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vintagecameraporrrn · 1 year

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Plaubel Makina II, 6×9 black strut folding coupled rangefinder camera, with 10cm f2.9 Antocomar lens. The Plaubel Makina cameras (I-III) were produced from 1911 to 1953.

#camera history #vintage camera #plaubel makina

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pseudospectre · 2 years

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Old Cameras Part 2!

These are the ones people will definitely recognize as old cameras and not just weird boxes like in part 1. On we go!

Kodak 1a Pocket Automatic: manufactured between 1924 and 1936 (my specific one, the model itself is older)

One of the older versions of this had red leather bellows (the accordion part that comes out) and I would love to find one one of these days. As an additional fun fact, around this time Kodak came out with essentially the same model that had a small door in the back that you could open to write a couple notes directly onto the film of your images called the Autographic. They put this feature into all their models at the time, but it apparently wasn't particularly popular and as film speeds got faster and more light sensitive, it became harder to set up in a way that was functional since it relied on the old slow film that wouldn't immediately overexpose when you had the slot open. It was discontinued for this reason. But if you've ever seen an old picture that looked like it had handwriting embedded in the image, that's how that worked! As far as I am aware, only Kodak ever produced autographic models.

Vest Pocket Kodak: manufactured between 1912 and 1926

Very small guy!! And my oldest current model as far as I know. It's not more than twice the thickness of a modern phone in a case and it's definitely shorter than my current phone. It was a very common and popular model for that reason. And according to the model's entry on Camerapedia, this is the model that was loaned to George Mallory and Andrew Irvine as they attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1924 and were lost. Mallory has since been found below the summit, but not the camera, which means there's a chance that it's with Irvine, and finding him could solve whether or not they actually made it to the top (therefore displacing Edmund Hillary as the first people to do so).

Kodak Bantam: manufactured between 1935 and 1937 (the specific model pictured)

This one is somehow even smaller than the vest pocket model! Here's photos of them closed up and sitting on top of my old Pixel 2

Kodak Jiffy Six-16: manufactured between 1937 and 1948

This one is neat because instead of having a latch that would let you pull out or down to open the face plate and pull out the bellows, this one is spring loaded! See the button on the side at the bottom in the second pic? Here's a gif of it in action:

Stay tuned for a part three, whenever I get around to that! We're just getting started :)

#cameras #antique cameras #old cameras #camera history #old kodaks #kodak brownies #lys don't look #mine #collection bits #doctorspiral #photography

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cameracious · 1 year

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The First Daguerreotype Photo

In the early 19th century, photography as we know it today did not exist. The process of capturing images was a cumbersome and time-consuming one, requiring extensive knowledge of chemistry and optics. It wasn't until 1839 that the French inventor Louis Daguerre changed the course of history with his revolutionary process, the daguerreotype. The first photograph ever made using this process was known as the "View of the Boulevard du Temple."

Louis Daguerre and the Daguerreotype Process

Louis Daguerre was a French artist and inventor who, together with Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, developed the daguerreotype process. This process involved exposing a silver-coated copper plate to iodine vapor, which created a light-sensitive surface. The plate was then exposed to light in a camera, and the image was developed using mercury vapor. The resulting image was a unique, one-of-a-kind photograph with exceptional detail and sharpness.

The "View of the Boulevard du Temple"

The "View of the Boulevard du Temple" is one of the most famous photographs in history. It was taken by Daguerre in 1838 or 1839, and it depicts a busy street scene in Paris. The image is remarkable for several reasons, not the least of which is that it is the earliest known photograph of a human being.

The Challenges of Capturing the Image

The process of taking the "View of the Boulevard du Temple" was not an easy one. The daguerreotype process was notoriously difficult to work with, and it required a great deal of skill and experience to produce a good image. Daguerre himself struggled with the process for years, and it was not until he teamed up with Niépce that he was able to create a practical photographic process.

The Significance of the Image

The "View of the Boulevard du Temple" is significant for several reasons. First, it is the first known photograph to depict a human being, although the person is likely to have been a street vendor who was standing still long enough to be captured by the long exposure. Second, the image is a striking example of the daguerreotype process, which was the first practical method of photography. Finally, the image is a window into the past, giving us a glimpse of life in Paris in the mid-19th century.

Preservation and Legacy

The original daguerreotype plate used to create the "View of the Boulevard du Temple" is now lost, and only a few copies of the image exist. Nevertheless, the photograph remains an important part of photographic history, and it continues to inspire and influence photographers today. The daguerreotype process may have been superseded by newer, more efficient methods of photography, but its legacy lives on in the form of this iconic image.

Conclusion

The "View of the Boulevard du Temple" is a remarkable photograph that captures a moment in time in the early history of photography. It represents the culmination of years of experimentation and hard work by Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, and it is a testament to the enduring power of the daguerreotype process. Today, the photograph serves as a reminder of the incredible advances that have been made in the field of photography, and it stands as a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the human spirit.

