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  • Episode 91: Smells Like Cameras of the 90s

    Episode 91: Smells Like Cameras of the 90s
    May 13 2025
    Like the saying goes, "better late than never", the Camerosity Podcast is back with Episode 91, which is dedicated to cameras of the 90s. Which 90s you prefer, 1890s or 1990s, all 90s cameras are welcome! Joining Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike are returning callers, AJ Gentile, Ira Cohen, Miles Libak, Nick Marshall, Robert Rotoloni, and Will Pinkham and we cover a wide range of 1990s cameras and technologies. Paul starts off with some stories about mini labs and how single use cameras became a big thing. We dive into bridge cameras, including the Olympus IS-2 which Mike gave rave remarks to. We discuss a large number of point and shoot cameras including premium models by Nikon and Konica, and ponder why the Olympus Stylus Epic is so popular today. We talk about some dead end technologies from the 90s such as Minolta's ill fated Creative Expansion and Canon's obscure barcode scanner for the EOS 10S. Not all technologies from the 1990s were failures though as the 1990s was the first decade of digital cameras. Models like the floppy disc Sony Mavica and Nikon D1 were great cameras with a historical significance which helped prove that digital photography had arrived. We round out the discussion with why Theo loves the Mamiya 7 so much and how it compares to the Mamiya 6, Robert shares some info on the development of the Nikon S3 2000 edition, and we have a thorough discussion on Kyocera's Contax SLRs. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don’t feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you’ve been doing it, so please don’t consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you’d like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we decided to explore the Italian camera industry as its not often discussed in camera collector circles. While Germany, Japan, the Soviet Union, and the United States were well known as makers of fine cameras, a great number of really cool cameras were made in Italy such as the Rectaflex, Ducati Sogno, Gamma II, and other models by Bencini, Durst, and Ferrania. Join us if you're a fan of cameras from this "boot shaped" country, and see if we can manage to fill an entire episode without getting distracted! We will record Episode 92 on Monday, May 19th at 7pm Central Daylight Time and 8pm Eastern Daylight Time. In This Episode Jeff and Gabe Can't Pronounce French Names / Alan Peres Sends Us Emails NowSometimes Its Hard to Remember That We Like Cameras from the 1990sThe 1990s Was the Decade of the MiniLab and Single Use Disposable CamerasOlympus Invested Heavily in Point and Shoots in the late 1980sIn the 1990s, Olympus Gave Up on Traditional SLRs and Created the IS-SeriesOlympus IS-2 / In the 90s Zoom Reach was Over Valued By NovicesWhy Are the Olympus Stylus Epics so Expensive? / µ[mju:]-IINikon F5 Improvements Over the F4 / Paul Really Hates the Nikon N70The Nikon N90/F90 Was Nikons Best Semi-Pro SLR of the 1990sBroken Battery and Film Doors Were a Huge Problem Back ThenThe Nikon 28Ti and 35Ti Are Impressive Cameras but Terrible Investments1990s Underwater Cameras / How Many People Kept Shooting 80s Cameras in the 90s?Contax S2 and Other 1990s Contax SLRs / Contax S2 and STMike Likes the Contax RTS II and the Contax RX / Large Contaxes Like the N1 and AXThe Minolta Maxxum 600si/650si Has Mechanical Knobs and is Awesome / Minolta Maxxum 9xiMinolta's Horrible Creative Expansion Cards / Disabling Features on Consumer SLRs / Canon Barcode Scanning SystemThe Canon EOS-1n RS / Pellicle Mirrors / Canon EOS A2E / Canon's Eye Control SystemPremium Point and Shoots / Konica Hexar AF / Canon ElphTheo Loves the Mamiya 7 / Mamiya 6 / Everyone's First 110 CameraNikon Started Working on the S3 2000 in the 1990s / Differences Between the 2000 and Original S3Sony Floppy Mavica Cameras / Nikon D1Alfred C. Kemper Kombi from the 1890s / Theo's 1890s Australian Studio CamerasAdvanced Photo System (APS) Film and Cameras / Kodak Advantix Preview Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to ...
