Moving On

No regrets at all.

I liked the idea of reliability with less likelihood of needing special attention on the front end.

The next question is could it be you are wrong now?

That would mean I’m wrong now as well......

To respond adequately to your suggestion, I'd have to address more political considerations. I should not have mentioned Trump at all in the OP. I apologize to the Moderator for doing so.

Good enough.

Water under the bridge....

I hate to 'burst your bubble' James, but it isn't magic. Just applied physics and chemistry

Yes but ignorance being bliss, I like the Magic.......

I remember my first 35mm.

Paycheck was small and I spent much time looking at this neat, small Pentax before finally taking the leap. A pricey item for me back then, but well below those professional Nikons.

Remains one of my favorite little cameras.

That film cartridge concept was brilliant in that it allowed anyone to easily load, advance, count, unload, and protect every roll.

I think it was a perfect concept that led millions to incorporate simple photography into their family routine.

One of the most successful for Kodak as well.

The convergence of Art and Capitalism makes for some pretty fascinating stuff.

People will value anything and everything in surprising ways.

“She should simply retaliate by taking a photo of Warhol’s silkscreen and selling it for even more!”

Reminds me of the old Prince cover where he one-upped Dave Chappelle.

“Checkmate Judo Move”

The US, so called, has been here before in the 1850s, for sure.

80 years back for each referenced example.....

I’d have to agree with your point bough, not sure 1860s, 1940s, or 2020s are comparable in the stated context put forth by the OP.

Kinda the point....

Concerning the subject at hand, Campbell’s Soup should sue.

Or not......

I hear you like Tomato Soup

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I received it for Christmas when I was about 10 years old.

That little 104 was a Christmas gift from my Dad to Mom way back. Probably documented our Family during the growing up years more than any other camera. I remember borrowing it before I bought my first 35 mm to take down the Eleven Point River. Posted before, this is the single best photo I ever took with it....

Incredibly impressive.

Nothing inspires appreciation like quality restoration especially in this disposable age.

Thanks for posting the details.

You add huge value to this place.

During the Trump administration, the separation of families hit a new low.

You should take your camera to the border today and get an update......

You know, in the interest of getting a true perspective.

At the very least, inform yourself.....

Photos of migrant detention highlight Biden's border secrecy

The single most appalling history in America of institutionalized family destruction connected to new arrivals was the institution of slavery, bar none.

Slavery Persisted in New England Until Well Into the 19th Century