Recently found the non flash version of this camera in my deceased mothers storage shed. Your video was interesting & helpful. I plan on giving it a new picture taking life soon. Thanks for the video.
You should definitely try it out! It’s a fun way to feel connected to the past. Just make sure to use 620 film, you can order it on B&H and a few other sites. 120 film rolls tend to get stuck! Best of luck! Thanks for watching and commenting! ✨☺️✨
Loved your video. I’ve got the 1949 - 50 non flash model. My uncle gave it to me brand new in its original box 15 years or so ago. I’ve only just started using it…… I think I’m addicted.
Oh that’s awesome! I think I’m addicted too, it’s so fun to use and I love how vintage and hazy the photos are. Thanks so much for watching! I’d love to see the photos you’ve taken with it so far! ✨☺️✨
I have one also and I get quite clear shots with it. A bit fuzzy around the edges but clear in the middle. I was using fp4 developed in D-76. With the flash inside it did even better.
They're so fun! I think mine needs a good cleaning on the inside. It seems to be a bit fuzzier than other people's photos I've seen. I definitely want to try out a flash soon! Thanks for watching! 🙂
Ha ha. Forgot about that one. It was the universal kids/ family camera of the late 50s / 60s. Cheap enough that our parents would not have stressed out when we banged one up on vacation/ birthday party or Thanksgiving. Black & white was the norm, as color was a luxury because of the processing cost per picture. It mattered because some percentage of all pictures were blurred or just did not come out nice enough to keep. If you look for Disneyland Anaheim (before Florida was built) photos of the people you will see them and that other common Kodak, the built-in flash Brownie with the neck strap, in the crowd. The flash was a large add-on that we used sparingly because flash bulbs (usually Sylvania packs of 12 bulbs as I recall) were not cheap at Sav-On or any drug store/ camera shop. They flashed very hot and you had to wait a few seconds before popping the used one out.
@@Garyscott7 it’s so strange to think of it as an everyday camera. It’s definitely easy to get a blurry photo. I haven’t tried the flash yet but I really want to! That’s my next experiment. :) Thanks so much for your informative comment! I’ll have to look up some of those old Disneyland Anaheim photos! Thanks for watching! ✨☺️✨
@@camerasncats It was the common off the shelf technology for family use. And perfectly acceptable to most people for family and boyfriend/ girlfriend keepsakes. But back then we also had to pull out the vacuum tubes from our radios and staticie B&W TVs that acted up. Then test them down at the supermarket or drug store that had a tester and a cabinet of new ones to sell. Today such things are cheap and never break. Brownies were definitely not for any serious photography hobbyist or professional. But they also spent the money and usually had a darkroom to play in. All the way up to Ansel Adams very large formats and hours in the darkroom getting it just right. That was also 60-70 years before computers and robots with modern technology mass producing tiny things with incredible, repeatable accuracy. I look at something like an iPhone 14 or 15 and just marvel what goes on inside. Imagine what will be 60 years from now.
You can use 120,film in a Kodak Hawkeye camera, bit you have to use a 620 take-up spool. you should ask the developer company to return it to you. I've done that many times in the past.
I don't think you can do double exposures with the shutter . I thought you had to wind the film ahead to unlock the shutter . Dont wind it ahead until you are ready to use the shutterbutton or it might accidentally click the shutter in a suitcase or baggage . 😮Maybe use the open shutter time exposure function and use your hhand over the lens .
Hi there! With this version of the camera you can do double exposures. You just don’t advance to the next frame. This one is very much manual and the shutter doesn’t lock. I included a double exposure at 4:45 in the video. There are a ton of different brownie cameras out there though so maybe other versions don’t allow you to do double exposures. And yes, you definitely have to be careful about not clicking the shutter while it’s in your bag! Thanks for watching! ✨
I send my film to Citizens Photo in Portland, Oregon. They are very reasonably priced and have never lost my film. I’ve been using them for years. :) Thanks for watching! ✨
@@Chaotic_Observer I’d love to see how yours turn out! I was just so excited that my roll wasn’t blank when I got it back haha. I honestly can’t wait to use mine again, it’s such a fun camera!
