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Replacing a blown capacitor on a Polaroid 8x10 processor (81-01, 81-01, 81-12 or 81-22)

December 24, 2024
Polaroid processors came in a few varieties. First came Model 81-01 using film holder 81-05 without the need for a tray, but most of us are familiar with the model 81-02...
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1843

December 24, 2024
A few readers asked me when was the first "photo book" published in history by whom? I believe it is safe to say there are two good answers to this question. In general...
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Traité d’Optique Photographique | Désiré van Monckhoven

April 21, 2019
I love art books of all kinds. They are a great source of inspiration and understanding the history of art, technology, the influences and the impact on social fabric is...
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Lerebours & Secretan Landscape lens or "Objectif Achromatique" serial #4914

April 19, 2019
I acquired this LEREBOURS et SECRETAN Landscape lens or "Objective Achromatique" with serial number 4914 in Europe. Sad part is, the barrel was without the achromat lens...
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B&L Portrait Plastigmat 15 inch F:5.6, TLC and some history

January 27, 2018
B&L introduced the B&L Portrait Plastigmat series in 1921 as an entry in the soft focus pictorial lens segment. Below is an add and a marketing blurb from the days found...
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