21.2.10

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I thought I'd post some pictures of my old Minolta camera.

It was my grandma's and is now so old the light metre doesn't work so every time i use it i just have to guess the aperture. I love the photos that i take with it but don't use it as much as i wish i could nowadays. The size doesn't bother me (i love walking the streets with it slung over my shoulder) but its just that I'm so used to seeing a photo right after its been taken i am so impatient with the whole film developing process.

In the photos I'm wearing my dads old 'the young ones' t-shirt. (If you've never heard of the young ones it was a British comedy show back in the 80s and mainly got its laughs from slapstick and its strange plot turns.) Its not for everyone but i enjoy it.

And yes, that is a painting of john Lennon. I got it for my 18th birthday and was shipped over from Bali. It pretty much takes up the wall and i love it.

emma
Posted by Emm at 16:12

9 comments:

  1. hayleySunday, February 21, 2010 4:59:00 PM

    I really love the first shot. Cool room and camera! (I have an old Minolta too!)

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  2. melSunday, February 21, 2010 5:16:00 PM

    i love your camera :) and your painting is amazing, as wel as the young ones shirt. you got a very vintage cultured feel in these photos

    xx

    peterbellandtinkerpan.blogspot.com

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  3. AnonymousSunday, February 21, 2010 9:48:00 PM

    Love the first picture!!!!!!:D

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  4. Idiom RowMonday, February 22, 2010 4:52:00 PM

    i am loving your blog.

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  5. EmmMonday, February 22, 2010 6:48:00 PM

    Thank you all

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  6. nmacMonday, February 22, 2010 10:31:00 PM

    loving the first photo. the john lennon painting especially

    musingsofthecross.blogspot.com

    x

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  7. I'm HeraidTuesday, February 23, 2010 5:43:00 AM

    I am now following! I LOVE YOUR BLOG!

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  8. lauraTuesday, February 23, 2010 9:16:00 PM

    i also LOVE that first shot, beautiful! i'll definately check out the Q&A and would definately be interested in answering some questions :)

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  9. EllaWednesday, February 24, 2010 10:44:00 PM

    Amen to the 'camera-slung-over-shoulder' aesthetic. I have an old Praktica and the light metre's broken too so I only shoot in good light. PS...love the Young Ones

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