ShibaLegend Posted September 29, 2022 Share #1 Posted September 29, 2022 The only model i know was used is the nikon F, are there any other cameras that were widely used in vietnam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted September 29, 2022 Share #2 Posted September 29, 2022 I am not sure how widely used, but I would add the Leica M (2 / 3) and Zeiss Ikon Contarex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Brigade Posted September 29, 2022 Share #3 Posted September 29, 2022 Olympus Pen EE-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted September 29, 2022 Any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted September 29, 2022 Share #5 Posted September 29, 2022 Canon F-1, Canon FT QL and the Canon FTb QL (the original silver body FTb, not the black one) I still have my FTb in my seabag, purchased at Bldg A-33, (Navy Exchange) Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan In the photo below the case is sitting on my Honda seat at right and one of my shipmates is using it to take the photo These cameras were also sold in USMC, USA & USAF PX's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted October 11, 2022 Any more? A lot of these cameras shown are pretty expensive online. And i don't think i have seen any of these out in the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted October 12, 2022 Share #7 Posted October 12, 2022 What about the obvious ? Many photos taken by US personnel were Polaroids. A common one at this time was the Swinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted October 12, 2022 I do see quite a few polaroids, but for my impression i am mainly thinking about cameras the size of the nikon f. Mainly because if i was around and enlisted back then i wouldn't want a huge polaroid in my rucksack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted October 12, 2022 Share #9 Posted October 12, 2022 46 minutes ago, ShibaLegend said: I do see quite a few polaroids, but for my impression i am mainly thinking about cameras the size of the nikon f. Mainly because if i was around and enlisted back then i wouldn't want a huge polaroid in my rucksack. If memory serves from the period, a Nikon F SLR was relatively large and heavy and fairly delicate - also quite expensive for the average person. A small used TTL Leica was much lighter and far more durable, cost in the range of $50-100 or so at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiGilio Posted October 12, 2022 Share #10 Posted October 12, 2022 Im surprised no one has mentioned it but what about a Japanese camera... Yashica or Petri? They were sold through PX's and even today it's not hard to find used ones for sale with those "Vietnam" souvenir film canister holders or the original receipts from PX purchase. Are you looking for an actual working camera or just something for display purposes? Because that will have a big impact on price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted October 12, 2022 Share #11 Posted October 12, 2022 I forgot about Yashica... very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted October 12, 2022 It really doesn't NEED to work but it would be a plus if it did. I actually think i did see a yashica camera in a antique store near me. Think it came with a case for somewhere around 40$. Might need to see about going there this weekend and picking it up... Although i don't remember what model it was, it looked similar to a lot of the cameras shown in this thread. Silver top, black bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted October 12, 2022 Share #13 Posted October 12, 2022 We're focusing on the 35mm SLR's and missing the obvious grunt camera... Kodak Instamatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNAMVET70 Posted October 12, 2022 Share #14 Posted October 12, 2022 My Dad and I both served in Vietnam in 1970. Dad used his Korean War Canon camera in NAM, and I purchased a Canon Ft QL from the PX. Still have both cameras from Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted October 12, 2022 Well i have certainly seen a few kodak instamatic's... Heck, i know where to get one for 5$. Yall are seriously making me consider collecting these types of cameras XD. I have always loved the look of old cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted October 16, 2022 Found a instamatic camera... The port where you put the batteries (which powers the camera) was covered over by duct tape and the batteries were stuck in there for god knows how long... Guess this thing is going to be a display piece then. But hey, i only paid 6 bucks for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted October 16, 2022 Share #17 Posted October 16, 2022 Nice for a demo, now you just need a pack of 'Magic Cubes' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted October 16, 2022 Share #18 Posted October 16, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted November 6, 2022 Well i finally found one for cheap. Its a Canon FTB QL. Paid 15$ for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 6, 2022 Share #20 Posted November 6, 2022 Score, looks like it's in good shape too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted November 7, 2022 After fooling around with it for a bit, i don't think it works. The back doesn't want to open and after setting off the timer once it doesn't let me do it anymore. Maybe im just dumb but my hunch is that something broke inside it over the years. Better photo of the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted November 7, 2022 Share #22 Posted November 7, 2022 press the rewind button on the bottom, flip the rewind crank up and pull up on the shaft to release the spring, the back should open If not, remove the lens and see if the shutter will work or if something is blocking it. There may be an old roll of film in the body. Canon FTb Manual pdf The 50mm lens alone is worth the $15 bucks so you didn't lose out on the deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted November 7, 2022 Still cant get it to open. Shutter (or what i assume is the shutter) doesn't seem to want to work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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