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**arnold** · 06-30-2014, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Kodak Medalist & Medalist II

This is my friend Bob's 1944 Kodak Medalist, next to my 1947 Kodak Medalist II.
Both are fully functional, and I should have scans later today from the test roll I ran through Bob's Medalist.

Nice machines. What a pity Kodak gave up on quality like this for mass market plastic. All they seemed interested in was selling film by any means. This shortsightedness let their lead in the digital age slip away as well.

stevebrot · 06-30-2014, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Nice machines. What a pity Kodak gave up on quality like this for mass market plastic. All they seemed interested in was selling film by any means. This shortsightedness let their lead in the digital age slip away as well.

Kodak continued to make high quality professional products for almost another 20 years alongside their consumer cameras. That being said, for every Retina or Medalist sold, thousands of Brownies made their way into the hands of budding photogs.

Steve

**gofour3** · 07-01-2014, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

thousands of Brownies made their way into the hands of budding photogs.

+ millions of Instamatics!

Phil.

unixrevolution · 07-01-2014, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

Kodak Medalist & Medalist II

This is my friend Bob's 1944 Kodak Medalist, next to my 1947 Kodak Medalist II.
Both are fully functional, and I should have scans later today from the test roll I ran through Bob's Medalist.

I have an original Medalist myself...the pictures that thing takes are amazing. Wonderful cameras, and big, BIG negatives!

Jonathan Mac · 07-02-2014, 02:26 AM

A recent acquisition. The red sticker stops the loose rewind handle from flopping about as I broke the metal piece that's supposed to hold it in place. Light seals have been changed and the meter seems accurate.

IMGP8315a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

hinman · 07-02-2014, 04:19 PM

DSC07662 by

DSC07665

DSC07664

Contax 137 MA in C/Y mount with Sigma Super-Wide 24mm f/2.8

Cheers,
Hin

Racer X 69 · 07-02-2014, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Only one vendor growled at me (pretty harshly in front of a crowd - pissed me off) ... So I "barked back" even stronger, using some choice French, English, German phrases/words and some international sign language. . . . . .

It is nice to be able to respond in a multilingual manner, isn't it?

Jean Poitiers · 07-03-2014, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

It is nice to be able to respond in a multilingual manner, isn't it?

Yes/Yep ... Oui ... Yah ... (nodding head), etc.

Did someone say "Brownie" ... there's a box full up in the attic ... thrift store saves ...

Tezzating · 07-03-2014, 08:41 AM - **1 Like**

I got given this guy a while ago from an estate. Pentax SuperProgram, SMC 35-70, Pentax UV Haze filter, Digital Data M (databack), Winder ME ii, AF200T flash. (Not Pictured) Pentax macro rings, Pentax Auto-Bellows there's also an offbrand Skylight filter, release cable & M42 to K-Mount adapter.

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-03-2014, 09:37 AM

Nice!

Paddan · 07-03-2014, 02:17 PM - **1 Like**

My Pentax SV with the first version of Pentax Meter. Body with 6 digit serial number.

**gofour3** · 07-05-2014, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Yes/Yep ... Oui ... Yah ... (nodding head), etc.

Did someone say "Brownie" ... there's a box full up in the attic ... thrift store saves ...

Nice, that's the first camera that I ever took pictures with. (It was my mom's)

Phil.

womble · 07-07-2014, 09:18 AM

A recent charity shop find for £10. It seems to be in excellent working condition. There is a sticker inside from a service in Malmö which was guaranteed until April 1st 1964.

Nettar (3) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Now to load it with film.

K.

Jonathan Mac · 07-07-2014, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by womble

A recent charity shop find for £10. It seems to be in excellent working condition. There is a sticker inside from a service in Malmö which was guaranteed until April 1st 1964.

Nettar (3) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

Now to load it with film.

K.

I have one that I think is exactly the same. It's a great camera. I'd check for light leaks in the bellows before use though - in a dark room open the back and shine a torch in and inspect from outside.

womble · 07-07-2014, 02:32 PM

The bellows look pretty good. I've loaded it with Portra 400. I'll go out tomorrow and shoot some frames. K.

