A Photoshoot with a World War One Kodak Camera

This week we create a photoshoot with the ww1, 1915 with the 1A Autographic Kodak Jnr, a medium format 116 camera built during the first world war, to commemorate the cameras of ww1
we photographed jamie in colour in a field of Poppies
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[@weedrunkglasgowman]

Someone is peeling onions. Man, that last image. Wonderful,just wonderful. Thank you.

[@olitography]

Wow, thank you

[@louontube]

Beautiful images. This is a treasure of a channel. Thank you for sharing.

[@idocrasesd1591]

What a beautiful image. So warm

[@chumcool]

Just goes to show... Style is KEY.

[@TerryMurrayTalks]

Loved that last image.

[@NickMaksy]

"...but my brief chance to put color film through this old camera, made the people in those old pictures feel real. Even for just a fleeting moment." Beautifully said! ♥

[@carlhale5405]

Excellent camera demonstration. Love the last image too. Beautiful. Thank you.

[@olitography]

Thank you

[@croitorcik]

Amazing!!!

[@pembridgehouse]

I have one of these. I am getting inspired by watching this and some other videos to have a go. Thanks. Avery good video. cheers Geoff

[@jesspattphotos]

Absolutely delightful. I’m getting ready to use a 3A. Fingers crossed. Beautiful images!

[@maffman2001]

Thank you so much for these videos.

[@olitography]

You are so welcome!

[@christophmartin5381]

Really nice work, Thank you!

[@olitography]

Thank you

[@gravedigr12]

what an amazing video cheers and I loved it.

[@olitography]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@antoninowoodystella4607]

these pictures are incredibly expressive!!❤

[@olitography]

Thanks, I’ll pass that on to the model, I think that’s mostly her.

[@antoninowoodystella4607]

@@olitography I agree With you, I wouldn't seem rude 😎😝

[@turloughkennedy6579]

What a beautiful video and pictures. The Kodac Vigilant 20 is my favorite camera.

[@olitography]

Thank you very much!

[@malcolmrendle6622]

All credit to Jamie really looks the part in period costume...the last image was delightful....10/10 for your technical skills with regard to attempting camera repairs

[@olitography]

She has that actress morphing quality. Camera repairs worked for a while, I’ve learned that lighter fluid is preferable to WD

[@luismartins3262]

Love these videos using very old cameras. I've held one of these cameras before, but never shot with one. Didn't even know they came with a stylus! Glad and sad to see some pictures (that came out better than I expected) taken with it, but sad to see what was probably its last hurrah. Liked and subscribed, would love to see more. Cheers!

[@allanflynn2704]

Just found one of these old cameras.. or rather a model very similar. I can't wait to test it out!

[@olitography]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@alexcarrillo5510]

Great Video, Your shots has of a Monet feeling in which I also love his work, but your shots shows feeling, and Romanticism, and how this for find, that right after when I work at the camera store for 33 years that the owner decided to Retired, and they brought to me cameras that were in the another section of the store, as I was getting them ready to be place on the sales floor, most of the inventory were FILM Cameras, and when I seen what was in the box that I decided to keep it. The Camera was a 1903 Rochester Optical Premo Folding film camera 4x5. As I took it home, and restored it as like you did clean the lenses, and also the shutter, and yes I use WD-40, and also Lighter Fluid to add a lubricant to the shutter selection. So I use standard 4x5 holders, and this camera did take 4x5 Pack film. Now the store is Gone, closed in 2017, and the owner sadly pass away, but I had very good memories of working there as we dealt in Film Photography, and the Camera that I am glad to own this model.

[@olitography]

Thank you, I do like the romantic feel these old lenses give you. Do you use the camera much these days?

[@twodogs91]

Great! thanks!. My father passed on and left one of these. Unable to open or to unfold it until you showed how. Next, will be working to modify and load some film.

[@olitography]

Awesome

[@ocediis]

Your images from this camera were stunning! I also really liked your historical description. I'm really enjoying these old camera videos. Please keep making them!

[@olitography]

Thank you very much!

