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<p>Let the children come to .... Kodak. Eastman had this brilliant idea that even kids would take pictures with Kodak and as they grew, they would acquire more and more expensive Kodak models "Kodak Junkies"</p><div></div>

<p>1900- Who wouldn't want to open up a Christmas present just to find out they got a Kodak? I'm sure I would be happy. - Just like this lady.</p><div></div>

<p>Next up is an add for the first Kodak camera- simply Kodak. 1888</p><div></div>

<p>After watching a documentary about George Eastman, I went ahead and started digging through the net looking for those Kodaks. Amongst some recent camera purchases, I got a CD with Kodak ads dating back to 1888. Here, I would like to share some of those with you. First is from 1886 - the year Eastman patented roll holder for available cameras.</p><div></div>

<p>OK so the roll went into 1:50 Rodinal for 10 minutes. Pre soak for 3 minutes, develop, stop, fix. Low and behold! two images are present on the roll. Both are at the very beginning (closer to the core) one I can see a tree and some hills, the second one seems out of focus. The rest of the roll is gone. Nothing but muddy mess. Either the shots were there but deteriorated due to age, or they were never shot. All in all, I can claim one frame from the roll. I will try to scan it and post the pic here. Thanks to those who offered some inside advice.</p>

<p>Very nice journey to Chicago with a great looking camera. I enjoy looking at images taken in cities that I have lived in or visited. I go oh look at this and that. Anyways, lovely shots, Louis, I use to have an Olympus 35R, but I didn't see myself using it much. My half frame Mercury doesn't see much daylight either as I tend to stick to TLRs and Folders these days. Thank you for the post.</p>

<p>Also, it was quite crunchy and hard to put on the reel, so I assume it's quite dated. I think, I will go with Rodinal 1:100 for one hour, hope it will be sufficient.</p><div></div>

<p>Here's what I'm dealing with. Why in the world would the manufacturer not put an ISO rating or name of the film. By the little pointing hands this film looks very close to Kodak, but it does say Ansco. Here are some pics.</p><div></div>

When I get home, I'll unspool the film and see if any name or useful info is present on the leader portion of the film. If not I will go with 1:25 rodinal and lower temperature and use Verichrome times.

<p>Thank you, John. Do you think I should compensate any for age? Should I use less time or lower temperature?</p>

DD X and Rodinal.

I have bought a camera and it came with a roll of exposed 127 Ansco film. I have spent two days in the next looking for clues but nothing. The film is silver paper with black edges. It looks like All weather pan but it doesn't say All weather on it. I'm trying to find out developing time but I need to know what film I got. Any idea? Film came from Kodak vest pocket autographic but I don't know if the film was autographic or it was just shot in that camera due to lack of proper film. No markings on the roll except for Ansco.

<p>Nice shots and I enjoyed the commentary. Thank you for the post.</p>

<p>Here is the last shot showcasing both cameras. I used Fuji Acros 100 and Kodak Ektar 100 for color. I liked the way these cameras worked, eventhough the outdoor light was harsh and almost always in my lens. I hope you enjoyed this short trip to R.R museum with two of my German friends.</p><div></div>

<p>This last shot is of the steam locomotive train that we took for 45minutes ride.</p><div></div>

<p>I loaded some color film to see how it would work with this camera.</p><div></div>

<p>Now, I have switched to other German friend - The Rolleicord.</p><div></div>

<p>Here is the dreaded leak I was talking about. My cover tape fell off leaving a nice red hole for strong light to get in -oh well I must be more careful next time.</p><div></div>

<p>Every now and then the museum offers special event. This time it was presentation of fair pipe organs orchestras. Very fun to look at and pleasant to listen. Kids had fun, but after a whole day of listening to those things play on each corner - my ear drums had enough.</p><div></div>

<p>Next up is a display locomotive with Army Transport Corps stenciled on a side of it.</p><div></div>

<p>I have learned that I need to keep both windows on Rolleiflex covered up with electrical tape, otherwise I get light leaks. Now let's see some shots, first few from Rolleiflex.</p><div></div>

<p>the nice thing is that the bottom window, unlike the Rolleiflex mentioned, has a dark slide, preventing light leaks.</p><div></div>

<p>This one has an auto transport as well, one needs to align #1 frame with the bottom window and reset the counter by pressing the inner plunger in the advance knob, while pushing down on counter resent button.</p><div></div>

<p>Next up is the Rolleicord Ia. This one too came in rather not working condition and I had to have it repaired. Now it is up to snuff working very well. Here are some shots of it.</p><div></div>

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