Author Topic: disposable cameras....and a thought (Read 6096 times)

astrobeck · « **on:** July 31, 2007, 09:40:01 PM »

just a thought..........

how about for the next collaboration we have the subject open.

The only catch would be that EVERYONE has to use a disposable or throwaway camera for the gallery and fess up on the camera used.

It would be interesting to see how a very cheap camera is used by the FW's here.

Francois · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2007, 10:09:23 PM »

Very democratic... I have one lying on the shelf. I got it at a dollar store for 1 buck (well... obviously).

Might be a way to put it to good use.

Andrea. · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2007, 10:14:56 PM »

What a great idea!

moominsean · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2007, 11:24:16 PM »

be interesting to see shots of the cameras, too...maybe a forum post,

Skorj · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:02:32 AM »

You'll get me with this one. Great idea. Where's my Wai Wai!!!

astrobeck · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2007, 03:20:21 AM »

Quote from: Skorj on August 01, 2007, 02:02:32 AM

You'll get me with this one. Great idea. Where's my Wai Wai!!!

Wai Wai! I forgot all about those!!!

Can you reload them at all?

moominsean · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2007, 05:04:02 AM »

yep you can reload them. a bit of a pain, but works in the end. i used this site:

http://blog.yam.com/cansir/article/1922719

i need to run some bw film through mine...only done a couple color.

sausage100uk · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2007, 07:18:25 AM »

FOr some reason I have a BOOTS disposable camera sitting not 2 feet away from me still in its wrapping (think it was a freebie when my OH was buying nappies). If theres a challenge i'm in.... any theme? ? ?, how about the title "Disposable", shot with Disposable cameras..

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This-is-damion · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2007, 08:37:32 AM »

a great idea.

i saw something simialar in AP magazine (a very middle of the road/camera club Type magazine for those non UK types) they got some famous people such as martin parr to take out a cheap disposable to see how much of a photograph is the camera and how much the photographer.

To be fair martins style & ssubject matter (i think) lends itself to the excersie, interesting none the less.

im up for it!

Janet_P · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2007, 08:57:32 AM »

Great idea, for a subject and a camera to use.

Ron · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2007, 05:27:04 PM »

Heck yeah, let's do it! I'm in if it's a go - good idea

Kelly · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2007, 06:59:53 PM »

Oh I love it - I'm so in!

I believe Henri Cartier-Bresson thought they were the best thing to be created in years simply because you didn't have to think! Can't remember where I read that now, but I swear I did

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I've had my own travelling disposible camera project for a few years now and I love it. Unfortunately Konica is no more, so no more disposible black and white cameras (damnit!!)

astrobeck · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2007, 09:53:09 PM »

Quote from: Kelly on August 01, 2007, 06:59:53 PM

Oh I love it - I'm so in!

I believe Henri Cartier-Bresson thought they were the best thing to be created in years simply because you didn't have to think! Can't remember where I read that now, but I swear I did .

I've had my own travelling disposible camera project for a few years now and I love it. Unfortunately Konica is no more, so no more disposible black and white cameras (damnit!!)

Have you seen the disposable cuties that Rollei makes with B&W?
They're kinda on the pricey side- US 9.99......but they are so darn sexy!!!!!
Freestyle had them in their Spring catalog.

Francois · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2007, 10:03:12 PM »

Quote from: Kelly on August 01, 2007, 06:59:53 PM

I believe Henri Cartier-Bresson thought they were the best thing to be created in years simply because you didn't have to think! Can't remember where I read that now, but I swear I did .

I vaguely remember hearing the same thing somewhere... but can't figure out where.

Kelly · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2007, 11:09:27 PM »

Quote from: astrobeck on August 01, 2007, 09:53:09 PM

Have you seen the disposable cuties that Rollei makes with B&W?
They're kinda on the pricey side- US 9.99......but they are so darn sexy!!!!!
Freestyle had them in their Spring catalog.

Whoo! Seriously? No way. Oh my yes. Thank you for the good news *runs off to freestyle*.

Agent Orange - good, that means I'm not crazy!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2007, 12:22:10 AM »

Becky the Fun Queen of Filmwasters.

Yah! Love it. I'm in. Have a Wai Wai film to process. Will use the best from it.

astrobeck · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2007, 12:36:29 AM »

Quote from: Kelly on August 01, 2007, 11:09:27 PM

Whoo! Seriously? No way. Oh my yes. Thank you for the good news *runs off to freestyle*.

If you can't find it online, the part number for Freestyle is #706-6384 35mm x 24 exp.

Skorj · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2007, 12:19:02 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on August 02, 2007, 12:22:10 AM

Have a Wai Wai film to process. Will use the best from it.

Reload! Reload! Reload!

Karl · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2007, 01:30:17 PM »

I thought they had questionable environmental impact but if you stick to main brands then apparently not...
http://techdigest.tv/2006/11/singleuse_camer.html

Andrea. · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2007, 02:54:29 PM »

I now have one ready and waiting !

Ailsa · « **Reply #20 on:** August 02, 2007, 04:49:44 PM »

Fantastic idea - I'm in!

When I was deputy editor of Photo Technique magazine, I commissioned an article where I got various pro photographers to shoot with a disposable camera. All except one threw themselves into the spirit of the exercise, and genuinely seemed to enjoy it. The one who didn't, in his write-up, proclaimed: 'They are fine for snaps, but of absolutely no use to a professional at the top of his field.' So I printed it just to make him look like the prat he was.

LT · « **Reply #21 on:** August 02, 2007, 05:04:51 PM »

great idea - looks like I'm going to have to find me a disposable - I may even venture into the uknown territory of colour .... maybe.

Andrea. · « **Reply #22 on:** August 02, 2007, 05:50:27 PM »

http://www.disposablecamerashop.co.uk/products.asp?cid=308

B&W

formica · « **Reply #23 on:** August 02, 2007, 06:52:01 PM »

needless to say i love this idea. i guess this means i'll have to hit the flea market this weekend and see if i can scrounge up a cheap one for this gallery.

william

Kelly · « **Reply #24 on:** August 02, 2007, 07:12:31 PM »

Okay, I'm going to get myself the cheapest, crappiest disposible I can find. One of those weird no-name dollar store deals if I can. No kodak, fuji, or polaroid for me, I'm going ULTRA cheap! Might not make a difference, but you never know!

Astrobeck - thanks so much for that, and real black and white film to boot! I can't wait to get some of those!