[@bagnome]

I don't know if you've since fixed the shutter. But a note on WD-40. It's not really a lubricant. It's designed to penetrate into things like seized/rusted bolts so they can be removed. Initially it will act like a lubricant, but after a while it will dry up. You want to use something more along the lines of clock oil or machine oil.

[@olitography]

Thank you, I do know the pros and cons of WD40 I’ve also seen that using oil in camera shutter is a bad idea. But sometimes when you’re trying to make a video and get a shoot done you do what works in the moment

[@Nikos_prinio]

I was about to drop a message about that last photo. Then I saw that everybody already did. So, here we go : man, your first shot 😍 !

[@olitography]

Thank you

[@AdamAugustPhoto]

I've got the same camera & I know it's whole history. It was bought by my Step Dad's father in 1918 & passed onto my Step Dad in the 60's (it was actually the only camera he ever owned). In the 80s he knew someone who worked at Ilford in Mobberly and was able to get a few rolls of 116 made up. I've since given it a loving restoration and shot a couple of rolls of 120 through it, but never thought to print a film gate for it, so it obviously shot over the edges of the film. I'll have to give that a go. It's a shame your shutter seized mid shoot, but I guess inevitable given the wd40 bath. It's great you've still got the stylus though, albeit fairly redundant.

[@olitography]

Gate mask can be found here olitography.com/index.php/3d-printed-tools/ The WD gave me those few clicks by lubricating it but the wire snapped during the shoot. Ill be bringing it back soon though as a movie camera lens, i hope.

[@poppletronva]

I found mine a week ago and after learning what the autograph window was I could make out a "Love Jack" lightly scratched into the metal, an autograph etched in time.

[@olitography]

That’s really nice

[@tommorgan3125]

Love the results, they have that special look.

[@olitography]

Thank you

[@stefaanverlinde9726]

Thanks for sharing this . Beautiful !

[@olitography]

Our pleasure!

[@replaygeorge]

Very emotional moment showing those pictures and the last one. Amazing... speechless. Thank you. I have a Kodak Junior 0 passed down in my family from the 1930s. I took a few blurry pictures with it and made me want to do better. For me this camera is family history. We have an old album that goes back to early 1900s. Some pictures were taken with the Junior I have. Beautiful technology.

[@kelleebolden7936]

Wonderful video! I have a 1914 No.1 Kodak Jr (manufactured by Kodak in Canada). It is one of the rare non-autographic back cameras made in late 1914, before the introduction to the autographic backs starting in 1915. It has a Kodak Anastigmat lens f/7.7 - f/32. Shutter speeds are: T, B, 25,50,100. It's light tight and takes fantastic images. I know you posted this video a year but I came across this. Great work!

[@danjsimonds]

I am just learning to use a 1A that belonged to my grandfather. F stops are marked 4, 8, 16, 32, 64!!

[@olitography]

Look up the 120 year old camera video

[@MathieuStern]

Great results ! I am what would be the best way to use large format cameras from around 1890 without all the chemicals and darkroom ?

[@olitography]

I saw an adaptor that let you fit a DSLR back to a large format camera, there is a video on it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/naCUqJ6EasSAatk Maybe i could make one. I had a thought, if you were open to collaborate? i could send you an Old Kodak (1950s) and a roll of film, (you could keep the camera, but id love it if you passed it onto someone else to do the same) if you send the roll back to me i can develop it for you. A vintage camera challenge?

[@monodistortion]

Without chemicals? You could maybe shoot instant film in the large format camera. Instax Wide might fit in the holders.

[@martinlanigan803]

For very old camera it took good photo nearly as good as todays cameras

[@aidanped1049]

I have a 2a 1917 Autograph, easy to use and great looking images.

[@olitography]

Very cool!

[@craigfouche]

Aiden, I have just received my 2A yesterday, any pointers to look out for, and are you also using a mask for 120 film?

[@trefrederick3951]

Just found one of these with the original film in it at an estate sale

[@knox7158]

Absolutely beautiful 😌

[@olitography]

Thank you! 😊

[@sraa1952]

Beautiful presentation. I have the same camera and its in display at home. It intact from what i can see. I woul love to restore it....but dunno where to take it🙂 👍👍

[@MichaelCarter]

Me neither

[@robertmartin8602]

Really enjoying your enthusiastic approach to these old cameras. Great they being shown how to use.

