I don’t actually shoot in film. However, I can say that I first learned photography basics using one of my dad’s old film cameras when I was in high school. I even learned how to develop the film in a darkroom versus sending it to the lab for printing. I enjoyed the process, but once I got my DSLR (and now my iPhone)…I rarely think about film.
Even still, I do own a few vintage film cameras. One of those cameras is the Polaroid One Step Close-Up Camera. It doesn’t seem so vintage to me considering I remember using these same types of cameras when they were first released. If I took the time, I bet I could even find some film for it.
1. finally getting something decent out of my Polaroid, 2. Sun along the canal, 3. ferris wheel, 4. crime scene
Speaking of Polaroids, have you seen the new instant camera that Polaroid has released?
The Z2300 is digital, but also has that Polaroid quality that we love…it prints. I don’t own one (yet), but from what I understand, you take photos that are stored in camera…and when you see something worth printing, you can make a 2×3 inch print. I believe it also has a sticky quality which would be really cool for kids.
So, if this is something you’re interested in…check it out. Here’s a link: CLICK HERE.
Until next time,
Ashley of Ramblings and Photos
There’s just something about Polaroid!
film doesn’t seem so vintage to me either… more like an old love rediscovered… Polaroids are so much fun (and frustration sometimes…)
thanks for featuring one of mine!
i have the new instant digital Polaroid camera, it’s a fun toy…
That new little Polaroid is going on my Christmas list!
I need to put this on my wish list, for sure Ashley! Thanks for the tip.
Polaroid is hardly vintage – that’s a good point and an interesting reminder of how quickly photo technology has developed during the last thirty years.
This little gadget looks like so much fun! Love hearing a little about your photographic back story too!