Jiffy Exposure Calculator
Jul 15, 2013 15:46:04 #
Do any of you remember this from the 1970's? It came in a clear plastic case, and you'd get the suggested exposure by sliding the black card.
Jul 15, 2013 15:47:21 #
Jul 15, 2013 15:55:49 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
That is pretty cool!
Can you still get batteries for it?
Can you still get batteries for it?
Unfortunately not. It used mercury batteries, so now I have to slide it manually. Bummer!
Jul 15, 2013 17:09:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Unfortunately not. It used mercury batteries, so now I have to slide it manually. Bummer!
I do remember it. Mine was manual, no batteries needed. ;)
Jul 15, 2013 17:48:53 #
Db7423 wrote:
I do remember it. Mine was manual, no batteries needed. ;)
And yours didn't have the radium paint that would glow in the dark?
Jul 15, 2013 17:58:02 #
jerryc41 wrote:
And yours didn't have the radium paint that would glow in the dark?
Damn, I would have got that model if I knew it was available. Carried a flashlight with a red filter. LOL
Jul 15, 2013 19:49:17 #
Sheila
Loc: Arizona or New York
Not only have I seen it but I still use it once in a while. The plastic copy must have been a version that cost extra. I got mine from photography magazine insert and covered it with clear contact paper.
Jul 15, 2013 20:53:28 #
I had the cheap model. Mine started at ASA 2. Yours starts at ASA 1. You probably have the Pro model.
The closest I came to anything pro, was paging through Nat Geo !! SS
PS, Plug it in, see if it still works. The cord on mime is all frayed, careful.
The closest I came to anything pro, was paging through Nat Geo !! SS
PS, Plug it in, see if it still works. The cord on mime is all frayed, careful.
Jul 15, 2013 21:38:42 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Do any of you remember this from the 1970's? It came in a clear plastic case, and you'd get the suggested exposure by sliding the black card.
Just out of high school at that time Jerry and way above my pocket book. At this stage of my life I had to memorize the sunny 16 rule. How many today can get in the exposure ballpark without the camera doing it for them?
Jul 16, 2013 06:58:31 #
boydimages wrote:
Quite a few if they've done the work needed to understand exposure, using all-manual film cameras How many today can get in the exposure ballpark without the camera doing it for them?
Jul 16, 2013 07:01:16 #
Sheila wrote:
Not only have I seen it but I still use it once in a while. The plastic copy must have been a version that cost extra. I got mine from photography magazine insert and covered it with clear contact paper.
I think I got mine in a local camera store, back when there actually were local camera stores.
Jul 16, 2013 08:29:05 #
The crank broke on mine the second time I used it. No warranty service. - they expected you to register it. Sure! There goes another 14-cent stamp!
Jul 16, 2013 09:54:49 #
I keep mine under my slide rule next to the hand crank pencil sharpener. :)
Jul 16, 2013 12:16:57 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Do any of you remember this from the 1970's? It came in a clear plastic case, and you'd get the suggested exposure by sliding the black card.
Jerry -- boy, I sure do. I had totally forgotten this -- my Dad, who taught me the love of photography, always had one similar to this with him and his trusty Zeiss Ikon. Thanks for posting it.
Jul 16, 2013 15:12:26 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Do any of you remember this from the 1970's? It came in a clear plastic case, and you'd get the suggested exposure by sliding the black card.
I had one just like it. I guess that kinda dates us, huh?
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