My 1st camera was an old Argus C-3 l bought in a pawn shop in Miami FL in 1964. It served me quite well for many years until the cocking lever broke; a weak spot in them l later found out. Then came a Voitlander Vitrona which was retired when l lost the pistol grip that contained the camera electronics.
Because l had trouble with cameras that used split image focusing, l found a Canon AL 1 that used a 3 dot system: three dots;a green dot between 2 red dots. To focus, depress shutter release slightly while looking through viewfinder and aiming at subject. Turning lens and when green dot comes on, subject is in focus. I believe the AL 1 is the only 35 mm camera with this feature.
Over time l started acquiring other cameras and soon l had another accumulation! Here are some pictures of them. I will list the names later. Please feel free to post any you may have.
Vintage cameras....
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Re: Vintage cameras....
I have several.
The little box camera is a Zeiss Ikon, "Box Tengor".
It has three apertures and a time exposure feature. Functions flawlessly and used 120 film.
The little box camera is a Zeiss Ikon, "Box Tengor".
It has three apertures and a time exposure feature. Functions flawlessly and used 120 film.
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Re: Vintage cameras....
I bought a Yashika Electro-35 at the Ft Bragg PX in 1968.
It had that three dot focusing apparatus.
It had that three dot focusing apparatus.
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