Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
Gregory Parkinson writes. Most of the Brownies are not 120, but the Brownie Cresta 1, 2, and 3 all are. Unfortunately for us yanks, the Cresta was a british model that wasn't sold in the US. They show up on ebay once in a while. I have one that actually has a fun lens (or is that lense) on it - nicely sharp in the middle, pleasant focus and light fall-off towards the edges, and some interesting chromatic abberation. A lot of the ones I've seen here in the US are 120, although you have to check and make sure it's not 620, 116 or something else. 620 cameras can be hard to convert to 120 since the spool size is different and spool pin size is different also. Of course you can always respool onto 620 spools, but finding a 120 camera is easier.
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
Most of the Brownies are not 120, but the Brownie Cresta 1, 2, and 3 all are. Unfortunately for us yanks, the Cresta was a british model that wasn't sold in the US. They show up on ebay once in a while. I have one that actually has a fun lens (or is that lense) on it - nicely sharp in the middle, pleasant focus and light fall-off towards the edges, and some interesting chromatic abberation. At 10:18 AM -0500 11/26/01, Richard M. Koolish wrote: Tom, I was on e-bay for hours looking there are many of these types of camera's I am not sure whether I should try to convert it or use it as it is and see what takes place. Have you tried this as a pinhole, if so how did you feel with your results? Christine An old 120 Brownie can also be converted to pinhole. One advantage of the Brownie is that the shutter has a time exposure setting. I just converted one. The lens was in a brass holder that threaded onto a block of wood inside the camera, so it came out very easily. It gets 8 6x8 pictures on a roll. The camera cost me $6.00 at the recent Photographica show in Boston. ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.???/discussion/ --
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
In a message dated 11/25/01 4:18:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, dalf...@aol.com writes: If you trot on down to the local hardware store, and ask for 1/4-20 nuts, they can be super- glued onto any thing you make, and voila , you have a tripod socket for about 20 -25 cents apiece thank you!!!
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
4rd? finger mistake, I meant 3rd obviously :-) - Original Message - From: G.Penate They go for very little money (if you don't get in a bidding frency, with another eBater!), so buy 3, make a pinhole and a Zoneplate camera and use the 4rd as it is. Results with this or any other converted (or not) camera do not depend on the camera itself. Guillermo
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
They go for very little money (if you don't get in a bidding frency, with another eBater!), so buy 3, make a pinhole and a Zoneplate camera and use the 4rd as it is. Results with this or any other converted (or not) camera do not depend on the camera itself. Guillermo - Original Message - From: cmcbe...@aol.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Tom, I was on e-bay for hours looking there are many of these types of camera's I am not sure whether I should try to convert it or use it as it is and see what takes place. Have you tried this as a pinhole, if so how did you feel with your results? Christine
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
In a message dated 11/24/01 11:54:26 PM Central Standard Time, cmcbe...@aol.com writes: Could you mean the Spartus Full-Vue? A twin-lens reflex, 120 camera? There are 10 on eBay now. Nicely adapted to pinhole use; only problem is that they do not have a tripod socket. Tom, I was on e-bay for hours looking there are many of these types of camera's I am not sure whether I should try to convert it or use it as it is and see what takes place. Have you tried this as a pinhole, if so how did you feel with your results? Christine If you trot on down to the local hardware store, and ask for 1/4-20 nuts, they can be super- glued onto any thing you make, and voila , you have a tripod socket for about 20 -25 cents apiece
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
In a message dated 11/25/01 12:38:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, harv...@aracnet.com writes: Could you mean the Spartus Full-Vue? A twin-lens reflex, 120 camera? There are 10 on eBay now. Nicely adapted to pinhole use; only problem is that they do not have a tripod socket. Tom, I was on e-bay for hours looking there are many of these types of camera's I am not sure whether I should try to convert it or use it as it is and see what takes place. Have you tried this as a pinhole, if so how did you feel with your results? Christine
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
It is a Spartus Full-Vue Richard Heather cmcbe...@aol.com wrote: Hey guys I am wondering if any of you know where I can get some information on a full-vue camera made by the spencer co. it holds 2 1/4 film. In my searches I fear that I am not looking in the right direction. Any Info would be much obliged. Christine
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
Hey guys I am wondering if any of you know where I can get some information on a full-vue camera made by the spencer co. it holds 2 1/4 film. In my searches I fear that I am not looking in the right direction. Any Info would be much obliged. Christine Could you mean the Spartus Full-Vue? A twin-lens reflex, 120 camera? There are 10 on eBay now. Nicely adapted to pinhole use; only problem is that they do not have a tripod socket. Tom
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
Hey guys I am wondering if any of you know where I can get some information on a full-vue camera made by the spencer co. it holds 2 1/4 film. In my searches I fear that I am not looking in the right direction. Any Info would be much obliged. Christine
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
The new Holgas are great,but is there not a vibe from an old plastic camera from the 50's.What it has seen in it's time and the crude distinction of it's own. Not just duplicated. just a thought for those of us who see the worth of this little gem... Forgive me if I am being nostalgic. ...j
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
FYI Besides the Diana make camera, there is a 'Reliance brand that is identical to it including the light leaks.it will cost much-much less. I got one on Ebay for $25.00. If the name does not matter and you still want a really cool photo, try the Reliance, good luckjohn
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
- Original Message - DIANA F Camera w/ lens cap http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1299031604 Currently at $100USD. ? ok I don't understand... I know what you mean when you say I don't understand. And like you Andy, I know they are CULT-llector cameras and very IN with the so called ART communitynevertheless, I still is hard to understand that price for it!! Guillermo
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
DIANA F Camera w/ lens cap http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1299031604 Currently at $100USD. ? ok I don't understand.. Buy the Holga for $15 from freestylesalesco.com. You will get the same quality pictures. Buy a few. Each one is different. A couple I have are actually too sharp. Mac
Re: [pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
Andy, The Diana camera was cheap plastic camera that took 16 pictures on 120 roll film. The pictures were nice and little soft but the last incarnation of the box camera without being a box. It's out of production. One hundred dollars seens overly high for nostalgia. I wish I still had mine. James Johnston ==Original Message Subj:[pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: 11/24/01 7:00:20 PM Eastern Standard Time From: aa...@home.com (Andy Schmitt) Sender: pinhole-discussion-admin@p at ??? Reply-to: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? To: Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? (pinhole discussion list) DIANA F Camera w/ lens cap http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1299031604 Currently at $100USD. ? ok I don't understand... andy AAndy LLC Computer Systems Created Perplexed Users UnPerplexed Dragons Slain Ideas Generated Photographs Taken http://www.aandy.org ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.???/discussion/
[pinhole-discussion] DIana Camera Ebay
DIANA F Camera w/ lens cap http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1299031604 Currently at $100USD. ? ok I don't understand... andy AAndy LLC Computer Systems Created Perplexed Users UnPerplexed Dragons Slain Ideas Generated Photographs Taken http://www.aandy.org
