Photo Post: Olympus Mju 105 Zoom and Lucky Color 200
After I received this camera from the surprise bag, I loaded it with another gift, a roll of Lucky Color 200 film. I then carried it around with me for a few weeks. I ended up taking it to London a couple of times, to Ilkley and around my local…
Ensign Midget (model 33)
This is the second tiny camera I have used. The other I used back in 2018 and vowed never to use one again. Well, here we are, but it isn't my fault, honest guv. I acquired this camera in a swap, as I mentioned in my last post. I sent a couple of cameras to a new friend,…
Minolta 16 QT, a film test, and a Liverpool Walk
Though this is a post about the Minolta, I have decided to start from the beginning. It will be like two posts into one. So, it all started when I signed up for a walk in Liverpool on the photowalk.me website. There were quite a few people on the…
Photo Post: Reversed Front Element on Helios 44-2
These photos have been stuck on my computer for a year, I know, because the bluebells are coming out again. I just haven't got around to posting them on here. I tried this experiment after reading the linked post by Christopher J Osborne. I knew I…
HFAFocus Event for IWD in Norwich
I was chatting with a few female friends about how many events and competitions were aimed at students, young students. Even groups seemed to be attended by a younger crowd. And there is nothing wrong with that, but where were the events for middle-aged women? So…
Throwback Anyday: Bumper Crop from March 2017
Well, this was clearly a slow month as there were only 2 posts for me to update. I must have been out playing with my new scooter or going to Hanami picnics. Boy, I loved that scooter. Riding through the fields and mountains on it was so much fun. It…
Homemade Halina AI Pinhole Camera
This camera came to me in a box of junk. The viewfinder was hanging off, and the taking lens was damaged. I initially put it to one side, but then wondered. Could I use the main body as a light-tight box for a 6x6 pinhole camera? The lens plate, with the lens…
Polaroid OneStep 2
I was sure I had written about this camera. Then I offered it to a friend and told her to check my blog for the photos...it wasn't there. I remember writing it, I remember posting it. I definitely took the photos of the camera; they were on my phone. Maybe I dreamt it all?? I…
I am lucky where I live, it is easy to get everywhere in the uk, except Norfolk which is a pain for everyone.
Am very happy with it, and would also do that walk again.
I am in my third, so once it is done I will send it your way. He might be able to make improvements...and a little side hustle.
I did a single crochet and chose a yarn that doesnt have too much stretch. So it is ok.
Yes, it's a lovely film, pity it is discontinued.
Canon T80
I was browsing Facebook Marketplace for cameras on sale near me and saw this for £20, which I had just got in a card for Christmas, perfect. So I sent a message and trundled along to inspect it, but all was not well. The item had belonged to a relative of theirs, and they had left the…
Snap then.
Pentax ME
This is the not-so-super version of one of my favourite cameras. I bought it from Vinted as I was looking for a Pentax A lens for another camera body and noticed one attached to this camera for basically the same price, so why not? The ME non-super lacks a manual mode, so it is an…
I have the fx-3, I think. Or at least I have tried it 😀
Photo Post: The Mystery Bag Yashica FX-D
I have now tried the Yashica from the mystery bag, though it meant going out on a dull and cloudy day. It has rained and rained and rained and rained and rained, and very briefly sunned, and then rained and rained... All in all, it's been quite crap…
Generic Digital Camera – Retro Look
I don't even know what to call this camera, as the brand name on the box says, "Generic". Well, that will make searching for this camera easy...not. I saw it after all the fuss with the Chuzhao. That was a quirky digital camera, and this one seemed to be along…
Barnsley Zine Fair Photowalk and Zine Open Call
The Barnsley Libraries, Book Festival and Fotocollective have announced their latest Zine Fair. It is taking place on Saturday, 28th February at the Barnsley Civic. There will be 60+ zinemakers, artists, illustrators, designers, writers, poets, and…
I didnt know that 😀
Ensign All Distance “Twenty”
The beginning of this year seems to be about boxes and bags. This camera came to me from a gifted box of stuff. Unlike the bag, this box really was a pile of junk cameras. The giver knew it and even said it, so I don't feel bad repeating it. The giver said he didn't…
What’s in the Bag? Day Eight – Final Day
Here we are, the final reveal. Let's get straight to the video, as it is a little longer than the last few. I recorded it on Instagram Live. Hence the logo. As you can see from the video, the bag contained another very nice camera, A Nikon F90x with an…
What’s in the Bag? Day Seven
We are now onto the main compartment, the biggest part of the bag. I received a message from the giver last night that said the main compartment had sections, but they had covered the top of them. If I were careful, I could reveal the sections in stages. Nice, I have…
What’s in the Bag? Day Six
Here we are again, this time it's the top pocket of the bag. It is long, wide and flat. So, what can it be? Well, that wasn't what I expected. To be honest, I had no expectations really, but I am very happy with this. I haven't got a Gorilla Pod at all, so this is very…
What’s in the Bag? Day Five
Gosh, this bag is hard work, the fifth day, the fifth post. Well, let's get to it. Here is the reveal video from this morning... An Olympus Mju 105, with a battery and a spare. I have tried the deluxe version of this camera, but to be honest, I only tried one film in…
What’s in the Bag? Day Four
Welcome back for day four of the surprise bag reveal. Actually, each day the waiting is getting easier. I am still excited to see what is inside the pockets, but I no longer have the urge to cheat. I am happy to wait and am enjoying the tension. Here is the reveal for…
What’s in the Bag? Day Three
Third day, third pocket and something a little less surprising for me. This is one I will have to wait to try, though. There is no way I will be using it this season. It has a short roll of 400asa film inside with enough for 10 shots. As I said, I will wait for the…
What’s in the Bag? Day Two
Second day and a new pocket to open. I have decided to go around the bag clockwise, then the top cover and finally the main compartment. If the main compartment ends up having other sections, well, I will have to decide what to do when I see it. Today it is the turn for…
