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| 12-26-2022, 07:35 AM - 9 Likes | #1 |
| My 2022 in review: 36 cameras, 13 rolls of film and a lot more!
Warning: Long post ahead  Hello, They say time flies when you are having a good time. Well, I think 2022 did come and go rather quickly. That means it was good. We were able to finally do an EPIC family vacation after a 2 year delay due to the pandemic. That was the highlight of the year. Overall, a very busy life with family, work, Boy Scouts, hobbies, automotive work, etc. My workbench was always busy thru the year. That's my escape from stress and one of my happy places. Like in the last few years, cameras dominated the workbench time, followed by scale models. One of my scale models made it to the cover of Model Cars Magazine this year. This year I also spent time restoring and enjoying stereoscopic gear like View Masters, Tru-Vue, accessories and a 19th century stereoscope among others. The View-Master thread - PentaxForums.com There were plenty of digital pictures taken this year. Not only related to the other hobbies like scale models and camera restoration documentation but also family stuff, travel, etc. For the first time I did some commissioned work on other people's cameras. Unfortunately, I found I don't have the time required so I'm not doing that anymore. At least for the time been. I have no formal camera repair training, so it is rather slow and a lot of trial and error, plus the liability of potentially damaging something that is not mine. Maybe if I can retire someday.... Anyways. here is a recap of the cameras I worked on during 2022, in loosely chronological order, divided in 3 sections: -Tested cameras with sample pics -Cameras I worked on, but haven't tested yet -OPC (Other People's Cameras) Chapter 1: Cameras tested in 2022: The honors of the first shots of 2022 went to: 1960 Brownie Starflex from the 127 Squadron  RERA Pan 100S film  More info here:Kodak Brownie Starflex: Cute little camera for display only? - PentaxForums.com 1928 Vest Pocket Kodak Model B (the oldest of the tested bunch)  RERA Pan 100S film  More info here:Project: Vest Pocket Kodak Model B c1928-1932 - PentaxForums.com 1937 Kodak Junior six-20 Series II (Produced my 2 personal favorite pictures of the year beating all others including the digital squadron)  Kodak Portra 160 (120 respooled to 620) This picture is my favorite of this year!  followed by this one:  More info here:1937 Kodak Junior six-20 Series II (Resto+Research) - PentaxForums.com Pony 135 Model A (the only one to run a second roll after a light leak fix)  Kodak Gold 200. A massive light leak ruined the whole roll.  After the light leak was found and fixed, a "revindication" roll of Kodak BW400CN was shot.  More info here:Kodak Pony 135: Interesting 35mm from 1950 - PentaxForums.com Pony 135 Model B (the middle sibling fighting for attention)  Kodak BW400CN  More info here:Kodak Pony 135 Model B: 1953-1955 - PentaxForums.com Pony 135 Model C (radioactive goodness)  This picture rounds the top 3 of the year Kodak Ektar 100  More info here:Pony 135 Model C: 13 years restoration project? The ultimate Pony? - PentaxForums.com 1948 Argus A2B (funkiest and pretty much useless extinction meter)  Kodak BW400CN  More info here:1948 Argus A2B: Entry level 35mm popularization camera - PentaxForums.com Kodak Tourist II (the one that had an exposed roll inside from the late 60's early 70's)  Kodak Portra 160 (120 respooled to 620)  *BONUS!* This camera came with an exposed roll estimated to have been shot about 50 years ago (late 60's early 70's)  More info here:Kodak Tourist II: The end of an era? - PentaxForums.com 1955 Kiev IIa (contender for favorite of the year) My respectful tribute to Colton Allen. I bought this one from him a few months ago. Unfortunately, he just passed recently.  