Vigilant 620 Junior

I've just purchased my first "folder". Any suggestions from my fellow Kodaphiles on how to get the best results with this camera? Don't be shy Pete, I'm counting on you!

Well, I dunno, John, I'm suffering from "once bitten, twice shy"

syndrome, since Maarten B. ripped my head off ;) about the 116 film

fiasco in the other Brownie forum...

 

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However, I do use a few folders, and have had great success. I own a

Vigilant Six-20 with an f/4.5 lens, and this little beauty has

produced some beautiful shots in existing light using a relatively

slow speed film (Verichrome Pan ISO 125).

 

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The Vigilant Six-20 Junior has, I believe, a slower lens and limited

shutter speed, am I right? If so, you will want to remember that low

light will need a flash or a time exposure. Other than that, the

only thing I can suggest is experiment, experiment, experiment. I

had a Tourist II with the same "features" as your camera (T/B/I,

f/12.5 lens), but I had a major problem with lens flare due to the

flat glass front lens protector.

 

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I love working with folders if only for their eye-catching appearance

and the way they feel in my hands. Have fun, John!