Lski

Well you do need to consider the following aspect of things.

 

Places like Walmart or Meijers or Whalgreens will call the local state police on your butt if you develop film or try to print photos that they consider "bad". Seriously, if the person running the film department that day doesn't like the fact you developed a roll of film you took at your nieces sweet 16 birthday pool part, or try to print off a 14x20 photo of your girlfriend in her hello kitty thong.... they call the cops on you as being a pervert.

 

And if you WORK at those stores and develop or print either of those things,,, you actually CAN fire you for cause.

 

SO one may want to think about who owned the camera last and any rumors about them... Say you get the mint condition almost unused Argus C3 complete with auxiliary lens kit in a garage sale and find a roll of exposed film...

 

If it was from the garage sale run by the children of the recently passed away gym teacher who was known for "spending to much time helping students take a shower after class" your best just throwing it away.

 

But if it was from the garage sale of a military photographer who had it over seas with him during say korea, there can be some really good stuff on it to develop.

I'm a girl and I'm in UK, no idea what the laws are here for these things. when I found the camera my sister voiced the same concerns, but more as a joke I think. Why would anyone take questionable photos if they knew they'd have to develop them somewhere? My dad never developed film himself. Though there's that 1% chance it's not actually his camera.

Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. I guess I could give it a go sometime soon.

I'm not confident enough to develop it myself though. Recently have done with photo paper (from a pinhole camera) but not developed film before.

Many thanks for all the replies.

My dad passed over two years ago, he was into his photography, a hobby he passed on to me. It's strange to find an unfinished film camera though as I know he switched to digital a while back. But I agree I guess the film shouldn't be particularly old.

The camera was stored in a draw in our family flat in London, gets a bit hot in the summer as it's 7th floor but nothing extreme... My local Snappy Snaps said they would develop it no probs. I just don't know if it's my place to finish it?

PS sure will post the photos (if suitable!)

PPS I've also got his Smena 8 which I've been experimenting with but not actually finished the film yet.

Hi

I found a Fujifilm DL-270 Zoom in the family flat, which I think belonged to my late dad. There is unfinished film in it, pretty sure it's expired, no idea how old it is or what's on it. I had to get a new battery and it says there is still 13 shots left in it. Is it worth taking the rest of the shots on expired film? There is a button to roll the film back even if it's midway, but unsure about it.

Thanks in advance,

Larisa

<p>"bloodsplattered murder weapon" Lol, thanks Ellis for brightening up my day!<br />It is an important plot point, not defamatory, but who knows what someone else would "make" of it.<br>

Nick, thanks for identifying the camera.<br>

Craig, that's the thing, I don't have the backing of a publisher, I'd be self-publishing.</p>

<p>Jochen,<br>

Thanks for the info and suggestions, I'll have a look at those.<br>

Is this a prop, it looks too basic to be a real camera that was airbrushed?<br>

http://static3.bigstockphoto.com/thumbs/7/8/8/large2/88728725.jpg<br>

Re Hollywood - didn't DeLorean try to sue the filmmakers of Back to the future for using their car? How silly..</p>

<p>Nick,<br>

My book is fiction, I'm not sure if non-fiction books on branded cameras follow different guidelines. I've been reading various articles on trademarks in fiction. (This one is mostly about writing)<br>

http://www.rightsofwriters.com/2010/12/can-i-mention-brand-name-products-in-my.html<br>

Hector,<br>

That was my idea initially - I was going to either airbrush the logo out or not make it visible. But wouldn't it still be a problem if the model is recognisable? The other thing I've noticed, the stock photos with branded items seem to be for editorial use only, so means you cannot use it for commercial purposes.<br>

That's my understanding anyway. I'm no expert so would rather play it safe. Please correct me if I'm wrong though.<br>

thanks!<br />Larisa</p>

<p>Hi everyone,<br>

Hopefully this is in the right section.<br>

I'm planning to have a camera on a book cover, there are some good stock photos I can use, but wanted to experiment with my own photos. As I understand, I can't take photos of my own Nikon. Could anyone tell me what are those unbranded/generic cameras they use in stock photos or where I can get hold of one?<br>

any help much appreciated!<br />Larisa</p>

<p>"You would think for what they charge for all of this stuff that it would automatically cut off before it could do any damage." Quite! A marketing ploy perhaps?<br>

"or recycle to be eco-friendly" Where's the best place to recycle?<br>

I've had a quick look, the cheaper ones are about a tenner, but have bad reviews. The proper Nikon one is £46! Does that sound about right? My other half got me the camera and batteries eight years ago but doesn't remember what he paid for it.<br />Any suggestions appreciated :)<br>

thanks</p>

<p>I'm sure overnight is fine! Mine have been left in for a few days plenty of times.<br>

This time I think was a one-off, it being weeks and weeks - I've not used my camera for a little while.</p>

<p>Hi Craig and Andrew,<br>

Thank you for replying and sorry for the panic attack. Yep, the spare was charging, I should have been more patient. I just tried it, seems ok so far. Comes out no problem, phew...<br>

The other one doesn't seem to be leaking but I'll just replace it to be safe. Will teach me not to have the charger abandoned under the desk..<br>

And not snarky at all (my fault anyway)<br>

thank you both again,<br />Larisa</p>

<p>Hi<br>

I've had the battery on charge for errr a few weeks now (ahem, if not longer). Forgot about it (naughty girl, I know!) When trying to use it today, it worked ok for about half an hour but then started saying the battery is low. Also found that I couldn't take the battery out, was completely stuck and only a strong sticky tape helped prise it.<br>

Does it sound like I buggered up the battery, it seems to have warped/expanded if it was stuck, though can't see anything obvious. I'm hoping it's that, rather than the camera playing up!<br>

many thanks in advance!<br />Larisa</p>