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I bit the bullet and upgraded my dslr body from the XT to the 6D. This is a decision that's been two years in the making, though for some perspective I've been using the XT for eight years, since 2005. That's like...the longest relationship I've had with ANYTHING, minus family and some friends. I could go crazy and tell you about all the specs of this thing, but I already subjected my sister to my excited mutterings as I fiddled around with it a few evenings ago, sprawled out on my rug in my room. Upon announcing my upgrade, I've had comments like "Can't wait to see how your new pictures look!" I hope not to disappoint. Meh! I relish the learning curve! Anyway, happy February!

pleasing distractions

Found an old Polaroid Spectra for ten bucks at the Rose Bowl last Sunday, and I ordered a pack of Softtone film to try it out. The camera smells like stale cigarettes every time I open it but works like a charm otherwise and I am in love with the wider format of the final picture. This could begin the grounds of justifying the purchase of a Fuji Instax now...! Now I just need a couple hundred dollars to blow on film, a car and lots of gas and a companion or two to take on a road trip. hmmm...

cine-kodak royal magazine

My pop found this and, knowing I collect old cameras brought it over for me! It's been sitting around collecting dust for a few decades I suspect. I think he had a few home movies of the golf course that were taken with this which is pretty craaazy. I need to get my hands on some film so I can shoot some home movies FILMS (making fun of myself here) of my own. I'd been wanting to get a super 16 but wouldn't have any idea what to do so if this one works I'm excited at the thought of shooting with it!

polaroid land 350

Scored this camera last weekend for a sweet, sweet deal and I'm excited to use it! It's in superb condition, I just need to get some new batteries for it and some pack film. As much as the instant gratification of digital cameras is something I can't live without, I can't resist good old 35mm film & the instant but 'crunchier' quality of Polaroids. Now I need an awesome scanner. It never ends...

polaroid land camera 320

first two shots!

Polaroid Land Camera 320
Polaroid 669 Film