Recent content by sparty

It's an Agfa Billy-Clack or Speedex. Dates from 1934-40.

I recently sold a working Fujica Drive for £20.

Nice set of photos there. Welcome back to film!

Anyone mentioned the XA series? ;-)

I had a look in the junk box and they're mostly Kodak 620 format. There's two Kodaks in 120 but they're the type without a back door. I'll have a look for something more suitable in my 'iffy box' instead (that's the box of 'not quite junk'!).

Hmmm, there seems to be some formatting issues there. Hope they get it sorted as they always have good stuff for sale. I've bought a few odds and ends in the past and was happy with them.

I'm sure I have a few in my junk box. What you looking for? If I have anything suitable you can have it.

The Lanthar is a decent lens too.

And I can recommend Miles Whitehead: mwcamerarepairs@aol.com

I've bought from Retro Photo Supplies several times and found them to be quick and reliable.

A decent Rollei Automat would only set you back £100 - £150 ;-) A Yashica as pointed out elsewhere is even cheaper. I love rangefinders as an object to play with or admire but I never really seem to get along with them in use. And I've tried loads. I'd love a Fuji 6x9 for travel or landscapes...

I agree that the Japanese slrs are a nice size but they can be a bit noisy so may not be ideal for the discreet coffeeshop candid shooting. A small rangefinder like an XA is discreet but if you don't want to step down from MF why not a TLR?

I caught two Magnum exhibitions in Budapest back in September. The 'Magnum Contacts' at the Robert Capa Centre and 'Magnum's First' at the Mai Mano House. It was overwhelming to see the contacts and prints of some of the most iconic photos of all time. I ordered a copy of the Contacts book while...

It looks in fine condition and is an absolute bargain at a tenner.

Don't worry, they'll soon find themselves stuffed from toe to gullet with some tasty film :)