Episode 15 summary

  • History of 127 film
  • Kodak launch the Vest Pocket camera
  • How 127 film shapes up against other film formats
  • 127 cameras through the 1930s, 40s and 50s
  • The decline of 127 film
  • Where you can buy 127 film in the USA, UK and Australia
  • Images I shot with the Kodak Brownie Starlet and ReraPan 127 black and white film and ReraChrome 127 colour slide film
  • Scanning 127 film
  • 127 film day
  • New Apple Podcasts review

Shoutouts

Images taken with the Kodak Brownie Starlet and ReraPan and ReraChrome 127 film

My boy at Victoria Point – another shot out of focus! | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraPan 127 film

Victoria Point | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraPan 127 film

Brisbane | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraPan 127 film

South Brisbane – what are those yellow lines? | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraPan 127 film

Victoria Point | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraChrome 127 film

I love these Pink Trumpet Flower trees! Check out the strange blue marks on this image towards the top… | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraChrome 127 film

One of my favourite 127 images – a classic Porsche | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraChrome 127 film

Classic car | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraChrome 127 film

Treasury Hotel, Brisbane | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraChrome 127 film

My girl at the park, not quite far enough away to be in focus! Check out the crazy blue marks on this one| Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraChrome 127 film

Holden Special | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraChrome 127 film

Boats at Victoria Point, lots of blue markings on this negative… | Kodak Brownie Starlet with ReraChrome 127 film

Episode 14 summary

  • Launch of the Kodak Instamatic and 126 film in 1963
  • The success of the 126 format
  • All about 126 film and the cameras produced for the format
  • The images I shot with the Kodak Instamatic 233 and two expired catridges
  • Scanning 126 film

Shoutouts

Photos of the camera, the box and the manual

Images I shot with the Kodak Instamatic 233

Brisbane Wheel | Kodak Instamatic 233 with Kodacolour Gold 200 126 cartridge, expired 02/1993

ABC Building, South Brisbane | Kodak Instamatic 233 with Kodacolour Gold 200 126 cartridge, expired 02/1993

Building in South Brisbane | Kodak Instamatic 233 with Kodacolour Gold 200 126 cartridge, expired 02/1993

Victoria Point | Kodak Instamatic 233 with Kodacolour Gold 200 126 cartridge, expired 02/1993

I’m sure my son was at least 1.2 metres away… but sadly in this photo he’s out of focus! Victoria Point | Kodak Instamatic 233 with Kodacolour Gold 200 126 cartridge, expired 02/1993

Boats at Victoria Point | Kodak Instamatic 233 with Kodacolour Gold 200 126 cartridge, expired 02/1993

I’m a little bit in love with this boat! | Kodak Instamatic 233 with Kodacolour Gold 200 126 cartridge, expired 02/1993

Treasury Hotel, Brisbane | Kodak Instamatic 233 with Kodacolour Gold 200 126 cartridge, expired 02/1993

 

Woohoo! The Matt Loves Cameras podcast is finally here! In the first episode I try out the smallest SLR and the interchangeable lens camera ever produced: the Pentax Auto 110. Hear my amazing insights into using this tiny camera, and my even more amazing attempts at describing the photos! Also keep listening for mention of my faithful companion: the one, the only, Marshall Dalmatian.

So is the Pentax Auto 110 the best pocket camera ever? Listen here or search iTunes for Matt Loves Cameras and don’t forget to subscribe!

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Images described in the show in order

The lovely Mona Sarah (not moaner Sarah!) Pentax Auto 110 with 50mm lens.

So I didn’t cut Marshall’s head off… the 110 film has not transported through the camera correctly! Look at his body under the frame!

Told you it was called Smellie & Co!

My boy in the garden. Mmm chocolate crackle!

My daughter doing sit-ups on a park bench: Pentax Auto 110 with 23mm lens and Lomography Color Tiger film.

Oasis among the skyscapers, Brisbane

In my garden, love the colours on this frame. What flowers are these?!

Up close and personal with Marshall Dalmatian – look at those gorgeous spots!

My boy at the seaside, Victoria Point, with Coochiemudlo in the background: Pentax Auto 110 with 18mm lens and Lomography Color Tiger film

Frisbee time!

Here’s that image of building reflections that I couldn’t describe very well!

Love this shot of my kids on the trampoline! Pentax Auto 110 with 18mm lens and expired Fujicolor film.

Camera ratings

How did the Pentax Auto 110 shape up against my completely made up and arbitrary ratings? It did pretty well!

  • Usability / performance: 19/25
  • Features: 17/25
  • Images: 16/25
  • Fun: 22/25

Camera rating: 74/100

Episode 1 shout outs

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