I used to have a 4x5 speed graphic that was fun to use. I traded it for a Mamiya C330 twin lens camera.

I probably won't try to use it. I don't want to take a chance of damaging it. It's over 100 years old. I've had it for about 20 years and just keep it put away.

It's a Thornward anastigmatic.

It needs an air bulb to fire.

I have two plate holders. One still has the glass plate in it. I also have the case for it. Shows a lot of wear and tear.

I liked this one.........

Three friends from the local congregation were asked, “When you’re in
your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you,
what would you like them to say?”
Artie said, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine
spiritual leader, and a great family man.”
Eugene commented, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher
and servant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives..”
Al said, “I’d like them to say, ‘Look, he’s moving!’”

Are you still in intensive care? :-)

Here is a camera from my collection that I feel is very interesting. It is a "Black Beauty" 5x7 glass slide view camera.

No, not really. Just wanted to know if anyone had/used one. It's a new field for me. I shot 35 for years and got into digital with a Panasonic 1.3 mp and moved up? to a sony at 3.5 mp and then to a Canon S5-IS. The D200 was a gift from my brother who has more cameras than he needs. So far it's working well and I'm learning as I go. I got Elements 11 recently and learning that also. Busy, busy.

I was recently given a Nikon D200 and am in the process of learning all the bells and whistles. It's a step up from my Canon S5-IS that I've had for the past 4 years. Has anyone had experience with this model? Fortunately I also got the owners manual.

Howard Hughes was tall & thin. I'm hardly either. I'm a docent at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in Mcminnville, Ore. Been a plane person for years.

I've been shooting pix for probably 50 years. I got my start with a box camera from Folgers Coffee. Some of you may remember them.

In the cockpit of the "Spruce Goose"