A month ago, I discovered the Classic Camera Contest hosted by David Richert. I was disapointed that I discovered it too late to enter. But all is well with the world. David is hosting another classic camera contest:

50's Contest Rules

Rules: 1) All camera models must of been made during the years 1950-1959 2) New pictures taken between April 5, 2005 & June 15, 2005. Contest will stay open for entries till July 1, 2005. 3)The theme, I liked Dean Matsueda idea "I think in honor of your birthday and age, how about a "50" theme. Something broad enough to allow our creativity to run wild and yet something that ties all the photographers, cameras and images together. 50 could mean a picture of something from the 1950's, 50 objects in a shot, something that's worth USD$50 or 50 in whomever's native currency; etc." So 50 it is the picture has to relate to something 50 use your imagination. 4) No digital fakery - after scanning very minimal Photo Shop editing. 5) One picture per camera plus a picture of your camera. Lets make this more than just a contest, lets show off our "Classic Cameras" at the same time this helps pass on information. 6) No more than 3 entries per person (3 pictures 3 different cameras)

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Here is my choice of weapons for this contest.

A Brownie Hawkeye Flash Model, an Agfa Isolette II, and a Meopta Flexaret Va. Actually, those are my only 50s users. Interesting that they are all 6x6 square format. I still need to do some work on the Agfa to loosen up the focus ring and plug bellows holes but there is plenty of time. Now that the Speed Graphic is back together, I can start taking the Agfa apart. I know what I want to shoot with the Flexaret. I need to think about what to shoot with the others. Although I do plan to use the flash on the Brownie.