Old As Dirt No. 2 - Kodak Brownie Hawkeye

[@monicahenriiquez]

That's so interesting how you used the 35mm film with this camera, I loved how those photos came out.

[@pilsplease7561]

A lot of cameras do make backs where you can do this with 35mm or 120 film to get panoramic type shots. A lot of large format cameras can shoot 120 film in a special back to get 120 panoramic images.

[@MrCece3600]

Good idea indeed

[@Tassieoak]

So with the 35mm film, how do you know how far to advance the film between exposures?

[@FHOM19]

@@Tassieoak i need answers to this as well

[@John-mf1sz]

I love how you get such a large almost panoramic 35 negative from shooting on a brownie. Such an awesome look when it’s even exposed over the sprocket holes. Love that.

[@mauraramos2629]

stubbled across this channel now binge watching your videos at 4am ,, lovin em

[@briancurry3840]

Maura Ramos literally same lol. i found on of these at an antique store over the summer and now at 3am i’m watching this!!

[@chonsy23]

Really dope to see how a hawkeye can still take great pics. Good job!

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Erick Iniguez i know! Yhese old cameras never cease to amaze!

[@GLOCOgaming]

I got here after I saw a small camera in Red Dead Redemption II. I got curious if such cameras existed and how did they even worked. Thanks for putting sense to my curiosity XD

[@RolleiPollei]

Proof you don't need to spend lots of money to get great pictures.

[@perpetualvisuals9797]

You fucking idiot

[@Clide0_0]

PERPETUAL VISUALS lol...how so?

[@perpetualvisuals9797]

Firstly, these Kodaks are practically antique so they're not even that cheap. Secondly the image is frankly quite shit, look at the softness and the lack of contrast. If you factor in the cost of buying and developing medium format it's not a sustainable process. 5$ thrift store 35mm point and shoots are the way to go for cheap film photography. Check yourself.

[@holden_tld]

lol wat? brownie hawkeyes are everywhere for practically nothing. i bought a box full of them for $5 at an estate sale.

[@dudley206098]

that is not the point. the point it to do it. that's the fun. If it is about cost, shoot digital

[@amberleeh]

I just purchased this camera at a thrift store in the town I live in. I’m so incredibly excited to start shooting with it! Thanks for this amazing video.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Nice! Have fun! And tag me in some results if you post any to IG!

[@dalehammond1704]

I love the Hawkeye! I shot a roll of Ilford Delta 100 Professional B&W today. I don't cut my 120 film down but it does get a bit difficult to wind near the end of the roll.

[@AwesomeCameras]

sounds like a little trim could hurt on that spool :)

[@indiequas]

I just made my first old camera review. Wish more people were interested in these cameras and I hope you plan to keep making more of these buddy!

[@VRDenshaOtaku]

THANK YOU!, I recently got a camera that uses 620 flim, and nice to see someone easly make 120 flim work with it

[@TheWideWorldofUTube]

so glad i found this channel.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Glad your here!! thanks for hanging!!

[@houseofsteezy4119]

AwesomeCameras *you’re

[@Forreminiscing]

I love this series! Keep it up

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks for watching!! We appreciate the feedback!!

[@BokehLyfe]

vids are getting better man.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks!! Been having so much fun making them!!!

[@thskaterstayingold]

Joey, watching this video again. So enjoyable

[@stephenwhited1833]

I also love shooting the older cameras. It is much more of a challenge to get it right. I also have the exact same camera bag. I keep my Canon AE1 program in it.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Great choice !

[@paulcarlsen4088]

Thanks for showing the difference between 620 and 120. I was always hesitant buying a camera that requires 620. Nail clippers does the trick!

[@kathywinkler1882]

thanks for showing how to use 120 in this camera! the images look crisp, cool!

[@knoptop]

Just found this channel from an underwater super8 video. Really cool to see this camera can still be used! I've had one on my shelf for years, will have to dust it off and give it a try! Thanks!

