Finally got some time to watch the video Keith (Sorry about any typos). Results are good mate. This was standard back in the day hence why I never bought them but everyone was willing to let you borrow them on another 2-3 month stint overseas. From memory the little Ricoh's were gangsta. Amazing that the noisy functions and stuff still work. Cheers Marco.
@theoldunsshot100518 сағат бұрын
Thanks Marco. I'm sure that they were built down to a price when they were continually launching new models all the time, but I think they still had decent glass and auto exposure. Most people just wanted photos they could show friends and family without having to know the science. Cheers, Keith
@st04bez2 күн бұрын
It’s no looker. A face only a mother could love. But for its time and target market, as you note, it does a job. More to the point, 9 quid to you in 2024. You’re not going to get the Hanging Gardens of Babylon for that. Someone out there is looking at the one with a pouch and box in mint condition that’s going for 60 quid. I’d count this as a win but yes … crap haha
@theoldunsshot10052 күн бұрын
Thanks. I have seen them going for silly prices on THAT auction site, so £9 is OK for me to lay out. The photos surprised almost as much as the ones from the Chinon in the previous video. Cheers, Keith
@jimgraves41972 күн бұрын
Decent images thanks to Olympus optics, but it's a bloody noisy camera!
@theoldunsshot10052 күн бұрын
Thanks Jim. I think it is a common trait with this type of camera of this era. The results were a pleasant surprise. Cheers, Keith
@davidanderson34252 күн бұрын
Many of your photos with this camera were surprisingly good, in my opinion. Glad you didn't bin it!
@theoldunsshot10052 күн бұрын
Thanks David. In dense woodland with mixed light the exposures were just about spot-on, so it really does a fine job. It's just a shame that the zoom is so clunky and the shutter release is so sensitive. I would only bin a camera if it was so bad that it needed taking out of the ebay "untested" re-sale market. Cheers, Keith
@northstar19502 күн бұрын
Decent images there Keith.
@theoldunsshot10052 күн бұрын
Thank you sir! Keith
@iainmc98592 күн бұрын
Damned by faint praise ... we just have to accept that there has always been people who want to take photo's but don't care diddly squat about how they are produced. If you spent a month using it you'd probably be quite happy with it, as long as it does what it says on the tin.
@theoldunsshot10052 күн бұрын
Thanks Iain. That's all true of course. If I had only used an Instamatic or a disk camera before this I would have been delighted. I think I was trying too hard to control something that couldn't be controlled. Cheers, Keith
@iainmc98592 күн бұрын
@@theoldunsshot1005 Limitations can be quite liberating. I'd be trying to work out if there is a variation of shutter speeds, my guess would be there were only two, something like a 40th and 120th sec. Might seem like a waste of film but if you photograph a person walking, cycling and a car all moving across the frame in moderate light you'd get a good idea. I must have half a dozen point and shoots that I've never put a roll through.
@HoLeeChit112 күн бұрын
You’re right, film is expensive. Do you remember the old days when you could buy a roll of 36 exposure Kodak Gold 200 or Fujifilm 200 for about £1.50. You could send it to Vista Print for developing for about £2.50 including postage, and they would give a roll of Tudor film for every roll you had developed from them. Technically you didn’t have to buy anymore film for normal everyday shooting, only if you wanted a more specialist film would you need to buy a roll. Those were the days.
@theoldunsshot10052 күн бұрын
Thanks. It does look like I am going to have to get the wallet out and buy some fresh colour film. I have been watching the prices and I think there is a slight downward trend - fingers crossed! Cheers, Keith
@AndrewWaltonPhotography3 күн бұрын
It looks a big old lump too, Keith! 50% hit rate, it could have been worse I suppose. Is it a glass lens or plastic. Looking at it it looks straight out of the 1989 Argos Catalogue - imagine my surprise to google it to find this came out just 25 years ago (1999).
