 y
Not sure what you mean - I am always careful how I let out the bellows of old folders and I have now cleaned inside the lens after using a spanner wrench on the retaining ring at the rear and it is now all clean and lubricated. All I need now is Better Weather and a chance to use it again with better quality film .
This evening i won a box of random junk at an auction in the new forest and in the box was a contessa nettel cocarette F=10 from the 1920s! I am now trying to learn how to use it and clean it. Thank you for your videos. Inspirational and helpful
GREAT !! You will have fun cleaning it and USING it !
Dear Peter, nice review. I've got a Zeiss Ikon Nettar 6x9 with a hexagonal front plate. Rare model. In great shape. Working perfect at ISO 100 B&W. Works perfect with the sunny 16 rule. Buy it on ebay for £24.99. In the advertising says Voightlander Nettar. I think the seller doesn't know what he selling. So, I'm a lucky one.
Thanks for your Views and Comments on my Videos -- YES -- we give wonderful Old Gear a 'Good Home' and appreciate it!
I'm pretty sure i have that same one! but unfortunately i don't know much about camera either, i don't even know if it works, can you tell me aproximatelly how much does it cost? (it is a zeiss ikon, it has the bag and the hexagonal front plate, with no reel, and it looks alright) I would appreciate a lot if you could help me!
@@veranovawillems5380 It was FREE to me - I have no idea how much to Buy' one -- maybe £20 ? When you say it has 'No Reel ' do you mean it has no 120 film spool to take up the film ? There are plenty of 120 size spools available but NOT 620 size.
Another charming and informative video. Love all these old cameras. The lady in question must have been so pleased that you took the time to develop these pictures. Many thanks for keeping these beautiful things alive.
Fantastic, Peter! Loved watching this. You can see that this was a decent quality camera to have survived so well for 80yrs or so. Amazing to be able to recover those images - a real credit to your dark room skill!
Your video is very detailed and well explained!!! Thanks!
What a fantastic gift and surprise!
Wow nice developing given its such an old film and the developing time was a guess.
Thata the value of experience!
Thanks for the video Peter!
Great that your going to put some film through it, and those old negs are just amazing.
Thank you.
I find found unexposed film fascinating.
Thank you Peter for the demonstration.
Great video peter and well done on retrieving those old negatives 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I love it when I find an old fillum in an old camera :-) Crackin vid m8 :-)
Always enjoy your videos Peter, glad to see a new one. Would be great to see a video on you Pentacon Six or other medium format cameras. Hope you are doing well!
Good Morning ! Thanks for viewing -- well I HAVE done Videos on my Medium Format cameras including my 1971 Pentacon Six ( the Shutter has finally gone wrong ! ) You will have to 'scroll down' all my Videos and you will find them -- a good funny one is on my 4 Rolleiflexes and Stories Behind Them !
it looks like the camera is still in good working order . great video peter .
Good luck. Love to see the photos.
Absolutely brilliant Pete love these folders I currently have a ferania falco 2 an Italian folder looks fantastic I’ve put one roll through and was pretty impressed. It’s spurred my interest in folders a super iconta or a bessa is on my do do list now. Lovely video as always mate keep ‘em coming regatds paul 📷❤️
i have a nearly identical camera, its a zeiss ikon nettar. mine has a hexagonal front standard/shutter plate.
i use it for nighttime shots of the sky, and some long exposures of allyways in the dusk. the raccoon eyes dance across the exposure. its brilliant.
I've had 3 of them that I shot with until the bellows got holes in them. I loved working with them and they took wonderful photos.
Could you help me to identify year of production of my own one?
Looks less modern. Novar Anastigmat 10,5cm 6,3, Telma shutter.
The camera works perfectly.
I am not an 'Expert' Vintage Camera Collector -- I do not know how to 'date' your one -- I was told the date of Mine by a member of a photo forum .
they got a new pier in hastings now
I do like those old folders, they give very nice results if you work with their limitations. Post WW2 most had gone up to a more useful 1/200 shutter speed, in line with faster films.
I have a Contax ii , it's a great camera
I also have a similar camera in terms of lens max. aperture and available shutter speeds. The max aperture is f7.7, the same and the shutter speeds are also 1/25, 1/75, B, T. It's Voigtlander Bessa which you can install a 6x4.5 mask if you want 'half-frame'. The lens is Voigtar. Although it appears to be a simple camera and positioned on the cheap price range, the build quality is really nice and sturdy. The bellow is still in excellent condition.
I just got one of those in immaculate condition. £18. I expect I'll pay more for the film. Can't wait.
I think they were taken about 50 years ago.
I have since been able to get into the rear lens element and clean off all the 'Haze' so next lot of tests should look more 'modern' !
Hello mr Peter , I just bought one of this cameras , and it has still the film inside. How can I put out the film without destroying it and where can I the best go to develop it
Nicole -- you must wind off all the film and backing paper first, observing through the red window then you can open the camera and the film will be rolled up safely so you can get it out. Then you must FOLD OVER the leader of the backing paper and stick down with the supplied paper sealer. You can find many photo labs online -- you do not say if you are in UK or not . Or contact your local Camera Club for help.
@@theoldfilmbloke thank you so so much !
I found one online and will send it in I’m very excited to see what for hidden treasures this film will bring 😃
I ❤ this man
great viedo！i got a 520/2 lwith a TELMA shutter. on the right of the lens, there is a red lever, do you know what is it for？is it the self-timer or something to do with the T shutter？thanks
Sorry -- I have NO IDEA what that could be as my Zeiss Ikon does not have it . I gave my Zeiss Ikon a trip out after i had got inside and cleaned the 'Haze' and on outdated film got very sharp results !
Thanks for that. It was really helpful. I’ve got an earlier one, I believe pre 1940. I had it serviced recently and have run off a few spools. Now I understand why my photos are blurry - it’s metres and not feet for focus! The lab recommended 400 speed film, but with 1/100 sec fastest shutter speed, I still have to use the narrowest aperture to keep the light meter happy. I would love to experiment with wider aperture settings, but can’t work out how to do that if I can’t shorten the exposure time beyond 1/100. Any ideas?
That is EASY -- use a 'Less Sensitive Film' such as 125ASA !
You could hold a neutral density filter in front of the lens to take off a stop or two
@@dlarge6502 Thanks, I didn’t know about that.
Do you have a lot of treasures in your home?
You didn't handle it good. Films are like women, take it easy. owner of contessa nettel from 1920 and my start in photography was Agfa 6x6 1959. Think before handling. Your camera looks like the Contessa. I am only 76 y
Not sure what you mean - I am always careful how I let out the bellows of old folders and I have now cleaned inside the lens after using a spanner wrench on the retaining ring at the rear and it is now all clean and lubricated. All I need now is Better Weather and a chance to use it again with better quality film .