Maybe if you learned how to use it lol. You clearly did 0 research on how to use a vintage camera. I know a guy who takes award winning quality photos with this camera model. The misinformation in this video is astounding.
@@mtryambon why because I pointed out a fact. This guy discredited a good camera merely because he had no idea how to use it and then blamed the camera lmao.
Those old folding cameras have no lens coating or anything even closely related to antiglare features. If you read the manual for any of those old cameras they are VERY clear that you should not aim the camera towards anything bright, always keep the light from behind the camera, i guess that is why your shots turned out with so much bloom (might be a dirty lens too). Awesome video and seems like a fun experience! Makes me want to try shooting some old camera! Would like to see some more content like this!
Just a couple of tips from me who shoots these often. Modern film is a lot more light sensitive. Learn how many turns of the winder to get to the next frame and keep black electricians tape on the red port hole. Some of your pics show the light leak you would get from that. Also get a can of flex seal or black liquid electrical tape and put a thin coat on the bellows just in case there is a light leak you didnt catch. The flex seal works best and blends into the color of the bellows. Spray a little in a paper plate and use a qtip to spread it around. The liquid electrical tape would need to be thined.After that I really feel your images will improve quite a bit.
I shot an autographic 2A about a year ago and got some amazing images from it. I remember needing to adapt my 120 film to fit in my camera, and having to wind with really weird spacing, but nevertheless I was really pleased with what I got. I think it's amazing that we both took a 100 year old camera and were still able to capture images with it -- Something you will not be able to do that with any modern digital camera or phone.
If you end up wanting to shoot that camera again because they were pretty nice. That red leak at the bottom looks like it's from the red window at the back. It'd be a good idea to tape it up between exposures
Sam, the Kodak No 2 Autographic Brownie cameras were made between 1915 to 1926.But one variation concerns the lens, it was either fitted with a first class lens, a rapid rectilinear of 4 elements, or with a rather modest 2 elements achromatic doublet. Prior to picture taking, clean the lens softly using a lens cloth and lens fluid. Use a tripod, for exposures of 1/5 sec. to 1/2 sec. press the shutter more than once, thus for 1/25 exp. for 1/15 sec. and four times for 1/8 sec. The vintage lens is uncoated, as it far predates the invention of color film, hence your poor color images. But you can use push on filters for black and white, such as yellow and orange filters by which you can obtain more contrast and toned skies. To correctly gauge distances without guess work you can use a vintage rangefinder, or go modern and use a laser.
Hi, I've recently come into possession of one of these, however when I see the 120 film online I see things like 400 120 or 200 120 or 100 120 film. My guess is the first numbers are the shutter speed? Would I be right to guess that 100 120would be most suitable for this camera?
The numbers are the ISO/ASA, which measures how light sensitive the film is. The lower the number, the less sensitive, so the more light it needs to expose an image. Personally I'd choose 400 for convenience unless you live somewhere sunny.
Hello i just got a 1920s vest pocket kodak camera series 3 and when i spin the film thing it wont turn, is it supposed to do that without the film or is it broken?
So I jut found tis camera my mother in law has had and was never used. It took me a while to get the bellows to extend. I had to use a lot of Vaseline which helped but a few holes are at the bottom but some of you have great tips on how to remedy that issue. I am looking into getting film but I am not sure which is the right one and how many pictures does just one roll take if anybody knows any of these questions. please let me know. I am by no means a professional camera man but I love taking BW photos with my cell phone.
antique folding cameras are like children, you gotta put a ton of effort into getting their shit together for them to produce anything good, but once they do you put it directly on the fridge, front and center because you're proud more of the effort you put in than the quality of the image
I inherited one from my aunt after she passed. It is a "No. 3A folding pocket kodak model b-5" S/N 26486" that was made in Toronto, Canada. I have been trying to figure out when it was made and which location in Toronto that it was made in? Any site that you can direct me to to answer my question? Thanx!
Hi i have one of these but i was cleaning the shutter and the shutter fire spring was improperly placed i was wondering if you could take a snapshot of the spring assembly so i could realign the spring properly?
I'd love to see more variation of distances / locations / lighting conditions. A very close portrait, landscapes, maybe something in motion? it does seem like a great exercise camera for learning patience and setting your settings correctly lol
There are rangefinding devices available on eBay for example, or take a tape measure until such time as you are able to judge the distance accurately enough.
That’s a shame that you didn’t do your homework, before using something four times your age, and it worked, however if you had you would have covered the red widow, because the film nowadays is far more sensitive, and with a little research you might have had better results, but ask yourself this, take any piece of today’s tech and certainly the cameras and they won’t be working in 100 years, you can always fix mechanical, but you can’t fix digital, there are people on TH-cam who have done tests and vs comparisons and they have got results equivalent to 24 mp, I accept that they are not as convenient, but they are the pioneers of where we are today and should be respected, like vinyl. DG New Forest 71 U.K.
