Atelier Ying, Chinatown, Nyc.

 

Falcon Super Action Candid Model F

with 50mm Wollensak lens and Deltax shutter

 

This was $42, my most expensive vintage gear, but it's a birthday present..:)

 

I can think of at least 4 ways to modify this for modern "VIntage-matic" use:

1. unscrew the lens and shutter and mount it to a homemade camera (this camera is one of the few that can do it, it's so versatile!)

2. drill a hole in the back (not, as the back is in too nice a condition for that)

3. make a substitute back with a hole in it, which means I can decorate the back, nice...

4. use just the lens in another DIY project. Not, as I don't like the M4/3 style.

5. convert it from 127 to use a modern film (should be not much of a problem but it will leave sprocket holes in the final developed images - the Lomo style, I might do this even with a digital

modification as it won't interfere with the digital. Versatile!

6. buy special (expensive) 127 film and use it (my 1st choice as the wollensak is too nice in this and the special shutter is a feature I am very curious about.

 

However, the golden money envelope is a present from a friend..:)