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Anyone ever mess with 120-film cameras? Medium format old style cameras
Posted on 4/25/17 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 4/25/17 at 7:26 pm
I found my grandpa's old camera going through boxes in the attic. It's from the 1950's and is an Ikonita by Zeiss-Ikon of Germany.
It is in great shape and still in it's original case. I remember that camera from when I was younger. No one but him or grandma could touch it.
It works, so I plan on getting film. I've developed Black and White before and am confident I can develop those negatives to tool around with. Though as far as prints and color negatives, are there any ways to get those developed? Should anyone that can develop 35mm develop 120mm?
Also if anyone knows more about the settings of this camera, that would be great.
I figured out shutter speed, manual shutter, focus and how to set shutter.
Very interesting looking. I thought at first I could have a goldmine. Then I went on Ebay and saw it was only worth like $100.
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It is in great shape and still in it's original case. I remember that camera from when I was younger. No one but him or grandma could touch it.
It works, so I plan on getting film. I've developed Black and White before and am confident I can develop those negatives to tool around with. Though as far as prints and color negatives, are there any ways to get those developed? Should anyone that can develop 35mm develop 120mm?
Also if anyone knows more about the settings of this camera, that would be great.
I figured out shutter speed, manual shutter, focus and how to set shutter.
Very interesting looking. I thought at first I could have a goldmine. Then I went on Ebay and saw it was only worth like $100.
Looks like ::
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Posted on 4/25/17 at 7:30 pm to Napoleon
Nice!
Posted on 4/25/17 at 7:45 pm to The Great McGinty
There are a number of resources available online. Google is your friend.
That is a cool camera. I'm all digital now but film can still be an interesting medium to work with.
Good luck with it.
That is a cool camera. I'm all digital now but film can still be an interesting medium to work with.
Good luck with it.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 7:46 pm to Napoleon
Oh my goodness - I had a camera like that when I was in high school. Went to LSU and got it stolen. Really miss that camera.
With a Zeiss lens, I'd think it would be worth more than 100 bucks. You should be able to produce some excellent photography with that.
Yes - if you can process 35mm you can do 120. The tricky part is getting used to loading the film onto the spool. Takes a little time to develop that skill (the 120 film is much more 'flimsy' feeling when you are trying to get in onto the spool in the dark) but if you get a test piece of film and practice it a half dozen times in the light to get the 'feel' for it you should be OK.
Good luck. You will be impressed with the results.
With a Zeiss lens, I'd think it would be worth more than 100 bucks. You should be able to produce some excellent photography with that.
Yes - if you can process 35mm you can do 120. The tricky part is getting used to loading the film onto the spool. Takes a little time to develop that skill (the 120 film is much more 'flimsy' feeling when you are trying to get in onto the spool in the dark) but if you get a test piece of film and practice it a half dozen times in the light to get the 'feel' for it you should be OK.
Good luck. You will be impressed with the results.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 7:50 pm to Napoleon
You have a real gem! When was it made? Anyway, in my experience, the best bet is mail order on getting film and having it developed. But if you're gonna do it yourself then awesome! Have a Yashica LM and a Voightlander.
ETA: digital formats have killed the medium & large format film cameras. Mostly just a niche art market for ppl that want to develop their own silver nitrate, FWIW.
ETA: digital formats have killed the medium & large format film cameras. Mostly just a niche art market for ppl that want to develop their own silver nitrate, FWIW.
This post was edited on 4/25/17 at 7:53 pm
Posted on 4/25/17 at 8:45 pm to Duckhammer_77
based on the model it was made in 1952. Sold in 52-53.
My dad says my Grandpa had it before he was born. In fact it's the camera that all their old family pictures were taken on.
Plan on keeping it as a family heirloom. But also using it.
It's a 523/16.
Ikonita 523/16
My dad says my Grandpa had it before he was born. In fact it's the camera that all their old family pictures were taken on.
Plan on keeping it as a family heirloom. But also using it.
It's a 523/16.
Ikonita 523/16
This post was edited on 4/25/17 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 4/25/17 at 8:48 pm to Napoleon
quote:
I figured out shutter speed
You ain't figured out shite about me.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 3:30 pm to Napoleon
got a couple of rolls of black and white and a roll of color. Going to play with it.
I did find a problem. The shutter speed doens't work between 1/25 and 1/1 but works on manual. On the other speeds it stops open. It didn't do this at first, but started after I started playing with the shutter timer, which also isn't working.
Other than that it seems good. Going to get a good lens cleaner cloth and solution. They lenses are clear, but a little dusty.
I did find a problem. The shutter speed doens't work between 1/25 and 1/1 but works on manual. On the other speeds it stops open. It didn't do this at first, but started after I started playing with the shutter timer, which also isn't working.
Other than that it seems good. Going to get a good lens cleaner cloth and solution. They lenses are clear, but a little dusty.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 9:25 pm to Napoleon
If the shutter sticks, you can probably get it cleaned and the individual parts of the shutter relaid.
Check with the people who sell and service Zeiss Microscopes.
Check with the people who sell and service Zeiss Microscopes.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 10:30 pm to Napoleon
man, that is a pretty damn awesome find!...couple the general coolness of it with the sentimental value that it must have and you have a real treasure there!
Posted on 4/26/17 at 10:34 pm to Napoleon
I think quite a few people still use those around here by some of the quality uploaded.
Posted on 4/26/17 at 11:33 pm to Napoleon
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Though as far as prints and color negatives, are there any ways to get those developed? Should anyone that can develop 35mm develop 120mm?
Your local 1-hour film places can most likely do 35 but not 120.
Check out places online. A place like Richard Photo Lab will develop and do darkroom prints.
Posted on 4/27/17 at 12:18 am to real turf fan
I may do that. I'm going to try some pics on it. I think i can use manual if I really want greater than a quarter second exposure.
Excited to try it out. Going to try and dark bag develop one test roll. Then send the other two off to be developed.
Excited to try it out. Going to try and dark bag develop one test roll. Then send the other two off to be developed.
Posted on 4/27/17 at 12:21 am to Spankum
What's cool is I already have a framed picture in my house from 1952/53 of my grandma and uncle taken with this camera. Would be great to pass down.
The optics are really good on it. I read up on it last night and the lens is really well liked.
Just doesn't have a range finder so you have to guess the distance then manual focus, then set aperture to lighting, then set shutter, then take picture.
I used to fumble loading 35 (110 was the GOAT IMO for loading) be interesting to try loading 120. Also notice there is an old film canister in there with instructions to always leave the empty canister on there to tie the new canister into.
The optics are really good on it. I read up on it last night and the lens is really well liked.
Just doesn't have a range finder so you have to guess the distance then manual focus, then set aperture to lighting, then set shutter, then take picture.
I used to fumble loading 35 (110 was the GOAT IMO for loading) be interesting to try loading 120. Also notice there is an old film canister in there with instructions to always leave the empty canister on there to tie the new canister into.
Posted on 4/27/17 at 12:23 am to wheelr
I found two places in metairie that can do the Black and white in house, but have to send off the color.
If I enjoy this I will turn the garage central closet (now just old paint and tile storage) into a dark room.
Then make an enlarger.
A hobby I always wanted to pick up.
If I enjoy this I will turn the garage central closet (now just old paint and tile storage) into a dark room.
Then make an enlarger.
A hobby I always wanted to pick up.
Posted on 4/27/17 at 8:05 am to Napoleon
My wife has the exact same camera. I bought it for her in Germany. Her camera looks like brand new.
She hasn't ever used it which is disappointing. Please post some pics when you get them developed. I'd love to see them.
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