That was a great bargain! Enjoy it! Make sure to check the bellows from the inside against a light to make sure there are no holes.

Thank you!

Hi! Happy that you found my video useful! 120 film rolls are all the same but the number of exposures depends on the camera that you are using. 120 film cameras have various formats and so they fit a different number of exposures on the same film. With this camera, you will get 8 photos in 6x9 format. These cameras were made long ago, before fast film existed (above 400 ASA-ISO). So better choose a film of up to 400 ISO (and less) otherwise (depending on the lighting conditions) your photos will be most likely overexposed. Especially if you are planning to use color film. No worries for lot of practice, this camera was made to be quite straightforward as it was addressed to amateurs, so there is an adequate margin for compensating any mistakes.

@@FilmCameras So kind of you to offer your advice. That makes sense about the film speed. Thanks again!

You can use any 120 film you want, either color or black & white. I would suggest no more than 400 ISO. Ideally up to 200 ISO due to this camera's low shutter speeds (although there are variations with faster speeds too).

It is a bit difficult. But if you look on line for "custom camera bellows" you will find a couple of stores that make custom for your camera. You can also try searching for spare parts from defunct cameras that are much cheaper. Finally, you can find many tutorials on the internet to make them yourself if you want to give it a try!

Thanks! Happy that you found my videos useful! Kodak vest pocket is a very nice camera, but unfortunately I don't have it. If I find one I will definitely make a video!

It depends on which model you have. The No.1 takes 120 film, while the No.1A takes 116. You can find 120 film easily in photography stores or online. 116 film does not exist any more but you can use 120 film with 116 to 120 film adapters which you can find online.

The No1 uses 120 film. You can easily find this film either color or black and white in many photography stores or online. You can develop the film and print the photos in specific photography stores that do this, or if you are familiar with the procedure and you have the equipment, in your home. Before using the camera check the bellows from the interior to see if there are any small holes that might cause light-leaks that will damage your photos.

@@FilmCameras awesome thank you

Consider developing yourself my guy

@@YoSoyUu nope not doing that shit

You can find 116 to 120 film adapters if you search on line shops (like ebay) and you'll be able to use 120 film. You may also find adapters that you can print yourself for free, provided that you have a 3d printer.

In some variations of these models, the lens is behind the shutter blades, and so it seems as if it is missing. You can see the lens from the interior, once you open the back.

@@FilmCameras thank you so much!! I think that is definitely the case with this one, I can see the glass behind the shutter

Hi! There will definitely be a light leak if you leave it as is. You can try using a piece of thick, dark red plastic (you can try cutting a piece from plastic document folders for example). Just make sure it is taped all around so that no light enters directly inside. Then, the only thing you can do is test with a film and see if it has light leaks. Early black and white films were not very sensitive to red color, thus the small red window. The films we've got today, though, are, especially color ones. So, even if you have a red window you must never point that side directly to light. But generally you will be ok with a dark red plastic on. Another way is as you say, to completely cover the hole with dark tape and try to remember how many turns you give to the winding key. But since this is not very precise, you might see that some frames overlap at their edges.

@@FilmCameras Thank you for the fantastic suggestion!

Hi! If you have a broken red window you will definitely have light leaks ruining your photos. You can try using a piece of thick, dark red plastic (you can try cutting a piece from plastic document folders for example). Just make sure it is taped all around so that no light enters directly inside. Then, the only thing you can do is test with a film and see if it has light leaks. But even if you have a red window you must never point that side directly to light (black and white films of that time were not sensitive to red color, but modern ones are). But generally you will be ok with a dark red plastic on. Another way is to completely cover the hole with dark tape and try to remember how many turns you give to the winding key to move to the next frame. But since this is not very precise, you might see that some frames overlap at their edges.

@@FilmCameras thank you so much for your expertise answer. Actually, I was thinking as you say. You confirmed my fears. Yesterday, I bought a special kit on eBay containing film adapter and the hole blocker. No need a tape. One more time, thank you for your answer

In some variations of these models, the lens is behind the shutter blades, and so it seems as if it is missing. You can see the lens though from the interior, once you open the back.

With 120 film you usually give the take up spool for developing, and you use the now-empty spool of the film as a new take up spool. This way you can load a new film without buying new spools every time. You can also ask the developing store to give you the spool back once they develop the film, if you want to have spare ones; they usually throw them away.

