Angie and I love watching American Pickers and Pawn Stars on TV. Have you ever watched them? We personally love old things that were built to last with a story. Having the chance to use an old camera is part of the fun for us. The other day there was an old Teddy Bear on Pawn Stars that was brought in from 1905 they said went for around $1500.00. Angie was shocked and wondered who would pay that much money for an old bear. I laughed at her and said who pay $1,000 for a hundred year old lens; oh wait…I would. I probably wouldn’t pay that much for a stuffed bear, but I am sure someone out their appreciates its craftsmanship and will cherish it in a collection.
Old photography lenses give a distinctive look. I love the fact we still live in a time where many of them can be used. Not only are they really cool to look at but they can create some beautiful imagery. From time to time I like to share some of the camera’s we own. Ask me about them sometime and I will light up.
This Zeiss Ikon was brought to the world in 1929 and it came in a few varaitions. This one shoots 6×6 . The square format is a lot of fun since the digital cameras we own are 4×6 it challenges us to think differently about composition.
