Old As Dirt No. 2 - Kodak Brownie Hawkeye

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The Kodak Brownie Hawkeye was released in 1949 and was sold until the early 60's.
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[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@VRDenshaOtaku]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@alexcowles1676]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@TheWideWorldofUTube]

so glad i found this channel.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Glad your here!! thanks for hanging!!

[@houseofsteezy4119]

AwesomeCameras *you’re

[@kathywinkler1882]

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

[@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 !

[@Forreminiscing]

I love this series! Keep it up

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks for watching!! We appreciate the feedback!!

[@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,

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@karlvonpackal1402]

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

[@carlkrause7903]

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

[@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...

[@thskaterstayingold]

Joey, watching this video again. So enjoyable

[@BokehLyfe]

vids are getting better man.

[@AwesomeCameras]

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

[@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

[@hooterwah00]

what an ingenious trick with the nail clippers

[@AwesomeCameras]

Yeh! just gotta trim it down a bit :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@MyDiesel101]

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

[@haleyjohns3258]

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

[@michaelbauers8800]

the softer look of some of these photos is cool

[@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.

[@sandrofrias1635]

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

[@Chrisb8s]

I love this 35mm effects

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Chris Bates sprocket holes are always a good time

[@christophevw2241]

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

[@AwesomeCameras]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@DerangedMallard]

6:12 This looks like a really awesome album cover

[@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!

[@rogerdecker2732]

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

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks so much Roger!

[@maksqwe1]

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

[@AwesomeCameras]

+maksqwe1 were all about cheap and fun!

[@jennheflin]

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

[@AwesomeCameras]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@BlissfulOasis]

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

[@AwesomeCameras]

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

[@christianwellens3530]

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

[@graphiccontent98]

love it guys

[@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

[@apacheone2000]

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

[@LittleKodaks]

Loved seeing the process and your photos. Great work!

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks so much!

[@producedproductions]

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

[@nemolover711]

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

[@benjaminenders8762]

honestly, why does it look so good

[@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)

[@_Jeremyxlewis]

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

[@AwesomeCameras]

Thanks dude!! Many more to come!!!

[@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.

[@liamdmcinerney]

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

[@AwesomeCameras]

thanks!! more coming soon!!!

[@Traveljournalist]

the 35mm look soooo cooooolll! well done!

[@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.

[@belugaabs]

request for "a day with 110mm camera"

[@AwesomeCameras]

+syarifah sadiyah noted! Been wanting to shoot some 110 for the channel!

[@nomadben]

It's just 110, not 110mm. Same with 120; it's not 120mm, it's just 120. Cheers!

[@TimBrownie]

That is so awesome!

[@Testango]

great shots!

[@Okup1ed]

i just found a brownie hawkeye with flash, today at a antique shop for 25$ , what a steal

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Brenden Coursey enjoy!

[@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!!

[@skamastershane13]

Awesome video and GREAT 120 to 620 hack!

[@AwesomeCameras]

+shane mrozek thanks Shane! Ya, were just trying to convey how easy alot of this stuff os, and more importantly how FUN it is, of you just go out and give it a try!

[@skamastershane13]

AwesomeCameras keep it up, can't wait to see more of this series! and ill be definitely using that trick with this Medalist we got at our shop, pretty stoked.

[@bobpeters61]

The first camera I ever used was my mamas old Brownie Hawkeye flash model but I dug the camera out of the back of the closet while never finding the flash attachment.

[@AwesomeCameras]

Get out and shoot with it!!!

[@bobpeters61]

I don't have my mama's camera anymore, but I did just get another brownie hawkeye of my own. Got it yesterday and have already loaded a respooled roll of film in it.

[@ginakitsuse228]

Great video!

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

That was great. Thanks!

[@alfredobustamante3770]

Love this video. Now I must have a Brownie!

[@AwesomeCameras]

thanks!! happy shooting!!

[@LeendertCordemans]

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

[@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

[@pyrrols]

the picture at 7:56 is my favorite

[@jodiknutson1209]

Fun fact: in fallout 4, you can find this type of camera in the game. Even somewhere in your house before the bombing.

[@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.

[@tomjanowski8584]

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

[@LeendertCordemans]

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

[@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

[@FKfilmphotography]

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

[@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

[@franklara1156]

damn Ventura looks so nice

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Frank Lara definitely worth a visit! Ive lived here a little over a year now, and im loving it!

[@erniesbudolab]

Nicely done.

[@AwesomeCameras]

+erniesbudolab thanks dude!

[@lanapugh4133]

Dang. Why did I watch this? Now I want to go out and try and shoot one of my old Hawkeyes.

[@Kamielaine]

sweet

[@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...

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

I've got a bulls-eye that I've shot some photos with.

[@AwesomeCameras]

+Erik Wahlstrom nice! I love how surprisingly great the photos come out from all these primitive unassuming cameras

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

This is my favorite photo I've taken w/ a Brownie: flic.kr/p/tzRbZs

[@victorvangrimgamming6784]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@RamaDrama06]

vibe

[@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.

[@TheRealHaggisMacJedi]

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

[@AwesomeCameras]

You kinda have to guess

[@pileggiantonio_]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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