Author Topic: Share the Love 2015 (Read 9427 times)

SLVR · « **on:** October 20, 2015, 07:23:27 PM »

It's about that time, anyone want to start this up?

For all those who are new here (as in haven't played the game before), this has been a staple of the site on an irregular basis. And there are rules needed to make it work well.
I put up for adoption a piece of photographic gear. It can be anything that will fit through the mail. The first one who wants it claims the item but must put up for adoption another item. Think of it as a gear exchange train.

Eg.: Frank puts a camera which is adopted by Mark who puts an exposure meter which is claimed by Amy who puts a grain focuser which is adopted by.....

So, try and not put up some "Local Pickup Only" items.

If an item sticks for a few days because nobody wants it, you can switch it for something else. Just try and keep the exchange going for as long as possible.

Shipping is negotiated privately between the parties. Items are not sold in any way, it's just a trade.

Id have a complete NIB Kodak Instamatic 110 outfit. Even includes the original 1976 110 cartridge and box!

Id toss in a fresh roll of Lomo 110 of the taker's choice. BW, Color Neg, or E6.

Pics to come tonight

SLVR · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2015, 08:27:22 PM »

posted in the rules so they are obvious right off the bat!

gsgary · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2015, 08:54:24 PM »

It's already started

your infrared film is on the way + an Ilford I love B+W badge

SLVR · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2015, 03:41:00 AM »

Yes thanks gary! Looking forward to receiving that HIE. Here's the Pic posted of my offering + fresh 110!

Kai-san · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2015, 07:40:04 PM »

Hey hey hey, what's this? Nobody wants to have this lovely camera for FREE?

This is the slowest 'Share the love' I've ever seen! If I didn't already have one of these I would have jumped at the chance. C'mon, what are you waiting for?

Francois · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2015, 08:39:24 PM »

OK, lets drum things up!

How many times has anyone listened to the film photography podcast to hear that this year was the year of 110 film?
Well yes it is!
Lomo has a bunch of films readily available in both color and B&W. And you can't get better than this. This is not a cheap micro camera, it's a Kodak!
And we all know how tough Kodaks can be. This is what we can call a lifetime camera right here.
And if anyone has ever wanted to venture into the world of subminiature formats, this is definitely the easiest way in.
And you get it all in a brand spanking new minty original case. Just the box is probably worth more than the camera on eBay!
So, get it while you can...

Kai-san · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2015, 09:05:40 PM »

Wanna look cool on town? Wanna stand out from the crowd with their BORING iPhones? Get the Kodak Trimlite Instamatic 18 now!

SLVR · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2015, 11:19:37 PM »

It's still here folks! yours for the taking. Remember comes with a FRESH roll of 110. Not to mention the camera is NIB! clear viewfinder!

Late Developer · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2015, 09:49:06 PM »

This one's gone mysteriously quiet.

Just wondering if it in order to post other stuff as I've been having a bit of a clearout / change of kit and have a few goodies for anyone who can make use of them......?

Francois · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2015, 09:53:08 PM »

OK, it's been what... 5 days since the start of this.
I think we can consider the first item to be a non starter so we'll just keep it on the back burner.
If someone has something new to offer, it's time to get it out.

Late Developer · « **Reply #10 on:** November 01, 2015, 12:08:39 AM »

Okay, then....

For any L-39 Leica-philes, I have three Leitz push-on 36mm diameter filters in Green, Yellow and Orange (all in boxes / keepers and in super condition) plus a metal 39mm body cap and a non-original lens hood for an L-39 50mm / 5cm lens.

I would rather not split them and as they only occupy a small space, I'll pay the postage. Just happy if someone can genuinely get the benefit from these.

Let me know if you're interested.

Bryan · « **Reply #11 on:** November 01, 2015, 04:11:53 AM »

Quote from: Late Developer on November 01, 2015, 12:08:39 AM

Okay, then....

For any L-39 Leica-philes, I have three Leitz push-on 36mm diameter filters in Green, Yellow and Orange (all in boxes / keepers and in super condition) plus a metal 39mm body cap and a non-original lens hood for an L-39 50mm / 5cm lens.

I would rather not split them and as they only occupy a small space, I'll pay the postage. Just happy if someone can genuinely get the benefit from these.

Let me know if you're interested.

I'll take them and offer up a tested and working Polaroid Spectra. I'll pay postage as well.

Polaroid Spectra System by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr

Bryan · « **Reply #12 on:** November 03, 2015, 04:12:42 PM »

So nobody wants the Polaroid Spectra? I'll offer up a Polaroid 250 Land Camera and pay shipping, even over seas. The camera works, I recently shot a pack of film with it, it's a bit rough cosmetically. It's also missing the plastic cover but it does come with the leather strap. I'll throw in a fresh battery as well. The Polaroid Spectra is still available so you have a choice between the two.

Kai-san · « **Reply #13 on:** November 03, 2015, 06:28:53 PM »

Jeez Bryan, you're spoiling us! I'd better not take this one, I'll just convert it into something totally different like I've done with the others I have.

For those who are not familiar with these cameras, this model is a seriously good one with the fabulous Zeiss viewfinder. All you need is some of that beautiful Fuji FP-100c............

