Will this replace my K-3 ?

Driline · 09-18-2016, 10:17 AM - **1 Like**

I stopped at an antique store and picked up this little beauty for 6 bucks. Wife wants to know if this will replace my K-3. What should I tell her?

tvdtvdtvd · 09-18-2016, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

Tell her the K-3 is now for previewing shots you will take with the Duaflex. It will mean less wasted shots on film,
thus saving you money!

**BigMackCam** · 09-18-2016, 10:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Driline

Wife wants to know if this will replace my K-3. What should I tell her?

"In a way, yes. But in another more-accurate way... no."

**gaweidert** · 09-18-2016, 11:23 AM

Find a few 620 film spools and re spool some 120 film onto it. Use B&W film. Images will be soft in the corners but reasonable good in the center. Next you will need film processing equipment, chemicals, enlarger, various print papers. Of course you will need to take over a room of the house and convert it to a darkroom.

Conventional photography can become very addicting.

Driline · 09-18-2016, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Find a few 620 film spools and re spool some 120 film onto it. Use B&W film. Images will be soft in the corners but reasonable good in the center. Next you will need film processing equipment, chemicals, enlarger, various print papers. Of course you will need to take over a room of the house and convert it to a darkroom.

Conventional photography can become very addicting.

I bought a roll of color film already spooled on the 620 spindle for $13 on eBay. My local camera store will develop it. I'll make sure I get the 620 spool back.

**c.a.m** · 09-18-2016, 12:03 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by Driline

What should I tell her?

"Don't worry, honey, this is a fixed-lens camera. There are no lenses to buy."

Billgscott · 09-20-2016, 01:00 PM

I started my photo jouney with a Kodak Duoflex which i still have.

Enjoy

Racer X 69 · 09-20-2016, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by Driline

I stopped at an antique store and picked up this little beauty for 6 bucks.

They misspelled Kodak on the tag.

And the name is right there in the camera!

Sheesh!

Originally posted by Driline

Wife wants to know if this will replace my K-3. What should I tell her?

Tell her you got such a great deal on the camera that you have enough cash leftover to take her out for dinner at that fancy restaurant she is always pestering you about.

A win-win situation.

09-18-2016, 10:17 AM - 1 Like	#1
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09-18-2016, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#2
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Tell her the K-3 is now for previewing shots you will take with the Duaflex. It will mean less wasted shots on film, thus saving you money!

09-18-2016, 10:46 AM - 2 Likes	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by Driline Wife wants to know if this will replace my K-3. What should I tell her? "In a way, yes. But in another more-accurate way... no."

09-18-2016, 11:23 AM	#4
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Find a few 620 film spools and re spool some 120 film onto it. Use B&W film. Images will be soft in the corners but reasonable good in the center. Next you will need film processing equipment, chemicals, enlarger, various print papers. Of course you will need to take over a room of the house and convert it to a darkroom. Conventional photography can become very addicting.

09-18-2016, 11:40 AM	#5
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,705 Original Poster	Originally posted by gaweidert Find a few 620 film spools and re spool some 120 film onto it. Use B&W film. Images will be soft in the corners but reasonable good in the center. Next you will need film processing equipment, chemicals, enlarger, various print papers. Of course you will need to take over a room of the house and convert it to a darkroom. Conventional photography can become very addicting. I bought a roll of color film already spooled on the 620 spindle for $13 on eBay. My local camera store will develop it. I'll make sure I get the 620 spool back.

09-18-2016, 12:03 PM - 7 Likes	#6
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,193	Originally posted by Driline What should I tell her? "Don't worry, honey, this is a fixed-lens camera. There are no lenses to buy."

09-20-2016, 01:00 PM	#7
Billgscott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: York Posts: 241	I started my photo jouney with a Kodak Duoflex which i still have. Enjoy

09-20-2016, 08:34 PM	#8
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by Driline I stopped at an antique store and picked up this little beauty for 6 bucks. They misspelled Kodak on the tag. And the name is right there in the camera! Sheesh! Originally posted by Driline Wife wants to know if this will replace my K-3. What should I tell her? Tell her you got such a great deal on the camera that you have enough cash leftover to take her out for dinner at that fancy restaurant she is always pestering you about. A win-win situation.