Sears TLS Mk II

Sears TLS Mk II

Pictures in this set were taken by a recently-acquired Sears TLS, Mk II camera, made in 1967. It is a solid piece of equipment and still performs admirably. I love being able to carry it around and use it in public.
Sears TLS Mk II

Sears TLS Mk II

07 Jul 2013 3 1 324
This is my Sears TLS, Mk II, made in 1967. It is a single lens reflex camera with an M42 screw mount lens. I've always wanted a Sears camera and I have high hopes for this one when I begin using it.
Sears TLS, Mark II

Sears TLS, Mark II

15 Apr 2018 2 2 523
A shot of my old Sears TLS, Mark II. It is a 42mm screwmount camera and weighs a ton! Camera: Minolta SRT-101 Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm F/1.2 lens Film: Fuji Film Neopan 100 Acros 35mm black and white Aperture: F/16 Shutter Speed: 30 secs. Date: April 5th, 2014, 11.45 p.m. Location: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Developing chemicals at 68 degrees: Developer: Ilford ID-11 - 10 minutes Stop Bath: Ilford Ilfostop - 1 minute Rinse: Water - 1 minute Fixer: Ilford Hypam - 7 minutes Rinse: Water - 5 minutes Minolta SRT101 Acros 25ef
Portrait Of Carole

Portrait Of Carole

22 Jul 2013 4 3 509
My friend Carole wanted some more portraits, so we got together and I used my Sears TLS camera, which I was trying out for the first time since acquiring it. I like the way it performs! Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/500 sec. Aperture: F/1.7 Date: September 30th, 2012, 2.54 p.m. Place: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 03df
Polling Place

Polling Place

06 Feb 2015 376
I found out that this building, which had been moved from it's original location, was the first voting facility in my town of Norris City. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Aperture: F/16 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 2.29 p.m. Place: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 04df
Norris City Memorial Library

Norris City Memorial Library

06 Feb 2015 1 1 299
This is the public library in my town. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Aperture: F/16 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 2.37 p.m. Place: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 06df
Norris City Reservoir

Norris City Reservoir

06 Feb 2015 316
Looking toward my town of Norris City, with the reservoir in the foreground. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Aperture: F/16 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 2.54 p.m. Place: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 07df
Powell General Baptist Church Cemetary

Powell General Baptist Church Cemetary

06 Feb 2015 336
Some old headstones located in the cemetary of Powell General Baptist church. It is just outside my town of Norris City. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec. Aperture: F/2.8 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 3.18 p.m. Place: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 09ff
Little Country Church In The Dell

Little Country Church In The Dell

07 Apr 2024 1 46
This is Powell General Baptist church just outside my town of Norris City Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Aperture: F/16 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 3.31 p.m. Place: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 12ff
Country Church In The Dell

Country Church In The Dell

06 Feb 2015 382
A little country church outside of my town of Norris City. This is Powell General Baptist church. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Aperture: F/16 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 3.31 p.m. Place: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 13hf
Duaflex II, by Kodak

Duaflex II, by Kodak

22 Jul 2013 2 2 488
A picture of my new (to me) Kodak Duaflex II, taken with my Sears TLS, Mk II Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec. Aperture: F/1.7 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 3.55 p.m. Place: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 15df
Historical Marker

Historical Marker

06 Feb 2015 357
An historical marker commemorating the first Presbyterian church in Illinois. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/500 sec. Aperture: F/16 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 5.13 p.m. Place: Sacramento, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 16df
Ford Ranchero

Ford Ranchero

06 Feb 2015 2 2 418
An old Ford Ranchero. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Aperture: F/16 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 5.22 p.m. Place: Enfield, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 17df
Sunset Truck

Sunset Truck

22 Jul 2013 490
An old Ford work truck. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/60 sec. Aperture: F/16 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 5.26 p.m. Place: Enfield, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 18ef
CSX Engine

CSX Engine

07 Jul 2013 2 453
This CSX train engine, with two others hooked behind it, was idling in the switchyard at Enfield, Illinois. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/60 sec. Aperture: F/11 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 5.34 p.m. Place: Enfield, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 21ff
2012

2012

27 Aug 2019 3 1 267
This CSX train engine, with two others hooked behind it, was idling in the switchyard at Enfield, Illinois. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/60 sec. Aperture: F/11 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 5.36 p.m. Place: Enfield, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 22df
It's A Gas Gas Gas

It's A Gas Gas Gas

12 May 2015 2 2 371
Anhydrous ammonia tanks ready to roll. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Aperture: F/11 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 5.50 p.m. Place: Springerton, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 23ef
Tanks For Da Memories

Tanks For Da Memories

28 Jan 2024 3 45
These tanks are ready to roll! Seen at a local Farm supply building outside Springerton, Illinois. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/125 sec. Aperture: F/11 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 5.53 p.m. Place: Springerton, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 24ff
235,610 Miles

235,610 Miles

23 Sep 2014 1 477
The instrument panel of my Ford Taurus GL station wagon. Camera: Sears TLS (Mk II, made in 1967) Lens: Auto Sears 50mm F/1.7, M42 screw mount Film: Kodak BW400CN black and white 35mm Shooting program: Manual (no battery) Shutter speed: 1/30 sec. Aperture: F/1.7 Date: October 3rd, 2012, 6.05 p.m. Place: Fairfield, Illinois, U.S.A. Sears TLS01 25df
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