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    1 h y 46 m
  • Episode 90: Camerosity and the Rich Coastal Elites

    Episode 90: Camerosity and the Rich Coastal Elites
    Apr 30 2025
    As sometimes happens in the wonderful world of social media content creation, "the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray" we had plans to record Episode 90 back in March, but a variety of unfortunate and unrelated happenstances occurred which resulted in a short hiatus for recording. We had planned on making Episode 90 a show all about Cameras of the 90s, but we had also wanted Episode 91 to be recorded with two special guests, so we were forced to do things out of order. Thankfully, the obstacles which caused our six week break didn't interfere with us sitting down with Jeff Greenstein and Gabe Sachs from the I Dream of Cameras podcast. For those of you who are familiar with their show, you'll know that Jeff has a fondness for Alpa cameras, so this unofficially doubles as our first and probably only Alpa episode. After some short introductions, we refer back to a fun comparison between the two podcasts written by listener John Kelly and both hosts give our reactions to some of his funny answers. We cover a variety of cameras that we all love and shoot, along with Jeff's deep dive into why he loves the Alpa 11si so much. Gabe shares a story of how he's had to rebuild his camera collection from scratch after losing it when his home burned down in the Palisades wild fires that ravaged Los Angeles earlier this year. We ponder why the Hasselblad XPan can't get repaired anymore and what other cameras are on the verge of being unrepairable. Mike shares three very different Alpas in his collection and shares what he likes and doesn't like about all three, Anthony shares his thoughts on a new (to him) Fuji camera he recently bought, and Paul talks about his plans for traveling to Ireland later this spring. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don’t feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you’ve been doing it, so please don’t consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you’d like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. As promised two episodes ago, we still want to do a Cameras of the 90s episode, but this time it will have to be Episode 91. Finally, Theo will get a chance to talk about his beloved Mamiya 7, but in addition to that there were many other terrific cameras from that decade like the Nikon N90s and the premium 28Ti and 35Ti point and shoots, the Contax AX, and the Olympus µ[mju:]-II. In addition to terrific film cameras, the 1990s was the first decade with a large number of digital cameras like the Minolta RD-175 and Nikon D1. We will record Episode 91 on Monday, May 5th at 7pm Central Daylight Time and 8pm Eastern Daylight Time. In This Episode Jeff Greenstein and Gabe Sachs from I Dream of Cameras / Episode NumbersJohn Kelly Compares Camerosity and IDOC Podcasts: A RebuttalRich Coastal Elites vs Salt of the Earth Midwesterners / So GoodCamerosity Yellow and Red is the Same as Kodak Yellow and RedMamiya 7, Alpa 10s, Pentax 17, and Hasselblad 500Why Can't Anyone Repair the Hasselblad XPan? / Unrepairable CamerasPaul Doesn't Know what Neon Genesis Evangelion IsAnthony and Paul Trade a Leica M2 for a Rolleiflex 3.5FGabe Talks About Losing His House and Entire Camera Collection in the LA Wild FiresLimiting a Collection to 30 Cameras / Olympus Pen FTJeff Handles an Ilford Witness / Anthony Much Prefers the Bell & Howell FotonIs there any Alpa Heritage in Bolex Cameras? / Kern Lenses / Kilfitt Makro Kilar LensesMike and Jeff Both See the World in 40mm / The Konica AR 40mm f/1.8 Lens is the Best Value in 40mmThe Original Alpa Reflex is a Hybrid SLR and a RangefinderMike Had an M42 Alpa Lens with No Body So He Bought an Alpa Si2000 / Chinon CE-II MemotronJeff's Rhapsody for the Alpa 11si / The Weirdest Motor Drive Ever / Engraved CamerasJeff Goes to Paris Fashion Shows / Cincinnati Camera Show Update / Sydney Show UpdateAnthony Picks Up a Fuji GS645W Professional / Fuji's Barcode Film SystemMore Recap of the Cincinnati ShowStephen Gets a Pentax 110 Auto / Theo Gets a Light Meter that Measures in Foot LambertsJeff Wants to Get a Pentax MX / He Has a Medical Camera Called the Pentax MFJeff Also Got a Zeiss Taxona and a Mamiya SketchMike Picks Up a Minolta 35 Model IIB and an Original Argus C with the F/S Switch Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in ...
