dkthompson
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Photographer working in history, cultural heritage and folklife documentation. Opinions are my own and not those of my employers.
couple of old color prints also from exhibit signage, the bottle here I shot on 4x5 color negative Kodak VPS back around 1996 or so, that is a c-print surface mounted to plex. the coin is a 4x5 chrome printed to Cibachrome.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
couple of old color prints also from exhibit signage, the bottle here I shot on 4x5 color negative Kodak VPS back around 1996 or so, that is a c-print surface mounted to plex. the coin is a 4x5 chrome printed to Cibachrome.
not doing paywall but if it’s about acetate tape, same issue with safety base film. archivists and conservators have known for years and why film is stored in cold rooms and the most stable films are on polyester base.
December 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
not doing paywall but if it’s about acetate tape, same issue with safety base film. archivists and conservators have known for years and why film is stored in cold rooms and the most stable films are on polyester base.
12 & 16 inch sizes are largest, here's one that Pacific Rim Camera was selling earlier this year. a Number 6 Cirkut. btw these were either contact printed or used special enlargers that were geared to move the negative and photo paper.
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
12 & 16 inch sizes are largest, here's one that Pacific Rim Camera was selling earlier this year. a Number 6 Cirkut. btw these were either contact printed or used special enlargers that were geared to move the negative and photo paper.
gobbled up by Eastman Kodak in early 1900s and then after Kodak was broken up in that lawsuit, Graflex made them until mid 40s. I know the film was in Kodak's catalog up thru the late 90s because those cameras were still in use. they came in 6 sizes, with 5,6,8 & 10 inch rolls (height) the most pop
December 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
gobbled up by Eastman Kodak in early 1900s and then after Kodak was broken up in that lawsuit, Graflex made them until mid 40s. I know the film was in Kodak's catalog up thru the late 90s because those cameras were still in use. they came in 6 sizes, with 5,6,8 & 10 inch rolls (height) the most pop
the museum has one in the collection, but it's not complete. I have never seen it. as I understand them, the cameras were on a geared base that would rotate, while the film was moved inside the camera past a slit, and then taken up on another spool. they were made by a few manufacturers that were
December 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
the museum has one in the collection, but it's not complete. I have never seen it. as I understand them, the cameras were on a geared base that would rotate, while the film was moved inside the camera past a slit, and then taken up on another spool. they were made by a few manufacturers that were
I haven’t seen that in most of the ones we have in collection. they’re mostly military or factory openings or large groups at political conventions. WPA camps etc. They’re kinda like cased images, they need to be seen in person. They don’t reproduce the same
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I haven’t seen that in most of the ones we have in collection. they’re mostly military or factory openings or large groups at political conventions. WPA camps etc. They’re kinda like cased images, they need to be seen in person. They don’t reproduce the same
for reference - this original Cirkut print is close to 4 feet long, scanned using an oversized flatbed meant for maps and large documents. this is a 360 degree view using one piece of film on the mechanical geared "Cirkut" camera made by Kodak in the early 1900s-1920s.
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
for reference - this original Cirkut print is close to 4 feet long, scanned using an oversized flatbed meant for maps and large documents. this is a 360 degree view using one piece of film on the mechanical geared "Cirkut" camera made by Kodak in the early 1900s-1920s.
those are pretty common. the Roy Rogers 127, not so much. there was a Roy Rogers that used 620 that is more common. you see this and the Donald Duck camera with a variety of names on the faceplate. all the same camera pretty much.
November 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
those are pretty common. the Roy Rogers 127, not so much. there was a Roy Rogers that used 620 that is more common. you see this and the Donald Duck camera with a variety of names on the faceplate. all the same camera pretty much.
the baby brownies usually have a braided strap/handle that is fitted to those clips at side. these cameras can found in brown color or black.
