Shel wrote:
>That got me to wondering what the oldest cameras, lenses,
>and emulsions list members may be using on a regular basis.
Haven't used my Speed Graphic 4x5 in at least 25 years, but I remember
examining the bellows and exercising the focal plane shutter recently. This
model had a copyright date from 1890-something and "Rochester, New York"
imprinted with the copyright statement. I know it dates back to pre-1940,
but not sure how far back. Up until about 1998, I used my Exakta Jhagee
body regularly. It dates from 1935 or '36 and is marked (in English) "MADE
IN DRESDEN, GERMANY". I think these were marked for export to Britain. My
kit includes three Zeiss-Jena lenses: 40mm, 50mm, and a long-focus 135mm. I
always loved the Z setting for long time-exposures. It still works great --
I just haven't used it in a few years.
Bill Peifer
Rochester, NY
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