RezaLoghme
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For me, the latest purchase is usually a repetition of what I just sold. Seller's remorse - my speciality!
The citric acid, ascorbic acid, and ammonium carbonate, just arrived!
The pale blue box has a stylish design, I don't know if it's original or not
The type on the label looks too new to be original - like it came out of an inkjet printer.
The type on the label looks too new to be original - like it came out of an inkjet printer. But that's a cool item I didn't know existed. I saw a folding Kodak 3a in a thrift store a couple of days ago and left it there. I was temped but I know I'd never use it. I have one already with no bellows - I took the lens out and mounted it on a 4x5 lens board (covers with zero movements).
Indeed; the typeface is a bit of a giveaway, too. Note the ampersand: View attachment 403937
That's a modern font face. I don't think it even existed when the original Kodak item was produced.
Thank you. I didn't know about the time period of ampersand, so I learned something.
Still the back looks legit. Could just be former owner made a nice box for a prized piece. I would love to put together a postcard camera. Combination back, film sheaves for 3 1/2 × 5 1/2.
The difficulty with the 3 1/4 x 5 1/2" size is that it can't be cut from the readily available 4x5" film.
I was using cut-down 5x7 in a rectangular-box postcard camera (the landscape-oriented one), as single sheets in the back of the camera. I now have a Premo 3a and holders and cut film from a wide roll of Aviphot. I used that camera and film for the most recent postcard exchange here. Feel free to join the next round!
The contents look genuine. I've never seen such a well-made Kodak outfit box. I'm interested in postcard size and collect homemade RPPCs such as VELOX.
The difficulty with the 3 1/4 x 5 1/2" size is that it can't be cut from the readily available 4x5" film.
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I was interested in postcard exchange, and I was looking into it all the way back to Round 2. I was relieved to find out that I don't necessarily have to use photographic paper with "STAMP BOX" printed on it. (although it will be hidden if you stick a stamp on it)
By the way, I also have a Premo 3A Plate camera. However, it doesn't have a sheath, so I have to get creative.
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I have a box of Forte PC photo paper so I'll try that for now. Once I've used it up, I'll think about what to do next.After about 40 rounds of participation in that exchange, I can assure you that you can send any size and material that the postal service will agree to handle, at a price you are willing to pay.
Check with Japan Post, and work from there.
I used to use regular middle weight RC paper from Ilford, Oriental or Kodak (over the years) and I would strengthen the card by applying adhesive labels to the back that would cover at least a third of the card. I used a laser printer to print information and addresses on the labels before attaching them.
But there are many different approaches - that is part of the joy of the exchange!
I have a good friend who uses a small letterpress with zinc "diecuts" mounted on proper type height wood blocks to print the backs of their postcard backs.
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