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Hi Gregor,

 

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That info is on this site at:

 

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http://members.aol.com/Chuck02178/53.htm

 

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If you scroll down it goes thru all the no.2 Brownie models.

 

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-Chuck

I have this problem with some of my Brownies also. Instead of using electrical tape you might try red litho tape available at graphic supply stores or printing supply places. I've taped one strip from the inside of the camera hole and one from the outside and it has worked without any light leaks and I can see the film advance.

Try going to: http://www.photoarts.com/gallery/kodak/

 

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hope this helps,

 

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Chuck

Hi Warner,

 

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Are you talking about the mirrors for the finder?

 

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"Cartridge" is an early name for paper-backed rollfilms because they look similar to a shot-gun cartridge and they are easy to "load".

This is the explanation from Brian Coe's book.

 

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-Chuck

Hi Raymond,

 

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You've brought up the subject of one of my favorite Kodak cameras, even though it's not a Brownie! The camera you speak of is an "Eastman Anniversary" camera which was indeed given away to 12 year olds throughout Canada and the US in 1930 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kodak. It was introduced in May 1930 and 557,000 where made. They where all given away within three days! The film for that camera is still being made and used for many different cameras being produced today.

 

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Just for your interest I have just put up a few pictures using that very camera to make a panorama of Rochester, NY, among other shots. If you go back to The Brownie Camera Page and go into the Gallery of the Brownie Shooters, under my name, Chuck Baker, the top 2 images are taken with that very camera. I have 2 of them that I use regularly for specific subjects.

 

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I hope this answers your question.

 

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Take Care,

 

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Chuck Baker

The Brownie Camera Page

I'm the maintainer of a website called The Brownie Camera Page. I have gotten alot of email from people who have found an old camera, as old as yours, with film in it and after processing the film have found some incredible images. Sometimes a very interesting insight into the lives of the people who owned the camera. As a matter of fact I've been thinking of expanding the Gallery to include images found in old cameras by unknown photographers. If you do get anything I hope you'll think of sharing them with us!

OOPS! I guess next time I should read the title.

Hi Wes,

First, you didn't mention what model your black Brownie is. If it is a model that the film was indeed discontinued in 1913 then I would say yes to it not being used for 80 years.

Secondly, Is your Model F a "Six-20 Brownie Model F"? If it is, that model only comes in tan. The other models it is fashioned from where slightly different in color and grain. All where made from metal though I'm not sure if it is from aluminum.

Hi Troy,

 

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I don't know of anywhere to get an instruction booklet except maybe a flea market but that camera is pretty simple. The button on the right, as you are taking a picture, is the shutter. The smooth one on the left has a "B" setting. If it is pulled up it allows you to take a time exposure("B" setting). In the down position it is the regular shutter. The opening is around f/14 and the shutter in good working order is 1/35th - 1/50th. There are a few ways to get some extra reels. If you find another camera that takes 620 there is almost always a reel in it or check at a camera store that might have some old cameras laying around or you can contact Film for Classics and buy a roll or two and when processed make sure you get the reels back, if you don't do your own processing.

 

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Good Luck and shoot with that darn thing!

Hello all,

 

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As I continue to work on and upgrade The Brownie Camera Page I am wondering what all of you might want to see on the page that is not already there. As you may have noticed I just put up a list of Brownie Movie Cameras and Projectors and a list of non-Brownie Kodak cameras to satisfy those of you that have emailed me with questions concerning these.

Please let me know of any other information or features that you may want and I'll see what I can do.

 

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Take Care and Keep Shooting

 

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Your humble Brownie host - Chuck

Hi Justin,

 

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To open it carefully pull out the winding key while turning it in the "wrong" direction. It will stay attached so don't try to pull it off the camera. With that done pull up on the front "button" holding the handle on. This one is spring loaded. The front of the camera will then separate from the box when you pull it off.

 

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The trick to these old cameras is not to force anything or they will break. Just take your time.

 

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Have you bought #616 film for it and if you have let's hope there's an extra spool in the camera for the take-up! Good Luck.

Owners manuals are very difficult to locate. I don't know of anywhere on the web that you will find it. You may try contacting the Brownie Group in the UK. Their address is listed on the Brownie Page.

Your camera's info is listed on The Brownie Page in the camera listing. It takes 116 film which can be gotten thru Film for Classics, their address is also listed under the "Discontinued film...."

 

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My vote is to shoot with that puppy!

 

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Good Luck

I don't have alot of info but here it is: your Kodak No. 2 Cartridge Hawk-Eye Model C was manufactured between 1926 and 1934 in the US. It is worth approximately $5-15.

The Hawk-Eye trademark was originally owned by The Boston Camera Co and was passed onto the Blair Camera Co in 1890 when they were bought out. Kodak bought Blair in 1907 and produced the cameras in Rochester, NY in the new Blair Camera Division until WW1 and then the majority of Hawk-Eye's were for premium sales only. Some were made in the UK from 1927-39 by Kodak Limited. Yours was not. Wish I had more info! Why don't you shoot some rolls and send the results to the Gallery?

Hi Everyone,

 

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It is time to add new images from new artists to The Gallery of The Brownie Shooters.

 

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If you have some images that you would like to see in the gallery let me know and I'll tell you how to submit them.

 

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Chuck

Hi Wanda,

 

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You are basically 2 clicks from finding the information! If you go to the first page of The Brownie Camera Page you will find a link called "The List and Descriptions of Brownie Cameras". Click on it and the No3 Brownie link has the info that you're looking for.

 

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Good Luck

What size film is it? If it's #620 it can be done at home if you have a darkroom since it's the same size as #120. If not then I would suggest Film For Classics. Their address and phone are on The Brownie Page and there is a link from here also.

Hi Shawn,

 

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You won't believe it but I just found a great Kodak Camera site that has a good listing of Brownie movie cameras.

 

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http://www.ghgcorp.com/mangum/Kodak/

Does anyone have information about the "Six-20 Brownie Model 4"

 

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I can't seem to find info on this box camera.

 

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Thanks!

I'd like to welcome all of you that have come to the new Brownie Camera Page discussion forum.

 

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I hope this can be a place for questions, answers, general discussion and comments about our beloved Brownies and the place for you to meet other Brownie users and collectors.

 

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I consider this YOUR forum!

 

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Chuck Baker

#127 is going to be abit hard to find but I do know that it was just discontinued in Dec 96 in Europe so you may find a supplier there. The #620 is exactly the same as #120 except for spool "diameter" so you can use a 120 tank. In fact you can reroll 120 onto 620 spools if you have them and the numbers even line up in the older cameras using 620. If you need instruction on how to do it go to the Brownie Camera Page at: http://members.aol.com/Chuck02178/brownie.htm

The recommended temp for TMAX developer is 75F and the time for TMY is, I believe, 6.5 minutes. This developer is quite "touchy" and works best at 75F. It looks to me as if you are underdeveloping by quite abit!