handy things you cant get anymore

I was remembering my Durst enlarger where you could remove the head and use the column and baseboard as a copy stand. incredibly well thought out and useful.

Can anyone think of anything else that might be reinvented?

How about a folding medium format digital camera with 645 sensor?

When did they stop making them?
I wish people would tell me!

can't really be re-invented with current tech, but I miss mechanical backup at 1/125th

Vesta meals.

Susis Tripods.... Very innovative German maker. Went out of business about 1980 when they were making some really good stuff. The Model 270 from that period was the best tripod I ever used for portraits and weddings, braced legs so you could move it around without worrying about the legs collapsing and self adjusting feet which wouldn't scratch the floor.

You only see the vintage stuff on ebay. I don't think anyone in their right mind would sell a 270. I've still got mine.

They also made a Copy Stand which was highly regarded.

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Cabanas - I can still taste that luscious caramel, cherry and coconut wrapped in milk chocolate

Lightweight Trousers made with a high cotton content.
Most stuff seems to be 100% Polyester these days.
I would walk round naked first!

I used to buy Farah Weekend, but every time I bought them
they were 10% less cotton and 10% more Polyester.
Chinos are still 100% cotton, but too heavy.

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I think Ken had photo gadgets in mind rather than caramels and trousers.

How about this:



The perfect accessory for holding exposed 120/220/620 films.

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How about a full frame camera with Pentax written on it. We can talk about chow mein, toffee and trousers in the meantime.