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    1 h y 49 m
  • Episode 89: Camera Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repairs

    Episode 89: Camera Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repairs
    Mar 19 2025
    A topic that we've lightly touched upon in previous episode, but never dared devote an entire episode to is the taboo subject of repairing your own cameras. There are those who firmly believe all repairs should be left to the capable hands of professionals, but there are others who have no problem with opening their own cameras and trying it out themselves. If you're in the latter group and are interested to hear some tips and tricks from those of us who have been brave/foolish enough to try it, Episode 89 is all about repairing your own cameras. Joining Paul, Stephen, Theo, and Mike are returning callers A.J. Gentile, Alyssa Micha, Andrew Reynolds, Christopher Wells, John Michael Mendizza, Keir Frei, Larry Effler, Pat Casey, Rafael Espinoza, Ray Nason, Wayne Scheipers, and Will Pinkham who all share their own experiences. We cover a wide range of topics, starting with what you can and cannot repair on a Kodak Medalist and whether you can still send your Leicas to the factory in Wetzlar to get repaired. Hear who we think makes a good set of JIS screwdrivers, lens spanners, and Mike recommends a rubber grippy tool. We share our recommendations for cleaning cameras, getting sticky residue off film doors, replacing mirror bumpers and foam light seals, how not to clean a reflex mirror, what works on lenses and what not to use. We even cover the taboo topic of washing your camera in the dishwasher! Although there is very little GAS in this episode, we do get into a few model specific camera repairs. Alyssa Micha shares with us her beautiful 1903 Kodak camera which had moldy bellows and what she needed to do to replace them. We talk about how to and how not to fix the infamous Canon Squeal of the Canon AE-1 and A-1 cameras, along with how to deal with the sticky backs of the Nikon N80 and N90, Mike talks about a product he used to mold a custom hand grip for his Minolta 650si. We talk about various cleaners, when and when not to use lighter fluid, acetone, glass cleaner, and for the love of God, please never use WD-40 on any camera! Although this whole episode is about home repairs and cleaning, we end the show talking about how best to take care of your camera to minimize its chances of never needing to be repaired, how to deal with humidity, and whether or not to store your cameras in their original leather cases. Meet Anthony, Paul, and Mike: If you are in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, March 22nd, come to the Ohio Camera Swap at the Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/West Chester and say hi to us. Who knows, maybe even some other Camerosity Podcast regulars will show up as well. While you’re there, maybe you can buy something from us! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don’t feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you’ve been doing it, so please don’t consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you’d like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. Our next episode will be number 90, and like we've done for episodes 70 and 80, we will be devoting the show to cameras of that decade. For Episode 90, we will discuss cameras of the 1990s (or 1890s for that matter)! Finally, Theo will get a chance to talk about his beloved Mamiya 7, but in addition to that there were many other terrific cameras from that decade like the Nikon N90s and the premium 28Ti and 35Ti point and shoots, the Contax AX, and the Olympus µ[mju:]-II. In addition to terrific film cameras, the 1990s was the first decade with a large number of digital cameras like the Minolta RD-175 and Nikon D1. We will record Episode 90 on Monday, March 24th at 7pm Central Daylight Time and 8pm Eastern Daylight Time. (Note that Daylight Savings Time started in North America on Sunday, March 9th, so be sure to check your local time if you plan on joining the show!) In This Episode Disclaimer: A Proper CLA is Always the Best Way to Get Your Camera Working / Technicians for Some Models Are RetiringYou Don't Have to Use The Most Popular Technicians to Repair Leicas / Does Leitz in Wetzlar Still CLA Cameras?Larry Wants to Repair His Kodak Medalist / Mike Offers Tips on Cleaning the Medalist RangefinderRerolling 620 / Larry Reload 828 Film Using Unperforated 35mm Film3D Printing Battery Holders for Nikon SLRs / 3D Printing for Analog Photography Facebook GroupCleaning Corroded Battery Compartments / Removing Stuck Pentax ...
