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Camera Review: the Pho-Tak Traveler 120

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Tom (Admin)

Never heard of the Pho-Tak Corporation and the cameras they manufactured around 1948-1950 in Chicago? Neither had I, until I unwrapped this Christmas gift from my daughter, who sparked my interest in vintage cameras about 6 years ago. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Vintage Camera Test: 1930s Franka Rolfix (I think!)

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Tom (Admin)

Last week when we visited the Anjezika neighborhood, I brought along a couple of untested vintage cameras from my collection.  One of them was this folding camera with virtually no identifying information, other than the brand on the lens and … Continue reading →

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Ansco B2 Cadet: Photography with an Old Box Camera

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

Sure, today’s fancy digital cameras have a lot of tricks to ensure your photos turn out picture-perfect.  But compared to the simplicity of an old box camera like Ansco’s B2 Cadet, the photos aren’t THAT much better! Basically a wooden … Continue reading →

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