50 Years Ago - June 1964

<p>Welcome to June 1964.</p>

<p>We start with an interesting article titled "The World's Most Unusual Camera Store". See for yourself.</p>

<p>http://www.flickr.com/photos/38552878@N02/14522131626/in/set-72157645037117438/lightbox/</p>

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<p>What would a magazine be without another camera show to do a report.</p>

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<p>This month's Modern Tests tests the Olympus Pen F.</p>

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<p>Well Pop Photo does the same.</p>

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<p>Here are a few words from Keppler.</p>

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<p>This month's Too Hot to Handle.</p>

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<p>SLRs without a moving mirror? Never happen.</p>

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<p>Trends in 35mm.</p>

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<p>How bad is B&W printing?</p>

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<p>Color clinic.</p>

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<p>Popular Photography editorial.</p>

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<p>This month's camera equipment ads.</p>

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<p>This month's dealer ads.</p>

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<p>That is it for this month. All comments and suggestions are welcome.</p>

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<p>Marc-<br>

Can't thank you enough for sharing these enormously entertaining archives. I always look forward to them!</p>

 

<p>I too have been enjoying these time capsules. This week's posting brings back memories of a Zeiss Ikon folder that I kept for a few years with the Wallace Heaton gold seal on the back.<br>

Best Regards,<br>

<br />Andrew in Austin, TX</p>

<p>Ah the Pen F. Still have one and still one of my favorite carry every place camera. That 50 to 90 f3.5 is a beast though. I only bring it along if I need a specific focal length that is not covered by one of my primes and that is usually a tripod shot. </p>

<p>Another great read, <strong>Marc</strong>. I do enjoy re-reading Keppler's stuff; he was always entertaining and informative. The article on "Trends in 35mm" made some accurate predictions, too. Again, many thanks.</p>

<p>Chuck - Glad you are enjoying them.</p>

<p>Andrew - I hope someone else has a camera with one of their stickers. Did you buy your camera new?</p>

<p>John - I use to have a Pen FT. I wish I still did. Like most Olympus cameras they go best with small primes.</p>

<p>Rick - Some of the smaller columns, like the "Trends in 35mm" , have the most interesting stuff when looking back from our perspective.</p>

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<p>Funny. Keppler wants to carry compact and light....with a Nikon F Photomic and zoom lens! Times have changed.</p>

<p>Thanks, Marc. I loved the Keppler piece, I'm always debating the taking vs leaving gear questions with myself.</p>