Adam Doe · « **Reply #14 on:** November 03, 2015, 07:04:47 PM »

Bryan, that is a very cool offering!

Bryan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2015, 07:13:23 PM »

I have three 250's and most of my accessories like closeup lenses don't work with that model so I tend to use the 100 more often.

Ezzie · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2015, 08:47:04 PM »

I love my 250 too. Has recently developed some pinholes in the bellows, but after a few coats of Plasti-dip, it is good to go again.

jharr · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2015, 11:15:45 PM »

There we go. I'll take the 250 and post my offer when I get home tonight.

jharr · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2015, 03:55:38 AM »

Okay, in return for accepting Bryan's Polaroid 250, I am offering a Sekonic Digi Lite F (L-328). This really is a great little meter. I used this as my primary hand-held for a long time and exposures were always right on. It is very small, indeed pocket-size and comes with its own pocket that features a belt loop and an even smaller pocket inside! The inside pocket holds the flat face diffuser and the spot meter attachment. The last pic shows it next to my Sekonic L-508 Zoom Master for size comparison (note that they are both showing the same exposure reading). Honestly, if I didn't use the spot meter on the Zoom Master, I would be offering it and keeping the Digi Lite.

Who wants it?

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #19 on:** November 04, 2015, 08:38:12 AM »

Well James, I actually NEED a meter so I'd love to have it. My last one died at 35,000 feet - I mean, it was working before the flight but for unknown reasons (a couple of hours in the hold, perhaps) it never worked on dry land again.

Minolta "A" 35mm camera up for grabs, (http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Minolta_A. To my thinking it's a cute bit of history in terms of rangefinder design, with a Rokkor 45/3.5 in an Optiper MX shutter.

Good cosmetics, very quiet shutter that is good at all speeds, working self timer, pretty fair lens (marks on rear element), pc flash connection works fine. The rangefinder patch is clear and works accurately, though the vertical alignment is off. Comes with lens cap and free shipping.

I discovered that it has an interesting 'pad of death' in that if you keep your thumb too firmly on one side of the base it upsets the film counter. The counter now works and film spacing seems fine, though I only used the camera once.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #20 on:** November 04, 2015, 02:27:31 PM »

well this sure stepped up nicely with the recent offerings!

that Minolta Ä sure looks cute.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #21 on:** November 04, 2015, 07:02:04 PM »

This thing is so cute Sandeha. There's no way I can't take it.

In return im offering a FPP Debonair.

FPP Debonair by Urban Hafner, on Flickr

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #22 on:** November 09, 2015, 01:37:24 PM »

So ... No one wants the Debonair then? Fine, I'll keep it! I'll offer up a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye restored by Randy "Holgamods" Smith with flash and 7 620 spools to go with it. It has a tripod mount and you can even use a cable release with it! It's a lovely camera, but I just can't be bothered to respool the film.

jharr · « **Reply #23 on:** November 09, 2015, 04:30:50 PM »

I've been shooting with my BHF this weekend. What a fun camera! I just bought another one and I have Bryan's Land 250 on the way or else I would snag this in a heartbeat. Someone save me from myself!

Kai-san · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2015, 09:01:47 PM »

Right'o, gotta save James from his vices! I'll take the Hawkeye (Urban, if you get a shock at the post office I can help out with the shipping cost). Just PM me and we'll settle it.
In exchange I am offering up a near mint FED 5B which I purchased as NOS from Russia. I have run one film through it and everything works perfect. My problem with this camera is that I'm wearing glasses and the diopter adjustment stops at -3.0 and the viewfinder is quite small. If you haven't used one of these before just remember never to adjust the shutter speed unless the shutter is cocked.
It comes in its original box with russian user manual and a nice leather case. I have separated the top of the case from the bottom part, but it can be easily fixed by punching in a new press button. And it comes with free international shipping.

jharr · « **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2015, 09:31:05 PM »

You guys are killing me. I gotta stop reading this thread.

Francois · « **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2015, 10:32:49 PM »

Well, it is one heck of a nice way to refresh your gear

Adam Doe · « **Reply #27 on:** November 11, 2015, 01:23:48 AM »

Kai-San, I'll go for the Fed and will offer up a little hard to find film for the Polaroid shooters out there.

Chalky · « **Reply #28 on:** November 11, 2015, 01:28:31 PM »

Hello - I'll happily take the polaroid film and offer up a mixed party bag of 35mm and 120 film - 10 rolls in all, colour, black and white and slide... I'll pay postage... if anyone particularly likes for example 120 slide film let me know and I can make sure there is lots of that included...

Adam Doe · « **Reply #29 on:** November 11, 2015, 06:34:52 PM »

Chalky, PM me your address and I'll ship off the Polaroid film.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #30 on:** November 12, 2015, 06:04:22 AM »

Film you say, Chalky? Yes, please!

I'll try offering the Debonair (with box & filter thread) again with the option of a Coronet 4-4 Mk II (with 2 rolls of Rollei Retro 80s in 127) if that's preferred.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #31 on:** November 12, 2015, 01:31:08 PM »

How wonderful to have a simple, intuitive, logically organised flash meter that WORKS. And a functioning flash meter to boot. Many thanks, James.

