Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #54: A Camera for Canada

In case you haven't heard, we're having a photowalk! Wayne and I are super excited, and it's just a few days away. Here are all the details:

2022 Photowalk with Wayne Setser
Presented by Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast and Safelight District Community Darkroom

Saturday, October 22 beginning at 8:30 am EDT
Laurel Snow State Natural Area (near Dayton, Tennessee)
Lunch and conversation afterward at Monkey Town Brewing, Dayton, Tennessee
Free!

You can let us know you are coming here.

Next, my wife, Debbie, and I are taking a week-long trip to Montreal and Quebec City in December, so what camera(s) should I bring? The weather will be cold, and there will be lots of walking, so keeping the gear to a minimum is a priority. Fortunately for me, Wayne and our knowledgeable listeners are here to help me decide.

The Minolta Maxxum 5:  a modern choice

The Leica ilia:  classic vintage

Wayne and his wife, Teresa, are planning trip to Norway next year, and if he were to shoot 35mm film, his camera of choice would be a classic compact rangefinder, the Canon Canonet QL17 Giii. Wayne's copy looks resplendent in its blue leatherette.

Wayne's Canon Canonet QL17 Giii with Canolite D flash

Speaking of good travel cameras, the 3A Kodak Series II folding camera certainly is not that, but it was a fine camera in its day. Wayne's copy is in excellent condition; all it needs is a roll of 122 film. Where can Wayne get that? A super helpful listener comes through with a source.

The 3A Kodak Series II:  a whopper!

Lastly, the UJC Podcast now has over 400 Instagram followers, and to celebrate, Wayne and Kevin give away prints to two lucky winners.

Thanks to all the listeners who offered camera advice and also those listeners who sent us questions or tips. As far as we are concerned, all of you are on the UJC Team! If you want to contribute for a future show, you can send your questions, comments, tips, stories, and even voice memos to unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com. You also can follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and feel free to leave your feedback there.


Thanks for listening! Now let's get some pitches!