Cameras & More Photography

First off, happy new year!!! Here's hoping that 2010 is fantastic.

Now onto the real focus: cameras & other photographic fun. About a year ago, while in a really cool shop, I saw an awesome old camera- clearly not for use, but for decoration. As much as I thought it was cool, I couldn't justify spending money on a nonworking camera. So I didn't think about it much until something sparked my memory not long ago, and my mom mentioned that she had a camera that sounded just like that- and maybe my grandfather still had it. Unfortunately, he didn't have that one, but instead had four other cool cameras that are going to be great decorations once I find room for them. One is a Polaroid, complete with pull-out accordion-style lens (my grandpa even thinks it might still work- too bad Polaroid no longer makes film). Another is the super super tiny version of my SLR and DSLR Pentax (and apparently has/had exchangeable lenses? I'm going to go back and ask if he still has those too.) That one is definitely no longer in working shape, after a mishap at the beach. Oh well- it's very cute. The other two are very similar in appearance, one being a Kodak Pony 135 and one being an Agfa Apotar (German camera). I was keeping my fingers crossed (but not holding my breath) that when he kept talking about the German camera that it might be a Leica.

In other photography news, I decided to go along with Photojojo's Project 365, where you take at least one picture every day. Once I figure out where I will be posting them, I'll be sure to post a link. Today I got some great shots during the magic hour while riding in the car on my way to my grandparents! At least- they look great on the little display screen!