This historical marker details about the man who founded Eldorado, Illinois.

It was almost impossible to get to use this camera. Film is no longer made for it by anyone and nobody even makes the special "J" battery it takes. But I said almost impossible. I happened to have an old, empty instant film cartridge these used and was able to put some cut-down 120 film into it and get it to work. The things we photographers have to do sometimes!

Camera: Kodak Handle No. 2
Film: Holga 400 B&W, cut down 120 (expired 02/2018)
Date: May 2nd, 2023, 1.15 p.m.
Location: Eldorado, Illinois, U.S.A.

Developing chemicals at 68 degrees F
Adox Adonal – 11 minutes (1:50 – 2 tsps. of Adonal and 500 ml. of water)
Water rinse – 1 minute (to keep the chemicals clean)
Ilford Ilfostop stopbath - 1 minute
Water rinse - 1 minute
Kodak Kodafix fixer - 9 minute
Water rinse – 1 minute

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