Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Three new cameras.

Heather and I stopped at Bud Gowan Antiques when we saw a 50% off sign in the window. I found these three cameras each of them for under ten dollars. Since every camera collector has to have a Brownie in his collection I realized this was my Brownie. I just love the Art Deco pattern on the steel front. The Brownie (box shaped camera) is a Brownie Six-16. Taking the camera apart was a challenge who knows how many years it sat on a shelf. The date on the sticker inside says 1932 also made in Canada. It has a Six-20 handle on it which must have came from another camera. There was a roll of film inside too! I am going to get it developed, would be awesome if there were some pictures from the 30s on it.

The next camera is an Instamatic X-35, this one was five bucks. I didn't realize it was not a a 35mm camera until I got it home. But I found a youtube video that shows how to put 35mm film in the 126 cartridge. I just have to get my hands on a cartridge for this camera.

The last camera may be the most interesting and possibly the rarest of the three. Its a Time Magazine camera that came with a subscription of Time back in the day. I am not sure what year it is but I am guessing mid 80s. Its a cool looking 35mm camera and its very light. Also has a hot shoe which should work well with my 25 dollar holga flash. Toy cameras are all the rage these days and this was a stellar find for under 10 bucks!






Pics taken on Samsung Galaxy S