Seeing the world through my viewfinder.
[Taken 2 December 2010 | aperture unrecorded]
In November and December 2010, I finally tried out a test roll in my new-to-me Kodak Brownie Starmatic. Overall, I think it creates unique (and very mid-century) photos, but it’s not necessarily my favorite.
Read on for more details (and more test photos)…
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[Taken 25 Dec 2010 | 5 seconds @ f/cloudy (~f/8)]
Brought my new Diana Mini to Christmas in Cleveland; thankful that it has a long exposure setting for these indoor photos. More images from the initial Diana Mini test roll are posted on my Flickr.
Next roll, I’m going to use the half-frame setting instead of the square setting, and I’ll try to take more shots in brighter light. Not sure what I think of the trademark “dreamy focus,” but I do think I like my new little camera.
[Taken 12 Dec 2010 | 1/60 sec @ f/6.3 | ISO 400 | 38mm]
Season’s Greetings from Diana, Aaron, and Mei!
[Taken 9 Dec 2010 | 1/60 sec @ f/2.8 | 50mm | ISO 400 | bounce flash]
Close-up of my Brownie Starmatic. One exposure left on the initial roll…
[Taken 9 Dec 2010 | 1/60 sec @ f/3.5 | 50mm | ISO 400 | bounce flash]
Not the most flattering photo of myself, but the reflection of the camera in my eye is cool.