Anyone have a Box Brownie?

[Paula W]

Thought this was interesting. If anyone has any good shots taken on one they are asking for a selection to publish!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30530268

[kim olson]

Very interesting. I have one (that was given to me, I never actually used it):

[Ingrid Budge]

I have a few old Kodaks, I haven't used the Brownie yet but have taken a few films in a Haweye that I flipped the lens in. I'm also in a facebook group that is solely dedicated to kodak brownie. Thanks for the link and here's one using portra

[Ingrid Budge]

some b&w too

[Paula W]

@kaldara That looks in very good condition! @ingrid2101 That sounds very interesting Ingrid and these images have a real charm. I have a very old and battered one put away somewhere which belonged to my Grandmother, must look it out. I know there is a photograph of her somewhere taken on the Brownie when she was on her honeymoon in Paris in the 1920's so must try and get a copy.

[Kristin]

I do! My Grandma got it from her first boyfriend for her 16th birthday in 1934. I haven't tried using it, however...

[Paula W]

How wonderful, what a lovely selection.

[Paula W]

@kph129 sorry forgot to tag ;)

[Frank Hymus]

Years ago. No longer though. No idea where those prints are.

[Paula W]

@frankhymus Did you actually use it much Frank?

[Frank Hymus]

@paulaw When I was 12 years old. :) More than 50 years ago, and it was my mother's from years before that.

[still crappy sailor]

@ingrid2101 - I never quite got my hawkeyes to play nice with the flipped lens. I have two extra bodies laying around from all the tinkering. I think I went through 4 in total, and still never got the look you seemed to have been able to achieve.

Ultimately, you can still find 620 film. Technically, its 120 respooled. If I am not mistaken, B&H in NY sells it via the web, and they ship everywhere. I know I tried doing it myself, but if you are anything like me (all thumbs) then perhaps buying it is the best bet.

[Paula W]

@stillcrappysailor Thanks for that info, I really do want to dig it out now and have a go!

[Jayne D]

A box Brownie was my first camera! My Dad gave it to me when I was 7 (it was his). Sadly I no longer have it. Didn't make the move from Australia to the USA.