History Of Photography

[swan lover]

My first camera back in the 1970's when i was a wee lad was a polaroid where you pull the picture out and develope it there and then, i then went to a kodak 127 film camera followed by a Hamimex110 pocket camera and a Canon Snappy 35mm camera, this did sixteen years sterling service and called it a day in 2003 my first digital, Samsung digimax V4 now i use a Canon Eos 400d, next camera? who know I may jump ship!

[jet_kit]

I've just remembered, I had a Minox for a few years in the late 60's. I have no idea why I bought it - it was rubbish. I think I fancied myself as James Bond

[Jeannine88]

hey to everyone! When I was in Russia I bought some old Russian camera - Zenit. At the moment I'm ready to sell it. The camera even work and that could be great specimen for those who collect cameras.


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[LouiseTopp]

Here's an oldie, probably not as fancy as the one's shown but I remember after taking a shot, you had to push it along to the next frame. Anyone remember the Kodak pocket instamatic 100?

[Edmack]

Started work in Jan 1950, smallest neg was 9x12cm Plate camera, VN & a Goertz. Kodak Half Plate Specialist, was used for commercial work, as were 2 10x8 sheet film/plate cameras, (which I still have). A wedding on a dreich Nov. day, taking a close up, Bride and Groom, depth of field was measured in inches, and, no help. Distance, and exposure was was estimated. I had the camera with 12 plates, no more. On a Sat, was expected to earn my wage, £5, via National newspapers publications, they paid £1.10p if used. On several occasions had all 12 used, no extra pay!! By local standards I was well paid. Apart from transparencies, never used 35mm, for anything. Mamiya press 23, 120 roll film, 8 on, was eventually used, color wise, for weddings, still have it also. Ed.

[Kingy89]

Well my History is very short.

2010- Nikon Coolpix500 prestent
2013- Nikon D5100 with basic lenses and filters etc

Hopefully this little kit will sufice me for year to come and i can get some more lenes and really learn everything i possibly can with this camera before i upgrade to a full frame.