@theoldunsshot10053 күн бұрын
Thanks Andrew. It certainly hit every branch when it fell from the ugly tree, yet I got 39 well exposed shots on the roll but some were out of focus, some had camera shake and some were just uninteresting. I can't believe some of the prices being asked for this heapopoo! Cheers, Keith
@kevinthephotographer93463 күн бұрын
It's a shame that the company that produced many design classics such as the OM1, 35RC, XA, and Trip 35, should have lowered themselves to this plastic monstrosity. The lens might as well have been a fixed focal length.
@theoldunsshot10053 күн бұрын
Thanks Kevin. I have to say that the glass was about the only saving grace for this camera (oh! and the metering). I think that in the 80s and 90s, the big companies were bringing out new models just about every month or so and the only way to keep up was to cheapen some materials. Shame. Cheers, Keith
@kevinthephotographer934611 күн бұрын
Good results, with a strong set of images
@theoldunsshot100511 күн бұрын
Thanks Kevin. I am definitely a convert to pushing HP5+. Cheers, Keith
@kevinthephotographer934611 күн бұрын
I don't use my 135mm lens very often, but as it's a Tamron Adaptall lens, at least I can use it with any SLR I have the mount for. I've never been along the riverside at Bedlington, I should go soon.
@theoldunsshot100511 күн бұрын
Thanks Kevin. I enjoyed shooting on this trip but I must admit that I haven't used a 135 since this day (except the CZJ Sonnar on my digital). I think I need to do another try-out. Cheers, Keith
@davidanderson342512 күн бұрын
The camera might be an Oldun but it's a Goodun. I agree with some of the comments. You are a bit hard on your pictures. They were pretty good, in my view. I liked the pub shots most of all. People make the most interesting subjects.
@theoldunsshot100512 күн бұрын
Thanks David. I think it is quite natural to be self-critical and it is encouraging that people have been quite positive about the shots. I actually think the Konica is at least as good as the Olympus Mju II I had. Cheers, Keith
@AndrewWaltonPhotography14 күн бұрын
Shame about the Embleton disaster, it's a lovely bit of coastline and no doubt you'd have bagged some good shots. I'm not a huge fan of fomapan 400, I'm not a huge fan of film grain (I realise this is not a cool thing to say in film circles) and without nailing the blacks which Fomapan 400 seems to leave as dark greys I agree with your frustrations. The camera did OK, maybe a 200 colour film might suit it better, it would have been the go to film or the era of the camera. For £1 I think its a winner.
@theoldunsshot100514 күн бұрын
Thanks Andrew. Yeah, a lot felt like they were absolute winners (like the fish that got away). I am using up my stock of Fomapan and when it is done I think I will stick to more reliable film. The good news is I have another crap camera coming from that auction site which cost me £9 all in. Watch this space! Cheers, Keith
@user-tz4uc9zk5j15 күн бұрын
Yeah better luck with the next roll of film. It happens to us all at some stage. The church pic was nice.
@theoldunsshot100515 күн бұрын
Thanks. I should have known better, I suppose, but I just assumed the frame counter wasn't operating because I'm sure my other Dynax cameras tell you if the film isn't winding. Cheers, Keith
@iainmc985915 күн бұрын
Yeah, I think you may be over-critical of the shots. They are what they are, mates in a pub relaxing. If you're bothered about the flash reflecting then stick a bit of thin masking tape over it, which will flatten out the light a little. I'd forgotten how many old point and shoots I'd seen with tape over the flash until you mentioned it, as a kid I thought it was to stop the flash falling out ... Good luck with the Maxxum, don't forget to take the batteries out between uses.
@theoldunsshot100515 күн бұрын
Thanks Iain. I suppose I was using the camera as intended and it did the job it was designed for. I've had some great results with this £1 camera in the past. Cheers, Keith
@raywheat603515 күн бұрын
Bugger about the Minolta. I had a similar experience in the '70s serving with the forces. We had special permission to visit the control tower at Kai Tak airport. I had a Ricoh slr at the time and took what I thought was a complete 36 exp film knowing it was a once in a lifetime experience and I had got some great shots. I got 2! I think the heat and humidity had softened the film slightly and the rough transport mechanism of the camera had ripped the sprocket holes after two exposures. The camera went shortly after that and was replaced with a Canon FTb.
