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PMC Automatc Rapid, half format camera with Agfa's Rapid cassette system and Selenium exposure meter.
It is based on the Ricoh-EE Rapid Half. The Ricoh looks much more elegant, it hasn't the accessory shoe, the automatic/f-stop ring is directly around the lens and it hasn't this leatherette on the front.
PMC is not the company founded by Henry Reichenbach, but stands for "Premie van de Maand Club", as I learned on this helpful side. The camera was rebadged by the Dutch grocer Albert Heijn.
The camera works like its forerunners, the Ricoh Auto Half series. Fixfocus lens with 4 elements, in A-mode the shutter speed is fixed 1/125 s and the f-Stop is set automatically, a "shutter speed priority automatic" with one shutter speed, so to say. For flash photography an f-stop can be set manually, then the shutter speed is 1/30 s.
The Selenium cell isn't completely dead, but seems to be a bit weak. In the film chamber is a needle which detects the film speed from the rapid cassette. Perhaps I can fool this needle and set it to 50 ASA while using a 400 ASA film, e.g.
A Opel Diplomat Automatic at the Nordenhamer Oldtimer-Tage.
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1966 MG Magnette automatic. Last SORN declaration expired in June 2012 and last MoT test expired in June 2011.
In the background -
K815 KVG - a 1993 FIAT Ducato 10 camper (last SORN declaration expired in August 2013 and last MoT test expired in September 2009).
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The display reads:
AUTOMATIC HOTPOINT RANGE
Porcelain enamel and chrome
1924
Edison Electric Appliance Co., Inc., New York, Chicago, and Ontario, California.
This six-burner electric stove's nearly pristine white porcelain enamel finish is embellished with chrome details, and the six burners and their black Bakelite control knobs are all the original. The stove has two ovens on the right side, each with its own dial control. Above the ovens is a bread warmer with a roll-up door, with a glass knob matching the one on the pull-out crumb tray below the burners. The in-and-out curves of the four cabriole legs form a study-yet-airy support for the heavy top half of the stove.
The donor purchased the stove from the Red Cross in Portland, Maine, in the early 1980s. The Red Cross last used it for disaster relief in late October 1947, when out-of-control forest fires in southern and coastal Maine burned over 200,000 acres, leveling nine communities and destroying over 1,000 houses.
Gift of Lynne Shulman, 2009.
Taken September 3rd, 2014.
In this machine, Leonardo utilized hot air as a source of energy. The rising air moved a propeller that, in turn, engaged a pole with a pulley at the end that turned the spit. Movement was generated automatically and the turning speed of the spit was determined by the size of the fire.
Seen at the "Machines of Leonardo da Vinci" exhibit in Florence, Italy. The exhibit housed over 40 models of mechanical, building, flying and war machines. They were replicated exactly from his codices by florentine artisans under engineer supervision.
Pierro Espresso and Koffeeone Automatic Espresso Coffee Machines can be found at www.koffeeone.com.au and www.pierrocoffeemachines.com.au
One of the coolest looking dials I've ever seen. Was dropped sometime in the past and the case is virtually a right-off. I'm holding onto this in the hopes of finding a case in good shape. If you've got one, I'd love to hear from you.
No luxuries are spared at the Waldorf Astoria on the Bund in Shanghai, including this automatic toilet.
Shot on long-expired 100ASA Fujicolor, meter set to 64ASA. I thought that this little Konica might have had an erratic shutter, but it seems to be working okay. The exposures were consistant throughout the roll, including the 14 pictures that I took of the back of the lens cap.
he's the latest super hero with powers so profound
he can leap a dotted line in just a single bound
I know you must have seen him in books and magazines
he's the quintessential, mindless, modern epicene
his life is meaningful because he get things done
(bang bang) he's dead
chalk up another triumph for our hero
the automatic man
it's true you must have met him
he's your best friend and your foe
his opinions are determined by the status quo
a true creature of habit
he smokes three packs a day
when he has an original thought
he forgets it right away
he's a paradigm of carefree living
he's our mentor disturb him if you can
he's the answer if your peace of mind is lacking
he's our savior
he is the common man
so if you are troubled by the daily bump and grind
then take a careful look around
and brother you will find...
the automatic man
-BR
I learned a lot this afternoon from simply asking library staff if I could take some photos in the library. First of all, that no one whom I initially asked knew the answer to my question suggests that not many people take photos in the library, for whatever reason, for which reason the staff did not know whether or not I could take photos. Second, that the more I asked around, the more my question crept quietly up the chain of command, until at length the director of the library was asked, when she walked onto the premises after lunch, suggests that there is a centralized command in the library; in that regard, this institution is not organized in a similar manner to the way by which HKU is organized. Finally, that nobody knew the answer but rather than assume authority deferred to the director's discretion suggests that there are very few change agents, if any at all, in this institution. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, however, because this organization likely doesn't have to deal with major change at the moment: the best course of action is plodding straight ahead.
