Re: Pictures made with thrift store cameras
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Bob Salomon
New it was $1.00. Used to be sold by street cart vendors and at rodeos and circuses in NYC back in the 50s.
Of course with inflation, $1 in 1950 is a little over $10 now. But I like this old little beastie -- I think the newer ones (and Holgas) got to be too good! LOL!
Re: Pictures made with thrift store cameras
Leica Z2X. I couldn't believe the quality of the lens on this thing. I'd say it is roughly on par with my Contax TVS.
http://www.patrickjames.net/lff/2018-001-15.jpg
Re: Pictures made with thrift store cameras
Canon Rebel 2000 with a 28mm lens on it. Nice compact little setup. Someone knew what they were doing. The two work well together, and they ended up finding me. Carrying the Rebel is a lot nicer than carrying my 1n...
http://www.patrickjames.net/lff/2018-012-02.jpg
Re: Pictures made with thrift store cameras
I once designed and taught an advanced level photo class called "Yard Sale Cameras," which began with my literally dumping a box of mostly broken cameras (cheap old folders, etc.) on a table, and then handing them out to students - who were not allowed to fix the cameras but instead encouraged to delve into their various "quirks" and create a body of work.
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Great assignment!
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Originally Posted by
John Layton
I once designed and taught an advanced level photo class called "Yard Sale Cameras," which began with my literally dumping a box of mostly broken cameras (cheap old folders, etc.) on a table, and then handing them out to students - who were not allowed to fix the cameras but instead encouraged to delve into their various "quirks" and create a body of work.
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Shot with an Olympus Auto Eye that set me back a whole quarter at a flea market.
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Fun car! He just rolled it off the car carrier from Barrett Jackson auction, paid the insurance bill, I caught him as he was pulling away. I got a ride for my effort. WOW!!!!!
Re: Pictures made with thrift store cameras
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Originally Posted by
John Layton
I once designed and taught an advanced level photo class called "Yard Sale Cameras," which began with my literally dumping a box of mostly broken cameras (cheap old folders, etc.) on a table, and then handing them out to students - who were not allowed to fix the cameras but instead encouraged to delve into their various "quirks" and create a body of work.
My kind of thing!
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Rick A
They seem to be going for a little more than a quarter these days.