Well done! I recently purchased an Ansco Isolette camera that also had a roll of C-22 film. I was able to get 10 images from the film and they looked to be from the same time period. Some of the photos looked to be taken on a Civil War battlefield. I had purchased the camera on E-Bay from a seller in PA. So I guessed that it could be Gettysburg and was able to match the images to structures in Gettysburg! Some of the images contained people. I have messaged the seller to see if they know more. We'll see if the seller replies. I developed in Ilford Ifosol-3 and scanned the negatives with a Sony A7III.
I watched the portion with the pics first, skipping the back story, and thought “that looks like the desert of Southern California”, before I watched from the beginning and noted that the previous owner said they likely bought it from California. Growing up there, I’d say these were taken in Apple Valley, which had, and still has, trout farms geared for children. Pretty sure I went to this one in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s as a young boy. Apple Valley was a big draw for kids back then because it was the home of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Very developed now, but very sparse back then.
super happy with your video, i already tried a few times to develop old film but i had the same problems. I'm glad there was nothing wrong with my proses
Thank you for the kind words. It does impress me at how much detail can still be gotten from the negatives after 50 years. None of this would be possible without a computer and a decent digital camera.
I would love to get my hands on some more mystery film. I have to admit that when I am scoping out my next vintage camera on eBay, I am more tempted to buy if there is a roll of exposed film still in the camera.
Looks very late 60s and early 70s... which jives with your guess of the timeframe. Also consider that film was just as expensive back then as it is right now. So that family could have taken those pictures over several months or even years. Even my family did that back in the day, taking a couple of pictures at a time until the whole roll is used up, then sending it off to get it developed.
Hi. Great episode. A very nice experience when we buy a camera with a surprise. I recently bought a Minolta X-G9 at an auction with 135/24 FujiColor200 film but I didn't know and I opened the back cover, although I quickly bit it, it was a bit exposed. However, once developed, there are quite a few good photos of some old couple from everyday life. Possibly somewhere in the Netherlands. Now I bought an Agfa Isollette at an auction and inside there is an exposed Codacolor II C-41 negative. I don't know how to approach it, but I think it may be a film from the 70s. Can you tell me how to develop this film?
While backpacking I came across a site which was being cleaned up and discovered a film canister with a roll of kodak slide film. I wonder if it is possible to get these developed still.
Just bought an ERABOX ZEISS IKON from 1937 in a second hand store and guess what, it came with a roll of Kodak Verichrome 120 on an ADOX Metal spool with wooden core. I don't have any developer or experience doing this (just did it once in the university). I am holding the roll till I find someone in Sweden who can develop old films. Any tips or suggestions ? Cheers!
That's very cool. Be sure to do lots of research on developing that film before you try to tackle it. You get only one shot to get it right. What camera did you pull the film from? I made a mistake developing a roll from a 1905 Kodak that ended up ruining it forever. I can't tell you how sick I felt.
Well done! I recently purchased an Ansco Isolette camera that also had a roll of C-22 film. I was able to get 10 images from the film and they looked to be from the same time period. Some of the photos looked to be taken on a Civil War battlefield. I had purchased the camera on E-Bay from a seller in PA. So I guessed that it could be Gettysburg and was able to match the images to structures in Gettysburg! Some of the images contained people. I have messaged the seller to see if they know more. We'll see if the seller replies. I developed in Ilford Ifosol-3 and scanned the negatives with a Sony A7III.
This helped me to revisit my teenage memories! Thank you.
I watched the portion with the pics first, skipping the back story, and thought “that looks like the desert of Southern California”, before I watched from the beginning and noted that the previous owner said they likely bought it from California. Growing up there, I’d say these were taken in Apple Valley, which had, and still has, trout farms geared for children. Pretty sure I went to this one in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s as a young boy. Apple Valley was a big draw for kids back then because it was the home of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Very developed now, but very sparse back then.
The car appears to be an early 70’s Pontiac, maybe a Le Mans - the wheels and the nose of the car are almost identical.
The Reddit power should definitely help you to dig into some details of your film
Very awesome, thank you for taking time to save this film and making this video.
Awesome! Cheers from Poland
Great job. I hope to see move videos like this in the future.
super happy with your video, i already tried a few times to develop old film but i had the same problems. I'm glad there was nothing wrong with my proses
What a cool video ! Hope ya find em !
Thanks! Me too.
Great video Joe! It's amazing how long film can sit and still be developed!
Thank you for the kind words. It does impress me at how much detail can still be gotten from the negatives after 50 years. None of this would be possible without a computer and a decent digital camera.
Love these kind of stories
Thank You!
So... 2 years later could you find the family? Hope have a positive feedback! Thanks for this kind of information
Loving this content! would love more mystery film videos maybe a numbered series
I would love to get my hands on some more mystery film. I have to admit that when I am scoping out my next vintage camera on eBay, I am more tempted to buy if there is a roll of exposed film still in the camera.
Excellent video - Just subscribed
Looks very late 60s and early 70s... which jives with your guess of the timeframe.
Also consider that film was just as expensive back then as it is right now. So that family could have taken those pictures over several months or even years. Even my family did that back in the day, taking a couple of pictures at a time until the whole roll is used up, then sending it off to get it developed.
I suspect you are right and perhaps the owner of the camera passed away or moved away leaving the camera behind with the undeveloped roll of film.
The car in one of the images looks like a Oldsmobile cutlass from 1971. i might be wrong but it seems to have the same kind of shape.
Thanks. That seems to agree with the other clues. I'm still hoping to hear from someone who recognizes the people or the place.
Hi. Great episode. A very nice experience when we buy a camera with a surprise. I recently bought a Minolta X-G9 at an auction
with 135/24 FujiColor200 film but I didn't know and I opened the back cover, although I quickly bit it, it was a bit exposed. However, once developed, there are quite a few good photos of some old couple from everyday life. Possibly somewhere in the Netherlands.
Now I bought an Agfa Isollette at an auction and inside there is an exposed Codacolor II C-41 negative. I don't know how to approach it, but I think it may be a film from the 70s. Can you tell me how to develop this film?
c-41 in 1970, are you sure?
While backpacking I came across a site which was being cleaned up and discovered a film canister with a roll of kodak slide film. I wonder if it is possible to get these developed still.
I just clip the new filmspool with a nailclipper so it can fit but always use a original taking spool it wil not work
Hairstyles look like early 70s also.
Just bought an ERABOX ZEISS IKON from 1937 in a second hand store and guess what, it came with a roll of Kodak Verichrome 120 on an ADOX Metal spool with wooden core. I don't have any developer or experience doing this (just did it once in the university). I am holding the roll till I find someone in Sweden who can develop old films. Any tips or suggestions ? Cheers!
Have you considered using Diafine 2-part developer? Any pros and cons?
I just bought a Kodak that take 616 film with film in it. From 1930's I think.
That's very cool. Be sure to do lots of research on developing that film before you try to tackle it. You get only one shot to get it right. What camera did you pull the film from? I made a mistake developing a roll from a 1905 Kodak that ended up ruining it forever. I can't tell you how sick I felt.
70 72 Thunderbird?