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TwoNucker |
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Nov 29, 2015 4:20am |
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classic_tv
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Re: Speaking of Kodak... |
This is off topic but I have several old lightweight cameras in a dusty box. If you want them you can have then for the shipping costs. See picture.
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cosmico |
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Nov 30, 2015 2:53am |
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classic_tv
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Re: Speaking of Kodak... |
I can't use them as I collect only old Russian 35mm cameras, but they might be of interest to HappySwordsman. Thanks for the offer! :)
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HappySwordsman |
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Nov 30, 2015 7:19pm |
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classic_tv
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Re: Speaking of Kodak... |
I get so nervous though, which is why I am reluctant.
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cosmico |
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Dec 1, 2015 3:33am |
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classic_tv
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Re: Speaking of Kodak... |
Understood. So I believe you have mentioned having a "Smena" (Смена) camera from Russia? A friend of mine once told me that the Smena was a very popular camera in Russia back in the day.
I collect mainly Zenit cameras, and have gotten some as cheaply as $6 USD *new* on eBay. Also got a few old cine cameras; one 8mm, one Super 8, and one 16mm. All were very inexpensive, except for the 16mm one, with which I still hope to shoot a scene for my film.
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cosmico |
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Dec 2, 2015 12:24pm |
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classic_tv
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To HappySwordsman |
For some reason, this page won't allow me to reply directly to your post. It might be due to the web browser I'm using (Microsoft Edge on Windows 10). I may have to switch back to Opera or Chrome.
In any case, thank you for the information about your Smena cameras. I have one of the Russian small "point-and-shoot" cameras, called a Vilia. The lens is a bit odd, in that some of the photos looked like they were taken with a Lomo camera, which is famous for its "pinhole" looking photography.
I have been debating buying a Smena to add to my collection...is there a particular model you'd recommend?
Here is a great page on Wikipedia, showing the various Smena models:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smena_(camera)
I bought my first Zenit B 35mm still camera in 1970, and have always enjoyed using it, as it is completely manual in operation, that is, it has no automatic features at all! I also have a Zenit E and EM model.
(Update: switched back to Chrome browser.)
This post was modified by cosmico on 2015-12-02 20:24:25
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cosmico |
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Dec 2, 2015 8:08pm |
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classic_tv
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Re: To HappySwordsman (early colour television) |
Those are terrific photos, and thanks for sharing them!
I like the colors of the few minutes of the Judge Roy Bean that you uploaded. Reminds me a bit of the old Ferrania film I used to shoot.
I once had a book from around 1950, regarding color TV. It was mostly a technical manual, as it explained as well as showed (with slick color photos and many diagrams) the then-new consumer color TV sets, and how they worked. I believe the book was a part of my grandfather's library.
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HappySwordsman |
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Dec 2, 2015 8:17pm |
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classic_tv
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Re: To HappySwordsman (early colour television) |
Is there something wrong with the Judge Roy Bean episode upload? I viewed the file on my TV set and it was the complete episode, was the file corrupted when derived?
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cosmico |
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Dec 3, 2015 6:54am |
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classic_tv
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Re: To HappySwordsman (early colour television) |
Not that I'm aware of. I watched a few minutes, then skipped to the end to view the closing credits. I just didn't get to watch the whole show. I'm still trying to get my film ready to shoot.
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HappySwordsman |
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Dec 2, 2015 12:45am |
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classic_tv
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Re: Speaking of Kodak... |
To be exact, I have a Smena Symbol, Smena 8, Smena 8m, and Smena 35. I am actually trying to build up a collection of retro "low-end" but interesting cameras (for the same reason, I have a couple of British-made "Coronet" cameras of the 1950s. I'm amazed at how cheap some of the Coronet cameras can be to buy, considering their age and charm).
The Smena cameras are very basic, but I've gotten some good photos from them. They make me think more about what I'm doing while taking the photo.
This post was modified by HappySwordsman on 2015-12-02 08:43:08
This post was modified by HappySwordsman on 2015-12-02 08:45:27
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HaarFager872 |
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Jul 22, 2016 5:49pm |
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classic_tv
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Re: Speaking of Kodak... |
I found some Smena 125 color film here awhile back and bought some; haven't with shot it yet, though. And I wasn't aware there were any other camera buffs on here. I've had my eyes on some Zenit slr's, (They look like they're built like tanks!), but not gotten any yet to add to my collection. Hint:
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http://www.ipernity.com/doc/haarfager/album/408525)