Im a newbie at analog photography and bought a brownie a couple of weeks ago. Also invested in a developing tank, darkroom-sack and chemicals to develope myself. It was easier than I thought.
@@camerasncats there is a museum in my city and they are exhibiting this exact camera and I thought it was very expensive or important in history but u said it was very easy to find and very cheap.
@@tsuki586 ohh I see. ☺️ They definitely look very vintage and it’s amazing that they are so cheap! Thank you for watching! You should pick one of these cameras up if you can, maybe one day they WILL be worth something. ✨
@@camerasncats I'm sorry if it sounded like it didn't give importance to the camera. It's just that I thought that such a simple object to obtain is not a museum valuable.Although the camera is very beautiful and striking.
@@tsuki586 no worries at all! I agree with you, it’s strange that it would be in a museum. Though if they are displaying the history of photography, then it would make sense to display a box camera because they were very popular for a long time.
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20 yrs ago i used to roll 120 film onto 620 spools and use those old cameras and had great results!
Love it! I haven’t been brave enough yet to roll my own 620 but I’m thinking I should try it soon… ✨ Thanks for watching!
Recently found the non flash version of this camera in my deceased mothers storage shed. Your video was interesting & helpful. I plan on giving it a new picture taking life soon. Thanks for the video.
You should definitely try it out! It’s a fun way to feel connected to the past. Just make sure to use 620 film, you can order it on B&H and a few other sites. 120 film rolls tend to get stuck! Best of luck! Thanks for watching and commenting! ✨☺️✨
Loved your video. I’ve got the 1949 - 50 non flash model. My uncle gave it to me brand new in its original box 15 years or so ago. I’ve only just started using it…… I think I’m addicted.
Oh that’s awesome! I think I’m addicted too, it’s so fun to use and I love how vintage and hazy the photos are. Thanks so much for watching! I’d love to see the photos you’ve taken with it so far! ✨☺️✨
This is so cool! I gotta try out mine!
Thank you so much! You definitely should! I truly had SO much fun using it and can’t wait to take it on my next trip. 🥰 Thanks for watching!
Vacation snapshot portraits are what this camera does best. I print them as 4x4 prints with a white border for timeless keepsakes.
I definitely need to print some of them - I love the idea of the 4x4 print. I’ll have to try it! ✨ Thanks for watching!
I have one also and I get quite clear shots with it. A bit fuzzy around the edges but clear in the middle. I was using fp4 developed in D-76. With the flash inside it did even better.
They're so fun! I think mine needs a good cleaning on the inside. It seems to be a bit fuzzier than other people's photos I've seen. I definitely want to try out a flash soon! Thanks for watching! 🙂
Ha ha. Forgot about that one. It was the universal kids/ family camera of the late 50s / 60s. Cheap enough that our parents would not have stressed out when we banged one up on vacation/ birthday party or Thanksgiving. Black & white was the norm, as color was a luxury because of the processing cost per picture. It mattered because some percentage of all pictures were blurred or just did not come out nice enough to keep. If you look for Disneyland Anaheim (before Florida was built) photos of the people you will see them and that other common Kodak, the built-in flash Brownie with the neck strap, in the crowd. The flash was a large add-on that we used sparingly because flash bulbs (usually Sylvania packs of 12 bulbs as I recall) were not cheap at Sav-On or any drug store/ camera shop. They flashed very hot and you had to wait a few seconds before popping the used one out.
@@Garyscott7 it’s so strange to think of it as an everyday camera. It’s definitely easy to get a blurry photo. I haven’t tried the flash yet but I really want to! That’s my next experiment. :) Thanks so much for your informative comment! I’ll have to look up some of those old Disneyland Anaheim photos! Thanks for watching! ✨☺️✨
@@camerasncats It was the common off the shelf technology for family use. And perfectly acceptable to most people for family and boyfriend/ girlfriend keepsakes. But back then we also had to pull out the vacuum tubes from our radios and staticie B&W TVs that acted up. Then test them down at the supermarket or drug store that had a tester and a cabinet of new ones to sell. Today such things are cheap and never break.
