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Alexandre Buisse 2 years ago
My, a beautiful photo of Birmingham... My visit there had left me with the impression that this was impossible!
Ian James  Thanks Alexandre, I do find it a frustrating place to live as a keen photographer hence I have lots of photos of the Selfridges building. In architecture terms there is not much else of interest. I want to get out and take pictures of people after failing on the architecture front.
eugkyr 2 years ago
Great photo and tones!
Andre du Plessis 3 years ago
I missd this one. Oh my! Wonderful work Ian.
Ian James  Thanks So much Andre glad you like it. I just got some more film for the Billy Record camera so I hope to get out and get shooting.
Ruhrpottlady 3 years ago
I like this...good perspektive...strong !
Ian James  Thanks Ruhrpottlady I am glad you like it. If only all my work came out like this.
Ruhrpottlady  I know his feeling....smile....I often despair of my own fotos...greetings...BEA
Philip Greene 3 years ago
Nice to see what a 71 year old camera can still do. Makes you wonder how digital will do in 71 years! I've also been looking at some folders as an affordable way to get into medium format. I really like this image.

Philip
Ian James  Sure is Phillip it would be interesting to see what we could do with a digital camera from today in 71 years. I am sure thinks will have changed a whole lot. I really love the results I have got and I will definitely be shooting some more with this camera. You should have a go you can get some great old cameras on EBAY for not a lot its very rewarding too. All I need now is a better scanner to really exploit 120 films potential.
Philip Greene  There's a camera called a Franka that looks interesting to me. They are less expensive than the Zeiss Ikon folders.

A scanner I have been looking at is the Epson V 750M. It seems like it would be pretty good for scanning negatives but if you read too many reviews you might have to spend a small fortune for the perfect scanner:)

Any way I look forward to seeing more shots with that camera you are using. How about 120 slides?

Philip
Robert 3 years ago
Impressive capture!

Robert
Ian James  Cheers Robert.
Alessio Neroni 3 years ago
I really like the format, wonderful light!
great shot
Ian James  Alessio Thanks for your comment I am glad you like it.
Monique 3 years ago
i like it
great perspecive!
Ian James  Thank you Monique. The image was captured from an adjacent car park. I really liked the aspect of looking down on the road with the bottom edge of the building.
moses stell 3 years ago
excellent James..!
Ian James  Thanks Moses much appreciated.
Claudio Solera 3 years ago
Excellent light and nice compo. Congrats! Ciao,Claudio.
Ian James  Thanks Claudio. It took a lot of trips out a lunch until the light was good.
Matús 3 years ago
no coment! prefect shot !
Ian James  Matus thanks. I am really happy with the result.
A. Zahron 3 years ago
superb one, i like it!
Ian James  Cheers much appreciated
Andrei Baciu 3 years ago
really beautiful and original.
Ian James  Thanks Andrei.
Alex OBrien 3 years ago
Quite a camera you've used here! Stunning shot, excellent mood, looks almost surreal!
Ian James  Cheers Alex,

Check out the camera at the following link. It really is Billy basic... :)

http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Agfa_Billy_Record

It was given to me recently by my wife's grandfather he used it back in the war and I thought it was only right to put it back in service. I am using it with a classic Weston Master light meter which is just as retro cool.
MaxHamish 3 years ago
Great result from the old camera......very impressive shot and result, toytown kinda feel to it. I have an old Zeiss Nettar which I use sometimes......regards Darren
Ian James  Thanks. I am really please with the result especially as this was the from the first roll I have shot with the camera. I am keen to get some more film now.
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1938 Agfa Billy Record
Location
Birmingham
Date
20090529
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