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    1 h y 52 m
  • Episode 88: Desert Island Cameras Part 2

    Episode 88: Desert Island Cameras Part 2
    Mar 7 2025
    Way back in Episode 27, the Camerosity gang went on a three hour tour to a tropical paradise and asked everyone what would be their idea of three "desert island" cameras that they would want to be stranded with if they couldn't have anything else. That discussion proved to be a fun one and something we had wanted to revisit again. It would take us all the way to Episode 88 when we would finally put out the call for another Desert Island episode. Joining Anthony, Paul, Mike and our new regular host Stephen Strangways, are returning callers A.J. Gentile, Andrew and Christopher Wells, Ira Cohen, Will Pinkham, and first time caller Robin Stone. Starting with this episode, we are welcoming Stephen as one of the regular hosts to the show. His presence and knowledge on many previous episodes has impressed us, and after considering regular scheduling conflicts with the four regular hosts, we thought it was time to add a fifth person. Although Theo has missed the last two episodes, he is still very much apart of the show and will return soon. With a fifth host, in the event one of the "original four" have a scheduling issue, we can continue without hesitation. On this episode, we go through a tremendous amount of GAS, covering many unexpected models including multiple Horseman cameras, a Fuji G617, Argus Brick, Nikon F2, Leica CL, Zeiss-Ikon Tenax II, and many, many others. In addition to commercially available cameras, both Andrew and Christopher Wells share with us their own home made 3D printed large format creations. Custom cameras built to use any combination of lenses, shutters, and film backs in a million different combinations are truly one of the more fascinating aspects of this hobby. And if 3D printing your own camera isn't cool enough, Andrew took it a step further and even made his own bellows! In addition to tropical island GAS, we answer the question of why the Nikon F mount is backwards of almost every other interchangeable lens system and the Wells brothers give us a quick update of the state of current Polaroid Originals instant film. Meet Anthony, Paul, and Mike: If you are in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, March 22nd, come to the Ohio Camera Swap at the Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/West Chester and say hi to us. Who knows, maybe even some other Camerosity Podcast regulars will show up as well. While you’re there, maybe you can buy something from us! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don’t feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you’ve been doing it, so please don’t consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you’d like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we will be discussing camera failures and home repairs. What are some of the most common problems vintage cameras face and what can you do to get them back up and working? While the Camerosity Podcast fully recommends professional CLAs to keep vintage cameras going as long as possible, we understand that a full service on every vintage camera is impractical, so sometimes you have to take matters in your own hands. If you aren't afraid to go inside a camera and possibly make it worse, the next episode may be for you! We will record Episode 89 on Monday, March 10th at 7pm Central Daylight Time and 8pm Eastern Daylight Time. (Note that Daylight Savings Time starts in North America on Sunday, March 9th, so be sure to check your local time if you plan on joining the show!) In This Episode All Aboard the Second Ever Camerosity Desert Island Cruise!Robin Starts Us Off with the Horseman VH / AJ is Bringing His Kodak Retina IIIc and Kodak TouristAnthony Brings a Fuji G617 with an Unlimited Supply of 220 FilmIra Brings the Nikon F2 / Why is the Nikon F-Mount Backwards from Most Other SLRs?Andrew Brings a Rolleiflex SL66 / Another Horseman Makes It to the Island / Horseman ConvertibleWill Brings Brings A Balda Rigona 127 Camera / Mike Recommends Other Cool 127 CamerasPaul Has a Case of Cheap Plastic Pocket CamerasMike's First Camera is the Folding Mamiya SixStephen Brings the Nikon FM2 or Maybe the Pentax MXPentax MZ-S / The Entire Pentax MZ-Series Had Weak Plastic Gears But They Can Be ReplacedMike Still Loves the Pentax LX / The Pentax LX Has a Geared Exposure CounterRobin Brings His Argus C3 / Andrew and Chris Wells Both 3D Printed Their Own CamerasChris Brings the first Canon, ...
