As my friends know, I can’t, for the life of me, sit still and always have to have my hands working on something creative. So, when I came across this post at Smile and Wave last week I immediately knew I had to try this. What better time than now to try out a new hobby…what with the winter doldrums and all? After reading this tutorial at Hula Seventy I was on eBay seconds later looking for a vintage camera. But let me tell you, after bidding on and losing no less than four vintage cameras I was just about to give up. And then, I got lucky and snagged an Argoflex Seventy-five for a mere $7.00. The vintage camera gods were definitely smiling down on me that evening!
all fancy with a case and everything!
I’ve always wondered how folks were able to get the old style rounded corner, grainy photos. Silly me. Here I thought they were actually taking photos with vintage cameras and developing the prints in dark rooms. To my shock and surprise I realized that I, too, could take this type of photo. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to secure the camera I lust after – this one. But, Nifty Thrifty Girl is more than happy to put out the “Will work for Camera” sign!
Keep in mind that I’m working with a sub-standard camera; a Sony Cybershot. Although it is cute and pink and handy – I certainly hope to be able to get myself into one of those spiffy Canon’s REAL soon. And now, without further ado, some of my first shots…
What fun, right? I can see this new found hobby may be a bit of a problem for me. I’ve already been late for one appointment because I was busy playing with my new toy.
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