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Vintage Metal
29-Jul-2010, 23:06
Yep, im new, so is the Hobby. Been doing alot of reading to figure this stuff out.

I was recently given a nice Graflex Crown Graphics Graflok camera, a nice Yashica MAT 24G, and the simple Ansco Shur Shot, all 120 film carriers.

Im very excited to get into it and start taking BW photos. I am into Hot rods and Classics and I hope to take this new effort to the car shows. Im also looking to get into developing my own film as well using a developing drum and dark bag.

Not too sure where to go with this...but I hope to find all the info here that I need, and maybe progress forward into newer and different aspects of the hobby.

Here is the collection I was fortunate to pick up.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/chopped50ford/Cameras/0729002252a.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/chopped50ford/Cameras/0729002252.jpg
John Kasaian
30-Jul-2010, 08:01
Welcome Vintage Metal!
Where in California are you? Have you taken any photos yet?
Thats a nice looking Crown!
Vick Vickery
30-Jul-2010, 08:14
Welcome to group therepy! :) Your local library is your friend...do alot of reading, starting with Adam's first volume, "Camera and Lens" in which he details each type of camera and how to use them.
BradS
30-Jul-2010, 10:25
Hey, Welcome. Nice crown graphic. Looks like a 2x3 ?
DanK
30-Jul-2010, 18:22
Welcome....easily an addictive 'hobby'....

Dan
Jim Galli
30-Jul-2010, 19:09
Welcome. I'm also a gear head and the cars often become my muses........


http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/1929_Phaeton/HomeMadeLens-Dagor/ModelAWeepeingWillows_4DagorS.jpg
model a, weeping willows, dagor


http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/1929_Phaeton/HomeMadeLens-Dagor/ModelAWeepeingWillows_5DagorS.jpg
model a, weeping willows, dagor ii
Michael Cienfuegos
31-Jul-2010, 14:47
Jim,

I wanna drool all over the computer every time I see one of your old cars. They may no be ready for the Concours, but they are neat. I especially like that old '36 Ford pick-up. Looks like that old "A" still has his mechanical brakes. :)
Vintage Metal
3-Aug-2010, 00:05
My 29 Ford I just finished, a 3 year build, totally custom. Build from a Sports Coupe body and 4 other cars.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/chopped50ford/Model%20A/PICT0597.jpg

At L.A. Roadster Show
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/chopped50ford/Model%20A/0619000820.jpg

1951 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, almost finished! Waiting for interior...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/chopped50ford/Cadillac/0422001718b.jpg

1964 Coupe De Ville - All rebuilt but the interior, working on that as well!
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/chopped50ford/Cadillac/0723002005.jpg
Vintage Metal
3-Aug-2010, 00:06
Welcome....easily an addictive 'hobby'....

Dan

Agree'd, just picked up all the stuff to start developing my BW film...cant wait to start!
Vintage Metal
3-Aug-2010, 00:06
Welcome. I'm also a gear head and the cars often become my muses........


http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/1929_Phaeton/HomeMadeLens-Dagor/ModelAWeepeingWillows_4DagorS.jpg
model a, weeping willows, dagor


http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/1929_Phaeton/HomeMadeLens-Dagor/ModelAWeepeingWillows_5DagorS.jpg
model a, weeping willows, dagor ii

Awesome! Love the look, stance and Patina!
Vintage Metal
3-Aug-2010, 00:07
Hey, Welcome. Nice crown graphic. Looks like a 2x3 ?

Yes, 2x3 it is. Picked up some bulbs, bulb adapter and light meter. Got some film and cant wait to start taking pictures!