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    1 h y 43 m
  • Episode 87: Dr. David Jentz and the Kodak Retina

    Episode 87: Dr. David Jentz and the Kodak Retina
    Feb 23 2025
    In yet another request from our listeners for topics you wanted to hear, for Episode 88, you can include me as someone whose been interested in hearing an episode about the Kodak Retina and other German Kodaks. For many years, whenever I needed to write something about the Retina, the person I always reached out to was Dr. David Jentz. David is not only the founder of the Historical Society for Retina Cameras, but also has published multiple written works about the Retina and its history. In addition to his knowledge about the Retina, David frequently collaborates with historian Klaus Schicht who has studied the man who created the Retina, Dr. August Nagel. Although Klaus does not appear on the show, David was able to quote some information regarding topics we discussed on this show. If one Kodak historian was not enough, we also invited Todd Gustavson from the George Eastman Museum to be on the show to fill in the blanks for any other Kodak related questions which came up. This was a closed episode, so we did not have any callers, and both Paul and Theo weren't able to make it, but what we lacked in callers, we more than made up for in fascinating Kodak, Nagel, and Retina history. Listen to Episode 87 to get a background on who Dr. August Nagel was, how he became a doctor, brief histories of his time working for Contessa Nettel, Zeiss-Ikon, and Nagel Kamerwerke prior to joining Kodak. Did you know that before Kodak AG made cameras, they made film in Germany? We discuss other German Kodaks such as the Recomar, Pupille, Kodak Duo Six-20, and the mysterious Kodak Regent. We get into the differences between the use of "Nr." and "Type" when referring to prewar and postwar cameras, and finally solve the mystery of Paul's Retinette Angenieux lens. In addition to camera history, we also take a deep dive into Kodak's introduction to making 35mm film. While Kodak's type 135 daylight loading cassette was their most notable contribution to 35mm film in the 1930s, did you know they made 35mm film for the Leica and Contax before that? David shares with us information about Kodaks original 35mm film, along with some detailed patent information about the Retina, and much more! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don’t feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you’ve been doing it, so please don’t consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you’d like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we are getting on a boat and heading on a "Three Hour Tour" for our second Desert Island episode. If you were stranded on a desert island with only three cameras, which three would they be? Will a high spec but fragile electronic camera make the cut, or will people choose less technically impressive models built to withstand a lot more abuse? Let us know what you’d choose! We will record Episode 88 on Monday, February 24th at 7pm Central Standard Time and 8pm Eastern Standard Time. In This Episode David's Origin Story / His First Camera was a Kodak Retina IIISKodak Used to Have a Camera Museum in StuttgartDavid Jentz Formed with Peter Tosh the Historical Society of Retina CamerasHSRC Received Permission from Kodak and the Rights to use the Actual Retina LogoAre the Retinas Separated in the George Eastman Museum? / There Are 22,000 Items in the Eastman Museum CollectionWho was Dr. August Nagel? / Nagel Started Contessa Nettel and Merged with Zeiss-Ikon in 1926Nagel Worked for Zeiss-Ikon for About 18 Months and then Formed His Own Nagel WerkeNagels First Cameras were the Recomar, Vollenda, and PupilleKodak Gave Nagel Very Little Direction, He Was Free to Do What He WantedKodak And Nagel Both Benefited from the Two Companies Working TogetherIf You Ship a Camera and Lens Separately, There are No TariffsNagel was Most Famously Known as a Great DesignerKodak's Design of the New Daylight Loading 35mm CassetteKodak Made 35mm Film for Leicas and Contaxes Before the Release of Type 135 FilmWas the Retina an Immediate Success? / Why Were the Nr. 117, 118, and 119 Released So QuicklyKodak Duo Six-20 and Other Nagel Designed CamerasMike Has Questions About Nagel's Role in Making the Kodak Regent / Kodak Regent IIKodak's Transition During World War II / Early Post War Retinas Used Steel in Their ConstructionAre Retinas with the f/2 Ektar Lenses Worth Paying a Premium / 47mm f/2 Kodak Ektars Were Also ...
