Tag: old

  • Ilford HP5 Plus: Is This Iconic Film For Everyone?

    written by virtualflyer on 2013-10-15 #gear
    Ilford HP5 Plus: Is This Iconic Film For Everyone?

    I've decided to try this film after reading wonderful things about it but I found out some things I didn't know before. I'll let you guys decide if they're pros or cons.

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  • Labaphot BW 100 – Ancient Black Pearl

    written by wil6ka on 2013-07-15 #gear
    Labaphot BW 100 – Ancient Black Pearl

    I am always surpised how durable black and white negative films are. But this one is ultra special. The Labaphot was produced in West Germany, so it’s a relic of the old Germany. Basically the postal code on the film cartridge doesn't exist anymore. And the cartridge is in fact a show for itself. It must be the most beautiful film vessel I ever laid eyes on.

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  • Welta Weltix from last Century

    written by battain on 2013-01-28 #gear
    Welta Weltix from last Century

    Welta Weltix is a 35mm folding camera made in Germany from 1938 to 1950. First models used 127 film but when appeared 135 films, the camera body was adapted and now, thank's to this, the luchy ones who have a working camera like me can use piece of History

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  • To Russia with Love: Udelnaya Flea Market, St Petersburg

    written by neja on 2012-10-25 #places
    To Russia with Love: Udelnaya Flea Market, St Petersburg

    It is a place for real hunters! While I was living in St Petersburg, I have only been to Udelnaya Flea Market once. So, when I visited the city again with two of my friends who have never been to Russia before, they requested to visit a local flea market.

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  • To Russia with Love: Pulkovo Observatory, Saint Petersburg

    written by neja on 2012-10-24 #places
    To Russia with Love: Pulkovo Observatory, Saint Petersburg

    Simply a must! The Pulkovo Obesrvatory has always been among my top favorite places in Saint Petersburg. I can visit it over and over again. After the madness of the big city, it is literarily a breath of fresh air.

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  • Lincoln's Inn: Barristers Paradise in London

    written by neja on 2012-08-24 #places
    Lincoln's Inn: Barristers Paradise in London

    Have you ever heard of the song, 'Wonderful Life' by HURTS? Then probably you might remember these words: "Driving through the city to the Temple Station, cries into the leather seat". If you're looking for something unexpected in the middle of London, then you came to the right place!

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  • My Father's Camera: Ricoh KR-5

    written by tsingtao on 2012-06-12 #gear #people
    My Father's Camera: Ricoh KR-5

    Family heirlooms are the coolest especially when it's a camera. Let Community Member @tsingtao tell you the story of his father's camera in this short submission!

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  • ALFO Professional Slide Film: Digging Deep into History

    written by wil6ka on 2012-03-12 #gear
    ALFO Professional Slide Film: Digging Deep into History

    In my quest to find films everybody forgot about, I found the ALFO Professional Slide Film. Never really heard about that one, so I started my CSI engine. So this review is rather about the way one researches about the history of gone film-gems than the look of its emulsion.

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  • The Stereo Realist: An Old Relic

    written by natalieerachel on 2012-02-22 #gear
    The Stereo Realist: An Old Relic

    I managed to pick up a 30+ year old stereo camera from a friend of my mom's just for fun. I ran a roll through it to test it out. The results were pleasantly surprising!

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  • The Incredible Soft Tones of Orwo NP 20 (35mm, 80 ISO)

    written by abcdefuck on 2012-01-11 #gear
    The Incredible Soft Tones of Orwo NP 20 (35mm, 80 ISO)

    Here's an old film from the German Democratic Republic era: the Orwo NP 20, an 80 ISO 35mm film. This black and white film produces photos with incredibly soft tones.

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  • Kodak Tourist: My Oldest Friend

    written by jodidopanki on 2011-11-11 #gear
    Kodak Tourist: My Oldest Friend

    Story of an old camera. About how to get lucky without knowing, unexpected failures and light leaks...and some meaningless blabbering.

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  • A Mysterious Roll Found: Agfa Isopan ISS

    2011-10-17
    A Mysterious Roll Found: Agfa Isopan ISS

    I have read a lot of stories about people who found rolls in old cameras. I never had the thrill of this experience, until now.

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  • Vintage Find: No. 3 Brownie Camera

    written by natalieerachel on 2011-08-25
    Vintage Find: No. 3 Brownie Camera

    Scrounging around in my photo teacher's classroom, I managed to find an old, vintage Brownie Camera!

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  • Agfa Isola 1: A Thrift Store Find

    written by luthien on 2011-08-22
    Agfa Isola 1: A Thrift Store Find

    Second-hand shops and thrift stores can be loads of fun when you find something unexpected. Like an old camera with a roll of film still in it.

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  • Simple and Sporty Welica WSX-500

    written by sprofishgel on 2011-08-20 #gear
    Simple and Sporty Welica WSX-500

    If this camera was a human being, it would be a "voluptuous woman"...and for only 10 Euros!

