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At the recent annual meeting of LHSA I learned that there was no good data sources or inventory available on these canisters. I found that hard to believe, so I started doing some research. So far I have searched the internet, contacted the GEH and the Photo Antiquities Museum in Pittsburgh.

 

After many hours on the computer I am now looking for any other information, resources and/or leads.

 

So let me know if you can help.

 

Thanks

Bob

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Do you mean 35mm film cassettes?

 

You might consider approaching the National Media Museum in Bradford, UK About Us - National Media Museum.

 

If they have any of historical interest/significance there are also likely to be brands other than Kodak.

 

Good luck with your search.

 

dunk

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I am playing with the idea of collecting boxes of vintage Kodak 35mm film.

I have checked out these and other online sources.

Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History

George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film, Rochester, NY

Sherman Hines Museum of Photography

Griffin Photography Museum

Kodakcollector.com - Home

kodachromeproject.com Forums

Vintage Kodak Film | Collectible Cameras

I have purchased several items off of ebay.

Does anyone else on the forum collect Kodak film?

Are there other references, sources and auctions that I should look into?

Thanks

Bob

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I have a number, including two varieties of Leica canisters, and various Kodak canisters from, I think, the 50's 60's and 70's. I also have an Agfa 120 metal canister. Are these of any interest to your efforts?

John W

 

Thanks John. The trick with the Kodak canisters is to be able to link them to the correct film or films and dates of use. So, empty canisters are only useful in developing an inventory of the types and colors of canisters used. I have seen some 25 different color combinations. On top of that there are different metals, screw-on and push-on tops, different color gaskets, and three different ways the Kodak name is used.

If you have any Kodak canisters you can link to the film and/or date (I use the Develop By Date) that might be useful.

Thanks

Bob

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I spent several years dealing in vintage cameras and over that time I collected quite a lot of vintage film. I have a cupboard full of old 120, 35mm adn super 8 film. There is some kodak in there. Some of these films date from the 50's- more from the 60's and 70's. I have often meant to shoot some and see if it has any life left but never got around to it.... Let me know if you are interested. A lot of the super 8 film includes processing in the orginal purchase price: I wonder if Koday would still honor that?

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I spent several years dealing in vintage cameras and over that time I collected quite a lot of vintage film. I have a cupboard full of old 120, 35mm adn super 8 film. There is some kodak in there. Some of these films date from the 50's- more from the 60's and 70's. I have often meant to shoot some and see if it has any life left but never got around to it.... Let me know if you are interested. A lot of the super 8 film includes processing in the orginal purchase price: I wonder if Koday would still honor that?

 

Jaques:

My focus is Kodak 35 mm film between 1936 to around 1972 when Kodak stopped using metal film canisters. Unopened boxes are the best, but even open boxes if the original canister is still with the correct box is also useful. Having the film is nice but not necessary. Even empty canisters can be helpful. If you have duplicates on anything fitting this description that you might want to sell let me know. If not, photos of the items may also be useful.

Thanks

Bob

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I collect 1943 to 1946 Kodak Film boxes, the era from my Leica IIIC K's

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/koolgirliestuff/KODACHROMEA1946.jpg

 

I have that one and I recently picked up a 1945 dated Kodachrome Daylight roll - neat stuff and works nicely with shooting static displays together with my cameras :)

 

The pre 1940 Kodachrome boxes are getting quite expensive, I saw an intact roll/box of 1939 Kodachrome sell for $500 on evilbay about 5 months ago (Rainbow Box)............seems the earlier the box the more in demand it is, the 1940's and 50's one's are still reasonable.

 

Enjoy!

 

Tom

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I collect 1943 to 1946 Kodak Film boxes, the era from my Leica IIIC K's

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/koolgirliestuff/KODACHROMEA1946.jpg

 

I have that one and I recently picked up a 1945 dated Kodachrome Daylight roll - neat stuff and works nicely with shooting static displays together with my cameras :)

 

The pre 1940 Kodachrome boxes are getting quite expensive, I saw an intact roll/box of 1939 Kodachrome sell for $500 on evilbay about 5 months ago (Rainbow Box)............seems the earlier the box the more in demand it is, the 1940's and 50's one's are still reasonable.

 

Enjoy!

 

Thanks, what a great way to present the photos of the Kodak box. I might try something similar.

 

I have an open box of Kodachrome with a develop before date of 1948. The canister has a yellow top & bottom, "Kodak" on two sides of the bottom, a red gasket inside the screw off top and is made of aluminum.

 

I hope it is not too much to ask, but is it possible for you to describe for me any of your canisters and which film and date apply. A photo would also be nice and both a photo and description would be even better. I don't intend on trying to own every box, but I am trying to match up the canister types with the correct film and dates.

 

I have attempted to attach a photo of the 1948 canister, hope it works.

 

Thanks for your help

Bob

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Below is an exhibit of Stanley dry plates…. after George Eastman bought the process

and equipment. Interestingly, the photo of the man running was one of the Stanley

twins and it was used to show their plates had enough speed to stop motion.

This was before the 20th century.

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I spent several years dealing in vintage cameras and over that time I collected quite a lot of vintage film.

 

I have boxes of about 60mm x 120mm opaque photo-emulsion ceramic plates. I think they were printed and implanted in tombstones. Never tried to use them. Soon, perhaps.

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Hi,
 
 
I googled myself to this old thread... Not many pictures or info on this subject around...
 
I received a very old KodakFilm package. I have no expertise on this matter. Can you help me, if this piece has any value. It is unopened, but it has some writing on it (käyttämättä: unused in finnish).

 

I took some pictures, but I dont know how to attach images to this (can someone help with this).

 

It says on the package for example:

 

Eastman Non Curling KodakFilm

for no 2 Brownie Cameras

and no 1 Kodaks

 

Develop before N-Nov-1939 F

 

8 EX.

2 1/4x3 1/4 in.

Kodak Film 

120

 

Any help will be much appreciated!

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