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    1 h y 22 m
  • Episode 86: Adapting Vintage Lenses

    Episode 86: Adapting Vintage Lenses
    Feb 15 2025
    We return with yet another exciting episode of the Camerosity Podcast. For Episode 86, we dip into the listener mailbag and select a topic you all have told us you wanted to hear about, adapting vintage lenses. Taking an old film camera lens and mounting it to a modern digital camera isn't exactly anything new, as adapting lenses from one mount to another camera has been done since the early 20th century. But what about the crazy number of lenses that weren't meant to be adapted? How about uncommon Angenieux lenses from French Kodak Retinettes, photocopier lenses, or astronomy telescopes? If it has glass and it focuses light, it can be adapted, and that's what got us going on this episode. Joining Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike are returning callers, AJ Gentile, Miles Libak, Nick Marshall, Pat Casey, Patrick Rapps, Ray Nason, Stephen Strangeway, Will Pinkham, and first time callers Alyssa Micha, David Jentz, and Rollin Banderob. On this episode, we talk about a huge number of lenses we mount to various digital and film cameras, but Alyssa starts us off with an ambitious project of adapting 35mm lenses to a Crown Graphic Graflex press camera, Stephen gives us some education on flange distance, why the Nikon Z mirrorless camera is ideally suited for adapting lenses, and Theo gives us his thoughts on how well a Mamiya press lens performs on micro 4/3rds. We discuss whether it is wise to spend extra money on premium adapters vs the cheap Chinese ones you can find on eBay, David Jentz talks about adapting DKL mount lenses and the struggles to find a good DKL adapter, and why you need to be concerned with image circle size when picking lenses from differing formats. Miles Libak shares with us a purchase he just made of a Contarex lens mount converted Canon F-1, and Paul talks about the best adapters to use for adapting Nikon rangefinder lenses to modern digital cameras. This episode proved that a relatively simple topic of adapting lenses included a deep wormhole into a huge amount of combinations of lenses including Paul's tip on how to remove a stuck Leica M to LTM adapter. For those of you who can't get enough of the Camerosity Podcast and would like the chance to meet 3/4 of the hosts, Anthony, Paul, and Mike will be at the Cincinnati Camera show in West Chester, Ohio on Saturday, March 22nd! If you have nothing going on that day and can make it to the Cincinnati area, come and join us! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don’t feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you’ve been doing it, so please don’t consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you’d like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we are are taking another suggestion from you all and dedicating a whole show to the Kodak Retina and other cameras made by Kodak AG, the German arm of Kodak in Stuttgart, Germany. We will be welcoming author and Kodak Retina expert David Jentz, along with Kodak historian from the Eastman Kodak Museum, Todd Gustavson to talk with us. This will be a closed episode, so we won't be taking any callers for this one, but rest assured, the Camerosity gang has a long list of great questions to ask our esteemed guests. Episode 87 will be recorded soon and should be available by the end of February. In This Episode Ramir's Rare Adapters / Argus Brick to Micro 4/3sAdapting 35mm SLR Lenses to a Crown Graphic Graflex / Learning About Image Circle SizeFlange Distance and Why it is Important When Adapting LensesAdapting DKL Lenses to Nikon DSLRs and Z-Mirrorless Cameras / DKL Adapters are FinickyNikon Z Cameras have the Narrowest Flange Distance and a Very Narrow Sensor StackMore Love for Ramir Rare Adapters Sold on eBayAdapting Nikon Rangefinder Adapters / Amedeo Adapters / Wide and Telephoto Lenses Only Need the External BayonetPaul's Adapted Angenieux 45mm Lens from a Retinette / David Jentz explains the origin of French Lenses on German KodaksThe Reason You Should Adapt Lenses is Because They're Imperfect / Perfection is BoringAdapting Lenses from Projectors and Photo Copiers / Enlarging LensesTheo Has Adapters for Mamiya Press Lenses and Pentacon Six to Micro 4/3rdsAdapting Lenses Intended for the Visoflex is Great on DigitalPC-Nikkor 28mm and 35mm Lenses Are Great for Pseudo-PanoramicsPentax Q Lenses / Akarelle Lenses / Auto Focus Lens AdaptersThird Party Licenses for the Nikon Z ...