I’ve had one of these for a couple years and have never got around to figuring out how it works, but I’ve always wanted to shoot some pictures with it. I don’t know much about old cameras though. What film did you use for this exactly, and where did you get it from?
These cameras work best if you give'em a chance by watching out against potential glare, use a tripod and even a minimalist light meter. I have 2 Kodak No 2 Folding Cartridge PREMOs about the same vintage that can deliver very nice landscapes and architectural shots. Just takes patience. Not good snapshooters.
I don't get the bitchy comments. You did a great job working with an old camera. Personally I love this camera for B&W but I use expired film not the 120 heck. The trick is not on how to the use the camera, it's the lab afterwards. Good video.
They're relatively cheap, ok. But how much is the film? Those images look pretty decent to me! Genuinely surprised! But I guess that sort of old technology is pretty sturdy. And definitely cool it still works with modern film! Big yay for backwards compatibility.
I was just about to say the same thing as the comment below by @derekr7814; Looks also like something is not light tight. I think if you gave it time and learnt how to actually understand this camera you would produce decent images. the eye piece is merely to give you an idea of the composition not the definitive image like digital.
Maybe if you learned how to use it lol. You clearly did 0 research on how to use a vintage camera. I know a guy who takes award winning quality photos with this camera model. The misinformation in this video is astounding.
@@mtryambon why because I pointed out a fact. This guy discredited a good camera merely because he had no idea how to use it and then blamed the camera lmao.
Those old folding cameras have no lens coating or anything even closely related to antiglare features. If you read the manual for any of those old cameras they are VERY clear that you should not aim the camera towards anything bright, always keep the light from behind the camera, i guess that is why your shots turned out with so much bloom (might be a dirty lens too).
Awesome video and seems like a fun experience! Makes me want to try shooting some old camera! Would like to see some more content like this!
That would make sense! I suspect the lens is also just quite dirty as you said, but this camera is mainly a display piece anyway.
Just a couple of tips from me who shoots these often. Modern film is a lot more light sensitive. Learn how many turns of the winder to get to the next frame and keep black electricians tape on the red port hole. Some of your pics show the light leak you would get from that. Also get a can of flex seal or black liquid electrical tape and put a thin coat on the bellows just in case there is a light leak you didnt catch. The flex seal works best and blends into the color of the bellows. Spray a little in a paper plate and use a qtip to spread it around. The liquid electrical tape would need to be thined.After that I really feel your images will improve quite a bit.
I'm experimenting with Plasti Dip. Seems to work and much easier than liquid electrical tape.
I shot an autographic 2A about a year ago and got some amazing images from it. I remember needing to adapt my 120 film to fit in my camera, and having to wind with really weird spacing, but nevertheless I was really pleased with what I got. I think it's amazing that we both took a 100 year old camera and were still able to capture images with it -- Something you will not be able to do that with any modern digital camera or phone.
@Lori Brooks how were u able to adapt the 120 film for the camera ?
@@michaelkimball8347 with four adapters
If you end up wanting to shoot that camera again because they were pretty nice. That red leak at the bottom looks like it's from the red window at the back. It'd be a good idea to tape it up between exposures
Sam, the Kodak No 2 Autographic Brownie cameras were made between 1915 to 1926.But one variation concerns the lens, it was either fitted with a first class lens, a rapid rectilinear of 4 elements, or with a rather modest 2 elements achromatic doublet. Prior to picture taking, clean the lens softly using a lens cloth and lens fluid. Use a tripod, for exposures of 1/5 sec. to 1/2 sec. press the shutter more than once, thus for 1/25 exp. for 1/15 sec. and four times for 1/8 sec. The vintage lens is uncoated, as it far predates the invention of color film, hence your poor color images. But you can use push on filters for black and white, such as yellow and orange filters by which you can obtain more contrast and toned skies. To correctly gauge distances without guess work you can use a vintage rangefinder, or go modern and use a laser.
What type of film were you using at the beginning?
I have a very similar camera. Just developed my first roll. Everything was way over exposed. Can you give me some tips on properly exposing shots?
Hi, I've recently come into possession of one of these, however when I see the 120 film online I see things like 400 120 or 200 120 or 100 120 film. My guess is the first numbers are the shutter speed? Would I be right to guess that 100 120would be most suitable for this camera?
The numbers are the ISO/ASA, which measures how light sensitive the film is. The lower the number, the less sensitive, so the more light it needs to expose an image. Personally I'd choose 400 for convenience unless you live somewhere sunny.
