Camera collection SC for April - DPChallenge Forums

04/06/2010 07:41:15 AM · #51

Today I have some Russian for you:

My first SLR.

And a picture over on 23:

Message edited by author 2010-04-06 07:45:27.

04/06/2010 11:23:43 AM · #52

04/06/2010 11:35:19 AM · #53

04/06/2010 11:38:57 PM · #54

I actually tried taking pictures with this one over the weekend, but I'm stingy with the shutter button - I still have 14 exposures to go before I finish out the roll. Jeez, the lack of instant gratification takes some getting used to...

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

04/07/2010 12:29:36 AM · #55

Originally posted by krnodil:

I tend to forget to wind the film and wonder why the shutter will not work.

04/07/2010 08:07:18 AM · #56

One of my weekend purchases:

04/07/2010 04:23:33 PM · #57

This was my mom's camera when she was a teen, and I used it as a kid. Needs a bit of cleaning and service. The tape is holding on a bit that is broken off. Anyone know the best way to glue bakelite back together?

04/07/2010 05:01:00 PM · #58

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Anyone know the best way to glue bakelite back together?

Quoting from here

Repairing Bakelite cracks is one of the most difficult tasks in radio restoration. Anyone can glue a crack together using 'Devcon' plastic weld. But to repair a crack so that no marks are left behind is another matter. A Dremel tool is used to make such a repair. First you would cut a grove along the crack and save the dust. Also grind some more plastic dust from somewhere inside the cabinet. Mix with clear expoxy cement and fill the groove over the crack. Grind or sand the cement down. Then polish with rouge to get an even polished surface. It takes a lot of practice to get the expertise needed to make such repairs a success.

I've read similar advice elsewhere. Epoxy glue holds it well, the trick is hiding the join! Although if your part is completely broken off it's much easier than glueing a crack.

Message edited by author 2010-04-07 17:05:32.

04/07/2010 05:31:06 PM · #59

04/08/2010 07:27:11 AM · #60

04/08/2010 11:07:01 AM · #61

This one is far more than just a collectible for me. I bought it brand new in 1982.

04/08/2010 11:07:52 AM · #62

Magnumphotography

Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS USM

04/08/2010 11:53:54 AM · #63

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

I'm surprised nobody else has posted one of these yet.

Thanks Spiff, I never knew the name of that camera. I have one, so nice to know.

04/09/2010 08:07:08 AM · #64

Here's the third of the cameras I bought at the weekend (Â£15 for the three)

04/09/2010 08:08:50 AM · #65

04/09/2010 08:42:03 AM · #66

Anyone remember (ugh!) disc cameras?

04/09/2010 04:41:44 PM · #67

04/10/2010 02:12:16 AM · #68

04/10/2010 02:31:44 AM · #69

Today you get old camera as prop, for the Photographing Photographers challenge:

Agilux Agiflash, 1954, bakelite, 127 film.

Message edited by author 2010-04-10 02:34:30.

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

04/10/2010 09:12:55 AM · #70

a (sort of) matching pair today...

one2one

Olympus E-5

04/10/2010 09:56:38 AM · #71

I'm so busy that I can't find the time to photograph more old cameras. I should by the end of the day though. I'm shooting food, lots of different setups. I wonder why I'm always hungry. eheh

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

04/10/2010 11:51:15 AM · #72

found an interesting site: onetwoseven

one2one

Olympus E-5

04/10/2010 03:45:38 PM · #73

04/10/2010 10:54:41 PM · #74

I'm almost done taking pictures of my collection and I apparently have more cameras than there are days in the month of April... I'm thinking I may need an intervention. Please someone tell me they have more cameras than I have, make me feel a little more sane. :)