[@vintagelife5195]

I have one similar to that on my roaring 20's lawn party video. Did all b&w, masked and deckeled like they would in the 20's.

[@olitography]

I will go take a look

[@williambuchanan1051]

how did you make it into black and white ?

[@vintagelife5195]

@@williambuchanan1051 Its b&w film.

[@michaelharmon7162]

Nice images. Try lighter fluid to clean the shutter it has fixed many old camera shutters for me.

[@olitography]

i do now, it works well thank you

[@spacecoasttrooper5368]

Absolutely gorgeous results

[@olitography]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@FILMARCHIVCHEMNITZ]

Da hast Du ein super Video gemacht :-)

[@olitography]

Danke

[@gravedigr12]

I managed to get my hands on one of these I even got the original box with it and the stylus

[@olitography]

Have you had a chance to use it?

[@largophoto]

Thank you for this video..I procured a roll of v130..for $1.00/..and have just purchased the Autograph camera to try it out for $50.00..so fingers crossed ..will know by the end of week

[@olitography]

Best of luck with it

[@RodAndrewartha]

Outstanding images, mate. Loved them. I’m getting my grandfather’s 1916 No 2A Autographic in action again during Australia’s latest lockdown nonsense. The camera is working satisfactorily with no major work on it yet. Watching your video has inspired me to persist towards getting some great images. Ilford 120 so far, but colour…. hmmm…! Thanks, mate, for the video.

[@Raychristofer]

Images are absolutely perfect my man. You know how to make old cameras sing.

[@olitography]

Thanks Ray, hope your keeping well?

[@chipmiddleton1439]

Lighter fluid would work a lot better than wd40. Great photo's and story even 3 years later.

[@olitography]

The past is frustratingly inflexible, but I might have a new use for the camera soon.

[@spiritwalker6153]

Not only are you a good photographer but you are also something of a poet.

[@cloudsilver1]

Stunning photos!!!! So touching 😢

[@frankzappa3834]

If you use a solvent like Naptha the shutter won’t stay stuck like you ran into

[@olitography]

Wow Frank Zapper!! In reality I didn’t stick the spring failed. (Broke) But that’s a cool tip

[@flowermaze___]

Lovely photos. Your work is beautiful and enjoyable! PS it would be cool to see your work on the instagram or some such. Anywhere you share?

[@olitography]

Thank you, my instagram was hacked a little while ago, I was wondering about putting a. Re one up.

[@vladimirpishchalnikov6154]

What a beautiful camera. ❤

[@mark22c]

you use a dry graphite powder to lubricate the shutter not oils

[@1973sonvis]

Great video! ⭐️

[@olitography]

Thank you!!

[@mrstandfast2212]

Once again you've produced a fun film and you got some great results. I'm sure that you'll fix the shutter properly and revisit it sometime in the future. I wonder how many long forgotten young couples took pictures such as this that now lie in a cardboard box at the bottom of a drawer somewhere.

[@olitography]

One day ill came back to it, i think id rather be a long forgotten on a negative in a box somewhere than on a hard disk that no longer spins.

[@D0NTREPLY]

literally look like they were taken 100yrs ago its insane.

[@oddballtv712]

Thank you so much for making this video, I only just came across your channel, but I found this video inspiring. I wanted to inform you that I also have an A-1 Autographic JR in full working condition that belonged to my great great grandfather, but owing to the virtual non-existence of 116 film, this has prevented me from ever using it. I'd love to be able to do as you did and adapt it to 120 film, but I am not confident in my abilities to model the spool adapter and gate masks you used in your camera. It would mean the world to me if you could send me the link to a downloadable 3D file of both components so as I can get them 3D printed. I am happy to reimburse you for the trouble. I appreciate your dedication to making the experiences of the distant past a palpable reimagination, as if it were preserved in amber.

[@olitography]

Thank you, here is the link olitography.com/index.php/3d-printed-tools/

[@haraldr.2940]

Es ist egal wieviel Leid diese Kodak sehen musste, wenn sie als letztes Foto eine wunderschöne junge Lady fotografieren konnte, hat es sich für sie gelohnt.

