E42 Jeff Perry

<p>We start off by talking about Ethan’s successful Kickstarter, the Brancopan. It’s been made real by you, the listeners along with others.</p> <p>This week our guest is Jeff Perry from 20th Century Camera (<a href='https://20thcenturycamera.com/'>https://20thcenturycamera.com/</a>) We learn about Jeff’s real age (he’s nine, folks) and how he got started in photography and then built an automatic Jello Shot machine.</p> <p>We find out that while Jeff likes modifying old cameras, part of his design ethic is to make any modifications reversible so the cameras can be restored to their original operation. </p> <p>Jeff’s not only a camera modifier but also is a designer of full cameras, shutter systems, and the like.</p> <p>Jeff makes a line of developing “reels” in sizes from 2 by 3 to 8 by 10 for sheet film (listen to the show for the full list or visit <a href='https://20thcenturycamera.com/'>https://20thcenturycamera.com/</a>). We get the story of the development (pun!) of these devices. </p> <p>We roll on to our goals for 2020.</p> <p>Graham has purchased but not yet received the book, Build Your Own View Camera!: An Easy and Inexpensive Passport to the Professional World of Photography for the Hobbyist by Bert West. He'll let everyone know what it's like when he gets it. </p> <p>Jeff mentioned Peter Gowland (<a href='https://www.petergowland.com/'>https://www.petergowland.com/</a>) and Norman Dean (@analognmd on Instagram) who makes roll film backs for Polaroid Land cameras.</p> <p>Graham mentions: </p> <p>Ryan Wyss <a href='https://www.ryanwyss.com/cold-camera/2020/1/9/cold-cam-v2'>https://www.ryanwyss.com/cold-camera/2020/1/9/cold-cam-v2</a> </p> <p>Mina Saleeb asked if Graham was going to make a 6X15 or 6X17 version of the 6Twelve. The answer is not right now but maybe soon. </p> <p>Michael Catalano mentioned that he is in the process of creating a 6X12 as well.</p> <p>Get in touch with Jeff: <a href='mailto:Jeff@20thcentury.com'>Jeff@20thcentury.com</a> Web 20thcenturycamera.com IG: