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Wilde Camera (Public analog camera)


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Hello forum members :smile:

 

I was born when digital was out for the consumer and I did not consciously experience Analogue. Yet I have been photographing analogue for fun for a few years by now.

 

Personally, I started photographing analogue because I saw videos of people who still did this, or who also recently photographed analogue. Furthermore, I have always been interested in retro technology such as retro computers and vinyl.

 

I would like to pass on the experience of an old analog camera to everyone who is willing to give it a shot.

 

That is why I had put down an old analog camera with a manual at various locations in Leiden. Anyone who saw the camera can pick it up and take pictures according to the short, pictographic manual.

 

This seemed like a good idea, many people I come across show intrigue in the typical old-fashioned form and operation of analog cameras. Sometimes when I walk around with a camera people look up and ask questions. Personally, I think that is wonderful, I like to tell you more and let people discover the device.

I do not stand by the camera, but walk away to take photos myself. Most of the time it is a guess as to what will be on a roll of film.

 

The photos can be found with this link.

 

The (handmade) manual:

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I have already developed a roll from one day and several more have been send to development. I have been doing this for several weeks with great success.

 

Perhaps some of you find it interesting to follow this? I will keep you informed of further dates.

 

One of the locations in my mind is the Van der Werffpark. The locations should not be too crowded but should be photogenic. I would like to hear advice from you about locations.

 

Several photos of the camera in-situ:

 

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The photos, processed so far, can be found with this link.

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Even the double exposures are cool....I like the idea. Keep us posted. (with links I guess cause your images don't show up on this site)

Strange how they stopped working, they have been on other forms for a year!

 

It is mildly annoying when people take 5+ photos of the same person, all out of focus. But thats the point-and-shoot smartphone era I guess.

 

Still always exiting to see what people have come up with.

 

I do have rol 5 with me now, but I forgot to have it scanned with development. When I got more time I will just scan the best ones (8 or so) and upload those. Don't feel like scanning 20 blurry photos of the same person.

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