[@jimhenry9022]

Nach der Übersetzung Ihres Kommentars stimme ich Ihnen zu. Wenn diese alte Kamera nur noch ein Foto enthielt, war das letzte das ganze Leid der Kamera wert, um es endlich zu produzieren. Gut gesagt, Sir!

[@jimhenry9022]

(translation) After translating your comment, I agree with you. If that ancient camera had just one more photo left in it, the last one was worth all the camera's suffering to finally produce it, Well said, sir!

[@olitography]

@jam Henry Thank you for translating it for me, it was a great thought

[@hotcocoandart]

I have a similar camera! I just purchased it today. It takes 120 film like a charm, so I'm hoping to get some pictures with it soon! And thank you for the tutorial on how to get the lens and shutter open - I need to clean both. Is there a better way to get the shutter to work properly? Mine won't open or close all the way

[@olitography]

The thing would be to find out why the “shutter” won’t open? From that maybe you mean iris. There are two sets of blades, you’ll need to open up the front. And carefully access then go from there

[@benkotowicz174]

Beautiful! Very nice.

[@alpcns]

Spectacular. Gorgeous images, especially the last. I love large format film. Thank you for sharing!

[@donaldlampert331]

I have 4 Kodak Autographics, but haven’t tried then yet.... but now that I’ve heard that the Film Photography Project, here on KZbin, has released 116 film, I may try it out Great job, as usual..... thanks!

[@olitography]

It would be worth giving that a go at least once

[@chrispower475]

At Counter # 2:02, you show the ball bearing shutter. At the top it the shutter speed controls at the very top ie "B T 25 50 100". The detail is beautiful! My question to you is, how come there are different looking ones that have different layouts or configurations other then the one that you show? Is this a unique look that indicates the year that it was made in?

[@olitography]

Kodak made a lot of slightly different cameras, all of them seem to have indecipherable names, does yours have the times on it or A,B,C?

[@chrispower475]

@@olitography it's a No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak model B-5

[@sdg1721]

Your videos are particularly informative and entertaining. In short, they are something special. I like them very much and look forward to your further camera descriptions. Many greetings to your model.

[@olitography]

I will define tell her, thank you for your comment

[@michael32A]

Thank you for this video. My Great Uncle's slightly later 2A version is among my three still to revive, so this and the video you mention counting turns in will be very useful. Thank you again!

[@olitography]

Good luck with it, would love to see your results

[@murraykriner9425]

Enjoyed immensely your take on what appears to many an art of obsolescence and frivolity. In a world ruled by technology, either digital or film, and high dollar AF lenses, the real photographer is a passing breed. All the forums seem to indicate that user's are floundering about with other's who have more money than any real knowledge. Though people are still shooting pictures, few really know mechanics; aperture, shutter speeds, or even depth of field. Its a crap shoot for many invested heavily in a craft that few really grasp. That is the reason I love these antique Meniscus lenses, ball bearing or not. You really must know where your going with these cameras, or else you'll just get something not worth developing. Because of stabilization on modern offerings, the manual Kodak's will get the shooter a blurred image, because 1/100 shutter speed even with grainy, high-speed, 120 film. This they blame on a faulty camera, but old photophiles know its user error. Great pictures. Its obvious your young lady friend has become accustomed to working with these old cameras. I dig that she empathizes with your troubles when the camera choked. Wish more ladies were so thoughtful. Most I know, couldn't spell it, let alone sell the courtesy. Your videos really are the best my friend. Thank you!

[@olitography]

Thank you for for such a detailed and insightful comment, i have a love hate relationship with these cameras, i truth i'm not a camera person, i love to create images and see the camera as just a tool, these cameras are a way to touch the past but need to be treated very carefully if you want to get a good result, and i'm slowly getting better at making them do what i need to.

[@murraykriner9425]

@@olitography there is a steep learning curve at times. Ive tuned this eye so much that I'm a walking light meter, with most things I look at giving me HUD in my skull. Just practiced sweet 16 so much that when I started reverting back, the more forgiving films and slow shutters just made sense like slide rules. That was a joke....lol.

