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Kodak Zi8

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Regular Kit, video

I love this camera.

I use it as a 'just in case' device - the camera I take everywhere. Nice and compact, both video and stills, and an external microphone jack. Incidentally, that last point is one of the key differences between this and something like the Flip. If you care about audio, it's a must.

Great little thing.

Brownie Reflex

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : box cameras

Brownie Reflex.

One of many forerunners to the Brownie Reflex 20, this camera dates to about 1940.

Brownie Reflex 20

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : box cameras, Brownie

Brownie Reflex 20.

This was the end of the line as far as Kodak's production of cameras for its 620 film (6cmx6cm negatives). In the US the Reflex 20 was produced between 1959 and 1966; in the UK the production run was a slightly shorter 1960-1965.

Continue reading Brownie Reflex 20.

Instamatic 155X

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : pocket

Instamatic 155X.

This is a 126 cartridge film camera, which takes 28x28mm negatives. Made between 1971 an 1977, it has a fixed 43mm f/11 lens and uses Magicube flash cubes.

Continue reading Instamatic 155X.

Instamatic 104

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cartridge

Instamatic 104.

These cameras were manufactured from 1965-1968, and this one appears to have been used solidly since then.

Continue reading Instamatic 104.

1A Junior Autographic

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : autographic film, folders, folding cameras

1A Junior Autographic.

These folding cameras were produced from 1914-1927. The body itself is wooden, whilst the front and back are metal.

NB : since taking this photo, I've managed to get the bellows open. Some serious restoration work (and a new photo) coming shortly.

Continue reading 1A Junior Autographic.

Brownie D

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : 620 film, box cameras, Brownie

Kodak Brownie D.

This camera, one of the wonderful Kodak Brownies, is in superb condition.

620 Popular Brownie

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : box cameras, Brownie

620 Popular Brownie.

Another of the 620 Brownie range, this was made slightly later than the Junior : 1939-1943, though is very similar in appearance and features.

Junior 620

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : folders, folding cameras

Kodak Junior 620.

The Kodak Junior 620 was a folding camera produced in Germany from 1933 - 1939. As the name implies, this camera used 620 roll film.

Bantam Colorsnap

posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Kodachrome

Kodak Bantam Colorsnap.

The Kodak Bantam range was produced from 1955 to 1989. The Colorsnap was UK-made and designed to encourage people to use Kodachrome colour film.

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This is the lightbox I use to photograph all cameras on this site. Beautiful.

good reads

watching : The Art of Photography

This is a fantastic podcast.

While the majority of photography podcasts focus on the gear, in The Art of Photography Ted Forbes takes a close look at the various aspects of creating great photographs. Everything from explanations of concepts such as ‘rule of thirds’ and ‘depth of field’ to how pinhole cameras work (and how to make one). A tremendous mix.

If you love taking photos, regardless of what type of camera you’re using, whether you’re shooting film or digital; check out The Art of Photography podcast. Highly recommended.

Thanks to

As you might expect, I take the occasional photograph myself. Here are a few resources that I use regularly, and strongly recommend :

Equipment : L & P, VANBAR
Education : Kelby Training
Storage & Sharing : SmugMug
Film : Calumet
Batteries : Total Power Solution

Fantastic.

NB : I'd love to find out more about these cameras, and hear about those you've got in your collection. Or the one you just picked up on eBay.

You can contact me via my personal site, at scottandrewbird.com / contact .