@theoldunsshot100515 күн бұрын
Thanks Ray. Where I was shooting is only 25 minutes away in the car so I can go back. Your story is a sad one. I have a Ricoh KR10 and luckily I've had no problems with it. Cheers, Keith
@northstar195015 күн бұрын
I'm going to have to argue, I thought the pub interior shots were fine, OK flash is a bit hard but you've captured your pals really well, they are record shots. The outside ones looked OK too, I think your being a big harsh on the camers, it's done what it's designed to do. 😊 8:52
@theoldunsshot100515 күн бұрын
Thanks sir. I think the film has had the most negative (ha!) effect on the quality of the shots. I like the Konica, especially with colour film. Cheers, Keith
@bachpiper15 күн бұрын
The Maxxum wil deliver! Shurely!
@theoldunsshot100515 күн бұрын
Thanks bachpiper. I have every confidence in the M7000. It's the operator that needs attention! Cheers, Keith
@user-tz4uc9zk5j16 күн бұрын
I tend to agree Keith. From my Minolta Auto Semi RF, (1938), the Minoltacords, Minolta Autocords up to the SRT 101s etc, they are of exceptional build quality. Great shots too.
@theoldunsshot100515 күн бұрын
Thanks. I have loved all my Minoltas and the lenses have great rendering. Cheers, Keith
@andrewwilkin192316 күн бұрын
Hi Keith, blast from the past! Just picked up one of these from a car boot sale today. £20 for camera, Pentax 28-70mm f4, Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6, Pentax flash and the camera manual. Flash had some very badly corroded AA's in it, got them out, cleaned it all up and it works! Thanks for this review. See enough people subscribed, the cat's still alive.
@theoldunsshot100516 күн бұрын
Thanks Andrew. That's a good score. I still have mine and still like it. Happy shooting! Cheers, Keith
@user-tz4uc9zk5j21 күн бұрын
Nice Keith. Watched every corner and bend. What a nice part of the world for riding and the welcome pitstop to warm up the fingers.
@theoldunsshot100521 күн бұрын
Thanks. I haven't been out so much lately but the weather is good so I need to ride! Cheers, keith
@thorstenjaspert939423 күн бұрын
Does Polarizer Filter have effects on B&W photos?
@theoldunsshot100522 күн бұрын
Hi. I have only used a polarizer in B&W once. It does cut down on reflections at certain angles and can cut a bit of atmospheric haze. Cheers, Keith
@BelowZero24 күн бұрын
Wonderful images!
@theoldunsshot100524 күн бұрын
Thanks! Keith
@superuser1329 күн бұрын
Sounds like a coffee grinder... Great photos, but mostly due to the photographer.
@theoldunsshot100529 күн бұрын
Many thanks superuser! It's great to try these old family cameras and see what they offer. Cheers, Keith
@russellharris507229 күн бұрын
Try to get a Cosina CT1a a great camera for about thirty squid or less.I found mine in mint condition for thirty....................................
@theoldunsshot100529 күн бұрын
Thanks Russell. I like the idea of the CT1a, but it doesn't really qualify for the "Crap Camera" series because it's a good one. Cheers, Keith
@user-tz4uc9zk5jАй бұрын
Nice shots. Sometimes simple is best.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks, you are right. Cheers, Keith
@ivorj4715Ай бұрын
When you can, please get a microphone instead of using the in camera mic. Useful info here. Thanks.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Hi Ivor. I have a microphone and I will endeavour to use it more. Until I upgrade my equipment, I have to record through the mike separate to the video and then spend some time synchronising. I know the sound is better but I've been a bit lazy. Thanks for the feedback, Keith
@ivorj471527 күн бұрын
@@theoldunsshot1005 Well done you. I respect people who make the best of what they have. Not everyone has an 8k Sony and a radio mic to make teir recordings.
@northstar1950Ай бұрын
Good grief! A Sekonic for two quid!!!! Very well done sah!
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Mr L. I was understandably chuffed as I was outbid so many times when I was trying on ebay. Cheers, Keith
@davidanderson3425Ай бұрын
Very impressed with those shots from such an inexpensive camera. A real bargain!
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks David. Sometimes things just work out. Cheers, Keith
@AndrewWaltonPhotographyАй бұрын
The risk is half the fun, Keith. You never really know what you are going to get with a crap camera or an eBay job lot. The Chinon by comparison looks a bargain. One advantage is that it is reloadable, a disposable camera with HP5 in it costs around £19.99.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. The reprieve after dropping the Olympus made the results seem so much sweeter. Plus, a Sekonic! For £2! Life can be sweet sometimes. Cheers, Keith
@andrewwilkin1923Ай бұрын
Hi Keith, that's amazing. Take 2 cameras on a trip, neither work so buy another one in an antique shop for £12 and use that instead. Great results.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. The Gods of Photography were watching out for me! Cheers, Keith
@Autorange888Ай бұрын
There exist three models of the Selfix 16-20, Model I with 4 speed shutter, was made in 1951 (made by Barnet-Ensign-Ross) Model II dates from 1951 to 1954, and Model IV with 8 speed shutter dates from 1954 (made by Ross-Ensign). Lenses were Ensar, Ross Xpres, and Rosstar. All three lenses are very good and are coated. The cameras have internal synchroflash contacts. In 1951 Model I cost Pounds 17 14 10, Model II cost Pounds 26 10 4. In 1956 Model IV cost Pounds 17 11 0. When an exposure has been made, always wind on the film, to avoid double exposures. Black & white photos will be improved when using push on yellow and/or orange filters.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks for the extra information! Mine is the model one and I am pleased to say everything works. I just need to sort out reliable 120 scanning. Cheers, Keith
@AndrewWaltonPhotographyАй бұрын
I've not been to Saltwell Park since I was about 10. Nice to see it again, I guess it will have changed a bit. The shots looked good, and I'm interested to see your photos from Moffat.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. My good lady has to go and take care of her elderly mother every morning and it has meant that most trips have been rushed to fit in an afternoon. This Moffat trip has become very necessary for her as she is totally stressed out. I am looking forward to taking photos, but a restful couple of days is the main objective. Saltwell Park was very impressive and kept so much better than Leazes Park in Newcastle. Cheers, Keith
@andrewwilkin1923Ай бұрын
Hi Keith, lovely photos. Have the 50mm F1.4 in both FD and EF mount. Find the FD mount is the better lens. Enjoy your Scotland trip.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. The lens is definitely one of my favourite 50s. Cheers, Keith
@camerarover7124Ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video and photos Kieth. Have a good trip to Scotland and I’ll look forward to the follow up videos 😊
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks. We need the rest and the weather is looking like it may be kind to us. Cheers, Keith
@raywheat6035Ай бұрын
Another good video make even better by using a great camera. (Love my A1!)
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Ray. It is a great camera and I love shooting with it. Cheers, Keith
@iainmc9859Ай бұрын
Moffat on a Friday night, full of tanked up young farmers; 6'3" and dimmer than a 40 watt bulb ... just so you know 😐
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Hopefully they won't be out on Tuesday and Wednesday nights Iain. Lady Oldun would sort them out anyway! Cheers, Keith
@harryslater-sl5zyАй бұрын
Enjoying your videos. Harry in Ashington
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Harry. Making the videos has been an enjoyable retirement project. Cheers, Keith
@iainmc9859Ай бұрын
Glad the C41 turned out fine. There's always a little hope over experience with colour film and development, especially if its out of date. The joys .... 😒
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Iain. i'm glad I had another go as I did suspect the Gold 100 was totally kyboshed. I bought it about 12 years ago,already out of date and it came from Greece, so I guess it has also been through a few Customs X-ray machines. I was a little downhearted but that's all behind me and I have a couple of new, old cameras to try out. Cheers, Keith
@AndrewWaltonPhotographyАй бұрын
For a point and shoot the shots weren't bad especially if shooting dx coded expired film, Keith. I must send off my two films I finished a while back. I hope you haven't binned the aps cameras - there is some interest in them despite a reducing amount of film in circulation.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. I won't bin the APS cameras but I will make an announcement about them in the next video. I don't know if they work as I haven't got batteries for them but the compartments look clean. I think I am going to be buying some fresh colour film as I want to see some decent quality results from my C-41 developing. Cheers, Keith
@markwilkinson2164Ай бұрын
I'd say that roll came out pretty well actually. I use the Bellini C41kit, the wash at the end ,once done i just l hang em up and there's not a mark on em ..if however i squeegee them i get scratches and water marks.. Emulsion must be a bit more delicate than the usual BW ..
