#OldCamera

2025-05-16
It doesn't matter who a camera was made for.

The only question you need to ask yourself is, "is it the right one for me?"

Whether a beefy DSLR, a pocket-size point-and-shoot, or a toy-like Instax, don't go for stereotypes.

Choose the one that makes you go out and take photos.

Gear: Canon M50 / 40mm

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#instax #blackandwhite #bwphotography #camera #instantphotography #stilllife #fujifilm #retro #oldcamera
Black and white close-up of a Fujifilm Instax instant camera, partially enclosed in a patterned leather case with an avocado design. The camera’s 60mm lens and flash are visible, emphasizing texture and contrast in the image.
2025-05-12
My first attempt at 35mm film photography using a beauty of relic, the #chinon CM-3 from 1977 - found at a photo shop in Seinäjoki, Finland. Shot using the #ilfordhp5plus400 #blackandwhite #film
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#filmphotography #finland #malta #50mm #cosina #cosina50mm #streetphoto_bw #oldcamera #retro #picture #valletta #cat #sunlight #trainstation #seinajoki
2025-03-15

"A new Toy for old Men! 😁

Last week I received this analog camcorder as a gift. Today's evening I brought the pretty, 30 years old lady (built 02/95) back to life:


The camera has only been used a few times over the years and I didn't even have to clean the head drum. I just regenerated the grease of the capstan bearing and adjusted the tape transport a bit.

Now I just have to dust it off a bit, then it'll actually be like new again. I'm looking forward to using the camera extensively at the harbor in spring and summer... 🤩😍


#vhs #camcorder #AnalogueLove #AnalogLife #videocamera #analogvideo #oldcamera #portablevideo #portablecamera #vhsc #camerarepair #LifeIsAnalog #videocamera #analogcamcorder #VideoHomeSystem #vintagevibes

2025-02-18

"My little Pretty (one of them 😎)"

As announced yesterday while chatting with @dirt , I picked out a picture of my ancient #Minolta #Dimage7. This picture was taken a few months ago when I repaired this camera as a successor to the Z3, which had recently died.

With the new(😁) firmware from 2004 or 2005, it now even 'eats' SD cards in via CF adapter. And the operating time is long enough with Li-ion batteries (real 1.5 volts!), so I don't have to replace the batteries anymore after taking just 5-10 pictures.

It's really fun to shoot with!

#MinoltaDimage7 #BridgeCamera #camerarepair #digitalbridgecamera #oldcamera #olddigitalcamera
#OldButGold

2025-02-17

"Sometimes, wenn I go out for JPG & unedited"
- esp. for @dirt (and all others, too 😉) -

IMG 1: #Minolta #DimageZ3 #bridgecamera
IMG2: unedited (cropped to square only) #JPG

Unfortunately she died some time ago - img sensor damage. 🥴

A Dimage 7 (and a 7i, too) have now taken their place. There will be an image of this camera later. :wink:


#jpgphotography #olddigitalcamera #oldcamera #Minolta #digitalbridgecamera #MinoltaDimage #digitalphotography

2025-02-12

@textovervideo Oh, I should recharge the batteries of my #DImage7i camera. Its not so different to the Dimage5, so I think I'll go to shoot a few #raw shots on the wekend for a try in Darktable. 🤩

#Minolta #Dimage7 #DImage5 #Bridgecamera #oldcamera

2025-02-10
The Agfa Box 50 – A Classic of Medium Format Photography

The Agfa Box 50 is a classic box camera produced by Agfa from 1949 to 1951. During this time, almost 600,000 units were manufactured. It is part of the long tradition of Agfa box cameras, known for their simple handling, robust construction, and characteristic image look.

Technical Specifications

Film Format: 120 roll film (6x9 cm negatives)
Lens: Simple meniscus lens
Apertures: Two settings (approx. f/11 and f/16)
Shutter Speed: Approx. 1/30 second + B-mode for long exposures
Viewfinder: Two simple mirror viewfinders for portrait and landscape orientation
Body: Metal housing with leatherette covering
Handling and Usage

The Agfa Box 50 is known for its straightforward operation. It is particularly suitable for beginners in analog photography or lovers of the classic box camera look. The photographer simply needs to load the film, use the viewfinder to frame the subject, and press the shutter release. Thanks to the B-mode, long exposures are also possible, allowing for creative night shots or light painting experiments.

