Pictures made with thrift store cameras

[Vaughn]

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!

[PRJ]

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.

[PRJ]

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...

[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.

[Tin Can]

Great assignment!

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.

[Rick A]

Shot with an Olympus Auto Eye that set me back a whole quarter at a flea market.

[Vaughn]

Fun image, Rick!

[Rick A]

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!!!!!

[DDrake]

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!

[DDrake]

Shot with an Olympus Auto Eye that set me back a whole quarter at a flea market.

They seem to be going for a little more than a quarter these days.