A Positive Negative

What originally started as a cheap novelty buy eventually spiraled into a creative storm. At a single antique show a Kodak Brownie box camera from the 30s, and a Zeiss Ikon "lens for close-ups" (of unknown date) were both purchased for a total of $10. The Brownie was quickly converted (cardboard and cork) to hold 35mm film. All of the original shots were done in black and white, and many survive as Silver Gelatin Prints. A few can be seen below.

Something needed to change. After a year, the close-up lens was added to the equation. Initial results were less than satisfactory; all images were out of focus. With some adjustments and modifications, and a switch to slide film, the Brownie recieved the shot in the arm that it was looking for.

Not bad for an 80 year old camera made out of cardboard.