Other retro/vintage stuff you own

[hashiriya1]

I had a 1969 Toyota Corona and a 1972 Datsun 510. Wish I still had 'em.

[ApolloBoy]

I had a 1969 Toyota Corona and a 1972 Datsun 510. Wish I still had 'em.

Nice. Lately I've been wanting either a 1979-1982 Corona or a Datsun B-210 (ugly as sin but dependable!); I think I've fallen in love with Japanese cars from the 70s and early 80s.

Anyway, I've got a few old things aside from my game collection. I have a pair of 1970s Panasonic speakers that I use for my audio setup, connected to a 1984 JVC receiver, which is in turn paired with an early 80s Pioneer PL-707 turntable. I also have a couple of analog synths, a Roland Jupiter-4 and Roland Juno-106, which are from 1978 and 1984, respectively.

[BRIK]

I have a Tachi from WWII that isn't a Shin Gunto style that was the standard issue katana. Most likely a family sword. No identifying marks however except for some blood stains....

Heavy shit. Got some pics?

[dsheinem]

My house is 100+ years old. Does that count?

[BoringSupreez]

My house is 100+ years old. Does that count?

So is mine, but no, it doesn't count. Houses are boring.

[dsheinem]

Houses are boring.

So are you, BoringSupreez.

[alienjesus]

My house is 100+ years old. Does that count?

The house I live in is 500-600 years old. I win.

On the other hand, it's not actually mine, so I guess you win

I guess 100 years old is pretty old for the states?

[dsheinem]

My house is 100+ years old. Does that count?

The house I live in is 500-600 years old. I win.

On the other hand, it's not actually mine, so I guess you win

I guess 100 years old is pretty old for the states?

I've lived in a house that would now be closing in on 200 years old, but yeah - houses over 100 are still "pretty old" for us. Not so much up north where I live, but especially South and West.

[rocketcat]

My Nanna gave me this 1930's American Kodak camera when I was a kid when she saw me looking at it. I don't know if it works or not because it runs off 620 film! I wouldn't be able to develop the photos anyway, that stuff smells too much like cat piss for my liking.

You can still get film for those kind of cameras, I have two (my grandfather's and father's). You won't find the film at Target or the drug store, you'll need to go to a film/camera store. And it's going to be a different type than 620.

You have to buy 120 film. It's the same size as 620 but on a different spool. You can try to use the 120 spools but there is a chance it will jam and possibly damage your camera. You will have to respool the film on to a 620 spool IN COMPLETE DARKNESS.

http://www.brownie-camera.com/respool/respool.shtml
http://www.inficad.com/~gstewart/respool.htm

You need two 620 spools to do this, one for the film to start on and one for it to end on. There is probably at least one in the camera already from the last time it was used. If not you can find them on eBay or Etsy I think. It's easier to just get another spool by buying another camera, they are more abundant in listings but can cost a little more. Best bet is to keep an eye out for any Brownie like camera at garage/yard sales, they'll probably have a spool in them. And will be cheap. Or just ask around with relatives (and have them ask their friends), good chance some of the older ones might have one in the closet or attic.

As for developing you will have to either develop it your self, take it to a lab, or mail it off to someone like Kodak. It will probably cost about $12. If you take it to a lab or mail it be sure to request that your spools be returned. It's easier to make this happen at a lab in person.

EDIT: I totally forgot that you can also try trimming the 120 spools to fit properly.

http://mconnealy.com/vintagecameras/120in620/
http://webh01.ua.ac.be/elmc/website_FL/ ... 20_eng.htm

Thing is you'll still need at least one 620 spool for the take up spool, and you'll need to be sure to get that back. Talk to the film shop and find out if they do it there or mail it off and then ask if they ever had any problems getting spools back.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Finally an excuse to post my small album collection. The turntable is a 1978 Yamaha YP-D8 in just about as good of condition you can find.