Ok, my camara must have come with the wrong spool because it doesn't hook in on the take up spool end, just the film spool end. Thanks for the help

@@shawnwalter9358 Maybe it's the 116 spool or your camera is the 116 version?

The B-5 model was made somewhere between 1909 and 1912. At that time Kodak in Toronto had several facilities. You can see more info in these links: kodakcanada.omeka.net/exhibits/show/kodak-canada--the-early-years/objects-from-the-collection archives.library.ryerson.ca/index.php/no-3a-folding-pocket-kodak-model-b5 redbellows.co.uk/CameraCollection/Kodak/No3AFoldingPocketKodak_gen.htm

@@FilmCameras Thank you for your help on this!

You probably have the No.1A and not the No. 1. The No.1A uses 116 film which is not available any more. 116 was larger than the 120. But you can find 116 to 120 film adapters if you search online shops and you'll be able to use 120 film.

@@FilmCameras oh okay makes sense thank you so much 🙏

Yes, they often came with different shutters and lenses for better photo quality and more professional use. That of course affected their price too.

Yes, you can use either colour or black & white film. You can develop it and print the photos like in any other film. Since this camera takes 120 film, it is medium format, and so, the photos can be really good.

Hi, these numbers actually indicate the ISO (ASA), the sensitivity of the film to light. Higher numbers indicate greater sensitivity. For these old cameras you should choose lower ISO films. Using a 400 ISO film might lead to over-exposure in many of your photos.

Thank you so much!@@FilmCameras

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its not been recoated, its possible you have a later model, i have a kodak 1a model d and have the same button covered by leather.

116 is not produced any more. But you can find old expired films on web stores like ebay. But probably the best thing to do is buy a 116 to 120 film adapter (check on the internet) so that you can use 120 film which is still in production.

Ok! Thx dude!!!

From ebay, and works fine

Could range from around $30-70 depending on the condition.

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You can find in photography stores and also on many websites dedicated to photography equipment or other online shops. Keep in mind that this camera has 2 versions: the No.1 and the No. 1A. The No.1 takes "120 film" which is widely available, but the 1A takes "116 film" which is obsolete. So in that case you will need 116 to 120 film spool adapters to use 120 film in this one too.

@@FilmCameras I’ve got the 1a. I’d really like to find some 116 to test it before converting it to 120.

​@@TheBiggyJMan 116 film stoped being produced in 1984. You can only find it in sites like ebay. But these films have expired since decades and the results will be of bad quality and often you won't manage to take any photos at all. The 116 to 120 adapters are just small extensions you add on the 120 spools to fit the camera (116 was slightly bigger). So you won't damage or alter the camera at all.

The easiest way is to take the film to a photography shop that develops and prints films. Otherwise you will need to have film developing kit and chemicals. You can find many tutorials online for this but you will need to buy equipment and that will cost more than giving it to a shop.

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@@dtag1046 You're welcome!

The No. 1 is a 6x9 format camera (120 film), so the lens you see in this video should be around 100-105mm. This is the equivalent of around 45mm focal length lens in a 35mm film camera.

@@FilmCameras thank you so much for responding. Your video was SO helpful btw. I got one of these cameras yesterday and couldn’t make heads or tails of it, or even open the front!

Hi! If the whole lens (which includes all the mechanism with the shutter and the aperture) is missing you can't use it. But if you mean that you don't see a "glass" lens (like the camera in this video) it is because the glass lens is hidden behind the shutter blades. But if everything is missing you can't use it.

@@FilmCameras Its exactly like the video, I have the mécanisme working perfectly, and a lens behind , but no glass in the front ! Thank you for your answer!!!! 😊

Then you can use it! But before using it, make sure that the bellows have no holes and no light comes in. You can check that the following way: Open the camera and extend the lens with the bellows. Then open the back of the camera. In a dark room put a flashlight inside the camera bellows and if you see little holes with light from the outside, then you will have to cover them using some tape etc. If you leave any holes then the photos will have light leaks, or will be ruined.

@@FilmCameras yes! I will do that !! Thank you very much for your help 😊!

This camera was made long ago, when film above 400 ASA-ISO didn't exist. So you better choose a film of up to 400 ISO (and less) otherwise your photos might turn out overexposed. Especially if you are planning to use color film.

Yes, but you will need 116 to 120 film spool adapters because they have slightly different sizes.

The No.1 takes 120 film, while the No.1A takes 116. 116 film no longer exists but in the 1A you can also use 120 film with 116 to 120 adapters.