[@boredgrass]

These shots together with the shooting in the poppies is very touching, not the least because of the modelling!

[@lopsan457]

Wonderfull photo's sir! Instead of WD40, I would try cleaning with alcohol and lubricate with a tiny drop of sewing machine oil on a toothpick. I landed on your video because since today I am a happy owner of a Voigtländer Bessa. It's amazing to hold a 100 year old - pocket size - mechanical masterpiece in your hand. Now let's take some photo's in springtime :)

[@olitography]

Yeah go take some pictures, Kids dont do WD it’s bad! Actually it is.

[@YouSuck921]

Amazing video, thank you so much for sharing! I know this video is old, but would you happen to have the 3D Print files available and that you are willing to share?

[@olitography]

I think it’s on the olitography.com website

[@YouSuck921]

@@olitography awesome! Thank you very much!

[@Headin_South]

I want someone to say "happy thoughts" to me when things don't go to plan 👍

[@olitography]

I’m sure you deserve that.

[@Headin_South]

@@olitography lol, that's very kind. It was such a touching moment between you both. I've really enjoyed bingeing on your film camera series, and lovely photos in this one, a real treat!

[@MihailStoica]

Thank you for sharing the experience, and photos. What was the problem with DW40? Shutter needed to be properly taken apart and cleaned instead? I have a larger Kodak III 1A also with shutter not working, not sure how to approach it, and could not find a good video on it.

[@olitography]

Those shutters are like watches, in my case the shutter trigger failed to engage, and I was never able to fix it. Once they go either you invest a fair amount of time or buy a working one. WD is bad because it makes metal corrode over time.

[@carlosguillermomesa41]

"Autographic" cameras do not use a carbon paper backing. In stead they use a little known property of film and that it is pressure sensitive as it is light sensitive. To write data onto film you simply wrote pressing down with the "stylus" and the film was fogged(exposed) by the force you exerted. This is also shown by a defect of film transport mechanisms known as "pressure marks" which produces black markings when film is subject to unduly force.

[@olitography]

I’d love for this to be true, And it could be. there is a sheet that looks like carbon paper on the autographic films, but i might try putting a roll in a press to see what happens.

[@francocollado210]

hermosa camara y en excelente estado, me encantan los videos que haces !!

[@gilbertoportillo6650]

Thank you for taking the time to make these great videos about these wonderful cameras. Greetings from Virginia USA!

[@robert12160]

Don't worry, sometimes such antique cameras have it like that. You make great movies. Waiting for more with old cameras. I also take pictures in analogue and I devoted a lot of time to restoring several cameras.

[@olitography]

I think im getting better images form them but there is still a lot to figure out

[@robert12160]

@@olitography You have a nice model with red hair hehe my wife works poorly and she certainly wouldn't be in the stream with such sacrifice. As I wrote, I am waiting for more films about period cameras. And let them be longer.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Its Jamie's fault - Showing your peticoats off to a 105 years old, what where you thinking! ;o)

[@fmcc2278]

What a beautiful camera and the results are stunning. Always look forward to your videos, so please keep them coming.

[@olitography]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jimhenry9022]

Darn shutter! I expect mine will do the same. I may try the "vandal's" method, lol!

[@olitography]

There were two different problems with the shutter i didn't get a chance to mention it in detail. the gummed up blades were solved with WD-40, its a vandals method because WD encourages rust in the long term. and you don't want oil on the lens. The final issue that i checked when i git home was that the shutter knob had stopped fully engaging the arm, which i don't know how to fix, but its definable worth trying out

[@jimhenry9022]

@@olitography Thanks for replying! I got mine from my display cabinet and checked its functions . . . like new! Now all I need to do is buy the 120 roll adapters and watch your "how many turns" tutorial. BTW, I appreciate your "warts and all" delivery. It makes me feel ready to try rather than cowed by unattainable skills. That's why I subscribed.

[@murraykriner9425]

The shutters hang because they are oily or the springs are out of socket. If you take it apart, then clean the shutters with Naphta, then make sure it's all tripping right you'll be fine for another 100 years or so. They aren't bullet proof, but near enough to it.

