The DSLR thread

[Gavster]

Tik Tok is surprisingly addictive.

I blame the algorithms - too bloody effective at bringing up relevant stuff...

It seems to have a direct line to our subconscious some of the stuff that appears on my FYP is "how did you know that I'd like this?!?!"

[dinny_g]

[dinny_g]

Not quite DSLR but best thread I can think where else to post this…

I bought myself something I’ve been looking for for years. A Vest Pocket Kodak Model B.

I found it in the Vintage Shop in Newport. I’ve been checking their vintage cameras for years but this is the first time they’ve had it.

I’ve wanted it because it’s the camera Mallory carried up Everest in 1922 - the one he ‘might’ have taken a summit picture

I hope it’s working (I need to give it the once over) but even if it doesn’t! I freaking love it…

[KiwiDave]

Pics please!

[dinny_g]

Amazon Pics is playing silly buggers again so library pic - the condition of mine is very similar



I need to have a proper look at it but mechanically, it seems fine - Shutter release works perfectly as does the "Timed or Instantaneous" option (the T & I at the top)

I think I just need to source a 127 roll and try it out because as you no doubt know - it's the baffles that are most likely to be a problem. Any light and you're screwed.

As an aside, mine has the little Pen too - this allows you to slide a little slot on the back and write on the negative which is very cool

[Mito Man]

That’s cool and handy that it takes film which is still available. Old stuff made before plastic was invented is pretty crazy.

[dinny_g]

Absolutely - it's probably over 100 years old.

I'm not that concerned really if it works - that would be a bonus to be honest. It's more of an ornament and probably the first step on a ruinous Vintage Camera collection.

Next on my list would be a Kodak Brownie box camera as used by Vivian Maier