Recently I sold off some of my 'modern' gear to shoot a couple of supposedly 'dead' cameras: the Epson RD1 and the Panasonic L1. I've also now started to notice other presumed 'dead' camera threads here, like the Olympus E1 and the Leica Digilux 2, etc. And I'll bet there are others out there today working with and enjoying similarly 'bygone' equipment. So, as a thumb in the eye to 'planned obsolescence' and the disposable digital, I thought it might be fun to start a 'dead camera' photo thread for all of us to see how beautiful images can still be made with timeless hardware. Heck, it might even turn itself into its own Forum!
So here are my thoughts on guidelines. Photos should be from:
Digital cameras at least 10 years old (give or take) and less than 10mps;
Film cameras from at latest the 90's, but hopefully earlier;
Please include lens information--that really adds to the experience;
Feel free to discuss your journey with these tools, your user experiences, and how you think they stack up against modern equipment youve used.
Lets see where it goes!
So here are my thoughts on guidelines. Photos should be from:
Digital cameras at least 10 years old (give or take) and less than 10mps;
Film cameras from at latest the 90's, but hopefully earlier;
Please include lens information--that really adds to the experience;
Feel free to discuss your journey with these tools, your user experiences, and how you think they stack up against modern equipment youve used.
Lets see where it goes!
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