[@olitography]

@@murraykriner9425 Its not travelling its full distance from the external shutter knob. so you trip the shutter it moves the lever but not far enough for it to engage the blades.

[@murraykriner9425]

@@olitography all the early folders relied on nearly oil-free conditions and spring tensions from shutter return and main spring values. The springs lose tension with age, and guide rails where the ball-bearings live must be got at from both back and front. The ill your outlining seems to be foreign matter or oxidation in the guide rails where the steel bearings reside, along with a broken or unhooked shutter return spring. Pheugo/camera has a detailed instruction list for disassembly and preservation of the clockwork inside, but warns against trying to bend the springs to restore operation as they often snap. Appears the works isn't returning in its throw, from either bearing failure (oily or unseated from the track they ride in, or your shutter return spring has slipped from underneath of its hook, and ergo not returning to reset the shutter release. I used the sight mentioned when I started finding oily shutters in many of my antique box and folding cameras, and this page though lacking step by step photos gives enough written explanation to aid the wary steps to repair most if not all of these aging brass and steel dreams. I would put in a link, but figure you can find it readily enough. Let me know if more help is in need. Sincerest regards, Murray

[@IainHC1]

So loved this. Thank you :-)

[@olitography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pedromeza2398]

Good instructions on removing the camera lense and lazy way to clean the lense mechanism, modern film adapters and shooting until Murphy arrived, but still managed to take some very beautiful pictures. I have two 1A and two 3A, so here is two questions first have you shot with 35mm film and have you tried cut film paper inside the 3A, which probably will work on the 1A too?

[@olitography]

1 Murphy always arrives early 2 we are not at home to mr cock up. The shutters second failure was actually different from the first. Anyways nope on the 35 but I did put it in the 127 Brownie, I’d put photographic paper in a 5x4 as I’ll be able make up a bunch of dark slides, but don’t have a darkroom to develop them.

[@FILMARCHIVCHEMNITZ]

You can buy this camera by ebay for 120 film-format.

[@olitography]

You can buy 116 to 120 spacers this n Ebay, if you watch the 1909 model D video. I go into that in more detail.

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Was just "binging" a handful of your vintage camera videos -- I enjoyed them so much (presentation style, info, educational value, humor, photo style) that I subscribed! I have a growing (while my credit card balance is also growing!) collection of "vintage" film cameras -- 35mm and roll film -- from about 1990 back to about 1890. Unfortunately about 50% of the cameras that I get are not functioning well enough to work and are beyond my meager repair skills -- but I keep the most unique and interesting "for the shelf" (aforementioned shelf would be much larger than my 2-bedroom condominium at this point!) -- but I really want to use these old cameras -- at least once, as you do, to almost let the cameras live again. Well, I ended up with a Kodak No. 2 Folding Hawk-Eye Model C, 120 roll film camera with the Kodo lens (shutter T and I, apertures 1 thru 4). It looked in *mint* condition other than a dusty lens and reflect/viewfinder. So I carefully cleaned the viewfinder, inside and out, and both surfaces of the lens. The shutter looks/sounds fine. I found the "to be expected" pinholes along the corners of the bellows, *BUT* I found that on one corner of the folding bellows , back near the focal plane, there is about a spot about 1/2-inch long where the pinholes a *one* long hole. I know that you used a cloth tape on one of your folding/bellows cameras, but I fear that taping all along all four corners of the bellows from the lens/shutter board back to the focal plane would add so much bulk that I would not be able to collapse the bellows completely again. I think that I have no choice but to tape up that 1/2-inch hole -- but is there a flexible paint that might work on the pinholes? I'd love to get this camera working -- it looks too pristine to not use! Thank you for your great videos and any suggestions that you may have! Aengus from the US.

[@Kirby03]

could you please link the gate masks? i could really use them for mine. however mine uses 130 film.

[@olitography]

Www.Olitography.com

[@anyalpine]

Doesn’t the thickness of the gate mask change the focal plane?

