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| Fujica GER |
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| Fuji DL-250 Tele |
From Camerapedia: "The Fujica GER was a typical 1970s rangefinder camera. It had a 38mm/f2.8 lens and a CdS-controlled electromagnetical shutter with a good range of speeds from 2 sec. to 1/800 sec.. Flash photography was simplified by means of the guide number selector of the camera." I was so pleased when I developed the film to find it still worked. See my previous blog: http://flutterfocus.blogspot.com/2011/07/success.html
My next find was given to me by my Mum, my parents' old camera they
bought when i was a baby. Another Fuji, it is a Fuji DL-250 Tele point
& shoot auto-focus camera, with built in tele & wide lenses
(34mm & 53mm). It's film door hinge has broken off and won't stay closed, but nothing a little duct tape won't fix. I have not had a chance to see if its still working.
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| Yashica-D |
The next acquired camera I received from a fellow classmate. I took a Photography class Fall 2011 to fulfill my art elective for my nursing degree. I became very close with an older gentleman whose camera was several models before mine (He had the Canon Rebel and I have the Rebel Xsi) and we bonded throughout the semester. He had trouble with computers so I would help him and he would offer to me good 'ol photography advice. As the semester ended he asked if I would be interested in his old film camera. I was delighted and told him about my collection, and he was pleased and honored to add to it. We still keep in touch through e-mail. From Camerapedia: "Yashica-D is a medium format film TLR camera made by Yashica and produced between 1958-74" He seems to think that it still will work, I have to had a chance to order film and try it out.
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| Zeiss Ikon Contina |
The final three additions to my collection I have to thank my father for. An avid yard-sale er, I asked him to keep an eye out for any old cameras. He was so pleased when he found these and paid less than $5 for all of them. The first of the bargains is a Zeiss Ikon Contina, 35mm film viewfinder camera made by Zeiss Ikon and produced between 1962-65.
Next is a Minolta Maxxum 4, a SLR with specifications courtesy of Media College:
| Film type: | 35mm |
| Focus: | Automatic and Manual Focus Modes |
| Exposure: | Automatic and Manual Exposure Modes |
| Max shutter speed: | 1/2000th of a second |
| Min shutter speed: | 30 Seconds |
| Standard Lens: | 28mm to 80mm Zoom |
| Lens mount: | Minolta mount |
| External Flash: | Optional Auto Flash is available |
| Built-in electronic-flash: | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): | 5 x 3.4 x 2.4 Inches |
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| Minolta Maxxum 4 |
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| Argus C3 |
Last but not least, an Argus C3. From camerapedia: "a 35mm film rangefinder camera manufactured by Argus and produced between 1939-1957.
The Argus C series had been called "the brick". C3 is similar to the C2, but with flash sync attachment holes on left end." I have not tried any of the last three to see if they are still in working condition. Regardless of the outcomes, all 6 cameras contribute to a great start to a film collection and at the least beautiful studio decorations. I will blog an update on whether or not I am able to develop any successful photos.