Kodak BW400CN  More info here:1955 Kiev IIa: Soviet or German rangefinder? - PentaxForums.com 1965 Petri V6 (most colorful and contender for best looking pimped camera)  Walgreens 200 film  More info here:Mild custom 1965 Petri V6: It's a camera, not a car - PentaxForums.com Kodak Brownie Hawkeye (the biggest jump from trash to treasure of the year)  Ilford FP4  More info here:Kodak Brownie Hawkeye: Special Rescue Operation of a 1950's icon - PentaxForums.com Pentax *ist film camera (the DSLR that shoots film)  Kodak Gold 100  More info here:Pentax *ist: The LAST film SLR from Pentax - PentaxForums.com Special category for this year: DIGITAL rescue! Pentax K200D (from possessed to crippled workhorse)   Also the majority of camera pictures in this thread were taken with this K200 and the M50f4 macro More info here:My "new" crippled K200D - PentaxForums.com Chapter 2: Cameras worked on in 2022 but not tested yet Early 60's Imperial Mark XII 620  More info here:Imperial Mark XII: circa 1961-1965 - PentaxForums.com 1930 Ensign E29 (From UK)  More info here:1930 Ensign E29: A 129 film camera. Yes, 129; not a typo - PentaxForums.com 1952 Brownie 127 (From UK)  More info here:Brownie 127: 1952-1955 diplomat from the British Delegation - PentaxForums.com 1927 Kodak No. 2 Cartridge Hawk-Eye Model B, UK version  More info here:c1927 Kodak No. 2 Cartridge Hawk-Eye Model B, UK version - PentaxForums.com Kodak Pony II  More info here:Kodak Pony II: Strange 35mm camera from 1957-1962 - PentaxForums.com Kodak Pony 828 (missing and broken internal parts, for display only)  More info here:Kodak Pony 828: The first Pony in 1949 - PentaxForums.com Beseler Topcon Auto 100  More info here:Beseler Topcon Auto 100: Weird 35mm SLR - PentaxForums.com Mamiya Sekor 500 DTL  More info here:1971 Mamiya/Sekor 500 DTL: Camera and lethal defense weapon - PentaxForums.com Eastman Kodak No. 2A Folding Cartridge Hawk-Eye Model B  More info here:Eastman Kodak No. 2A Folding Cartridge Hawk-Eye Model B: Quite a long name! - PentaxForums.com Brownie Reflex Synchro 127  More info here:Brownie Reflex Synchro: 127 film Pseudo TLR from 1941-1952 - PentaxForums.com Pentax ME Super  More info here:ME Super: Refreshing a classic from the 80's - PentaxForums.com Yashica Electro 35 GSN  More info here:Yashica Electro 35 GSN - PentaxForums.com Chapter 3: OPC (Other People's Cameras and stuff) Minolta SR1 Clip On meter (resolder battery wire)  Pony 135 Model A (Full restoration)  Pony 135 Model C (Full restoration)  More info here:Servicing a pair of Ponies for a private collector - PentaxForums.com Pentax K1000 SE (seals, unjammed, lubed shutter release mechanism and deep clean)  Pentax MX (seals and deep clean)  Pentax ME Super (seals, unjammed shutter release and deep clean)  Pentax Program Plus (seals and deep clean)  Pentax K1000 Hong Kong (Full restoration)  More info here:Camera rescue 911: Another K1000's frantic call for help! - PentaxForums.com Olympus OM-1 (seals, shutter release lube, and deep clean) Olympus OM-2S Program (seals and deep clean) Minolta XD11 (Not working. Sadly, made it to "kind of work" but not reliably. Too far gone) Konica Autoreflex T4 (seals and deep clean)  Geez! No wonder I'm always complaining of not having time for anything! That's a whopping 36 cameras, 13 rolls shot and not counting some lenses and accessories. Plus family, Boy Scouts, work, all the stereoscopic stuff, scale models and continuing working on a never ending car restoration. Where is my coffee i.v. ? Sorry for the long post. What do you think? Your comments are always appreciated. Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas season, Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a wonderful and happy 2023 full of health! Thanks, Ismael Last edited by ismaelg; 12-26-2022 at 08:56 AM. | |
| 12-26-2022, 08:38 AM - 1 Like | #2 |
 Originally posted by ismaelg  Geez! No wonder I'm always complaining of not having time for anything! You certainly had a busy year! You also found time to make a special presentation to my camera club -- the Camera Club of Ottawa. We really enjoyed your talk, thanks! Best wishes for 2023. - Craig | |
| 12-26-2022, 09:11 AM - 5 Likes | #3 |
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What an amazing series of wonderful images from wonderful old cameras! However, your series is in complete violation of the rules of the Society for Camera Advancement & Marketing (SCAM) that requires that only the latest and most expensive cameras are allowed to post good pictures online. If people discovered they could take great pictures with old, used, consumer-level cameras, they'd stop buying $$$$ new camera bodies and $$$$ new camera lenses. SCAM's massive legal team (paid by the profits from over-priced new cameras) will likely send you a Cease & Desist letter.  Fortunately, I doubt you will listen to SCAM's shrieks of horror and anger. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (filled with more camera resurrections and new images taken with old equipment) Last edited by photoptimist; 12-26-2022 at 10:37 AM. | |
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