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Hi there,

I went inside my loft this afternoon to turn the stop cock off so that I could repair my kitchen tap. While I was there, I noticed a camera case next to the water tank. On closer inspection I noticed that it was a Yashica-44. It has a brown leather case and attached to the case strap there is another small case containing a lens hood, a small yellow filter and a screw on lens (the camera lenses and the other items are all in good condition with no scratches). I thought there was a problem with the small green lever, but I was using it incorrectly. I pressed the knob on the bottom of the camera and it worked (opp the X control).I have had a quick look at a couple of internet sites and believe this may be the older version of the camera or the 44a?. It does not have a lever to wind the film on, but a small grey knob on the side. There is a film inside the camera, but it is on No 1 and so I guess that is has not been used.

Is there anyone who can give me some advice about this camera please?

Many thanks,

Rob (Romford, Essex).

----- Original Message -----
From: "QT - philip Todd" > Any idea where i can get film for a brownie reflex????


Philip

I've put links on my website at

http://www.secalis.co.uk/P127/Tips.html

Brian Price

Any idea where i can get film for a brownie reflex????

There's a pdf document you can download from the Ilford site (it's not specific to 127, or even roll film):

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/applications/page.asp?n=31

This may sound heretical, but I think I'd recommend developing a 35 mm film first. 35 mm film's a bit stiffer than roll film like 127, so easier to handle in the dark, and doesn't have the complication of backing paper. Also, I'd see if there's a club or college where you can join a class. That way, you could have a go at developing without buying loads of stuff of your own until you know it's for you.

Here's a simple "How To"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2QSK8KhDds

I would suggest getting a small changing bag then look on ebay or Amazon for some Kodak bulletins that give you a step-by-step procedure on developing the film. Don't even think about how to get prints yet. Have fun just getting the negatives processed.

Thanks for the help people :) how would i go about developing it myself? i mean, ive seen it in films and on the tv but it just looks like people in dark rooms with red lights and liquid in bowls, pegging sheets of film to washing lines haha! theres clearly something more to it than that!

Cheers again

Liz xxx

Hi Liz

You could give developing it yourself a try - it's not too hard (although it's a bit fiddley) and it's very satisfying.

Good luck and best wishes

Trevan

----- Original Message > I have my grandparents old Kodak Brownie 127 camera and was
> wondering where I could purchase film at a reasonable price and
> what I would have to do to develop it. Could anyone help me with
> this? To develop it would I have to take it to somewhere that
> specialises in developing older film?
>
> I'd be grateful if someone could help and email any advice to:
>
> lizscarlettglover@yahoo.co.uk
>
> Cheers!!
>
> Liz xxxx

Liz

Retro Photographic sell black and white 127 film in the UK - see http://www.retrophotographic.com/shop/126/index.htm#MACOCOLOR127

To get it developed you could try one of the advertisers in 'Amateur Photographer' - there are several who offer a custom B/W service, or you could try a local camera club. I've put some tips on using 127 on my website at
 http://www.secalis.co.uk/P127/Tips.html
You will be surprised at the quality of the photos the Brownie takes, just make sure you only shoot when it's sunny and don't shoot when it's not. If you find someone to develop the film let me know and I'll add them to my web page.

Brian

Hey people!
I have my grandparents old Kodak Brownie 127 camera and was wondering where I could purchase film at a reasonable price and what I would have to do to develop it. Could anyone help me with this? To develop it would I have to take it to somewhere that specialises in developing older film?

I'd be grateful if someone could help and email any advice to:

lizscarlettglover@yahoo.co.uk

Cheers!!

Liz xxxx

If I understand you correctly - you don't!

In a dark room the film just unrolls off to be developed, but if you want someone else to process it you give them the reel. You move the empty spool that's inside the camera to where you found the full spool. A new film comes on a full spool, and as you take each picture it transfers onto the old spool.

If that's not what you meant - sorry for telling you something that might be obvious. It is obvious once you know, but thinking about it myself - stuff like this has been long forgotten by most people, and if you're used to more modern methods, you'd never figure it out.

Hi Everyone,

Just found an old Brownie Reflex Synchro Model at a yard sale. The 127 film was still in it with 11 exposures already taken. I took the final shot of my wife and wanted to get this film developed. However, I cannot figure out how to get the film off the reel. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks

Jason,

 

I am using my third Epson. I have up-graded in order to cover new and different needs. Presently I use an Epson 4490 Photo. It comes with holders for 135 and 120 film and does a good job. In order for me to scan 127 negatives I needed to make a holder which fits within the 120 holder provided by Epson. I used the backing from a pad of 8&#BD;x11. I used an X-Acto to cut two pieces the size of the 120 area. Then within my two new pieces I cut two rectangular holes approximately 40x68mm. This allows 3.5mm top and bottom for the negative to ride. In between the top and bottom pieces separating top and bottom and allow3.5-4.0mm on either side for the negative to ride.

 



 



 

I hope this helps.

 

Regards,

 

Tom

 

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What kind of film scanners do you recommend?
I have a Vest Pocket Kodak (4x6), is about to bid on a Foth Derby (3x4) and, you never know, maybe a Rollei Baby one day.

Yes indeed! Some people on Flickr are planning to do Winter 127 Day on the 27th January (Tuesday!), and Summer 127 Day on the 12th July. This site isn't very active these days, so you'll probably find more pictures get posted on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/127/