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The forum discussion centers around nostalgic memories of photography equipment, particularly the use of flash bulbs and flash cubes with older camera models like the Brownie Hawkeye and Kodak Instamatic. Participants reminisce about the challenges of using one-time flash bulbs and the decline in familiarity with such technology among newer generations. Specific mentions include the Brownie Hawkeye flash model and the availability of flash cubes from third-party vendors on Amazon. The conversation highlights the enduring interest in vintage photography despite the technological advancements in the field.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of vintage photography equipment, specifically flash bulbs and flash cubes.
- Familiarity with medium format photography and its characteristics.
- Knowledge of the historical context of cameras like the Brownie Hawkeye and Kodak Instamatic.
- Awareness of the current market for vintage photography supplies, including third-party vendors.
- Research the history and specifications of the Brownie Hawkeye camera.
- Explore the evolution of flash technology in photography, including flash bulbs and flash cubes.
- Investigate current trends in vintage photography and the availability of related equipment.
- Learn about the process of scanning and digitizing old photographic slides.
Photography enthusiasts, vintage camera collectors, and anyone interested in the history of photographic technology will benefit from reading this discussion.
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Hahaha. Link?
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Joppy said:
no idea, it was just a giggle a friend shared with me on FB
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Oh yeah! I still keep pins in a box from one of these! :-)
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The fraction of the population who gets the joke is shrinking.
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I remember when we had to buy a separate flash light for the camera :-)
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That reminds me, I still have a few boxes of slides to scan, from 1990 and 2000. 
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mfb said:
aint that the truth
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Ooh, flashcubes! I never had a camera that used them, but I remember them. I wonder when they went out of production? I see you can still buy them e.g. from third party vendors on amazon.com, presumably from old stock from camera stores.
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Does anyone remember this Mg flashes?
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fresh_42 said:Does anyone remember this Mg flashes?
As a child I bought a used Brownie Hawkeye flash model.
That was the camera that got me interested in photography. The flash bulbs were one-use-only (in the image you can see a blue one in the flash reflector). Although the camera was a little old, they did sell replacement bulbs and compatible film at the neighborhood drug store.
Of course the camera optics were nothing to brag about, but the medium format 6 cm x 6 cm negatives was terrific. In the right conditions (i.e., good lighting, or in conditions suitable for the flash), I could get incredibly detailed prints. 'Particularly for a camera that I picked up for about $1 at a garage sale.
Replacing those bulbs was a real pain though. (A pack of bulbs cost more than what I paid for the whole camera.)
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collinsmark said:
I never used that style, but well remember using the flash cubes during the early 70's on my Kodak instamatic camera
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