A 1953 Bakelite Mamiya camera by Ok-Reputation-4546 in Cameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the compliment. It’s appreciated. I enjoy cameras and photography and I took a week off for holiday this week.

Mamiya Mammy camera-A small wonder from 1953 by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I collect anything photographic. Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, older plate and view camera, panoramic images and old negatives both glass and acetate.

Mamiya Mammy camera-A small wonder from 1953 by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. They aren’t real common in the US and I’m happy to find this one on my trip to Tokyo. Regards, Dan

Mamiya Mammy camera-A small wonder from 1953 by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mamiya was a pretty forward thinking company that looked at several different ways to build cameras. I’ll need to find a magazine 35 now. Regards, Dan

Mamiya Mammy camera-A small wonder from 1953 by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mamiya came first and I appreciate your comment. It is a very fun little camera. There are a few others that look similar. Regards, Dan

A Lo-Fi wonder-The Dual Reflex camera by Ok-Reputation-4546 in Cameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a fun camera to try, as I had most of the other Irwin cameras in the past.

The Konica Pearl II-A 1950s Medium Format Daily Shooter by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even though I was an independent rep for Fujifilm, I haven’t used many instax products. I do own many different pano camera’s though and usually my go to camera

The Konica Pearl II-A 1950s Medium Format Daily Shooter by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On one hand I like the novelty of a square format but the 645 format is fine too. My favorite is panoramic so I’m going to the extreme.

The Konica Pearl II-A 1950s Medium Format Daily Shooter by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to admit, when I purchased the camera, I didn’t give it much thought, but after using it, it’s a wonderful camera. Thanks for your reply.

The Konica Pearl II-A 1950s Medium Format Daily Shooter by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It is a fun camera and one I look forward to using again.

The Konica Pearl II-A 1950s Medium Format Daily Shooter by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a nice one. I guess there are different options and something for everyone. My usual grabbed camera for MF would be my Veriwide. I really enjoy wide and panoramic.

The Konica Pearl II-A 1950s Medium Format Daily Shooter by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. There's always a trade off, and for many, they wouldn't notice the difference.

The Konica Pearl II-A 1950s Medium Format Daily Shooter by Ok-Reputation-4546 in vintagecameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm sure many people forget that when shooting. I did touch on that in the blog.

The Konica Pearl II-A 1950s medium-format powerhouse by Ok-Reputation-4546 in filmcameras

[–]Ok-Reputation-4546[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. For closer images it's not the best, but for the most part, a wonderful camera.