07-03-2014, 02:17 PM - 1 Like	#1721
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06-30-2014, 10:09 PM	#1711
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Originally posted by Swift1 Kodak Medalist & Medalist II This is my friend Bob's 1944 Kodak Medalist, next to my 1947 Kodak Medalist II. Both are fully functional, and I should have scans later today from the test roll I ran through Bob's Medalist. Nice machines. What a pity Kodak gave up on quality like this for mass market plastic. All they seemed interested in was selling film by any means. This shortsightedness let their lead in the digital age slip away as well.

06-30-2014, 10:22 PM	#1712
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by arnold Nice machines. What a pity Kodak gave up on quality like this for mass market plastic. All they seemed interested in was selling film by any means. This shortsightedness let their lead in the digital age slip away as well. Kodak continued to make high quality professional products for almost another 20 years alongside their consumer cameras. That being said, for every Retina or Medalist sold, thousands of Brownies made their way into the hands of budding photogs. Steve

07-01-2014, 07:38 AM	#1713
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by stevebrot thousands of Brownies made their way into the hands of budding photogs. + millions of Instamatics! Phil.

07-01-2014, 10:51 AM	#1714
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by Swift1 Kodak Medalist & Medalist II This is my friend Bob's 1944 Kodak Medalist, next to my 1947 Kodak Medalist II. Both are fully functional, and I should have scans later today from the test roll I ran through Bob's Medalist. I have an original Medalist myself...the pictures that thing takes are amazing. Wonderful cameras, and big, BIG negatives!

07-02-2014, 02:26 AM	#1715
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	A recent acquisition. The red sticker stops the loose rewind handle from flopping about as I broke the metal piece that's supposed to hold it in place. Light seals have been changed and the meter seems accurate. IMGP8315a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

07-02-2014, 04:19 PM	#1716
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	DSC07662 by DSC07665 DSC07664 Contax 137 MA in C/Y mount with Sigma Super-Wide 24mm f/2.8 Cheers, Hin

07-02-2014, 08:13 PM	#1717
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 Jean Poitiers Only one vendor growled at me (pretty harshly in front of a crowd - pissed me off) ... So I "barked back" even stronger, using some choice French, English, German phrases/words and some international sign language. . . . . . It is nice to be able to respond in a multilingual manner, isn't it?

07-03-2014, 02:54 AM	#1718
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Racer X 69 It is nice to be able to respond in a multilingual manner, isn't it? Yes/Yep ... Oui ... Yah ... (nodding head), etc. Did someone say "Brownie" ... there's a box full up in the attic ... thrift store saves ...

07-03-2014, 08:41 AM - 1 Like	#1719
Tezzating New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 3	I got given this guy a while ago from an estate. Pentax SuperProgram, SMC 35-70, Pentax UV Haze filter, Digital Data M (databack), Winder ME ii, AF200T flash. (Not Pictured) Pentax macro rings, Pentax Auto-Bellows there's also an offbrand Skylight filter, release cable & M42 to K-Mount adapter.

07-03-2014, 09:37 AM	#1720
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Nice!

07-05-2014, 08:04 AM	#1722
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Yes/Yep ... Oui ... Yah ... (nodding head), etc. Did someone say "Brownie" ... there's a box full up in the attic ... thrift store saves ... Nice, that's the first camera that I ever took pictures with. (It was my mom's) Phil.

07-07-2014, 09:18 AM	#1723
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	A recent charity shop find for £10. It seems to be in excellent working condition. There is a sticker inside from a service in Malmö which was guaranteed until April 1st 1964. Nettar (3) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity Now to load it with film. K.

07-07-2014, 02:10 PM	#1724
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by womble A recent charity shop find for £10. It seems to be in excellent working condition. There is a sticker inside from a service in Malmö which was guaranteed until April 1st 1964. Nettar (3) par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity Now to load it with film. K. I have one that I think is exactly the same. It's a great camera. I'd check for light leaks in the bellows before use though - in a dark room open the back and shine a torch in and inspect from outside.

07-07-2014, 02:32 PM	#1725
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	The bellows look pretty good. I've loaded it with Portra 400. I'll go out tomorrow and shoot some frames. K.