Re: Request for comments

I'd stay away from the Brownie if you're planning on shooting on film. As
far as I know, the only current maker of 127 film is Efke in Eastern
Europe. As a collector of old folding cameras, I'd say the Viking. The
Ventura 66 Deluxe should have a Solinar lens that is a very good performer
(assuming the camera is in working condition). The Viking most likely has
an Agnar that is only so-so and not much of a loss to hack off. On either
camera, make sure the bellows are light tight before making any images.
The weak points of any Agfa or Ansco camera from the 1950s are the bellows
having pinholes (not the good kind) and the grease in the focus having
frozen solid (although this is easily fixable).

The other consideration would be whether you have the ability to print from
a 6x9 negative, which is what I believe the Viking would give you. The
Ventura will give a 6x6 negative that may be easier for you to print.

Good Luck!

Benno Jones

Temi wrote:

> With which of the following cameras would I be more likely to have
> success in converting it to a pinhole camera.
>
> 120 format - Ventura 66 Deluxe (made in Germany)
>
> 127 format - Brownie Reflex - Synchro Model (made by Eastman Kodak Co.,
> N.Y.)
>
> 120 format - Ansco Viking (made by Agfa Camera Werk, Munchen, U.S.Zone,
> Germany)
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>
> Temi
>
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