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    1 h y 39 m
  • Episode 85: Mint and Rare Cameras with Jo Geier

    Episode 85: Mint and Rare Cameras with Jo Geier
    Jan 31 2025
    The Camerosity Podcast returns with Episode 85 where we wander back into the wonderful world of high end camera auctions. For this episode, we went all the way to Vienna, Austria and invited Jo Geier from Mint and Rare Cameras and the Wetzlar Camera Auctions. In addition to Jo, we also welcomed back Dan Tamarkin from Tamarkin Camera and Auctions. Joining Anthony, Paul, Theo, Mike, and our two special guests are returning callers Brian McDomnhaill, Dan Cuny, Fernando Villava, Gheerwijn Clicque, Ira Cohen, Wes Loder, Miles Libak, Tom Zoss, and Wayne Scheipers, As you might expect when you have two of the world's most respected camera auctioneers on the same episode, we talk about a lot of super rare and collectible cameras. Everything from the original Ur-Leica to rare cameras like the Carl Zeiss Jena Contax, the Australian Snider 35 rangefinder, and Luxus Leicas. In addition to some pretty deep GAS, some love is given to several more affordable cameras like the Canon P, Tower/Nicca rangefinders, and the Nikon F4. In addition to GAS, several great questions were raised including whether or not the definition of 'rare' has changed over the years, whether or not finding collectible cameras is getting harder to find, and why there aren't more younger people collecting cameras. Jo tells us his origin story to how he started both companies and shares with us what his 'white whale' camera would be, Dan and Jo show appreciation for each other and talk about how they have collaborated in the past, including a very special Leica which Dan found at a Pennsylvania garage sale. We revisit the need to get old cameras repaired sooner than later and how quickly experts in certain cameras are disappearing, tips and tricks for new collectors, and Jo proposes a $10 "ugly" camera challenge for anyone going to a camera show. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don’t feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you’ve been doing it, so please don’t consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you’d like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we are are going to the suggestion box and covering a topic that you all have told us you wanted to learn more about, adapting lenses. There are many people in this hobby who love cameras, but love the lenses more. While an old Kodak Ektra might be pretty to sit on the shelf, it is more practical to adapt that lens to a modern digital camera and see what kinds of results you can get from it. Episode 86 will be dedicated to the hobby of using old lenses on modern digital cameras. We will record Episode 86 at our regular time on Monday, February 10th at 7pm Central Standard Time and 8pm Eastern Standard Time. If you live in a different time zone and would like to participate, be sure to check your favorite time zone calculator to find out the exact time in your region. In This Episode Jo Geier's Origin Story / Shooting a Yashica FX-D with No FilmWetzlar Auctions Runs One Auction a Year / Jo Doesn't Keep Too Many CamerasDan Loves Wetzlar Auctions and Has Worked with them Many TimesHow Jo Determines What Goes to Auction and What Goes to RetailAuctions Set a Benchmark for What Things Are Worth / CollectiblendHas the Definition of "Rare" Changed? / What is the White Whale that Has Never Shown Up?Sometimes a Pristine and Truly Mint Camera is More Rare Than a CollectibleAre Certain Things More Common in the US compared to Europe and Vice Versa?Most Collectible Cameras are no Longer Owned by their Original Owners / Large CollectorsZeiss Prototypes and Oddities are Far More Difficult to Come By than LeicasPaul's Story About a Guy Buying a Luxus Leica in 1984The Rarest Cameras Need to be Handled in Person to Fully AuthenticatePost War Carl Zeiss Jena Contaxes / Does Jo Sell Rare Japanese CamerasJeicy 35 Rangefinder / Leotax A / Minolta Sky / Konica FR / Konica F / Canon Standard and Hansa CanonsWhat Are the Most Surprisingly Beautiful Cameras Jo and Dan Has Ever Handled?Theo is Still Looking for a Snider 35 Camera / Bell & Howell FotonEveryone Lists Off Cameras They Think Are PrettyIs it Getting Harder to Find Rare Cameras to Sell?Gheerwijn Wants to Know Why There Aren't More Younger CollectorsAnthony and Paul Just Bought an Unused, New in Box Nikon F4 and It Don't WorkGetting Old Cameras Repaired Today / It's Already Too Late for Some ModelsOther Great Japanese ...
