Fun to stumble upon this today. I have an Agfa B2 I'm trying to clean up. Similar but different, but the cleaning techniques transfer at least. Old cameras are fun for sure. Film type photography to me is like 3d printing. There are 500 settings to play with and you have to learn your machine to get the results you want. Anyone can do it, but it takes someone going to the next level to get the really good results.
I just cleaned up a similar camera and ran into the same issue as you did on the slider on the side. I gently used pliers to flatten the metal and it slid right out. Conversley once reinstalled, I bent it back. Fairly easy. One note i think you mentioned it controlled the aperture. It does not. The top, larger slider controls which apeture is selected. The sider you and i had trouble with controls whether or not the shutter stays open when actuated.
Good to see another RUclips video from you! Two tips for you: First, if you know anyone who will be passing through Georgia, there is a Micro Center store in Duluth and another in Marietta, and they carry 99.99% alcohol spray. (I don't think they'll ship them to you, though.) Otherwise, 99% alcohol is available on Amazon. Second, another thing pencil erasers are great for is cleaning normal oxidation off of battery contacts. They can help remove surface corrosion from battery leakage as well, although you'd need a different remedy for deeper corrosion.
Excellent video, Aly! I admire your courage and determination in doing this type of work - I know I would be very nervous and overwhelmed doing this. Loved the calm background music and I thought the volume of your voice was the perfect complement to the relaxing nature of your work and video. Thank you for sharing with us!
Just brought a camera today. Will need to do this! I brought 120 film. which has a slightly larger lip will not fit in a 620 film camera. cutting the extra plastic. getting an empty 620 spool will be easier. I decided purchasing both
Make sure when buying adapters for the ends of the 120 film reels that you buy strong ones- like literally ones with “strong” in their description- the reason being that you (like me) will get halfway through shooting your roll of film, having a great time, pleased with the subjects you chose to shoot- and the film will stop reeling with the winding reel. What’s happening is the resistance is building on the reels and suddenly the cheap, soft, wax-like plastic on those adapters gives way and won’t reel any further. Now you’re in a position where if you have a darkroom, I guess you can salvage your roll of film, but if not, you’ve gotta pull open the camera (ruining your film) and start over. The cameras are inexpensive and available, cleaning and fixing them isn’t too hard, but there’s a bunch of grifters out there (because of course) who want to try and cash in on your interest in trying out an antique camera, while selling you garbage. Be careful buying those adapters- it’ll save you film and money.
thanks , i just picked up the same cam today for cheap , someone tried to pry the front off so it looks like i got a little fine metal work ahead of me as well as cleaning
Excellent. Really enjoyed this video. I'd suggest you get a full jewelers screwdriver set. I have one that has hex socket heads along with the usual flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers. Might be useful.
I have one of those! I've never used it but I think the shutter works. Now I'm going to have to take a look. Was going to suggest the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit but judging from the tweezers you used you already have it. The only other thing I could think of for those screws is similar to the eraser. You can mold some suguru to make a negative that might last a little longer.
To open the 6-20 junior art deco box you not only have to pull the advance lever out but you have to PULL UP THE FRONT BUTTON OF THE LEATHER STRAP also ! It will not slide open otherwise.
I’m looking at mine right now and that knob is the only thing that holds it in. I’m going to post a short in a minute to demonstrate how to open a box camera since I get this a lot. Hope it helps
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley ok thank you, but I have found out how to open it, on mine the screw nearest to the face can be pulled out to take the face off, I also think that because of its age it’s just a bit rough coming out so it took several minutes, but thank you anyway!
@@AlysVintageCameraAlleyYours is missing a knob at the very top where the leather strap is attached. That's why there is a hole there instead of a regular rivet. If you look at the top of the camera assembly, there is another oval hole next to the top viewfinder where the paint has been scraped away that lines up with the hole in the cardboard case. That locks the camera case together so it does just rely on the advance knob.
I wouldn't use any kind of alcohol near any camera. Sometimes it is not a good idea, believe me. Naphtha does the job 99.9% for general cleaning too, and not only for oil etc. Have Fun!
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Fun to stumble upon this today. I have an Agfa B2 I'm trying to clean up. Similar but different, but the cleaning techniques transfer at least. Old cameras are fun for sure. Film type photography to me is like 3d printing. There are 500 settings to play with and you have to learn your machine to get the results you want. Anyone can do it, but it takes someone going to the next level to get the really good results.
I just cleaned up a similar camera and ran into the same issue as you did on the slider on the side. I gently used pliers to flatten the metal and it slid right out. Conversley once reinstalled, I bent it back. Fairly easy. One note i think you mentioned it controlled the aperture. It does not. The top, larger slider controls which apeture is selected. The sider you and i had trouble with controls whether or not the shutter stays open when actuated.