All praise to this thread !!

charles binns · « **Reply #32 on:** November 12, 2015, 02:01:58 PM »

Urban

I'll take the Debonnair - I can't resist another plastic camera!

In return I'll put up a Kodak 127 Brownie plus one roll of Efke 127 film. Picture to follow, but it's in good nick.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #33 on:** November 12, 2015, 02:12:47 PM »

Quote from: charles binns on November 12, 2015, 02:01:58 PM

I'll take the Debonnair - I can't resist another plastic camera!

Awesome! Please PM me your address!

Kai-san · « **Reply #34 on:** November 17, 2015, 06:23:49 PM »

Surely you have not forgotten this generous offer? A FREE 6x4 camera with a FREE film as well! B&W film available from Efke and Rera Pan last time I checked. Go for it!

jharr · « **Reply #35 on:** November 17, 2015, 07:21:43 PM »

Quote from: Kai-san on November 17, 2015, 06:23:49 PM

Surely you have not forgotten this generous offer? A FREE 6x4 camera with a FREE film as well! B&W film available from Efke and Rera Pan last time I checked. Go for it!

... With a genuine "Dakon" lens! Don't let this one get away!

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #36 on:** November 18, 2015, 08:57:09 AM »

I converted mine into a pinhole camera! Fun little soap bar.

Kai-san · « **Reply #37 on:** November 19, 2015, 09:20:42 PM »

Don't forget; soon it's Christmas. This could be the perfect gift for............somebody!

Francois · « **Reply #38 on:** November 20, 2015, 01:27:39 PM »

And don't forget, you just can't kill a Kodak brownie...

Bryan · « **Reply #39 on:** November 20, 2015, 04:06:38 PM »

If it had a Bulb setting I may consider it. I have several rolls of very expired 127 film. Urban, did you do something to get long exposures so you can use it as a pinhole?

Kai-san · « **Reply #40 on:** November 20, 2015, 06:48:21 PM »

Some people are converting these to take 35mm film...............sacrilege?

Kai-san · « **Reply #41 on:** November 24, 2015, 10:04:38 PM »

The "love" seems to have gone cold. Charles, do you want to offer up something else, or perhaps somebody else has something to share? I can always offer up something if there still is any interest for it.

Francois · « **Reply #42 on:** November 24, 2015, 10:30:44 PM »

Oh yeah, there's still a lot of interest... only not in a 127 brownie it seems.

Besides, the holidays are on their way...

Ezzie · « **Reply #43 on:** November 25, 2015, 07:49:22 AM »

I would love a 127 camera, but with auto film wind counting, as cutting down 120 to 127 and getting the numbering on the backing right is nigh on impossible.

Francois · « **Reply #44 on:** November 25, 2015, 01:56:17 PM »

That's why you need a special numbering jig...
I'm thinking OK a plank of the proper width and a holder with light baffles to prevent side exposure. The plank would have a series of holes drilled in it so that you can go with a sharpie and write the numbers down on the paper...

Kai-san · « **Reply #45 on:** November 25, 2015, 05:50:16 PM »

Ok, no time to lose. I'm offering up........... The Last Camera! This is a DIY 35mm camera carefully assembled by the undersigned. 100% real plastic throughout. It comes with 2 lenses, 22mm and 45mm. Just do not try to change lens with a film in the camera, because you have to take it slightly apart to change lenses. Everything is clearly explained in the manual that follows this camera. It has only one shutter speed + B and fixed aperture. I recommend 400 ISO in normal daylight.
International shipping included.

charles binns · « **Reply #46 on:** November 25, 2015, 08:24:59 PM »

So no one wants the 127 Brownie?

OK, in it's place I'll offer one of the following three choices:

4 rolls of 36 exp AGFA Precisa 100, 135 and 3 rolls of 24 exp Fujicolor C200 135 (Expired 2010)

OR

7 rolls of 120 Orwo Chrom UT18 Colour reversal film expired 1985

OR

This little puppy - a 35mm Focus Free 35mm camera made out of shiny silver plastic. And I'll throw in 2 rolls of Agfa Precisa 100 as well.

I'm also willing to do a swapsy with any of the above for a plastic 120 camera (not a holga though as I have plenty of those).

I still want to find the Brownie 127 a decent home though.

Kai-san · « **Reply #47 on:** November 25, 2015, 09:28:34 PM »

Ok, so I was a bit too quick.

Since it really is Charles' turn I'll pull my offer back for now.

charles binns · « **Reply #48 on:** November 25, 2015, 10:41:58 PM »

Quote from: Kai-san on November 25, 2015, 09:28:34 PM

Ok, so I was a bit too quick. Since it really is Charles' turn I'll pull my offer back for now.

I was abit too slow really.

charles binns · « **Reply #49 on:** November 26, 2015, 08:31:00 PM »

The Debonair has just arrived in a lovely box - thank you Urban! It's the dog's bollocks.

So come on does no one want a 35mm Focus Free Camera? It's even got a red line around the lens... or a 127 Kodak Brownie.... or some film?