High Line in the rain, 6/2018 Agfa folder/Ektar/Old School Photolab
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Ventura 66 – week 59 results
After a pair of false starts, I was very happy with the final results from the Ventura 66. The focus is still very stiff; I may need to disassemble it and clean further. The bellows seems to be light-tight after its Plasti-Dip treatment. The camera is missing its shutter button, but the lens can be… Continue reading Ventura 66 – week 59 results
Week 59 – Ventura 66 Deluxe
This one had me scratching my head. I found a $6 last-minute deal for a "Venture 66" on eBay a while back. It looked neat, but a quick search turned up nothing. I bought it anyway. When it arrived, the focus ring was seized. I made an abortive attempt at freeing it, then the camera… Continue reading Week 59 – Ventura 66 Deluxe
52 Cameras – Week 12 results – Agfa Solina
The Agfa Solina was a nice shooter, if not particularly memorable. The focus and shutter speed rings were easy to handle. I had a little trouble adjusting the exposure ring as its clearances were a bit tight. My fingers aren't that fat. The film advance is smooth and light. The counter is oddly located near… Continue reading 52 Cameras – Week 12 results – Agfa Solina
Week 12 – Agfa Solina
"In your Agfa Solina you have acquired a camera of the highest technical perfection. Everyone will congratulate you on your purchase." - Agfa manual The Solina was part of Agfa's Silette line of fixed-lens viewfinder cameras manufactured between 1953 and 1974. Some were also sold in the US under the Ansco name. Mine appears to… Continue reading Week 12 – Agfa Solina
Notes from Mosquito Hill 