Photos of Ghosts ~ Setting Up by kurtsart
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Hi Rendo folks!
Here is a sneak preview of my new series "Photos of Ghosts" (Kudos go out to the Italian band PFM for the title) This is a self portrait during one setup I performed last weekend. Not a great pic, but you can see where I'm going with this :)
The story behind this and the massive amount of old cameras I now own is quite unbelievable. A bit over 2 weeks ago, there was a Craigslist ad that said "Free Cameras, 100's of them" I thought this was a hoax, however since the physical address was so close to my shop, I had to check it out. The first morning I was shocked, boxes and boxes of collectible cams!! Thats not all, they continued new lots of different flavors for 2 weeks (except weekends lol.. ya, I drove by every day in the early AM) One day would be 50's-60's range finders, another day would be Box cams. (Pinches self again) Out of 73 cameras, 65 actually work, and range from 1908-1965 oh my! Though many use film that is no longer made, I have chosen 11 for this new series, though here is a source I found for 127, 122, 620 and 828 size film called Central Camera in Chicago, which will increase the number of boxes and folders to experiment with) Ahh the passion of a new mission:) The first batch from a 1917 Kodak Hawk-Eye Folding Pocket Camera 120 arrive tomorrow.
All the best!
Kurt
Comments (23)
nongo
If that's not a photographers winning lottery ticket I don't know what is??? Incredible??? I hope you have enough space for all those cameras?? Aren't you in shock????? I would be!!!!!!! Amazing story & image!!!!!!! can't wait to see more...
ARTWITHIN
Since I've seen photos of what was called ghosts, I wasn't taken aback by the title, and figured we were in for a ghostly treat. ;) This is a great display of your incredible find and good fortune, Kurt. Hope you have lots of fun and a great outcome with this series. Hugs, Suzanne
toddaking
Cool find, I cannot wait to see the pictures. Todd
jedink
Grats on the treasure trove, a collectors dream.
amlondono
A dream , Great autoportrait . Ana
kimariehere
WOW you really scored!! congrads on your great find and amazing collection i enjoyed seeing them displayed here .... WOW!!! how exciting!!
MrsLubner
I'm flabbergasted! This is a collection that is priceless! I recognize 4 of these right away...ones that I have used in years past. I remember the 127 and 122 film... That must date me... My brownie box was an amazing camera and the first that I ever owned by myself. I remember you held it at your waist and looked down into the view finder. The image appeared upside down. The bulbs were in a big reflector and and blinded the subject ever time! You got to feel good about this!
PeeWee05
I love old cameras. There's just something special about them.
NekhbetSun
What a cool shot, Kurt, and you sure did score...yes? :o)
awjay
i have a few such ghosts in my garage ....
fran_joel
Nice find ! I'm fascinated by these old cameras too. Love PFM too by the way...:)
OldHippieKeyboard
Fascinating look back in time! Beautiful presentation.
Windworker
Your patience and thoroughness in presenting this historical treasure is deeply admired. It must be a calling. As for me, these artifacts are the very reason I never got very far in photography. Guessing with a viewfinder and mixing chemicals in the bathtub with towels over the light cracks is no fond memory for me. The few treasures I retain from that bygone era long to be scanned into a ".jpg" file to be healed. I had to await the digital era for it to become attractively easy and fun! I assure you I will view each photo you offer from these treasured artifacts with utmost respect and appreciation.
carlx
Superb cameras, Kurt!!!
Valentin
That is really a priceless collection, and you have presented it very impressive!!
Janiss
FANTASTIC Kurt.... to be followedddd, yes!
JaneEden
Wow how amazing and how lucky are you, I am thrilled for you and look forward to your future uploads. I know cameras similar to some of those, will have been owned by my Uncle who was a keen photgrapher years ago. He had his own dark room, and also he had his own cinema in the garden, so would take movie film too all those years ago; way back. We loved it going to his cinema when I was a child to look at films. Great set up of cameras you have there, well done my friend - hugs Jane xx
Ionel
Superb collection! Congratulations!!!
frankie96
Location..location..location..so true...congratulations on your find..awaiting the results.. and I have had some of those in the past..
Cosme..D..Churruca
Really an amazing collection. Congrats!
inaani
beneidenswert - wenn man damit noch rumspielen kann enviable - if they still work and one can play with that
alhak
thats an amazing collection...imagine what they have all taken shots of over the years, alot of history I am sure...thanks for sharing this one
babuci
Lucky You, have a great collection of old cameras. Great to see you in working procces and thanks for a story you shared.