A Comparison: The Ansco B2 Cadet and the Kodak No. 2 Brownie Model F

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A comparison of the ansco B2 cadet versus the Kodak number two brownie model f. in analysis of the similarities and differences between the two cameras, along with a recommendation of which one I would use on a daily basis.

Due to my voice being poor as a byproduct of COVID, I forgot to mention that the brownie does have multiple apertures and a time aperture functionality which the ants code does not have. The brownies functionalities may be accessed at the top of the camera. additionally, the brownie is much easier to service as the front fascia simply pops off.

See each camera's Individual Video for even more details here!

Film for 120 Cameras is available at:
(I would recommend an ISO of 25 to 100, depending on lighting conditions)

Brownie Sample Shots:

Video Shot in 4K at 60fps with the Google Pixel 6.

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[ganzonomy]

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[gemista]

No box camera can beat the classic look of the Brownie No.2!

[filmismorefun]

I agree that the Ansco has a more natural feel to the shutter. Also, I don't mind the extra-tight latch even if it can be a pain to open sometimes 🙂

[quadradomus]

I find it interesting to see and consider the materials that vintage cameras were made out of.
Consider the sort of compressed paper or whatever they would have called it at the time on the Ansco.
Then at some point you get into Bakelite. Man, Bakelite just blew up in the world of camera manufacturing.

These Kodak #2 box cams. are literally everywhere that I go in my hunts for vintage cameras. (Usually about $10)
I always feel uncertain about light leaks, etc. I should though just pick one up and run some film through it. It’s the most basic mechanics of film that you can probably work with. As long as I find have no light leaks, not aware of what other problems one could have, basic film advancing considered of course.
Thanks for the video.