I give in, what is this?!

TattyJJ · Feb 23, 2017

I seem to have acquired 2 of these things now, and i'm still none the wiser what they are or for and it's bugging me!
I don't even know what to google to find out what they might be

Bob Carnie · Feb 23, 2017

look like diffusion holders that adapt for different lens.

jvo · Feb 23, 2017

there moonamps for the flumens - very rare.

but i am open to correction...

railwayman3 · Feb 23, 2017

Filter holders, adjustable to fit on various diameters of lens mount ? Maybe for enlargers or technical cameras, rather than more general use ?

Prof_Pixel · Feb 23, 2017

How about putting a ruler in the photo so we know how big they are

Wayne · Feb 23, 2017

Prof_Pixel said:
How about putting a ruler in the photo so we know how big they are

Use the big toe for reference and calculate a correction for foreshortening. .

Prof_Pixel · Feb 23, 2017

Wayne said:
Use the big toe for reference and calculate a correction for foreshortening. .

The Apple power supply on the floor is about 3" x 3"

John Koehrer · Feb 23, 2017

Filter adapter/holders, squeeze to open & release to close..

bdial · Feb 23, 2017

Agreed that it looks like some sort of diffuser.
If you don't have a photographic junk drawer, it may be a good time to start one.
Who knows? You might need these someday.

AgX · Feb 23, 2017

bdial said:
Who knows? You might need these someday.

I say that about every item I carry home.

But that means that a drawer rapidly is not sufficient any more...

MattKing · Feb 23, 2017

Leg-hold traps for small photographers.

Larry the sailor · Feb 23, 2017

AgX said:
I say that about every item I carry home.

But that means that a drawer rapidly is not sufficient any more...

I've got a 1500 sq ft shop building, it took me 18 years but it's full now and I need to have another one built.

Jos Segers · Feb 24, 2017

Filter holder that belongs to a Philips/Paterson PCA 060/061 colour analyser.

TattyJJ · Feb 24, 2017

This has made me giggle

Jos Segers said:
Filter holder that belongs to a Philips/Paterson PCA 060/061 colour analyser.

Ahhhh this would appear to the the answer! Would be explained by also having 2 Philips PCA 2060 colour analysers that i also have zero idea how to use

AgX · Feb 24, 2017

Philips colour enlargers work on the additive principle. Manuals are on the net, might serve you with your very one too.

TattyJJ · Feb 24, 2017

AgX said:
Philips colour enlargers work on the additive principle. Manuals are on the net, might serve you with your very one too.

I've been looking for a manual, but unless i want to pay more for it than i did for the whole job jot of darkroom kit i cant find anything!
Anyone got one they wouldn't mind sending me a scan of, would be very appreciated

AgX · Feb 24, 2017

Look for PCS 150/130

Wayne · Feb 24, 2017

TattyJJ said:
This has made me giggle

Ahhhh this would appear to the the answer! Would be explained by also having 2 Philips PCA 2060 colour analysers that i also have zero idea how to use

Send me one, I'll learn how to use it and post instructions.

TattyJJ · Feb 24, 2017

Wayne said:
Send me one, I'll learn how to use it and post instructions.

Sure thing for postage, i'll send you the one that doesn't work and is missing the power cable

fiddle · Feb 24, 2017

Looks like a Mideaval torture device to me.

silveror0 · Feb 25, 2017

Come on, guys. Don't you know bear traps when you see them? One for the left foot and one for the right. Obviously missing the anchor chains. Did the seller not mention the missing parts?

keenmaster486 · Feb 25, 2017

Guys, guys, guys.

You are all wrong.

Obviously they are miniature spy cameras used by CIA agents in the 50's!

The film is 2mm wide and is coiled in a tapeworm fashion inside the outer ring.

Squeeze the legs together to release the shutter. The lens is in the left leg so you have to be clever about this.

Who would have thought to disguise miniature cameras as filter holders! They were so clever!

darkroommike · Feb 25, 2017

Diffusers for color analysers is correct, the one on the left missing it's "integrator".

I give in, what is this?!

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