marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>Welcome to January 1960.</p> <p>This first article isn't a film test but shows the various layers of different slide film and shows how Kodachrome was different.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>Ever want to build your own camera? This article by Herb Keppler shows how.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>In the market for an enlarger? This article is an enlarger buying guide.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>Here are this month's Modern Tests.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>Here is this month's 35mm column.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>Here is this month's What's Ahead column.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>I'll bet you didn't know that Canon had a 45-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens in 1960? I sure didn't.</p> <p>Here is this month's Behind the Scenes column.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>Quite a few camera equipment ads are shown for this month.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>Here are this month's dealer ads.</p> <p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>That is it for January 1960. All comments and suggestions are welcome.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Currie Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 <p>I like that Beseler ad, in which they threw in a Primo reflex. As it happens, in 1960 I got my first proper non box camera, a gift from a great aunt in anticipation of my trip to the Boy Scout Jamboree that year. It was a Sawyer's Mark IV, the Primo rebadged. It was, by the way, a very nice little camera, with a sharp F2.8 lens and a decently bright finder, and served me well for some years until it was stolen.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 <p>Another great look back. Thanks.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles_stobbs3 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 That Nikon lens sale is/was mouth watering. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_Lai Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 <p>I agree Charles!<br> I was looking at the 1/2 price sale for all those Nikon lenses in LTM mount.<br> Yummy clearance sale.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerwb Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 <p>I remember this issue well. I think it was the first photo magazine I ever bought. The Grow Your Own article has always stuck with me.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 <p>Thanks</p> <p>Nearly every time I see something by him, I realize how much I miss Keppler.</p> <p>I don't think there's anybody comparable that I know of.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 <p>I wonder if that rather grotesque Canon 45-200mm zoom ever made it into production. That's the first time I've come across a mention of it. Fascinating, as always. Thanks, <strong>Marc</strong>.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew in Austin Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 <blockquote> <p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=915536">Quote - Charles Stobbs</a> <a href="/member-status-icons"><img title="Subscriber" src="/v3graphics/member-status-icons/sub10plus.gif" alt="" /></a>, Jan 24, 2015; 09:34 a.m.</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>"That Nikon lens sale is/was mouth watering."</p> </blockquote> <p>That definitely was the moment to scoop up some Nikkor LTM lenses that are still excellent to very good performers.</p> Best Regards - Andrew in Austin, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karim Ghantous Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 <p>This is one of the best ever. Thank you! So much juicy goodness this time around...</p> <p>The 'What's Ahead' column is definitely worth a read.</p> <p>I believe what Canon claimed about that Canon 45-200. The only thing I won't believe is that it was cheap. TV and cinema lenses are never cheap.</p> <p>Who didn't love that HS Ektachrome ad? Graphics were so much cooler back then. That would make a great poster. Anyway, 'high speed film' really is a relative term!</p> <p>I bought a Canon P a few months back. Lovely camera, just not as buttery smooth as a Leica. But better value.</p> <p>These old magazines - mainly from 1950 to 1970 - make you feel warm on the inside. Great stuff. I'm glad I have a few myself.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lazzari Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 <blockquote> <p>"Nikon is therefore discontinuing the manufacture of screw-mount Nikkor lenses for Leica, Canon etc." <strong><em>1960 Nikon Ad</em></strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Wow, "<em>Once-In-A-Lifetime</em>" is right !<br> A LTM Nikon 50mm f/1.1 lens for only $157...</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_bergman1 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 <p>Matthew - If I had seen you at a Jamboree with that camera I would have been so jealous. </p> <p>Mike - Glad you liked it.</p> <p>Charles - Robert - Andrew - Gus - Whenever you guys build your time machine let me know. I have a few dollars saved up for some of those neat lenses.</p> <p>JDM - I have started to put a note whenever I see an article by Keppler. You will see that starting in my January 1965 post.</p> <p>Rick - I couldn't find any additional information on the Canon zoom lens even as a TV camera lens. I don't think Canon came out with a film camera zoom until around 1964.</p> <p>Karim - It is all relative as far as film speed goes. I remember High Speed Ektachrome as a super,duper fast film for color but of course I was use to using Kodachrome. The time period from 1950-1970 was great. I enjoy seeing what the designers came up with whether the product was successful or not. There also seem to be a closer connection between the camera and the photographer.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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