[@AwesomeCameras]

+knoptop awesome, thanks for watching

[@chef4oh1]

Hi 620 film is available I buy it all the time for my Hawkeye and the flash bulbs as well. I got mine when I was 7 years old. The box is still on good condition the leather case is a little worn. It came with 2 different size flash hoods, a large one and the second a little smaller. My sister and I like to use B&W film. We developed our own pictures.

[@AwesomeCameras]

I still need to pick up some 620 and give it a try!

[@catey62]

I've just bought a Kodak Beau Brownie off ebay and waiting for it to arrive..when it gets here will be putting a couple of rolls through it. love shooting with old film cameras.

[@Dan-sq5cv]

Better results then I thought you would get. Fun old Camera. It looked like the one you were using had the metal winding knob, that would be an early one,

[@alexcowles1676]

Oh my god, the 35mm film looks incredible. I'm going to try that with mine!

[@MyDiesel101]

You, Your photos, Camera, and background music, and your video, are absolutely incredible. Thank You!

[@justchristolin5076]

I just picked up a twin pair of these and love that this video proves that they still have life. I didn’t even know they could capture color but I guess that makes sense (depending on the film used) The video I watched just before this one had everything in black and white

[@arifrench5880]

So, my mom gave me this camera. She was like, "idk where this came from or how old it is, but I know u like antiques so u can have it." I was like okkk? and I researched it, like how old it was (1955!) and I came across this video. I'm going to try and find some film for it and follow along with this vid. Very helpful, thanks! Definitely subscribing.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Heck ya! Be sure to let us all know how it goes if you shoot some film through it! Tag me in some results on Instagram if you post any...

[@Olivia-mz3bv]

I love this channel. Though with the 35mm how did you know what exposure you were on when taking the pictures?

[@cameronlewis5656]

He’s done it quite a lot and has learned how to do it really well, but it’s usually you figure out how many turns it takes to get off the previous shot, and then guess until you finally get to the end of the roll

[@basedmax9029]

the sunny 16 rule. basically the camer is stuck on i think f11 and you can use iso 40film to match the 1/40 second shutter speed. it is reccomended to use 100 speed flash i read somewhere but i havent had a chance to test that. make sure to keep the camera VERY still when taking the picture, remember sunny 16

[@rogerdecker2732]

Love the content. U guys are totally in. Music is definitely awesome.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks so much Roger!

[@glass_lads6801]

Hi bud! Absolutely love your work! Those 35mm photos looked so sweet on the medium format! Did you just ask your lab to scan the images to include the sprockets? Keep up the great work! The colours off those shots were just so dope!

[@AwesomeCameras]

Yes, I had the lab scan them a medium format film. Thanks so much for watching

[@glass_lads6801]

AwesomeCameras cheers for getting back to me! I'll be loading up my medium format with some cinestill 35mm soon then ha cheers bud

[@aliceksipes6015]

I really loved this video. Been shooting allot of instant film and now I'm thinking this camera might be a fun new adventure.

[@haleyjohns3258]

I just picked up one of these from a flea market! Thank you so much answered all of my questions!!

[@christophevw2241]

Dude! This video is awesome!! Thx for sharing, loading my brownie right now

[@AwesomeCameras]

Awesome! Get out and shoot it! Thanks for watching!

[@LittleKodaks]

Loved seeing the process and your photos. Great work!

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks so much!

[@_Jeremyxlewis]

Yeww glad you've made another video in the series! Great episode!

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks dude!! Many more to come!!!

[@nemolover711]

such a cool camera! love the look of the photos!

[@sandrofrias1635]

I just bought one today, and I loved the nail clippers trick. Thanks brother!

[@bearron]

Had one with a flash as a kid. Nice photos. And you could make them really look modern with photoshop. But I like the old feel.

[@maksqwe1]

Love the series! Exactly what I was looking for! Film photography on the cheap. Subbed

[@AwesomeCameras]

+maksqwe1 were all about cheap and fun!

[@betterd9160]

i have that camera that ive been hauling around since i was a kid...never knew you can still use it...im going to give it a shot....thanks

[@AwesomeCameras]

thanks for watching!! have fun out there!!

[@carlkrause7903]

so simple and a great way to get panoramic on the 35 mm film love it.