Brownies were definitely not for any serious photography hobbyist or professional. But they also spent the money and usually had a darkroom to play in. All the way up to Ansel Adams very large formats and hours in the darkroom getting it just right.
That was also 60-70 years before computers and robots with modern technology mass producing tiny things with incredible, repeatable accuracy. I look at something like an iPhone 14 or 15 and just marvel what goes on inside. Imagine what will be 60 years from now.
Such a cool camera and good to know it’s so cheap to buy!
I love it so much! Maybe I’ll let you take a photo with mine in Italy 😚
You can use 120,film in a Kodak Hawkeye camera, bit you have to use a 620 take-up spool. you should ask the developer company to return it to you. I've done that many times in the past.
Ohh that’s a good idea. I definitely need to remember to ask for my 620 spool back from the developer. Thanks for watching!! ✨
The film project has fulm already on 620 spools and they also sell the empty spools.
Yes, I’ve started buying from them actually for my 620! Thanks for watching! ✨☺️✨
Film Photography Project in Ohio also sells 620 film, several different brands both color and B&W
yes! I typically get my 620 film from them because I'm too scared to roll 120 onto a 620 roll myself! Thanks for watching and commenting! :)
awesome
I don't think you can do double exposures with the shutter . I thought you had to wind the film ahead to unlock the shutter . Dont wind it ahead until you are ready to use the shutterbutton or it might accidentally click the shutter in a suitcase or baggage . 😮Maybe use the open shutter time exposure function and use your hhand over the lens .
Hi there! With this version of the camera you can do double exposures. You just don’t advance to the next frame. This one is very much manual and the shutter doesn’t lock. I included a double exposure at 4:45 in the video. There are a ton of different brownie cameras out there though so maybe other versions don’t allow you to do double exposures. And yes, you definitely have to be careful about not clicking the shutter while it’s in your bag! Thanks for watching! ✨
We had one in my grandmothers basement. Then suddenly one day it was gone. I think it was stolen 😢
Glad to hear its affordable to get a new one!
Oh no! I’m sorry it was stolen! Luckily, yes they are quite easy to find and super affordable! I hope you can get another one! ✨✨✨
I like how you sneak attacked the guy at the beach to take his pic
@@deadlycreature3359 haha sometimes I can’t help myself! 📸
I wonder what film did you use?
It’s Ilford FP4+ 620 film by Filmforclassics.com - I believe I ordered it from B&H Photo & Video! Thanks for watching! ✨
@@camerasncats thank you!
Im curious, where do you get your film developed? I just recently got my brownie, and im hoping that developing the pics wont be a problem
I send my film to Citizens Photo in Portland, Oregon. They are very reasonably priced and have never lost my film. I’ve been using them for years. :) Thanks for watching! ✨
@@camerasncats thank you so much! Im so dang excited to use my film. I feel so inspired since your photos came out so beautifully ❤️
@@Chaotic_Observer I’d love to see how yours turn out! I was just so excited that my roll wasn’t blank when I got it back haha. I honestly can’t wait to use mine again, it’s such a fun camera!
Im a newbie at analog photography and bought a brownie a couple of weeks ago. Also invested in a developing tank, darkroom-sack and chemicals to develope myself. It was easier than I thought.
cut the the edge of the 120mm film.
I can’t believe a 20 dollars camera is exposed in a museum on my city like it was something important….
Not exactly sure what you’re trying to say…
@@camerasncats there is a museum in my city and they are exhibiting this exact camera and I thought it was very expensive or important in history but u said it was very easy to find and very cheap.
@@tsuki586 ohh I see. ☺️ They definitely look very vintage and it’s amazing that they are so cheap! Thank you for watching! You should pick one of these cameras up if you can, maybe one day they WILL be worth something. ✨
@@camerasncats I'm sorry if it sounded like it didn't give importance to the camera. It's just that I thought that such a simple object to obtain is not a museum valuable.Although the camera is very beautiful and striking.
@@tsuki586 no worries at all! I agree with you, it’s strange that it would be in a museum. Though if they are displaying the history of photography, then it would make sense to display a box camera because they were very popular for a long time.