Thanks for the info
Good to see another RUclips video from you! Two tips for you: First, if you know anyone who will be passing through Georgia, there is a Micro Center store in Duluth and another in Marietta, and they carry 99.99% alcohol spray. (I don't think they'll ship them to you, though.) Otherwise, 99% alcohol is available on Amazon. Second, another thing pencil erasers are great for is cleaning normal oxidation off of battery contacts. They can help remove surface corrosion from battery leakage as well, although you'd need a different remedy for deeper corrosion.
Thanks Mark. I didn’t know that about the battery corrosion. Great tip.
The silver tab on the top is the aperture adjustment. You pull it up to go to the other setting.
Excellent video, Aly! I admire your courage and determination in doing this type of work - I know I would be very nervous and overwhelmed doing this. Loved the calm background music and I thought the volume of your voice was the perfect complement to the relaxing nature of your work and video. Thank you for sharing with us!
Thank you Amanda. I like to make the videos a relaxing experience lol
Excellent restoration tutorial and stunning results. You cannot beat that Art Deco style. I’m going to have to give my Opa’s box camera a once over!
Thanks Alex! Yea give it a try especially since it’s so special to you
Just brought a camera today. Will need to do this! I brought 120 film. which has a slightly larger lip will not fit in a 620 film camera. cutting the extra plastic. getting an empty 620 spool will be easier. I decided purchasing both
Yea each 620 camera is different. Some with them perfectly fine, some not at all.
Make sure when buying adapters for the ends of the 120 film reels that you buy strong ones- like literally ones with “strong” in their description- the reason being that you (like me) will get halfway through shooting your roll of film, having a great time, pleased with the subjects you chose to shoot- and the film will stop reeling with the winding reel. What’s happening is the resistance is building on the reels and suddenly the cheap, soft, wax-like plastic on those adapters gives way and won’t reel any further. Now you’re in a position where if you have a darkroom, I guess you can salvage your roll of film, but if not, you’ve gotta pull open the camera (ruining your film) and start over.
The cameras are inexpensive and available, cleaning and fixing them isn’t too hard, but there’s a bunch of grifters out there (because of course) who want to try and cash in on your interest in trying out an antique camera, while selling you garbage. Be careful buying those adapters- it’ll save you film and money.
thanks , i just picked up the same cam today for cheap , someone tried to pry the front off so it looks like i got a little fine metal work ahead of me as well as cleaning
Awesome. I’m glad you’re rescuing it
Thank you for all your videos!
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Excellent. Really enjoyed this video. I'd suggest you get a full jewelers screwdriver set. I have one that has hex socket heads along with the usual flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers. Might be useful.
Thank you!
what you need to buy is a small set of hex nut drivers they have them in SAE and Metric both. great video thanks for doing it
Thanks for the info and for watching!
I have one of those! I've never used it but I think the shutter works. Now I'm going to have to take a look. Was going to suggest the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit but judging from the tweezers you used you already have it. The only other thing I could think of for those screws is similar to the eraser. You can mold some suguru to make a negative that might last a little longer.
Thank you for the info! I’m glad your going to give yours a try too
To open the 6-20 junior art deco box you not only have to pull the advance lever out but you have to PULL UP THE FRONT BUTTON OF THE LEATHER STRAP also ! It will not slide open otherwise.
Jeweller's screw drivers would be perfect this type of screw.
I have heard that. I need to get my hands on a set.
Great video, however, even after pulling out the advance lever, the camera will not come from its box. Do you have anyways to fix this problem?
I’m looking at mine right now and that knob is the only thing that holds it in. I’m going to post a short in a minute to demonstrate how to open a box camera since I get this a lot. Hope it helps
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley ok thank you, but I have found out how to open it, on mine the screw nearest to the face can be pulled out to take the face off, I also think that because of its age it’s just a bit rough coming out so it took several minutes, but thank you anyway!
@@JereGuyIsCool glad you got it open!
@@AlysVintageCameraAlleyYours is missing a knob at the very top where the leather strap is attached. That's why there is a hole there instead of a regular rivet. If you look at the top of the camera assembly, there is another oval hole next to the top viewfinder where the paint has been scraped away that lines up with the hole in the cardboard case. That locks the camera case together so it does just rely on the advance knob.
My box camera has the same problem with the front being stuck to the lever on the side (bulb lever). Did you ever figure out how to get it off?
I posted a short that shows how I opened it. That may help you
Ill look up the micro screwdriver set i have. Send you the link
Thank you 🙏
I wouldn't use any kind of alcohol near any camera. Sometimes it is not a good idea, believe me.
Naphtha does the job 99.9% for general cleaning too, and not only for oil etc.
Have Fun!
Thanks I didn’t know one was better than the other.