[@eucarrion9402]

hey joey! Awesome video! I love the 35mm fully exposed :) I did it once a couple years ago with a Rolleicord, but after seeing this video I want to go out and do it again really soon! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jennheflin]

Thanks for the info! Just bought one of these and excited to use it.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Testango]

great shots!

[@christianwellens3530]

You guys are awesome! I’ve been binging your vids for the last two hours!

[@kencarnley7101]

Ok, going to do it. I have a Hawkeye but need a cleaner model. I have heard of modifying spools to use 120 film in these. Liked comment about why Kodak made 126 film. I still have first photos I took with my first camera. Brownie Hawkeye. 1958. Parents gave it to me for Christmas. I was 10 years old.

[@liamdmcinerney]

good ole c street...liking the vids man, hope to see more soon!

[@AwesomeCameras]

thanks!! more coming soon!!!

[@dudley206098]

and also thanks for the videos. I just discovered you today and i look forward to my lunchtime viewing.

[@AwesomeCameras]

+JOHN PARISI sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@hooterwah00]

what an ingenious trick with the nail clippers

[@AwesomeCameras]

Yeh! just gotta trim it down a bit :)

[@mangoldm]

My parents had one of these when I was growing up (I’m a ‘64 baby). Was fascinated at the on-top viewfinder.

[@AwesomeCameras]

the viewfinder is all good until you need to straighten the horizon :p

[@savannahlawhorne9089]

Great video! Did you clean the lenses before shooting?

[@AwesomeCameras]

I don't recall exactly, but I'm pretty sure I would have cleaned it before shooting

[@zooeycox2725]

Does anyone know what brand the bag is? I had the exact same one for a bit, lost it, and can't for the life of me remember who made it (got it secondhand)

[@gonefishingadventure]

Love the Hawkeye, i have the flashmodel and shot a rolls of 120, I still need to get them developed.

[@producedproductions]

Wow! I totally have one these! And definitely have some 35mm film sitting around. Time to shoot!

[@Traveljournalist]

the 35mm look soooo cooooolll! well done!

[@karlvonpackal1402]

Take the 35, shoot a pano along the entire roll of film even if it loops, that’d be flipping awesome looking.

[@michaelbauers8800]

the softer look of some of these photos is cool

[@taiwik]

How do you know how much to wind the 35mm film when there is no backing paper?

[@AwesomeCameras]

You really just have to guess

[@fotosbylang4464]

Great colors, but I would have put some cheaper FujiFilm 200-400-1600 film in it. Love the music! reminds me when I lived in Northern California as a teenager!

[@LeendertCordemans]

Nice review. Well done. I like it very much those old camera's and fashion way. It's vey handy two types of filmrol. Great.

[@doplinger1]

I'd like to try that with some of my TLRs - about how many turns would you guess when using the 35mm film to advance? I guess a little overlap doesnt hurt.

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Dave Oplinger depends on the camera, it's best to measure how for each turn will get you before you close the back of your camera

[@NWGphotography.]

How does it meter? Is it a set aperture and shutter speed?

[@AwesomeCameras]

It has a set shutter speed and aperture, so you kinda have to just meter the light to make sure it works with your set exposure range. If I recall, we just did the math beforehand and figured we'd be good to shoot anything in open daylight.

[@LeendertCordemans]

Hi, you can to day on ebay find adapters for 135-620 filmrol format. Maybe some easier. Nice review. Well done.

[@cltfc_lucha]

My wife’s aunt just gave me a Brownie Bullet, and Hawkeye. Also got a Bell & Howell EE. I would love to start using them, especially seeing I am currently taking a photography course on learning to develop my own film. I saw how you set up the 120mm film but still a little confused on how to tape up the 35mm. I just discovered your channel (also became a new subscriber) great work with the channel I’m hooked to your vids!!

[@AwesomeCameras]

you basically just have to make sure the film roll is not bouncing around in the camera and stays centered...

[@iag127]

Awesome video. I definitely see your channel growing large soon! Btw, how would you manually rewind the film back into the cannister? Is there a tool that you need for that?

