Model 2 Brownie Camera by swillinbillyflynn

Model 2 Brownie Camera

This is the oldest camera in my collection. It is now over 100 years old.

It is still working perfectly and Still taking some rather amazing photographs on 120 film. You can see an example here http://365project.org/swillinbillyflynn/things-and-stuf/2016-07-29

I very much doubt my Canon 650D will still be working in 2113 when it's a hundred years old. However I suspect that the Model 2 Brownie will.
What a strange coincidence, but yesterday I posted a picture of 4 old cameras. We have also the type you are showing here, but it is a kodak.
Do you know more about the types I posted yesterday?
July 29th, 2016  
@johannaf All four are medium format cameras dating from the late 40's through to the early 50's. Some of them will take 120 roll film which is still available. some will take 620 roll film which isn't However you can convert 120 film to fit 620 cameras with a pair of nail clippers and a bit of sandpaper. Have you tried them, are the shutters still working. If they are, you ought to run a roll of film through them and see what comes out. You even download the manuals for them. It's great fun playing with these old cameras.
July 29th, 2016  
@swillinbillyflynn Thank you very much for this information. I'll try them out.
July 29th, 2016  
How amazing that this camera took such a lovely photo
July 29th, 2016  
Wonderful working history! Thanks for all the info from you and @johannaf . I have two old camera from my dad so need to follow up and get them out! fav
July 29th, 2016  
That is amazing. There is no living room set to be passed on or even a dinner service .... everyone wants new every few years so we don't cherish well made.
July 30th, 2016  
Great shot and love that you still use this old beaut!
July 30th, 2016  
I have my parents old box brownie and hadn't really thought what age it was, other than old. i am amazed you have used it...and so successfully. I reckon most of the digital cameras these days have very short life spans.
August 1st, 2016  
I have a similar that belonged to my dad not as old I guess
November 5th, 2016  
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