Oooh, also...

[pyat]

I received some very nice early presents today, including Season 1 of The IT Crowd from summerfields. Thanks, guys!

I also got this from my parents:



All the components seem to be working together fine. Next step is to locate some compatible film. It uses 116 film, which is no longer sold, but I hear some kinds of film currently sold would fit the spool.

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[hillarygayle.livejournal.com]

OMG! A BROWNIE! <333333

[pyat.livejournal.com]

It's very cool!

[katepufftail.livejournal.com]

Argh! I thought I had a link to a place that could help you out, but they don't sell 116 film after all. Just 127 and 126 Instimatic film.

I did find this: http://greyhoundman.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_greyhoundman_archive.html

Though I don't know how helpful it is. He makes some pretty major modifications, and is pretty cavalier about it. 'Oh, the shutter didn't work, so, I fabricated a new one' type stuff.

It's a lovely piece though, and I give you joy in it. :)

[pyat.livejournal.com]

Oooh, those are nice pics! The shutter in mine seems to work fine, so that shouldn't be an issue.

[sixteenbynine.livejournal.com]

I have that exact camera as well! If you know what film works with it, let me know. I'd be extremely interested in trying it out.

The supergeek in me is thinking it might be possible to retrofit it with a CCD.

[pyat.livejournal.com]

I'm reading that 120 film works with some modest futzing - it's a bit narrower than the 116.

[pyat.livejournal.com]

Or:
http://www.centralcamera.com/Film/Film-for-Older-Cameras/Type-116-Black-White-Film/

[kianir.livejournal.com]

http://www.centralcamera.com/Film/Film-for-Older-Cameras/Type-116-Black-White-Film/

If you just want to give it a one-time whirl.

[pyat.livejournal.com]

Ooh! I think I will order me a roll o' that. :)

[momentrabbit.livejournal.com]

Ah, nice! I've got one of those around here, too. I know some aficionados take photos through the viewfinder with newer cameras to get a 'pre-aged' shot.

[pyat.livejournal.com]

I tried that! *posts results*

[catsarah.livejournal.com]

I had a holiday brownie when I was wee. I loved that camera. Wish I still had it, but I don't think I do.

[pyat.livejournal.com]

:) I wish I had my old Kodak point and clicks. They were fun.

[halfelf.livejournal.com]

That... is amazingly awesome.

[pyat.livejournal.com]

I'm very pleased with it. :)

[anidada.livejournal.com]

Neat, but... Does anyone actually sell film anymore, never mind develop it? *boggle*

[pyat.livejournal.com]

There are a couple of ways to get film, and I hear it's possible to just cut film to fit. Developing might be the trick, though I'm wondering if a good store like Henry's might do it.

[nikonraccoon.livejournal.com]

Ok, I'm damn envious. I hope it still works.