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Sorry, I have no idea how much he sold his collection for, but a camera like the 1A Pocket Kodak would maybe fetch something in the range of UKP 10 (U$ 15).

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Checking the completed auctions on eBay UK gave me similar prices, look at this one: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/No-1A-POCKET-KODAK-AUTOGRAPH-VINTAGE-CAMERA-1920s_W0QQitemZ260015466078QQihZ016QQcategoryZ11717QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">No.1A POCKET KODAK AUTOGRAPHIC</a>. So in case you're looking to complete your camera, it would not cost you too much.

You could try to find another junker Kodak, not especially the 1A Pocket Kodak and use that viewfinder instead, it won't be original but it will look similar and when you only use it on display, hardly anyone would notice. Just look at old folders at garage sales, flea markets and so on. Having said that, it would of course be great to find an original viewfinder.

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I don't actually own the cameras on the website. Chris, the guy who provided all the info, used to own this camera but has apparently sold it.

hi Martin,<br>

Peter is right, best would be to find a junker and use it for parts. Then again, are you sure the viewfinder mirror is missing? Sometimes it's just dirty, something a cleaning would solve.

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Just out of curiousity, is your camera the same as this <a href="http://kodak.3106.net/index.php?p=213&cam=1463">1a Pocket kodak</a>?

Yes you are missing something :o)<br><br> There should actually be two caps, you can then stack the filters and protect them with the gray end caps. It works very well and with the minimum amount of space you could wish for.

Thank you for the advise. Maybe I should try to find a broken EOS600 with a good shutter. Maybe a nice project for cold, grey winter days - who's not longing for those days in the current tropical european heat wave :o)

think I got my numbers wrong. It's about the European 600 vs 650 version, not sure about which is the 620 and which the 630. Sorry for the confusion.

I have recently aquired an EOS 600 (620) body in perfect state, except for the

shutter, which is broken beyond repair. I do however have a perfectly working

EOS 650 shutter with a faulty body laying around.<br><br>Would it be possible

to use the 650 shutter in the 600 body? Does anyone have experience with

replacing the shutter on these bodies? I do have the right tools so that

should not be the issue. <br><br>Of course I know 6xx series bodies can be had

in working condition for EUR 50 but it would be nice learning experience to

repair one.

Easiest to use is a box camera such as the Brownie 2-series made for 120 roll film. They were cheap at the time and still are but the picture quality is ok.

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There is a list of <a href="http://kodak.3106.net/index.php?p=206">Kodak cameras using 120 roll film</a> on my Kodak Classics Website.

hi Lisa,

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Yes, loading the No.2 and the No.2 F is the same. These box cameras were very cheap cameras made for the masses but they yield nice pictures.

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The mirrors are often very dim, the crud and dust from all those years. They're often made from shiny metal and are easy to take apart, often by bending some metal, just be carefull and things won't break off. You then want to clean the mirror with a drop of water and also clean the lenses inside and outside with some cotton pads. Reassemble and you should be able to use the view finders again.

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You should actually still have a spool in the camera in order to use it. When there is no empty spool you could try ask your local pro photo shop, they should have plenty 120 rollfilm spools laying around.

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For information on your camera take a look at my <a href="http://kodak.3106.net/">Kodak Classics Website</a>.

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have fun with your great little camera, I also used my 2F a few times.

hi Hugh,<br>

is this your camera: <a href="http://kodak.3106.net/index.php?p=213&cam=1130">No.1 Autographic Kodak Junior</a>? When not, there are many more cameras on my website and you might find the info you're looking for.

I love my Crumpler bags. True, they are somewhat over-engineered and over padded but you're equipment is definitely safe during travel. <br><br>

The bad thing is indeed the huge velcro pad on some of their photo bags. Instead of using a zipper plus a small strip of velcro, they have large velco pads. Sometimes you'll really have to pull hard to get the bag open. But disabling some of the pad by putting on some felt is an easy and cheap remedy.

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You could also think about buying a large messenger bag type Crumpler and put in a cardbox box and put your camera in. I do this a lot for street photography, the bag is beautiful and insuspicious and the equipment is easy to take out and when you make your own cardboard insert, you can make it all fitting perfectly.

Why not take the McKeown with you. it's not cheap but lists many many cameras. I find it a lot easier to compare the cameras with pictures in a book than comparing them with information on different websites.

