Challenge: 1950's compact Camera Challenge

[Hamish Gill]

I'm thinking we can do a series of challenges involving different types of cameras from different eras.

first I think we should go for compact cameras from the 50's... There are plenty of them, cheap, lots that take 35mm film...
so
Scale focus cameras only (no SLR's or rangefinders)
must be manufactured in the 50's
You can use a camera you own ... Or if you want to have more fun buy a new (old) one!
no budget ...

entries must contain a picture of the camera with a bit of info about it and three final images from a maximum of three films!

pp to be kept to correcting for scanning issues so minor colour correction, bit of contrast etc

ill think of a prize

any thoughts?

lets use this thread for discussing our camera choices!

 

[Brian Moore]

Is fixed focus OK?


If not I'll use my Kodak Pony 135 C. Its mid-50s.

 

[Hamish Gill]

As long as it could be classed as compact then I can't see fixed focus being an issue

 

[Brian Moore]

I was thinking about one of my Kodak Hawkeye Flash Models. Would that be considered compact?

 

[Hamish Gill]

We can do a box camera challenge next time if you like Brian?
Im thinking this sort of compact

http://www.realphotographersforum.com/content/264-voigtlander-vito-b.html

 

[Davie Hudson]

you're trying to get me to use the voightlander aren't you lol?

 

[Hamish Gill]

It did actually cross my mind

 

[Davie Hudson]

It did actually cross my mind

It gives me a reason to get my finger out

 

[Brian Moore]

This should be OK, then. Built between '55 and '58. OK?

 

[Hamish Gill]

Yes, exactly what I had in mind!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Ingenius Hamish

I just packed away all my vintage cameras ready for moving house, so maybe I'll have to find one on flea bay or something...

 

[Pete Askew]

That is the most transparent excuse for buying another camera that I've ever heard! Just packed all my cameras away indeed!!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Busted!

 

[Heather Peattie]

Would an Agfa Isolette count?

....or do need something new......


Heather

 

[David Mitchell]

Am I allowed to fire up the Argus C2? The C3 was made up until 1953 and the only difference was the fact you can plug in a flash bulb holder lol

 

[Stephen Baker]

Would an Agfa Isolette count?

....or do need something new......


Heather

No Heather you dont need another new film camera you have already got more MF camera's than me ,and your Isolette was made in the 50's and was probably quite compact for it's day ( when closed you could put it in your pocket )

But I expect someone will come along and let you know if it is useable or not.....Infact it's me that hasn't got any small 1950's camera's so I feel a little look on the bay coming on...

 

[Pete Askew]

I'm sorry Heather but I'm afraid that your Isolette is perfectly eligible!

 

[Heather Peattie]

I'm sorry Heather but I'm afraid that your Isolette is perfectly eligible!

Hmmmm, I suppose my Yashica 44A is eligible too, so I may try it out!


Heather

 

[Hamish Gill]

Am I allowed to fire up the Argus C2? The C3 was made up until 1953 and the only difference was the fact you can plug in a flash bulb holder lol

If you can tell me why it would be excluded from this challenge I will make an exception!

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Hmmmm, I suppose my Yashica 44A is eligible too, so I may try it out!


Heather

Nope, it's a tlr, we are looking for compacts

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Would an Agfa Isolette count?

....or do need something new......


Heather

which version?

 

[Heather Peattie]

Nope, it's a tlr, we are looking for compacts

....but it is a compact TLR.....with 127 film....

....well, more compact than the Mat!

which version?

Just an Isolette I think.

This one





Heather