November 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
the baby brownies usually have a braided strap/handle that is fitted to those clips at side. these cameras can found in brown color or black.
here are two 127 cameras that are probably more reliable than a folder. the Donald Duck camera was first model from Herbert George. there's a Roy Rogers variation that it is rare. Baby Brownies made of bakelite are pretty common. simple cameras for kids. this one shown is missing the strap.
November 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
here are two 127 cameras that are probably more reliable than a folder. the Donald Duck camera was first model from Herbert George. there's a Roy Rogers variation that it is rare. Baby Brownies made of bakelite are pretty common. simple cameras for kids. this one shown is missing the strap.
bellows is not in great shape on that one. 100+ year old cameras.
November 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
bellows is not in great shape on that one. 100+ year old cameras.
also Vest Pocket Kodaks ran for a long time in other variations in Kodak line. this one is from the upscale "Vanity Kodak" (1928-1933), but it's missing the matching leather hard case. All of these ones past 1914 used the "autographic" film that had the stylus and back window allowing captions
November 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
also Vest Pocket Kodaks ran for a long time in other variations in Kodak line. this one is from the upscale "Vanity Kodak" (1928-1933), but it's missing the matching leather hard case. All of these ones past 1914 used the "autographic" film that had the stylus and back window allowing captions
sure. that's one of my favorite Kodak cameras. it revolutionized snapshot photography by soldiers on front lines during WWI. small and able to circumvent the ban on photography. the main competitor was the British Houghton Ensignette, used 127 and was introduced in response to popularity of Kodak
November 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
sure. that's one of my favorite Kodak cameras. it revolutionized snapshot photography by soldiers on front lines during WWI. small and able to circumvent the ban on photography. the main competitor was the British Houghton Ensignette, used 127 and was introduced in response to popularity of Kodak
“Fuck Ice” graffiti on back of 211 Martin St., Raleigh NC, Sept. 22, 2025. DK Thompson Collection/Southern Folklife Collection/UNC-CH
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“Fuck Ice” graffiti on back of 211 Martin St., Raleigh NC, Sept. 22, 2025. DK Thompson Collection/Southern Folklife Collection/UNC-CH
will not be using, but this is the OG 127 camera. Vestpocket Kodak, 1912-1926. from 1914 on was autographic model like this. 127 was introduced for this camera.
November 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
will not be using, but this is the OG 127 camera. Vestpocket Kodak, 1912-1926. from 1914 on was autographic model like this. 127 was introduced for this camera.
that’s one of the neat things with view cameras. you can mount just about anything for the lens
November 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
that’s one of the neat things with view cameras. you can mount just about anything for the lens
Problematic try using edwal LFN if it’s still made. Use distilled water and do it one shot. Don’t reuse.
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Problematic try using edwal LFN if it’s still made. Use distilled water and do it one shot. Don’t reuse.
It shouldn’t but if crud grows in it or water quality is bad then you can have issues. if the dilution is too much this also causes problems. another thing that happens is differential drying where part of the film dries faster. that can cause problems with spots or across areas. If it’s really
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It shouldn’t but if crud grows in it or water quality is bad then you can have issues. if the dilution is too much this also causes problems. another thing that happens is differential drying where part of the film dries faster. that can cause problems with spots or across areas. If it’s really
first camera I ever had as a kid
November 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
first camera I ever had as a kid
you do a lot of other things besides photography. the other thing is you need to set aside any ideas of creating “art” over the fact that you have to please the client. The same is true here for work for hire or freelance
November 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
you do a lot of other things besides photography. the other thing is you need to set aside any ideas of creating “art” over the fact that you have to please the client. The same is true here for work for hire or freelance
I’ve been a working photographer since 1991. My sole income. but I am on a staff position in a government agency. Freelance work is tough for photographers. Not only overhead but also just business. I will tell you that working as photographer either for someone else or on your own;
November 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I’ve been a working photographer since 1991. My sole income. but I am on a staff position in a government agency. Freelance work is tough for photographers. Not only overhead but also just business. I will tell you that working as photographer either for someone else or on your own;