The coloured Kodaks are worth much more than the non-coloured versions. The easiest way to find out how much your cameras are worth is to look at eBay's completed auctions but they might easily fetch u$ 50 when in good condition.

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There is a site displaying many coloured Kodaks: <a target=_blank href="http://www.digitalfxinc.com/kodak/index.html">Gloriously Colorful Kodaks</a>.

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good luck, Mischa - <a target=_blank href="http://kodak.3106.net/">my Kodak Website</a>

when you'll measure the size of your scanner's light source (the top one obviously) you'll know. My Canon flatbed is happy to scan up to 4 x 6". 122 is "merely" 3 1/4 x 5 1/2". :o)

A manual can be found online at

<a href="http://www.mediajoy.com/en/cla_came/fujica_gl690/index.html">mediajoy.com</a>.

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The camera is great, very quiet (well, aren't all rangefinders) but also huge and heavy weighing over 2 kilos with the standard lens. Nice user camera though.

David, great idea. Never thought of that and there fore I use my Brownie 2F as it has 3 aperture settings. I tend to use the middle one most of the time and the smaller aperture only for full sun.

 

Gene, same for your website. I'm a follower of your on-goings with found film. Found some rolls myself but have never had the courage to try and develop them. They're waiting in a box, after having been resting for many decades, a few more years wouldn't matter, right? :o)

Great to hear someone else loving old box cameras, I thought Gene M. must be one of the last people using box cameras :o)

<br><br>Quite a few films have gone through one of my Kodak Brownie 2 F boxcameras which was made in the early 1930s. Picked it up some years ago in a small shop in London, love at first sight!<br><br>In the mean time I've picked up many more cameras and can't seem to find enough time to take pictures with all of them but still, sometimes the box gets a little outing to keep it in good shape.<br><br>Got some information about my <a href="http://www.3106.net/photo/cam-box.htm">box cameras on my website</a>.

Changing the light trap is easy, you don't need a manual for that. <br><br>Just take the screws out of the plate facing the camera. Take off this plate and you've reached the light trap. There are only two little metal pieces that could possibly fall out but when it happens, just put them back (simple drop-in system). Close it again and that's it.

<br><br>But to be honest I've been contemplating buying the manual myself, would be nice to do a full CLA on the Hasselblad back myself...

there is some information on my <a href="http://kodak.3106.net/index.php?p=207&cam=1213">kodak classics website</a>, it also answers your question about the battery usage. <br><br>I'll also try to put some info on battery replacements and sources online but still working on the research. <br><br>Information on film is already on the site, under hints'n'tips. Have fun with your instamatic!

Why not ask the repair shop? They must still have yours and when not, they will probably know where to get them.<br><br>

I'm sometimes wondering why people are looking so hard for small items like these, are willing to pay good money for them whereas you may be able to get the original parts from the official source for probably the same amount of money. :o)

Another vote for the Busch-Pressman Model D. Big and heavy but very strong and the rotating back is great. Having said that, I have never used a Graphics...

There are indeed many kodak box cameras that use 120 film and also quick a few types for 620 film.<br><br>Did you wind the film all the way until the number "1" appeared in the red window? Usually you will see some other markings, such as "Kodak" or some circles or lines appear in the window before you see the "1". Are you sure you put the film in the right way, with the paper backing towards the back of the camera and the black side towards the lens?

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For more info on using box cameras, you can visit my <a href="http://kodak.3106.net/">kodak website</a>. Go to Cameras > Box or directly the the "Hints and Tips" section.

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Let me know if there's any info missing.

this forum is actually only meant for Brownie Cameras. You'd have better luck when you post your question in the <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/forum?topic_id=1903">Classic Camera Forum</a>. Other than that, I'm not familiar with the Ricoh camera you mention, sorry.

In case you are unfamiliar with your camera, how it works and what it is supposed to look like, you can download the manual for your Yashica TLR from <a href="http://www.butkus.org/chinon/#YASHICA">butkus.org</a>.<br><br>

Happy shooting with your camera, they're great tools!

hi Peter,

Yes, I have read about your presentation (last week, right?). Would be great when I could put your information on my site, nothing better than information coming from extensive research! Looking forward. (hopefully we haven't hijacked this thread...)