Likewise, no one whom I asked knew about the library's renovation cost and the cost of being a donor; but these staff members did point me to someone else who could possibly answer my question!
The lights were off in the men's washroom. It seems as if the washroom isn't used much. Inside the washroom, I noticed the automated sinks, urinals and paper towel dispenser -- that reminded me much of Hong Kong and South Korea; automation has arrived in America! In addition, I enjoyed the hot water flowing from the sinks. That was a pleasant surprise.
What impresses me the most about this library is the seating variety. There are not only many different types of seating furniture, but also many different environments in which these seats are placed: by windows; inside rooms; in seating areas; in corners. In addition, just as there were many different types of furniture looks, so there were, in fact, more broadly, many different, conspicuous areas in the library. They were clearly labeled to boot. In this way, this library shares its best feature with the City University of Hong Kong library: such a variety of learning spaces that surely one would find at least one type conducive toward studying. In this instance, I liked to study at the rectangular table in the cafe area. Many libraries, including the HKU library, could certainly improve its learning space by following the diversity model adopted by both the CityU library and the Livingston library.
What also makes this library conducive toward studying is its underuse. One could find a seat anywhere in the library: no squatting, thankfully. The shelves also seem underutilized. While on an individual basis, this surplus in seating is a boon, this surplus is lamentable for the community since it obviously isn't taking full advantage of this invaluable learning space!
I gushed about the effectiveness of the library's learning space to the staff. Perhaps they were amused that such a mundane environment to them could be so special to me.
APL (Automatic Plate Loading) von manroland beschleunigt den Plattenwechsel
manroland`s APL (Automatic Plate Loading) boosts plate change
Eine technische Meisterleistung: Das APL-System revolutioniert den Plattenwechsel im Zeitungsdruck.
An engineering masterstroke: the APL system boosts plate change in newspaper printing.
(Foto/Photo: Radinger Bernhard)
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPAvMKAyK5U
Film Photography Podcast (FPP) host Michael Raso offers a "crash course" on using the all-plastic Polaroid Land folding camera (models 104, 125, 210, 215 and 315) They're all "PackTastic!"
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Based on a standard Polaroid 420 Automatic Land Camera, this camera has been extensively modified to be able to shoot at professional standards.
The original f8.8 lens and automatic shutter have been replaced with a German made, 1960's Agfa Agnar, 105mm, f6.3, coated glass lens, mounted in a Vario size 00 shutter. The shutter features full X-sync for flash, cable release socket and bulb mode, making it perfect for shooting in all scenarios. The mechanical nature of the shutter also means that the camera no longer requires batteries!
The new 105mm lens is not only faster than the original lens, but also much sharper. It features a beautifully shallow depth of field when wide open, with lovely bokeh. Coverage is 100% full frame, with no noticeable vignetting. This makes the camera the perfect choice for anyone wanting manual control over their shots, on a totally unique camera.
Features:
- Agfa Agnar, 105mm, f6.3 coated glass lens
- Vario shutter, with bulb mode, cable release and X-sync for flash, range from 1/200th to bulb mode
- Aperture range from f6.3 to above f22
- twin window rangefinder/viewfinder with projected framelines and automatic parallax compensation rangefinder/viewfinder
- Cold shoe mount for flash and other accessories
- Custom mounted tripod socket, made of solid aluminium
- Folding bellows design
- Neck strap
- Storage area at the back of the camera, for cleaning cloths etc
- Custom scarlet red accents
- Compatible with ALL Type 100 films, such as Fuji FP-100C and FP-3000B, as well as expired Polaroid brand films.
The 105mm AGFA lens has been mounted and focus optimized for coupling to the original 114mm rangefinder. Both portrait distances and infinity settings are tack sharp.
The body of the camera has been fitted with a custom made tripod socket, made from a solid block of aluminium. I actually cannot claim credit for this, as it was installed on the camera by its previous owner. I did make it look a little neater though, and added a third mounting screw.
Lastly, the camera has been finished cosmetically with some snazzy scarlet red accents, which give the camera it's name (scharlach is the German word for scarlet).