It's no secret that I love medium format cameras of all shapes, sizes, and age. Last year I was fortunate enough to come across a nicely kept 1948 Ansco Shur-Shot Jr. medium format "box camera".
I finally got around to shooting with it late in the year, and here are some of the images...
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| Vintage Rail Car. ©Mike Vega 2013 Orange Empire Railway Museum, Perris, CA. Ansco Shur-Shot Jr. 100asa 120mm b/w film |
These images were taken at the railway museum in Perris, CA. All work at the museum is done by volunteers and the care they put into the trains, trolley's and grounds is apparent.
I really love visiting as it is a mix of nostalgia, fantasy, family and functionality. It inspires the imagination and the senses. The "living" history of the place is a treat and a treasure.
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| Safety First. ©Mike Vega 2013 Orange Empire Railway Museum, Perris, CA. Ansco Shur-Shot Jr. 100asa 120mm b/w film |
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| Trolley peaking out into the afternoon light from Car house 1. ©Mike Vega 2013 Orange Empire Railway Museum, Perris, CA. Ansco Shur-Shot Jr. 100asa 120mm b/w film |
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| 1960's Ford Falcon. ©Mike Vega 2013 Orange Empire Railway Museum Parking Lot, Perris, CA. Ansco Shur-Shot Jr. 100asa 120mm b/w film |
So far, I like the little box camera. With no flash attachment, bulb setting, or sync outlet, this will be a daytime only camera, which is fine with me.
I did have to perform some minor shutter repair while I was initially cleaning it up, but everything seems to be working great now. I hope you enjoyed these shots.
'till next time.
-Mike
