Classic Camera Collector

Seagull 4-A 202 TLR A Nice Camera As I have said before, I am not a big fan of Twin Lens Reflex cameras but I must say they are nice looking. I just find the perspective is odd even though the sharpness is excellent generally speaking. Also, they're a little clumsy to carry and operate... I guess I could get used to them, they do have their charm. This is Model 4-A is the pro version, the 4-B is the budget consumer version. This Seagull uses 6x6, 120 film (A mask may be available for 6x4.5cm). It has an exposure help diagram on a knob on the right. It has a leaf shutter so can synch flash at any speed. It is basically a copy of a Rolleiflex. Manufacturer Shangai Seagull Camera Ltd., Shangai, China Name Seagull  Model 4-A Year 1968  Type Twin Lens Reflex Film 120 (6x6cm) Lens Haiou-31,1:3,5/75mm (lower taking lens) Shutter speeds B-1/300 + self-timer Apertures f 3.5 - f 22 Light meter  no

Agfa-Ansco VIKING Medium Format My First Love... That camera started me collecting.... I first saw this camera on a shelf in a second-hand store. I immediately felt attracted to it. I had never really seen this type of camera. I couldn't get any information on the camera or on the lens in those days. It needed some TLC so I had it overhauled at a specialized shop. It cost 140CDN $, I remember... A mistake... I spent way too much for a "bottom-feeder", the lowest lens/shutter (Agfa Agnar lens with Vario shutter) combination available in this line. I later managed to brake off the fragile flash connector post mounted on the lens shutter. I did manage to take a few rolls with it. I was really impressed! At the proper settings (f11, 1/60th) the quality is truly remarkable. Of course, it uses a 6x9 negative! It gave me the medium format bug. From that moment, I was hooked on folding cameras and learned all I could about them. This camera dates from the 50'

Konica C35 An Attractive Pocket-Sized Shooter... This well-made and very attractive small 35mm camera has a lot of charm and a good lens with a minimum aperture of 2.8. The rangefinder window is very bright and easy to use with speed and aperture combinations clearly marked and indicated by a moving needle,  as long as the battery is installed that is. It is comparable in size to the Olympus 35 RC . This camera can only be used in automatic mode and requires a battery. You adjust the ASA and focus and the camera decides the rest. The camera has a self-timer. There is a flash cable entry on the side and a flash hot-shoe at the top.  Overall a solid beauty. Too bad it doesn't have a manual mode, it would give the Olympus 35RC a good run for the money with that nice body and very nice Hexanon ƒ2,8 lens. Manufaturer Konica Name C35 Model C35 Year 1970's Type Fixed-lens rangefinder, automatic only Film 35mm Lens Hexanon, 1:2.8, f 38mm Shutter speeds A

Collecting And Using Classic Cameras Welcome! This site is dedicated to classic film cameras. It is for people who have discovered the joy of collecting, owning, and using vintage cameras. Although most are from the 50’s, some are pre-war and some are more contemporary, like the FM-2n that I consider to be a modern classics. The quest for the ultimate shooting device is on. Of course to each his own, and one camera cannot fit every situation and purpose. What are you looking for in your photos? Sharpness, mood, colour? Or do you shoot portraits, landscapes? Candid street photos? A single camera may not be capable of fulfilling all these roles. Or you may not shoot all those things. Narrowing down your needs is probably the best starting point. As far as cameras go, the choice of film cameras can be disconcerting at first, so it is wise to concentrate on your own favorite and move on eventually. I have been collecting for several years, I have bought and sold a many cameras. I hav

Olympus 35 RC A Small Wonder ... A Great Classic A precision built camera. A world class small body 35mm rangefinder camera with a superior fixed Zuiko lens. Olympus has been making quality cameras for a long time. These little jewel is a highlight of any camera collection, so the current prices reflect this. It is great shooter with a very bright viewfinder. The rangefinder is easy to use and precise. This camera has a built-in exposure meter that requires a battery to operate, but the camera can be used without a battery. I put a piece of paper to fit a modern battery in the battery compartment. A simple, easy to use little camera that you can put in your pocket. Highly recommended in its class! lens Manufacturer Olympus Name 35 RC Model 35 RC Year -- Type Fixed-lens rangefinder Film 35mm Lens Zuiko, 42mm 1:2.8 Shutter speeds B-1/15-1/30-1/60-1/125-1/250-1/500 Apertures f 2,8 - f 16 Light meter yes

Lomo LUBITEL Twin-Lens Medium Format Not The Prettiest.... I have not used this camera yet. It is made mostly of plastic. I am not a big fan of twin-lens cameras. Mostly because they are bulky and I find the perspective of the lenses very flat. I have used a high-quality Mamiya twin-lens camera and, although it had one of the sharpest lens I have ever seen, it lacked "depth", hard to explain.