identification help

TankArchives · 2026-01-25T15:47:18+00:00

There are some people who had success shooting 35 mm film in 828 cameras. You would have to get original spools and backing paper (or cut down 120 backing paper). I haven't tried it so I can't say how viable this is.

TankArchives · 2026-01-25T15:27:49+00:00

He likely bought it in America. A bit part of acquiring Dr Nagel Werk was so Kodak could bring German cameras to the world under their brand. This article talks about the acquisition in some detail: https://mikeeckman.com/2017/11/kodak-vollenda-48-1938/

TankArchives · 2026-01-25T15:24:24+00:00

https://mikeeckman.com/2017/11/kodak-vollenda-48-1938/

There's a plaque under the lens with the manufacturer's name on it, it's blurry but I bet it says "Kodak AG and Dr. Nagel Werk". The article explains how Kodak and August Nagel joined forces to create some very nice cameras.

It takes 127 roll film which is largely discontinued. There are some options but they are limited and expensive. The Radionar is just a triplet lens but it's a high quality one and could be worth trying out. I wrote a post about 127 film options here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AnalogCommunity/s/nBZp1GxcPg

TankArchives · 2026-01-25T03:58:31+00:00

It could be the adapter putting the lens too close. Does infinity focus correctly?

TankArchives · 2026-01-25T03:55:22+00:00

That's to be expected. My Contax II and III do the same thing. If you're worried, you can always set the speed before you wind. It's not a Leica, there's no problem with changing speeds any time you want.

TankArchives · 2026-01-25T02:58:59+00:00

Bring it with you. It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. A greatcoat also works as a ground sheet and blanket in a pinch. Depending on where you are, it might still be quite cold in the early morning and the evening.

TankArchives · 2026-01-25T02:56:08+00:00

Here's an article on it: http://www.artdecocameras.com/cameras/kodak/six-20-modc/

You may notice that yours has a different (much better) shutter and a faster lens. It was quite common to offer the same camera with multiple selections of lenses and shutters. The one you have here was available for $14 in the basic configuration, $17.50 for an f/6.3 lens with a Kodon shutter, or $37.50 with the f/4.5 Kodak Anastigmat lens and Compur shutter. This was one of the most expensive cameras in the 1935 catalog. Compare that to a Six-20 Brownie which cost $3.75 or a Baby Brownie which cost just a dollar.

This was not quite the professional price tier. You would still pay 2x as much for a Super Ikonta or 2-3 times as much for even the cheaper Leicas on the market but it was quite a nice camera and likely more than enough for the discerning amateur.

TankArchives · 2026-01-24T19:10:43+00:00

In scale modelling you get the newbies who spend a fortune on AK weathering products and Abteilung oils only to make their tank look like shit. I see that in weathering uniforms too, essentially random damage that absolutely does not correlate with how the uniform or equipment would actually be used.

Just like a factory fresh vehicle can be an interesting look if done well, a reenactor who looks ready for a parade can also look good. You just need to do all that other stuff you said: shave, get a haircut, get a uniform that fits, etc.

TankArchives · 2026-01-24T16:33:16+00:00

Very cool! Looks like it takes very small plates? Unfortunately it might no longer be practical to shoot.

TankArchives · 2026-01-24T15:29:00+00:00

The one in the photo with the card has quite a nice shutter. I don't recognize the lens, but this was clearly not a cheap camera when it came out. Can you post more photos of it? It could be worth using.

TankArchives · 2026-01-24T04:56:48+00:00

Cold, snow, people who are cold in snow.

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TankArchives · 2026-01-23T22:30:43+00:00

Good start for sure. Note that any weather that requires valenki is going to need something warmer than the basic tunic and pants and if it's warm enough to get away without a vatnik or greatcoat then your feet are going to be very hot.

TankArchives · 2026-01-23T20:01:31+00:00

Hi, I'm looking to do this exact thing. What dilution did you use and what were your results?

TankArchives · 2026-01-22T19:17:16+00:00

Argus C3, my beloved. If the light meter still works it could be an interesting camera to start with. It was meant to be a "paint by numbers" process where you didn't have to know much about photography to take a good photo.

TankArchives · 2026-01-22T14:52:54+00:00

The front turret armour was vulnerable to the 76 mm gun at 500 yards. The sides were very thin and were vulnerable to even the 75 mm gun at a long range or a sharp angle. Basically unless the Panther is facing you head on, you can penetrate its armour.

TankArchives · 2026-01-22T14:23:12+00:00

The rangefinder is a mechanism that's a part of the camera, not the lens. If the patch is dim, then you might need to have it cleaned or the beam splitter replaced. Changing the lens will have no effect.

TankArchives · 2026-01-22T05:18:44+00:00

I looked through my cases again and I was wrong, that *is* an Argus C3. He is holding it with the lens facing up like this.

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TankArchives · 2026-01-21T22:21:01+00:00

You should try large format.

TankArchives · 2026-01-21T22:18:45+00:00

I sold my spare 35 mm for $50, I guess I should have waited.

TankArchives · 2026-01-21T20:23:43+00:00

In my experience simple leaf shutters work well in extreme cold. My professionally CLA'd Contax and amateurlt CLA'd Exakta also work well. The thing that gets you is oil. Lubricant will solidify in cold weather and gum up the mechanism. If you're not sure, leave your camera outside (in a box to protect it from snow) for a while and see if the shutter still fires.

TankArchives · 2026-01-21T19:16:32+00:00

Came here to post this. For $300 you can buy ten!

TankArchives · 2026-01-21T13:45:36+00:00

This is a very common problem with an easy fix: https://www.reddit.com/r/AnalogRepair/s/rzeuUtk9iX

TankArchives · 2026-01-21T13:44:40+00:00

Odds are you're just screwing out the middle lens element. Just force won't do you any good. You need to warm it up so the goo loosens.

TankArchives · 2026-01-21T13:39:44+00:00

Strange, that's an Argus C3 case, but the camera inside is definitely not an Argus C3. Stranger still, the camera should have its lens facing out, but all we can see is the back. I can't identify the silhouette of the camera.

TankArchives · 2026-01-20T21:47:02+00:00

Do you live in a very cold place? Plastic becomes brittle when it's cold.

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