Vintage film cameras

[Kenzie]

Yeah, you have to scan each frame (up to 144 per 36exp roll) and drop each one into an editing program and turn it into a video. Other than that, lomo sell a viewer (which I am bidding on) So basically you get 30-50 seconds of footage per roll depending on how quick you crank it.

https://youtu.be/Rl6iink7N9k

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[johnnyrod]

I think the old skool ones gave about 1.5 mins when the spring was fully would so you're not so far off. There isn't a plugin or program for this sort of thing?

The downside of keeping film in the fridge is the wait before being able to put it in. Though I am going to stop bothering with 35mm as it doesn't hang around long enough. Anyhoo, the Contessa 533/24 is finished. Bit of a swine collimating but all done, the focus scale reads a little short (says 5'8-ish at 6ft) but the rangefinder give accurate focus of the lens at 4-10ft so near enough. The RF is really clear so am looking forward to giving it a go.

Our local Asda don't do film processing any more, they have switched to a contractor, Photo Me or summat, and it's digital only. Found out today when I was going to drop off the K2 film. Grr. Will have to think of something, will be ages before I finish another one no doubt.

[Kenzie]

Our local Photome retained the Asda film gear but at the moment the hours are all over the place. Mostly 2pm-8pm so half the time I have no idea if they will be open. Might just send the 35mm to Snaps along with the 120. Still £2.50 per roll.

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[yokohama]

Max Spielman are OK if you have one. Only £4 a roll there and pretty quick.

[johnnyrod]

I was wrestling with their web site earlier and I thought it was more, maybe that was 1 hour. Thanks! Last time I used them the prints were almost as thin as bible paper, they looked okay though, much better than the Asda prints.

[Kenzie]

We have one at Martlesham but they don't do film. It's a seven day turnaround.

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[Kenzie]

Just souped the roll of HP5 I ran through the Lomokino at Southwold, just need to wait for it to dry and then scan it. My Coyote La Sardina has a bent shutter co-cking lever so I have emailed Lomography to see if they can help. Also took the Retina with us. On the way back we stopped at Darsham antiques and I stumbled on this for £10:



Had to take the lens off the shutter as the grease had dried solid. A soak with lighter fluid on the radiator soon had things moving again





Came complete with case.

[yokohama]

A nice new addition. Sounds like a productive day out.

[Kenzie]

It was. I seem to be drawn to 127 cameras which is a problem because of the fact that the film is a pain to get hold of and expensive! Hope film ferrania bring back 127! Either that or I need to buy and learn to use a film slitter. Would fork out for a lovely little Yashica 44 tlr. Just watched a video where a guy uses a cigar cutter to cut down a roll of 120 to 127 size. May have to give this a go as I have 127 backing paper and spools.

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[johnnyrod]

I'm sure I've heard of people using something like a box camera to make a film slicer. Sounds like you had a good day though, I've been ripping the kitchen out! Not in a fit of pique.