Tag Walz

Macro Monday – simple but elegant machines

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Yashica self-timer ca. 1955

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Walz self-timer ca. 1957

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Canon self-timer 1953

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I say simple but still amazingly complex and elegant.

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Vintage Walz Self Timer – 1950s

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How selfies were made in 1955.

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Screws into the shutter release button. The red indicator lever is moved to the up position.

 

 

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From behind.

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When the red indicator lever is down the red flag pops out – the selfie has been taken or the movie camera is rolling.

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Neat little gadget from long ago.

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Chris