Testing my latest ebay "untested" purchase - a late 50s Balda camera from West Germany
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@user-tz4uc9zk5j3 ай бұрын
Interesting. I did a brief review of the Balda Baldax before getting injured from the 1930s as only an introduction video. The earlier build quality is outstanding. Enjoyed the vid.
@seanchang44426 ай бұрын
Beautiful camera, keep shooting my friend. So exciting to see ppl like you keeping the film alive.
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Thanks. I will never stop shooting film while it is available. I love old cameras too. Cheers, Keith
@jimgraves41976 ай бұрын
I would send that Balda for a service, those photos aren't that bad to be fair. Pre WW2 Balda cameras are great, well made and reliable. Post WW2 are a bit hit and miss.
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim. It's a pity, especially as that rangefinder spot is the best I've ever used. I was referring to you about the folders and how much you obviously like yours. Cheers, Keith
@Ham-yj1od6 ай бұрын
I have this very camera. It was such a joy to take photos with. The view finder is so bright and the RF adjusting wheel is so comfortable to deal with. I wish if other cameras could minic this design.
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Thanks. I don't think anyone can criticise the designs of the Baldas. It's just a shame there are so many broken ones out there. Cheers, Keith
@kevinthephotographer93466 ай бұрын
I suspect that in the *bay world, the word "untested" means "I know it doesn't work but I'm not going to admit it"
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
I tend to look at the feedback and items sold by the seller. If they have sold a lot of photo gear then I don't believe the "untested" claim. The house clearance types are more likely to be "untested". Caveat emptor applies on all online purchases and that's why I don't spend big bucks on the old cameras. Cheers, Keith
@northstar19506 ай бұрын
Great pity but you loose some and then you win some. Those pics you uploaded look pretty good, lovely exposures.
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Thanks. It is disappointing, especially when my other working Balda is so good. I've been banned from looking at ebay for a while too! 😂 Cheers, Keith
@kevinthephotographer93466 ай бұрын
I have a Baldessa 1 - a simpler model without exposure meter or rangefinder - and the shutter doesn't fire at any speed. Having one speed would be sheer luxury!
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin. I am beginning to think the Baldas were bought by the sort of people who didn't much care of them. Cheers, Keith
@indobleh6 ай бұрын
That's a very happy Cat !
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Happy to video-bomb me! Thanks, Keith
@iainmc98596 ай бұрын
Hey ho, its the way it goes. I thought I'd picked up an unusual Sony bridge camera recently, until I put a battery in it and the zoom started jamming, ten minutes later it just reverted to juddering. Plastic cogs and gears once misaligned ain't ever going to work again. I suppose I can see it as a financial donation to a charity 🤷♂ Your photo's looked savable but I guess a singular fast shutter speed limits the cameras type of usage.
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Thanks Iain. Waiting to see if ebay purchases work is about as exciting as life gets these days. It wasn't the best outcome but it was still enjoyable. I will just keep on keeping on 🤣. Cheers, Keith
@mr_dowsett6 ай бұрын
nice work sir!
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate that. Cheers, Keith
@AndrewWaltonPhotography6 ай бұрын
Unlucky, Keith. The images didn't look too bad, but I was watching on my phone. Definitely, it sounds like they weren't as good as a kodak, especially if you drop them.😮
@theoldunsshot10056 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. I hoped they wouldn't look too bad on the video, but on the screen they do lack sharpness. Cheers, Keith