Source: The Daguerreotype Camera: A Revolution in Photography

#daguerreotype #daguerreotype camera #daguerreotype photo #photography history #camera history #boulevard du temple #louis daguerre #joseph nicephore niepce #19th century photography #photography legacy #photograph history

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ao3-crack · 4 months

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#archive of our own #ao3 stuff #ao3 quotes #archive of our own quotes #fanfic #fanfic quotes #funny #ao3 #ao3 tags #the fbi is watching me through microscopic cameras because of my search history

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rassebers · 1 year

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What my master really is

#a good guy #mp100 #the fucking bridge scene will always ALWAAYS live in my mind #it's such a beautiful moment and subversion of audience expectations #when the camera transitions from little mob at their first meeting to current reigen DIEEEE #they really ... have a lot of history together ... snff.. DONT LOOK AT ME #shigeo kageyama #reigen arataka #mob psycho 100 #my rart

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towards-toramunda · 2 months

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Not to be insane but:

#critical role #cr spoilers #imodna #I saw her set up the doll and pull up her camera and gasped at history being made

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redinthesea · 2 years

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A small comic that came about after I started theorizing about PLA’s place in the timeline. How Clay got his hat... 🤔

More under the cut about why I think these two actually knew each other

Bad Discord screenshots sorry lol

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nagma-kalma · 1 year

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Porcelain cameras by Mathieu Stern.

( AI generated)

#very cool but #i wasn't aware it was ai :'(#photography #art #inspo #fairycore #porcelain #aesthetic #camera #vintage #antiques #chinese art #ceramics #history

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sovietpostcards · 1 year

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Soviet cameras. Collectible matchbox labels from 1960.

#1960s #matchbox labels #vintage cameras #soviet #ussr #russia #history #paper ephemera

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vintagecameraporrrn · 1 year

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Zeiss Ikon Kolibri IIb with Tessar 50mm F/3.5 lens. The Kolibri camera was produced in between 1930-1935.

#classic camera #camera history #history of photography #zeiss ikon

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kodachrome-net · 3 months

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The 400 Theatre, Chicago, 1982

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pseudospectre · 2 years

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Old Cameras, part 1!

I love antique cameras. A lot. And lucky for me, they're not particularly rare or expensive, no matter what some people on Etsy might want you to believe :) I have quite a few, all picked up from various garage sales and antique malls, so there will probably be multiple posts. I'm going to start with my Kodaks since that one post about Dracula started this.

The Boxes

At the end of the day, all you need to make a camera is to have something opaque and hollow that your film/light sensitive surface can fit into, and a hole to let light in. These cameras are exactly that, along with a lens to help focus the light for better image control (so called "pinhole" cameras don't even need that!).

In spite of appearances, these are not my oldest cameras.

The Kodak 2a (model C): manufactured between 1924 and 1936

Nothing up my sleeve!

Many early consumer cameras were designed to hold down low, around your stomach, and look down into to aim. You can see the viewfinder at the top left in the first picture here. It's made of cardboard for the most part.

Brownie Junior Six-20: manufactured between 1934 and 1942

I love the art deco design on the face plate a lot! It's now graduated to a metal body covered with leatherette material.

Brownie Target Six-16: manufactured between 1946 and 1951

Same concept, now with a fully metal body.

The three of them together:

Thanks to @doctorspiral for the nudge to show these around! The next post will feature my pop-out style Kodaks so stay tuned!

#they're just so cool #they've seen so much #sometimes they still have film in them when i get them #i need to find a place who can handle old film one of these days #i bet there are some neat pictures that haven't been seen by anyone for a long long time #cameras #antique cameras #camera history #old kodaks #kodak brownies #doctorspiral #lys don't look #mine #collection bits #photography

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cameracious · 1 year

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Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre: Pioneer of Photography

Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre was a French artist and photographer, born on November 18, 1787, in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France. He is credited with the invention of the daguerreotype process, which revolutionized photography in the 19th century. In this article, we will explore the life and contributions of Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre, as well as the impact of his work on the world of photography.

Early Life

Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre began his career as a painter, specializing in theatre sets and dioramas. He was fascinated with the use of mirrors and lenses to create illusions of depth and movement, which would later inspire his work in photography. He collaborated with another inventor, Nicéphore Niépce, in the early 1820s to develop a new process for capturing images.

Daguerreotype Process

After Niépce's death, Daguerre continued to experiment with photography and developed the daguerreotype process in 1837. The process involved exposing a polished silver plate to iodine vapor, which would create a light-sensitive surface. The plate would then be exposed to light in a camera and developed using a mercury vapor process. The resulting image was a highly detailed, one-of-a-kind, positive image on a mirror-like surface.

Impact of Daguerreotype

The daguerreotype process was a major breakthrough in photography, as it allowed for the creation of highly detailed and permanent images. It quickly gained popularity in the United States and Europe, and many photographers began to specialize in this process. Daguerre himself became a wealthy man due to the popularity of his invention.

Legacy

Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre's contributions to the field of photography are immeasurable. His invention of the daguerreotype process paved the way for the development of modern photography and helped to democratize the art form. He continued to improve upon his invention until his death in 1851.

Today, Daguerre's daguerreotype process is considered an important milestone in the history of photography and has inspired countless photographers to push the limits of their craft.

Conclusion

Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre was an artist, inventor, and photographer who revolutionized the field of photography with his invention of the daguerreotype process. His legacy continues to inspire photographers to this day and his contributions to the field of photography will never be forgotten.

Source: The Daguerreotype Camera: A Revolution in Photography

#daguerre #daguerreotype #photography #history of photography #camera history

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yasmeensh · 2 years

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