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Ivan Garcia thanks for watching! You can just wind the film back in by spinning the spool with your hand

[@Chrisb8s]

I love this 35mm effects

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Chris Bates sprocket holes are always a good time

[@quadradomus]

Did I miss something..? I didn’t see how you were able to get the 35mm canister into the Brownie?

[@AwesomeCameras]

You have to use tape to keep it in place centered on the film plane

[@Sreybk]

I ordered some Portra 120 400 and some black and white 120 that is also ISO 400 for my Brownie Hawkeye Flash. I probably should have checked that the aperture is fixed at F15 and the shutter at 1/40. I am going to overcook these shots unless I shoot in lower light conditions. I have no lens filters. How would you approach this aside from trying to send the film back to swap it? This camera was my dad's and has not been shot since the late 70s.

[@AwesomeCameras]

I'd say shoot a roll and see how it comes out... Maybe try on a cloudy day. But remember that film is much more forgiving than the average digital sensor, so overexposing by 2 stops might not be that big of a deal, and you may actually prefer the results...

[@Sreybk]

@@AwesomeCameras What I should have done was a bit more research on the shutter speed and aperture and Sunny 16-ed it from there. Ideally, Cinestill 50D would probably be the call. I'll probably just shoot it in lower light conditions. I have read where somebody shot some 120 400 and said it looked fine.

[@BlissfulOasis]

Now I have to buy one, damn it you guys!

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Ginger Hippy don't worry, they can be had very cheap!

[@LeendertCordemans]

Nice review. Try perhaps adapter wjich makes it much easier to do? Can find easy on ebay. Works great.

[@Spencer481]

I'm curious how you know how far to advance the film on the 35mm without double exposing shots?

[@babenberg]

By rolling too much. Probably, waisting a lot of film.

[@TheRealHaggisMacJedi]

How did you know how far to advance the 35mm film?

[@AwesomeCameras]

You kinda have to guess

[@Ne0n0r3o]

How did you develop these? Did they really develop showing the edges of the film? If so, that is epic.

[@pilsplease7561]

they always do, but because nothing is usually on the edges you dont get anything on the edges.

[@erniesbudolab]

Nicely done.

[@AwesomeCameras]

+erniesbudolab thanks dude!

[@ginakitsuse228]

Great video!

[@alfredobustamante3770]

Love this video. Now I must have a Brownie!

[@AwesomeCameras]

thanks!! happy shooting!!

[@user-mg9vc2kt3y]

how many photos did you pull off with the 35 mm film?

[@AwesomeCameras]

i dont recall exactly, but i think it was around 15 shots from a 36exp roll

[@benjaminenders8762]

honestly, why does it look so good

[@anonymousushanka4129]

How many shots did you get on your 35mm roll that you loaded?

[@tomjanowski8584]

I've been shooting 120 film in the Brownie without trimming the 120 reel.

[@jetacegh]

I noticed you spelled brownie wrong in the title of the vid. Love the vids keep up the great work

[@AwesomeCameras]

+jetacegh nice catch! Howd i let that slip through! Thanks for watching!

[@kitkat16250]

great video! i really like the softness of the 120 film images!!! :-)

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks!! yes! I love the quality of photos from these old cameras!

[@stephaniecollins6052]

So you always look down into the viewfinder?

[@flashbarsflashcubes8384]

Hey man, i know this video is outdated ,and you might not even reply back but i seriously need help, i just got a Beautiful Brownie hawkeye for my birthday, the shutter for the camera does not work and im to scared to try and fix it, ive been sparaticaly searching for a place to repair it but i had no use, Please what do i do?

[@AwesomeCameras]

It's hard to say without seeing the camera in person... But these cameras are still cheap enough where you could probably find another one cheaper that trying to deal with repairs

[@flashbarsflashcubes8384]

@@AwesomeCameras Thank you so much for replying back! i love your channel man

[@pileggiantonio_]

How do you rewind the 120 film back on the old spool?

[@victorvangrimgamming6784]

does anyone know if that nail clipper method shown could be used for spooling 120 in a KODAK DUAFLEX 2?

