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Big Dawg
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 Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:39 pm Post subject: My newest ...Kodak 35 RF |
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Big Dawg wrote:
A little anodizing missing but it all works as it is supposed to. Very small window for the rangefinder but it is very easy to focus none the less. Cost was $12.00 US plus shipping on Ebay. Those bargains are still out there.
Voted the ugliest 35mm camera...I kind of like it! 
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| Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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One of the ugliest right...
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| Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
| One of the ugliest right... |
Holy Sh!t that thing is ugly!
.... in a cute way. (don't cry little camera you're not alone.) |
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Big Dawg
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:09 am Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
| One of the ugliest right... |
We'll soon see how ugly it shoots soon.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:10 am Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
| F16SUNSHINE wrote: |
| Attila wrote: |
| One of the ugliest right... |
Holy Sh!t that thing is ugly!
.... in a cute way. (don't cry little camera you're not alone.) |
Is that a comment on my Avatar photo?? Huh? Is it?
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 3:07 am Post subject: |
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dof wrote:
That's a very clean example. The Anastar lenses are Tessar types. Should give very nice results. Kodak only made a few RF camera models which seems odd with all the different cameras they made. |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:21 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
It has a certain charm though !
I have one unfortunately I have not yet finished repairing it. Its also nowhere near as nice and clean as yours.
The challenge with these is getting to the area between the second and third groups, if there is haze there.
There is a very tough ring to remove.
Otherwise repair is very simple.
The lens is supposed to be very good.
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Big Dawg
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:50 am Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
| dof wrote: |
| That's a very clean example. The Anastar lenses are Tessar types. Should give very nice results. Kodak only made a few RF camera models which seems odd with all the different cameras they made. |
Lots of Retina RF's. Just not a lot of American made ones. Like my medalist 1 a lot.
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Big Dawg
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:54 am Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
| luisalegria wrote: |
It has a certain charm though !
I have one unfortunately I have not yet finished repairing it. Its also nowhere near as nice and clean as yours.
The challenge with these is getting to the area between the second and third groups, if there is haze there.
There is a very tough ring to remove.
Otherwise repair is very simple.
The lens is supposed to be very good. |
Thanks for the info Luis. Thankfully this one's lens is crystal clear. Can't wait to run a roll through it. Glad I got the manual as well. Nice to know how you really can use it rather than play around to find out!! Strange having to push the release button to get it to wind and cock the shutter.
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tikkathree wrote:
You guys are all so... un-pc!!!!
It isn't ugly it's simply "differently attractive". 
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 6:16 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I hope it shoots well cos it sure is an ugly duckling!
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:18 am Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
That camera is wonderful, been looking them for a while.
You plan to get the military version too?
But I'm sort of a Kodak fan a.k.a. masochist.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
| tikkathree wrote: |
You guys are all so... un-pc!!!!
It isn't ugly it's simply "differently attractive". |
I like that!
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Big Dawg wrote:
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| I hope it shoots well cos it sure is an ugly duckling! |
May turn into a swan when I shoot it!!
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
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That camera is wonderful, been looking them for a while.
You plan to get the military version too?
But I'm sort of a Kodak fan a.k.a. masochist. |
No but I am looking at the Chevron and the Ektar. Interesting cameras. I have the Medalist I but plan on sending it to Grizzly mountain for the conversion to 120 film. We are not masochists...just appreciate the difficult.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:14 am Post subject: |
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Mos6502 wrote:
The Anastar is a good lens - it should give good results. Most of these have triplets, so you lucked out with this one. |
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Jesito wrote:
It doesn't seem so ugly to me...
Similar aesthetics as the Signette. We have to think in the time it was built, the technology available, the design fashion in those days.
Look forward to see your samples. Congrats for such a nice acquisition, seems to be in a fine status.
Regards,
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:09 am Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
I had one of these a couple of years back, picked up in a lot effectively for free. I couldn't believe how small the viewfinder window was
I affectionately called it the Frankencamera until it was sold to make way for more lenses
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Big Dawg wrote:
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| The Anastar is a good lens - it should give good results. Most of these have triplets, so you lucked out with this one. |
So far I've read good reviews on the lens and hope they are true.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
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It doesn't seem so ugly to me...
Similar aesthetics as the Signette. We have to think in the time it was built, the technology available, the design fashion in those days.
Look forward to see your samples. Congrats for such a nice acquisition, seems to be in a fine status.
Regards,
Jes. |
This one and the Argus C3 have a steam punk look to them.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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Big Dawg wrote:
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I had one of these a couple of years back, picked up in a lot effectively for free. I couldn't believe how small the viewfinder window was
I affectionately called it the Frankencamera until it was sold to make way for more lenses |
They may be small but the rangefinder is much easier to use than a lot of rangefinders of more modern build. Just not sure yet how accurate it is.
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dof wrote:
This would be a cool camera to dress up -- maybe gold plated hardware, snake skin leather ...  |
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mo wrote:
BD Keep an eye out for the kodak 80 signet lenses and camera they are very nice! Kodak did have some hidden treasures back in its early days.Post up some samples from that little 35 when you can.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:17 am Post subject: |
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| One of the most interesting US Military Cameras is the Kodak 35 made for submarine service during W.W.II. Olive green, it was supplied in a special wooden case with instructions for attaching to the periscope. |
http://www.cameraquest.com/nikonmil.htm
Why on earth someone would want to do that. Wouldn't any other camera be easier to attatch to a periscope.
BTW, one should always check what year the webpage is, I know that military is often conservative, but:
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| Digital Kodak DCS420, which is based on the Nikon N90s, in use now by the U.S. Marines |
Ok, even 2003 that was very obsloete ..
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Big Dawg wrote:
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| This would be a cool camera to dress up -- maybe gold plated hardware, snake skin leather ... |
Too much Bling for an old Redneck like me.
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