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The video was made by Markus Hofstätter please have a look at his youtube channel about collodium and large format photography.
Category Archives: Camera History
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Apr
Apr
116 Film (and 616) Introduced in 1899 and discontinued in 1984 In 1932 Kodak introduced two new negative formats, 620 and 616. The 70mm wide 616 film format ( 2½” ×4¼” or 6.5×11 cm) was the same as the existing 116 film format but the negative stock was wound on smaller spools in order to fit smaller cameras. […]
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Apr
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Panasonic Colour Video Camera WVP-50E + SABA Video Recorder VCR6073 (VHS-C)
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Apr
Apr
Centuries before the invention of photography and celluloid film, magic lantern and illuminated glass slides were at the cutting edge of entertainment. This inventive 18th-century technology dazzled and enthralled audiences as they watched projected animated pictures on a screen. This short film explores key points in the history of the magic lantern and the […]
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Feb
Feb
The Miracle Camera from Stefano Giacomuzzi on Vimeo. Bout the builder of the Ferrogian Paulo: Ferro GF 81 (Ring Camera)
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Rochester Precision Optics This is a great historical film for any optics or camera buffs. In 2005, Rochester Precision Optics was formed after acquiring the assets and intellectual property of Kodak Optical Imaging Systems. This business was originally known as Kodak Hawk-Eye Works. It was established in 1912 for the design of optics after […]
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Dec
Dec
The first consumer-level “Mavica.” This model, MVC-C1, laid the foundation for how we enjoy digital photography today. Several accessories were available for the camera, including an AC adapter, battery pack, and playback adapter. Promoted as a “still video camera for the digital age,” the “Mavica” offers an auto-strobe, fast consecutive shooting, timer, and other features. […]
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Dec
Dec
This guy rebuilds these cameras to be used as SLR 4×5″ cameras. One was seen used by photographer Dave Burnett in the impeachment trials of Donald Trump last week.
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Sep
In the past to make an image you needed a camera, a lens and some film. In the 1900s film was not as sensitive as in the 20th century. therefor a lens cap was sufficient for opening the lens and closing the lens as the shutter speeds were more than 5 seconds. Later on, films […]
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