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  • Episode 84: Hip to Be Square

    Episode 84: Hip to Be Square
    Jan 21 2025
    We are back with the first new episode of 2025! The Camerosity crew hopes you had a good start to the new year. Unfortunately, the episode we had planned to have Jeff and Gabe from the I Dream of Cameras podcast had to be postponed due to the wildfires in Los Angeles. Instead, we went to the Camerosity mailbox (aka Facebook) and did an episode about square format cameras. We had intended to cover all cameras that shoot square format, but found so much to talk about with 35mm and 127, we didn't have much time for 120 6x6 cameras, so we can save that for a future show! Whenever you talk about square format 35mm, one of the more popular ones for collectors is the Zeiss-Ikon Tenax II, and whenever you mention the Tenax II, the Wes Loder's "Spidey Sense" starts tingling, so we were happy to welcome back Michael Wescott Loder for the first time since Episode 74! Joining Wes, Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike on this episode were A.J. Gentile, Ira Cohen, Miles Libak, Mina Saleeb, Robert Coates, and Will Pinkham where they all shared their favorite square format cameras. We attempt to start off the list of square format cameras in alphabetical order with the Altix and quickly move into the Berning Robot and Bilora Radix, but our plan quickly goes off the rails as we jump around the alphabet with cameras like the Akarette (which isn't even square format), Metz Mecaflex, Yashica 44, and the Purma Special. We also cover the popularity of square format Rapid film cameras from Japan like the Minolta 24 Rapid, Canon Dial Rapid, and Fujica Rapid S2. One of the more sought after square format cameras is the Mamiya Sketch, a camera that Mike has previously reviewed, but Theo desperately wants to acquire to round out his Mamiya collection. Mike shares his tips on rolling your own 127 film using bulk 46mm film, and Will asks for recommendations on affordable entries into square format 35mm. Although the group is initially stumped, Mike comes up with an off the wall solution that is quite affordable! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don’t feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you’ve been doing it, so please don’t consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you’d like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we are excited to revisit a topic that we love to talk about, Camera Auctions, specifically high dollar auctions. Our special guest for the next episode will be Jo Geier from Wetzlar Camera Auctions. In addition to Jo, we will be welcoming back Dan Tamarkin from Tamarkin Auctions in Chicago. In order to accommodate Jo's time zone, this will be a "European Friendly Time Zone" episode. We will record Episode 85 on Monday, January 27th at 1pm Central Standard Time, 2pm Eastern Standard Time, 7pm Greenwich Mean Time, and 8pm Central European Time. For Theo, and those of you in Australia, this will be very early in the morning on Tuesday the 28th. Please check your favorite time zone calculator to find out the exact time in your region if you'd like to participate. In This Episode Square Cameras Come in All Format / Using TLRs Over Your Head or Around WallsEho-Altissa Altix / Altix I Through III Shoot 24mm x 24mmBerning Robots / 90 Degree Viewfinder / Robot JuniorLarge Wind Knob Robots / Loading a Robot Camera / Accidental Redscale SurpriseAnthony and West Love the Zeiss-Ikon Tenax II Lenses Used by the Navy Required Lens Coatings35mm Square Format Was Driven by the Technology of the TimeAka Akarette / AGFA Square Format Cameras Usually Shot Rapid FilmJapanese Rapid Cameras / Fujica Rapid S2 / Minolta 24 Rapid / Canon Dial RapidAGFA Karat Film and Bilora Radix CamerasJapanese Bolta Cameras / Sida Extra and Bolta PhotavitThe Mamiya Sketch is a Sought After Square Format CameraMetz Mecaflex is the only 24mm x 24mm SLRQuite a Few 127 TLRs Shoot 4x4 / Many Called Baby or '44' CamerasYashica 44 / Adapting to Use 35mm FilmPurma Special Shoots 4x4 and has a Gravity ShutterKodak Vest Pocket / Other Vest Pocket CamerasSuper Flex Baby / Karmaflex / There Were a Lot of Japanese 4x4 CamerasBencini Comet 44 / Czech Kola CameraThe Doris 3a probably had a 1a and a 2a / Diana MiniSuper Slides Were Popular For a While / Reloading 127 with 46mm Bulk FilmPhoto Labs Hated Non-Standard Film FormatsChroma Cube / Stereo Cameras are a Cost Effective Way to Shoot Square Format 35mm Links The ...
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