Image Characteristics

The Agfa Box 50 produces a nostalgic image look with soft sharpness and slight vignetting around the edges. Due to its simple lens, the image quality does not compare to modern cameras, but this analog charm is precisely what makes the camera so appealing. Black-and-white films particularly enhance this vintage aesthetic.

Historical Context

The Agfa Box 50 was a slightly modified version of the pre-war Box 45, differing externally with additional silver decorative stripes on the front. In 1951, it was replaced by the Synchro-Box (Box 600), of which approximately 1,630,000 units were produced until 1957. The selling price of the Agfa Box 50 was 9.90 DM, which contributed to its great popularity.

Conclusion

The Agfa Box 50 is a piece of photographic history and offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the aesthetics of the 1950s. It is easy to use, reliable, and a valuable asset for anyone interested in classic analog photography. Those who appreciate the unique style of this camera will have a lot of fun with it!

#AgfaBox50 #Agfa #BoxCamera #MediumFormat #120Film #AnalogPhotography #FilmPhotography #VintageCamera #ClassicCamera #AnalogueLove #ShootFilm #FilmCommunity #RetroPhotography #OldCamera #PhotographyHistory
Agfa Box 50
2025-02-09
Die Agfa Box 50 – Ein Klassiker der Mittelformat-Fotografie

Die Agfa Box 50 ist eine klassische Boxkamera, die von 1949 bis 1951 von Agfa produziert wurde. In dieser Zeit wurden fast 600.000 Exemplare hergestellt. Sie gehört zur langen Tradition der Agfa-Boxkameras, die für ihre einfache Handhabung, robuste Bauweise und den charakteristischen Look der Bilder bekannt sind.

Technische Daten

Filmformat: 120 Rollfilm (6x9 cm Negative)
Objektiv: Einfaches Meniskusobjektiv
Blenden: Zwei Einstellungen (ca. f/11 und f/16)
Verschlusszeit: Ca. 1/30 Sekunde + B-Modus für Langzeitbelichtungen
Sucher: Zwei einfache Spiegel-Sucher für Hoch- und Querformat
Gehäuse: Metallgehäuse mit Kunstlederüberzug

Handhabung und Nutzung

Die Agfa Box 50 ist für ihre simple Bedienung bekannt. Sie eignet sich besonders für Einsteiger in die analoge Fotografie oder für Liebhaber des klassischen Boxkamera-Looks. Der Fotograf muss lediglich den Film einlegen, den Sucher benutzen, um das Motiv anzuvisieren, und den Auslöser betätigen. Dank des B-Modus sind auch Langzeitbelichtungen möglich, was kreative Nachtaufnahmen oder Experimente mit Lichtmalerei erlaubt.

Bildcharakteristik

Die Agfa Box 50 liefert einen nostalgischen Bildlook mit einer weichen Schärfe und einer leichten Vignettierung an den Rändern. Aufgrund des einfachen Objektivs ist die Bildqualität nicht mit modernen Kameras vergleichbar, aber gerade dieser analoge Charme macht den Reiz der Kamera aus. Schwarz-Weiß-Filme bringen diesen Vintage-Look besonders gut zur Geltung.

Historischer Kontext

Die Agfa Box 50 war eine leicht modifizierte Version der Vorkriegs-Box 45 und unterschied sich äußerlich durch zusätzliche silberne Zierstreifen auf der Frontseite. Im Jahr 1951 wurde sie von der Synchro-Box (Box 600) abgelöst, von der bis 1957 etwa 1.630.000 Stück produziert wurden. Der Verkaufspreis der Agfa Box 50 lag bei 9,90 DM, was zu ihrer großen Beliebtheit beitrug.

Fazit

Die Agfa Box 50 ist ein Stück Fotografiegeschichte und bietet eine wunderbare Möglichkeit, die Ästhetik der 1950er Jahre nachzuerleben. Sie ist einfach zu bedienen, zuverlässig und eine Bereicherung für jeden, der sich mit klassischer Analogfotografie beschäftigt. Wer den einzigartigen Stil dieser Kamera zu schätzen weiß, wird mit ihr viel Freude haben!

#AgfaBox50 #Agfa #Boxkamera #Mittelformat #120Film #Analogfotografie #FilmPhotography #VintageCamera #ClassicCamera #AnalogueLove #ShootFilm #FilmCommunity #RetroPhotography #OldCamera #PhotographyHistory
Agfa Box 50

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