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  • 3M Color Slide 35mm 100 ISO: A Film Review

    written by abcdefuck on 2011-06-30 #gear
    3M Color Slide 35mm 100 ISO: A Film Review

    An old slide film produced in Italy. This film expired more than 25 years ago. Result: a dream.

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  • Agfa Silette Pronto: An Old Camera Captured My Heart

    written by brommi on 2011-06-29 #gear
    Agfa Silette Pronto: An Old Camera Captured My Heart

    One month ago, I held the camera for the first time in my hands and now I don't want to give it back.

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  • The Fed Experience - A Fed 3 Review

    written by achocolatemoose on 2011-06-07 #gear
    The Fed Experience - A Fed 3 Review

    I ordered the Fed 3 without much thinking. Its looks had me at hello. I wanted a rangefinder camera for quite some time and only when the little guy was already on its way I started to really pay attention to reviews written on Lomography. And what I saw kind of scared me. I was in for a heavy old camera with a mind of its own.

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  • Zeiss Ikon Ikonta C 521/2 - my golden oldie

    written by nicx on 2011-05-06 #gear
    Zeiss Ikon Ikonta C 521/2 - my golden oldie

    Note: add Zeiss Ikon Ikonta C 521/2 Tag If not to photograph with then just to display this beauty is worth it. This zeiss ikon ikonta c was released in 1947 and shoots 120 film and 6cm x 9cm frames. It has a simple view finder and stand to hold itself up aswell as a tripod mount.

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  • Voigtlander Vito C - My Little Buffalo

    written by nicx on 2011-04-04 #gear
    Voigtlander Vito C - My Little Buffalo

    This sturdy west German camera is a must have for anyone's vintage camera collection. Around 50 years old and still taking great photos! It shoots 35mm film with style.

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  • Boots & Flogger Wine Bar

    written by neja on 2011-03-21 #places
    Boots & Flogger Wine Bar

    Not a Sado Maso experience, but fine wining and dining. Boots & Flogger is a place of tradition. Some waitresses have worked here for 35 years already. I once came here when one of them was retiring. She showed me pictures from the old days when she was still young and just started working here. They were two friends and another lady was still going to continue. I wonder, how many bottles of wine they had together during those years.

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  • Yashica Electro 35

    2011-03-13 #gear
    Yashica Electro 35

    The Yashica Electro 35 is a magnificently amazing camera only if you know how to work your way around it. Its cheap, has a amazing glass and is intensely sexy (specially the black version GTN).

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  • Kasbah

    written by neja on 2011-02-28 #places
    Kasbah

    Kasbah district in Marrakech, a place which seemed to have resisted change that comes with time. However, the main reason why we went to this area was the Hammam. It was my birthday so I decided a visit to a spa would be nice.

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  • Kodak 400TX

    written by -alia- on 2011-02-24 #gear
    Kodak 400TX

    The renowned Kodak 400TX is a high-speed panchromatic film released in 1954 for 35mm and 120mm format. Perfect for scenarios that require good DOF and fast shutter speeds. It is idyllic for push processing and for extending the distance range for flash pictures.

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  • Mellah - Jewish Marrakech

    written by neja on 2011-03-01 #places
    Mellah - Jewish Marrakech

    Catch the ghosts of the past on the streets of this former Jewish district of Marrakech. Mellah used to be Jewish, but not anymore. A lot has changed since the 16th century, the area is Muslim now, and all the Jewish people have moved to Casablanca, Israel or somewhere else. According to the reports, only 250 of them are left.

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  • Wapping

    written by neja on 2011-02-18 #places
    Wapping

    A secret area in London with excellent views for history lovers. Wapping is an area in east London, part of the former Docklands, about which lots of Londoners don't even know. And the ones who know, appreciate it a lot.

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  • Beirette VSN... Family History

    written by iaki on 2011-01-14 #gear
    Beirette VSN... Family History

    The camera of my mother. She used this when she was an unmarried youngster.

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  • Scotney Castle

    written by neja on 2010-12-17 #places
    Scotney Castle

    Voted among the top ten best English gardens to visit, Scotney Castle is a wonderful place to go if you're into history or just want to enjoy some beautiful scenery. It is located just 50miles from London - and a few miles away from Tunbridge Wells.

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  • Plaza de la Virgen and Around, Valencia

    written by neja on 2010-11-26 #places
    Plaza de la Virgen and Around, Valencia

    Scouring for my next Lomo Location can be a toughie at times although when I do spot a location that inspires me, I instantly get a hold of my camera and start clicking away. Lucky me, I didn't even have to go far especially with something like the picture perfect Valencia Square nearby.

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  • Olympus Trip 35 : The Most Classic and Trusty Camera

    written by phiphu on 2010-09-12 #gear
    Olympus Trip 35 : The Most Classic and Trusty Camera

    Almost fully automatic classic camera that can stun your brain with its sharp pictures. With it you can take very well exposed snaps and can manage with a fixed focus lens as well.

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