Hello i just got a 1920s vest pocket kodak camera series 3 and when i spin the film thing it wont turn, is it supposed to do that without the film or is it broken?
So I jut found tis camera my mother in law has had and was never used. It took me a while to get the bellows to extend. I had to use a lot of Vaseline which helped but a few holes are at the bottom but some of you have great tips on how to remedy that issue. I am looking into getting film but I am not sure which is the right one and how many pictures does just one roll take if anybody knows any of these questions. please let me know. I am by no means a professional camera man but I love taking BW photos with my cell phone.
Ok so, I assume its 120 Kodak film? Could you share a link to the exact film you used?
antique folding cameras are like children, you gotta put a ton of effort into getting their shit together for them to produce anything good, but once they do you put it directly on the fridge, front and center because you're proud more of the effort you put in than the quality of the image
I inherited one from my aunt after she passed. It is a "No. 3A folding pocket kodak model b-5" S/N 26486" that was made in Toronto, Canada.
I have been trying to figure out when it was made and which location in Toronto that it was made in? Any site that you can direct me to to answer my question?
Thanx!
Hi i have one of these but i was cleaning the shutter and the shutter fire spring was improperly placed i was wondering if you could take a snapshot of the spring assembly so i could realign the spring properly?
I'd love to see more variation of distances / locations / lighting conditions.
A very close portrait, landscapes, maybe something in motion? it does seem like a great exercise camera for learning patience and setting your settings correctly lol
What film do you use?
I was looking at cameras of this style and I was so curious on how you actually know far a subject is?
like most things with this camera it's pure guesswork
There are rangefinding devices available on eBay for example, or take a tape measure until such time as you are able to judge the distance accurately enough.
Grandpa just gave me his 1909 3a. is it just large format 4x5 or is it special. just wondering if I can even find film for it thanks
I'm not sure about that model. Mine is from somewhere around 1920 so it take standard 120 film which is very easy to buy.
It uses 122 roll film, makes postcard size images.
vintagecameralab.com/kodak-no3a-autographic/
@@aeromodeller1 I found multiple 122 to 120 adapters on ebay so should work
I think part of the problem with the picture quality may be dust on the lens, because the clarity of the pictures is usually better than what you had.
That’s a shame that you didn’t do your homework, before using something four times your age, and it worked, however if you had you would have covered the red widow, because the film nowadays is far more sensitive, and with a little research you might have had better results, but ask yourself this, take any piece of today’s tech and certainly the cameras and they won’t be working in 100 years, you can always fix mechanical, but you can’t fix digital, there are people on TH-cam who have done tests and vs comparisons and they have got results equivalent to 24 mp, I accept that they are not as convenient, but they are the pioneers of where we are today and should be respected, like vinyl.
DG New Forest 71 U.K.
i've used modern film in other cameras with a frame counter window without issue
This vid is good quality i wonder why it doesn't have more views
The speaker is about as exciting as mortar mix. Jus' sayin...
I’ve had one of these for a couple years and have never got around to figuring out how it works, but I’ve always wanted to shoot some pictures with it. I don’t know much about old cameras though. What film did you use for this exactly, and where did you get it from?
They generally take standard 120 film. If you're in Europe, Analogue Wonderland is my go to place for all film needs.
@@samvarleystephens Thanks! I’m not in Europe but I can look for it online. 😁
Did you shoot with 120 or 116 film, if not 120 where did you get your film from?
I did shoot 120, the camera is designed for 120.
@@samvarleystephens thanks for your reply. I have the 2A and doesn't take 120 film but can be adapted.
These cameras work best if you give'em a chance by watching out against potential glare, use a tripod and even a minimalist light meter. I have 2 Kodak No 2 Folding Cartridge PREMOs about the same vintage that can deliver very nice landscapes and architectural shots. Just takes patience. Not good snapshooters.
Looks like fun! I've been wanting to pick up an old kodak like this for some time
Might not be too bad if the lens was cleaned.
I don't get the bitchy comments. You did a great job working with an old camera. Personally I love this camera for B&W but I use expired film not the 120 heck. The trick is not on how to the use the camera, it's the lab afterwards. Good video.
I didn't have to buy the cameras. My dad collected them when he was a teenager, so I just have them
They're relatively cheap, ok. But how much is the film?
Those images look pretty decent to me! Genuinely surprised! But I guess that sort of old technology is pretty sturdy. And definitely cool it still works with modern film! Big yay for backwards compatibility.
Film costs from around £5 GBP upwards depending on speed shot count type etc.
I never load roll film in the sunshine. Just sayin'.
I was just about to say the same thing as the comment below by @derekr7814; Looks also like something is not light tight. I think if you gave it time and learnt how to actually understand this camera you would produce decent images. the eye piece is merely to give you an idea of the composition not the definitive image like digital.
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