[@olitography]

Films on paper and it’s pretty floppy so you’d never know if it did

[@TheStockwell]

Yours is a wonderful channel. Thank you. I am returning to traditional photography and these antique cameras are amazing. I own the complete Autographic family, including the Vest Pocket Kodak. The wonderful thing is their durability. After their initial years of use, they'd be put in a box or a shelf and the entire twentieth century would pass before they'd be pulled out of storage. Next stop: eBay. I'm patiently restoring cameras built in the late 1800s which survived the 1900s and which may very well resume their purpose in the 2000s. You can't put a price on that sort of thing. Have a great and interesting week. Best wishes from Vermont! 🐧💜🐧

[@robert12160]

I have a question. How did you take colorful photos on such an old lens? Old objects are only photographed well in black and white, with a color film the light is split apart and a rainbow or other color distortion is created. How did you do it, unless it's a lens adapted to color photos but from 1930?

[@olitography]

For this one to make it work better, I Clean the lenses like I have adhd and usually push my film a stop, in this case 2, Modern film works well. A bit of clean up in Lightroom I added saturation while fighting a blue color cast, but I try to not do anything I couldn’t do in a darkroom. I also picked the clothes and field to add color to the scene. So I did just about everything in my power to add color, anywhere I could and avoid the washed out look. It gave a better results than the 1909 but comparable results to the 2a Brownie in color. Now the shutters broken maybe I can put the lens on a digital camera and test it properly.

[@robert12160]

@@olitography ok great good luck

[@nancyA9922]

A man sold me several old cameras and this camera came

[@olitography]

You should use it.

[@PraeniteoRex]

I bought one of the cameras for easter and I have spent the past month re-painting and covering the bellows. My Kodak is slightly different as it takes 130 film that I need to reduce down to 120. Also, why would I need a film back? I'm new to shooting on film.

[@olitography]

If. By film back you mean hate mask, there are just two reasons the first is that it gives a clean edge to your image on the negative, the other is that it prevents fogging of the top and Bottom of the negative.

[@northstar1950]

Those few images you made were excellent, I have an SLR camera that was made by my grandfather from plans published in a magazine. Unfortunately the back which would have held probably half plates is missing. First world war Kodak vest pocket cameras were taken to the front by soldiers but later banned, I suspect you already knew that though.

[@olitography]

It’s not hard to find half plate holders. I’ve just bought them for the Thornton Pickard. I did know about the pocket vest camera, the Kodak was mostly used by people allowed to use them, but folks would smuggle there best cameras onto the front line.

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

I got one for $10 at a swap meet. I also got that stylus on a different camera from the same era but it’s cool I got it! It’s probably the oldest camera I got so far! I also got this no.1 pocket JR Kodak from the 1920s that I unfortunately ripped the bellows from the lens trying to get it to come out! ☹️Has this happened to you?

[@olitography]

Sounds like your bellows was beyond the pale, I’ve never ripped one that didn’t deserve it.

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

@@olitography the thing had the outside leather falling off too. How many times has this happened to you? This happed to me with a Conley Jr I have too.

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

@@olitography oh and another thing, I also got this other 120-non autographic model also with a final patent date of June 1917 and the aperture is stuck and won’t open or shut it just moves the stuck oval around. I’d figure I’d just get another working example from ebay. Good thing these kodaks are still affordable even at eBay prices. They’re not the King’s Ransom they want for Bolex REX models I’ve been saving up for months to afford!

[@jamesellis237]

Brilliant video, I've come across a A1 Jnr and looking to try and use it. What film did you use, and are selling any of the gate masks, I've already got adaptor for 120 film ordered. Cheers

[@olitography]

Awesome let me know how you get on

[@gravedigr12]

blows me away I can get my hands on every type of film I could imagine even 620 rolls but they don't make this size anymore. good thing they still make film for the pocket kodak

[@olitography]

120 with adapters and a gate mask ;)

[@adellcervantes3568]

You think yo can print the adapter for me? I need the frame and the rolls adapters!!