[@cltfc_lucha]

I have a Brownie Hawkeye that I just cleaned for the first time since I got it. I used various KZbin videos and websites to help along the way. Even though it’s a basic design, it can be a bit daunting to a first timer. I can successfully say I was able to put it back together after taking time to clean off all the surface rust. My question to you is after putting it back together I’m having issues with my shutter sticking. It will work 3-4 times then just stick. Sometimes the spring comes loose other times I have to back out the screws a little. Did I mess it up? Can I salvage it?

[@tallestofmatthews]

Ok so I watched this video and I’m curious before I go shooting a roll of 120 film (I’ve never shot 120 before) when rolling up the film and unloading it will the roll be ok in light or should I do it in the dark like the 35mm rolls?

[@AwesomeCameras]

Definitely do it in the dark

[@pilsplease7561]

it depends on the camera, my mamiya winds all the film from one spool onto another spool thus you end up with a roll ready to take out in daylight and take to get developed.

[@SteveBrokaw]

Totally cool with 35mm. Never thought of that. How did you scan your sprockets?

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Steve Brokaw I had them scanned at Dexter's Camera, but I've done it on my flatbed before, you just have to manually select the area you want to scan, (if your scanners software has this option)

[@L8243]

Hi! I got a Brownie camera 2 days ago and your video really helped me, so thank you :) But i have some questions... Which iso do you use for the portra 120? And do you have to open and close manually the shutter on this camera? Because i have to...

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Lulu Marie I used Portra 160, and there is another grey button opposite the Sutter button that will switch your camera in and out of bulb mode, try lifting or pressing that to see if it goes back to normal shutter operation.

[@simonsalas6972]

hey, i have a brownie fiesta, seems pretty similiar. Does it work the same with the 120 spool?

[@FKfilmphotography]

How did you know by how much to rotate to advance to the next frame?

[@TimBrownie]

That is so awesome!

[@graphiccontent98]

love it guys

[@DerangedMallard]

6:12 This looks like a really awesome album cover

[@sobbiebobbie5375]

Sorry if this is a dumb question! But when it's loaded with 35mm, how do you know that you didn't overlap the previous photo?

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Nicky Deenen it's hard to tell, I ended up finding it too far trying to be safe and used up a lot of extra film

[@sobbiebobbie5375]

Thank you for your answer! Have a nice day!

[@lorenlloyd182]

I have not ran 35mm film through my Brownie in like 10 years but I want to say I counted like 25 or 30 clicks to be sure I was onto the next frame. I will have to google it and see if someone has it listed.

[@mathieudumontier]

i inherited my uncle's hawkeye. One question before i start shooting. I got my camera ready and i'm just wondering for how long should do you press the shutter ?

[@AwesomeCameras]

It doesn't matter how long you press it. The exposure time is set, and fires as you press the button, next time you have the back off the camera, try looking thru the lens as you press the shutter button

[@mathieudumontier]

@@AwesomeCameras Thanks!!

[@Kodachrome40]

After each shot with the 35mm film how far did you advance the film?

[@AwesomeCameras]

you kinda have to guess and wing it. I wound mine too far to be safe and had huge gaps between frames. next time I will try to keep them closer together. and I imagine overlapping the edges of the frames could have a cool look to it

[@Yogarbabarga]

how did you get the roll film for the second half of the video still with the black holes in it

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Sunshine it was loaded with 35mm film instead of 120

[@jeffgrant2350]

Camera does have time/bulb mode. Was my first camera.

[@actuallyorxnge]

It's a long shot that you'll reply but I just recently unearthed a kodak brownie fiesta in my attic which belonged to my grandfather and was wondering if this process of using 35mm/120mm film would work in a brownie fiesta too? It originally uses 127 film. Thanks!

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Isabelle Tee 127 film is quite a bit different. You may be able to rig up some 35mm film into it...

[@pilsplease7561]

Some people cut down 120 and fit it to a 127 spool and sell it.

[@TheKennyboum]

Someone know how many turn you a to do for don't take the next picture on the past one ? Thank you !

[@AwesomeCameras]

You need to see how far each turn gets you before you close the camera, so you can get an idea of how far you need to turn it for each frame. Mine had some big gaps in between my photos because I would it a little too much to be safe