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Mark. I agree that colour film seems to need a lot more careful handling than B&W. I am a novice with C-41 so I'm sure I will mget a decent handle on it as I progress. Cheers, Keith
@jimgraves4197Ай бұрын
Ah the joys of job Lots off the bay. That Nikon is probably worth what you paid for the lot.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Jim.The Nikon was bought independently a couple of months ago for £13. I will be revealing the latest ones when I have the batteries. Cheers, Keith
@raywheat6035Ай бұрын
Hi Keith, just found your channel and like the easy approach to your videos. I too am an Oldun (75) and still enjoy film photography. I started with a Zenit E in the mid 60's and upgraded to a Canon FTb in '72 - it was like going from a tractor to a sports car! I remained a Canon man from then on. I now have a reasonable collection of various format cameras with an outing for one of them each week (I try not to have a favourite, but I do love my Canon A1 and T90!). Keep up the good work. PS I have subscribed...
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Ray. My main focus (ha!) these days is 35mm film and I find enjoyment in using most cameras. I recently picked up an A1, which was my first Canon manual focus and I have to say it is a great camera. I would have answered earlier but I was able to get out with 2 cameras today for the first time in a while (video will follow). Thanks again, Keith
@gekkehenkie297Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with filters. I have an Olympus M1 Mark III and there ate built in color filters for black and white. Mostly I use the color filters from Silver efex pro. Best regards
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks for joining in. When I made this video it was my first "filter experience" and now I try to remember them when I shoot. Cheers, Keith
@diegoscopiaАй бұрын
Thanks for being so clear on the price issue. I'm amazed at people's comment on prices. They really expect a brand new camera that costs the same as a second hand one from 40 years ago, when those costed as much or even more this one does back then! Same thing with the new Rollei 35AF. Complaining about a potential 800€ price tag, and completely oblivious to how expensive Rolleis were back when they were new!
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks. I think Pentax have done the right thing - release a camera at the fastest growing area of the film camera market and if successful then develop a more serious product. Second hand Olympus mju II cameras are selling to this market for £300 plus and they aren't as good as the price suggests. Cheers, Keith
@steveshadowphoto9346Ай бұрын
It's always good to get your groove back! I just ran my first roll of Ilford Delta 3200 through 510-Pyro. Good stuff but my old stand-by is Rodinal.
@theoldunsshot1005Ай бұрын
Thanks Steve. This journey on youtube where I have started developing B&W then C41 has had a few setbacks, but the comebacks have all been great. I have yet to try Rodinall and that will probably be my next purchase. Cheers, Keith
@edward98402 ай бұрын
Great you've got your mojo back!
@theoldunsshot10052 ай бұрын
Thanks Edward. It's great when things go well. Cheers, Keith
@darrenjennings2 ай бұрын
The image with the wind turbine and the ship as a juxtaposition is a ripper Keith. How us humans will use wind.
@theoldunsshot10052 ай бұрын
Thanks Darren. My thought was wind power, old and new. Cheers, Keith
@swannmannbaggywaggy2 ай бұрын
New pictures look great! Enjoy the Minolta :)
@theoldunsshot10052 ай бұрын
Thanks Man! I'm really having fun with it. Cheers, Keith
@stephendeakin27142 ай бұрын
You are spot on with comments about the Pentax 17 there's a lot it's not, but the one thing it is, is its a brand new quality film camera and running something like Delta 100 film through it should easily make 8x10 or even A4 prints at half the film cost, compared to full frame.
@theoldunsshot10052 ай бұрын
Thanks Stephen. Yeah, the examples I saw had great colour rendition and sharpness and a bit more grain, so I think we will see some super shots coming from owners soon. Cheers, Keith