[@olitography]

Maybe I’m really busy with work right now, olitography.com has the files For download

[@jopicter]

I have been shooting some old Voightlander,Zeiss and Japanese but can’t shoot the older 116 Kodak’s because lacking film. Can I purchase the film spool extension and mask from you or find out where to buy. Thanks Joe in California

[@olitography]

I’m sure I can, if you have access to a 3D printer near you, the files are available on olitography.com under resources

[@souldigital8148]

I have a very similar kodak 1a series 2 without the focus slider (focus with distance scale on the lens) it also has shutter speeds of 25, 50, T and B the only thing is when I take a shot it seems that even though I've metered it I am getting shots so overexposed that only a grey rectangle is visible on the negative and no semblance of an image even when held to the light. The shutter opens and closes so I really don't understand why.

[@olitography]

I don't have your camera in front of me, but the first thing I would do is use a torch to check the bellows, for pin holes that might be exposing the film while your shutter in closed. You can also tell this from your film if the over exposure is uneven. If you join the group we can join you on your journey,

[@souldigital8148]

@@olitography thanks for the reply, I have requested to join the group

[@tompaste387]

Hello Do you have the 3D convert items available for sale I would love to reinstate my Autographic

[@olitography]

I’m looking to put some items up for sale, right now several people have asked for that part, but I’m not sure where I put the file, if I don’t find it I will reverse engineer it.

[@1sueobrien]

I have just inherited a Kodak 3-A Autographic. Would you be able to advise me on a manual of sorts please. Loved your doco on these gems. Sue

[@olitography]

@@1sueobrien if you have questions I can answer them, a few people have asked so I’ll put a video guide together for the next video.

[@chrispower475]

I inherited one from my aunt after she passed. It is a "No. 3A folding pocket kodak model b-5" S/N 26486" that was made in Toronto, Canada. I have been trying to figure out when it was made and which location in Toronto that it was made in? Any site that you can direct me to to answer my question? Thanx!

[@olitography]

Sorry i would have no idea

[@chrispower475]

@@olitography Just thought I'd ask. Love your video!

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Thanks for yet another informative and entertaining video . What a shame about the shutter , the images you captured before it failed really did capture the feel of the era the camera dates from . You are lucky to have such a wonderful model that can manage to create the look you need so easily. who selects the clothing ? Jamie or yourself ? Thanks for sharing Take care and keep having those ' Happy thoughts " : ) Teddy

[@olitography]

Thanks Teddy, clothing is a mixture, Jamie is good source of knowledge, but this time we borrowed the skirt from a friend who is costumier.

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

@@olitography I see , If I had read the description first I would have known the answer :D

[@elwood5699]

Is there any place I can buy a copy of the 3D printed mask? I was recently given one of these cameras and would love to shoot with it. Also, thank you for the great videos!

[@olitography]

You can find the Stl on the olitography.com site, alternatively a card mask will work well, you can still shoot without it, but the negatives wont have nice neat edges.

[@elwood5699]

@@olitography awesome, thank you!🙏

[@RuthLockwood]

Might be a silly question but where did you get your film? What kind of film did you get and did they have black and white. I’ve found a working antique one of these and want to get it for my husband. :)

[@olitography]

That one is a medium format camera so any 120 film will work,

[@fmcc2278]

I have looked at old bellows cameras a few times but haven't got round to buying one yet. Do you do the 3D printing yourself? Found that quite interesting. Great photos by the way.

[@olitography]

I got a 3d Printer for my birthday, to help me fix these old cameras. its involved much like photography, but its rewarding and there's so much great camera stuff especially if you like large format.

[@fmcc2278]

Great birthday present. I can imagine that there would be a fair learning curve. Marvellous series of videos.

[@DarkNight80154]

I have the same camera. I’m curious as to where you got the adapter for film and what kind of film you used. I’m excited to try mine out. I found an old roll of film on it so I hope it can be developed

[@olitography]

I made the adapter, you can find the files on Olitography.com and 3d print them, I usually use Porta for colour and Tmax for black and white. Your film can be developed if it’s not fogged, exposed film tends to last longer.

[@anyalpine]

@@olitography any chance you’re going to upload the files for the spool adapter? Your website says coming soon

[@olitography]

@@anyalpine www/olitography.com

[@olitography]

@@anyalpine sorry I clearly didn't read it properly, the adapters not the gate mask. I can upload that at the weekend.