So today I finally respooled some 120 film onto my 620 spools (How-to here). I busted out my Kodak Brownie Hawkeye (circa 1957) and loaded it up. I took two shots, just to test out the flash, etc. The bulbs burn out after one shot, and I only have 5 left, so I'll need to grab some more. Anyhow, this thing is so awesome I don't know what to do with myself:
On the left is the old 120 spool, then the camera, flash, roll of 120 film, a bulb and the Hawkeye manual. Drool.
The manual - old school.
The gray knob is how you advance the film. The gray button on top is the exposure control.
The red circle is how you view what frame you are on. The numbers are printed on the paper that is on the back of the film.
The viewfinder is the square on top of the handle. You look through it from the top, which is pretty neat.
I don't think that I will ever stop shooting film. I love digital and the instant gratification that comes with it. But, something about loading film, feeling it advance and waiting in anticipation to see how it turns out is indescribably soothing to me. I only wish I had the time/money/space for a darkroom.
I'm super jealous of your Brownie! Where did you find that thing?
ReplyDeleteI really miss being in the darkroom too. The whole process is so soothing. I would spend hours in there and completely lose track of how much time had passed.
Ebay! I got it for super cheap, like less than $15 cheap. There are a ton of them listed all the time.
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