Photos of Ghosts ~ 01 by kurtsart
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Here is my first use of a "Kodak No. 2 Cartridge Hawk-Eye Camera" Circa 1926. The camera is quite a compact folding camera with shutter speeds of 1/25, 1/50, Bulb and the T flip flop. In this design, the 120 film was pre-loaded in the back when purchased. Additionally, the shutter and the 4 position diaphragm are located in the front of the lens (ugly lol, but a clean lens :) Then you would take the camera to a Kodak developer, where they would take out the film and re-load the back. (I have to say, loading this puppy was a pain in the ass, hence why this model was not made very long) This was an idea that started with early Box Brownies in about 1903. Sound familiar? Yes, the same thing as a Walgreens 35mm point and shoot these days lol, and Walgreens is affiliated with Kodak!
Film used: Kodak T-Max 400
Location: Gas Works Park, Seattle
History: Gas Works Park in Seattle, is a 19.1 acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant (gas produced from coal), located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood. Gas Works park contains remnants of the sole remaining coal gasification plant in the US. The plant, which operated from 1906 to 1956, was purchased by the City of Seattle for park purposes in 1962, and the park was opened to the public in 1975.
Major errors in this photo: # 1) The grafitti on the upper glass in the building. # 2) The Aurora Bridge (actually named the George Washington Memorial Bridge when it was designed)seen in the
background was not completed and dedicated till 1931. So, hey, whats a few years between friends lol :)
What surprised me about this camera, was how little lens distortion it has! But, I'm moving on to a Kodak Model 3A Autographic, that was their highest end camera introduced in 1917. (The "Autographic" feature was a method of using a metal stylus to write notes on the back of the fim after opening a small door on the back. Kind of like an ancient date/time system) The 3 A I'm using is very unusual, in that it has its original leather case, and the hard to find stylus! The lens, shutter and diaphragm seem to work great, with F-stop settings between 4.5 and 32. (Another WOW) This cam uses size 130 film, but I designed spool adapters and a mask that allows me to use 120 size film. This gives me a 120 pano (ya I end up shooting 4 pics per 120 roll versus 8, with the coolest 1917 lens manufacured in the US ha ha. I should get my first batch next week.
This is a really fun project, and I've learned so much about camera and local history in the last 3 weeks, its scary :)
All the best and thanks for viewing and the great support here!
Kurt
Comments (25)
toddaking
Absolutly amazing. I struggle to get good pictures with state of the art technology, you get a super clear picture with an 81 year old camera! Thats crazy, and really cool. Cannot wait for more! Todd
beachzz
I have both my father's and my grandfather's old cameras, and never even thought about trying them out!! Just what I need, another idea to play around with!! What wonderful foto you got here, and like Todd said!!!
ARTWITHIN
Wonderful photograph. It looks like there is a bit of soft focus in there, or is that some local fog or mist? Whatever, it is a nice effect. It is fun to see you excited and enjoying the cameras. Hugs, Suzanne
jparlay
your work paid off well. splendid photo, and a lovely read to go with it :D
frankie96
Something to be said for the old stuff...in the right hands..this proves it.. can see your on a mission..:)
aljaysart
Excellent.
awjay
cool b/w
tommorules
Sounds like a cool project, looking forwards to more!
Valerie-Ducom
I started with a old camera of my grandfather and father too and it's so nostalgic and beautiful, in the same way, to take it and make some pictures... Looks like a good project and I hope to see more pictures like this one, you make a very nice composition and very nice industrial place too ! Good day :)
Hendesse
Excellent and interesting image. Fantastic tones and light!
MrsLubner
You really knocked me down with this! I am really interesting in the 1917 camera. That's about the time of the cameras I found in my grandfather's attic when I was young and nosey. :-) I am living through your words, skill and lens these days. This is so much fun!!!!!!!!!!
JaneEden
Excellent, original and interesting!!!!!!!!!
mark.spooner
A very nice capture.
PR0XIM0
Amazing ,just Amazing You got an incredible shot, I like very much this "ghostly" mood, and your beautiful black & white works perfect. superb work Have a nice week end
Gise
Excellent work. Congratulations to your ghost treasures!
inaani
Ich liebe es, einst hochmoderne Dinge verschrotten zu sehen ! I love to see once ultra-modern things scrapping!
alhak
so some of those cameras do still work then....cause this is a great shot!
Windworker
I can see why the calling is yours, you've got what it takes, Kurt. Run with it! I'll be cheering every step.
babuci
Amazing, how old is the camera still can make a fine shot with it. Love to read all the background info about them, thanks to share it with us.
nongo
I can only imagine that this collection is going to be very educational and on going for quite sometime!!!!!!! excellent image and interesting info!!!!!
Milouv
Excellent B&W et beautiful composition.
OldHippieKeyboard
Wow ... It's been ages since I've even thought about the T-Max film! I love the feel of this shot. Great to see someone exploring the ways of the past. Bravo!
visitorX
you picked an appropriate subject for the first go, or did that come with it as well ? ;-)
nickcharles
I really love this one! Thanks for offering a bit of history, too! Hope to see many more in this series ;)
nikolais
amazing intro and capture, Kurt!