Author Topic: Transparent Camera or Chocolate teapot? (Read 6485 times)

AJShepherd · « **on:** November 27, 2013, 04:03:23 PM »

Lomography have just released the Konstructor Transparent Collector's Edition.
Yes, it's a completely transparent kit camera which is of absolutely no use whatsoever, and it costs MORE than the proper one!
I know Lomography are all about the light leaks, but this is ridiculous.

I reckon someone put clear plastic into the machine by mistake and didn't notice until they'd made a bunch.

I have heard of some cameras being produced in transparent versions, for sales and showrooms, but the light tight bits were still light tight, and they still worked, that I've heard of.

This-is-damion · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2013, 04:51:28 PM »

You would have to be a fan to buy that....

Dont get me wrong with a bucket load of cash, empty shelf space and a wife who liked clutter - i could see the appeal - but alas I have none of the above

LT · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2013, 04:52:58 PM »

I hear the lomo society has also started to make clothes for emperors.

Terry · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2013, 04:58:00 PM »

I especially like the 'not for photographic use' disclaimer.

mcduff · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2013, 05:19:39 PM »

Funny product and funny comments. Although it kind of reminds me of the "visible" models I liked when I was a kid.

But I think the satisfaction a kid had seeing how it works pales in comparison to actually using it. I think I will take another copy of my visible wankle kit instead ;-)

limr · « **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2013, 06:02:33 PM »

No wonder the digital lovers think we're all just a bunch of hipster freaks.

At least the chocolate teapot is edible.

moominsean · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2013, 07:01:24 PM »

I duuno, I think it's kind of cool. Obviously meant to be a model. Be neat to spray the interiors black so it could be used. Fuji made a transparent Fujipet back in the day (too lazy to find the photo), probably meant for display.

edthened · « **Reply #7 on:** November 27, 2013, 07:03:55 PM »

Och wi rat camera yel get 50 shaeds o' black wi awll yer fotis, so ther

Adam Doe · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2013, 07:05:22 PM »

Quote from: mcduff on November 27, 2013, 05:19:39 PM

Funny product and funny comments. Although it kind of reminds me of the "visible" models I liked when I was a kid.

But I think the satisfaction a kid had seeing how it works pales in comparison to actually using it. I think I will take another copy of my visible wankle kit instead ;-)

Isn't visible wankeling a misdemeanor?

limr · « **Reply #9 on:** November 27, 2013, 07:08:15 PM »

Quote from: moominsean on November 27, 2013, 07:01:24 PM

I duuno, I think it's kind of cool. Obviously meant to be a model. Be neat to spray the interiors black so it could be used. Fuji made a transparent Fujipet back in the day (too lazy to find the photo), probably meant for display.

True, but then why not just pay half the price for the already-black functional Konstruktor? Granted, I am generally not a fan of tschotskes, but I'm definitely not a fan of insanely overpriced tschotskes.

mcduff · « **Reply #10 on:** November 27, 2013, 07:30:43 PM »

Quote from: Adam Doe on November 27, 2013, 07:05:22 PM

Isn't visible wankeling a misdemeanor?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA, Adam I am glad to see that I am not the only one who has part of the brain that is permanently stuck in that mode. I kind of snorted when I typed (for the first time in a while) 'wankel'. My wife sometimes refers to my teenage son and myself as Beevis and Butthead (a reference he actually catches) when we find some word way too amusing for (in her mind) the wrong reason.

Adam Doe · « **Reply #11 on:** November 27, 2013, 07:34:34 PM »

Quote from: mcduff on November 27, 2013, 07:30:43 PM

Quote from: Adam Doe on November 27, 2013, 07:05:22 PM

Isn't visible wankeling a misdemeanor?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA, Adam I am glad to see that I am not the only one who has part of the brain that is permanently stuck in that mode....

Guilty, guilty, guilty... but (mostly) unrepentant.

LT · « **Reply #12 on:** November 27, 2013, 07:38:07 PM »

This thread is getting all Finbarr Saunders. F'narr F'narr

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finbarr_Saunders

Adam Doe · « **Reply #13 on:** November 27, 2013, 07:48:41 PM »

Carry On Filmwasters!

SLVR · « **Reply #14 on:** November 27, 2013, 08:23:21 PM »

Im far too nerdy. I've never seen a clear working wankel engine. Far too impressed with that I must have missed the gutter on the way through.

JoeV · « **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2013, 09:31:35 PM »

So...this new Lomo camera has more consistent and even light leaks than its predecessors?

~Joe

Francois · « **Reply #16 on:** November 27, 2013, 09:58:55 PM »

I know I've once seen a Polaroid that was completely transparent. It was a store demo to show customers how advanced the camera was.

imagesfrugales · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2013, 11:06:00 PM »

Verian · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2013, 11:39:33 AM »

I'm a little embarrassed that I ordered one now

Francois · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2013, 03:29:56 PM »

Don't be, it'll look very good on the shelf!
It also makes a fun to assemble paperweight...

edthened · « **Reply #20 on:** November 28, 2013, 03:45:38 PM »

Quote from: Francois on November 28, 2013, 03:29:56 PM

Don't be, it'll look very good on the shelf!
It also makes a fun to assemble paperweight...

Och if itzza Lomo itll nae bee heevie eenuff tae bee a paperwaet

mcduff · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2013, 03:48:08 PM »

Quote from: Verian on November 28, 2013, 11:39:33 AM

I'm a little embarrassed that I ordered one now

Haha. I would not be guilty. Almost all the fun I got from gaffenflex kit was in the making of it (despite the cursing it caused haha). Sure I put a roll through it - but that was mainly to see that it worked. So I bet if I bought a black Konstructor it would only get a few more rolls through it than a clear one. I used to make "flyable" airplane models when I was a kid and eventually stopped trying to fly them (as making them look good and be flyable started to be competing goals). I think this is the same thing.

Verian · « **Reply #22 on:** November 28, 2013, 04:15:09 PM »

Sorry, slight misunderstanding, I meant one of these!

Late Developer · « **Reply #23 on:** November 28, 2013, 06:10:57 PM »

Might actually improve my photos!! One for the Festivus list. P

Francois · « **Reply #24 on:** November 28, 2013, 08:19:43 PM »

When you get yours, use tweezers for the small springs... it's the only simple way to get them hooked-up properly without taking someone's eye out

moominsean · « **Reply #25 on:** November 28, 2013, 08:37:55 PM »

Quote from: Verian on November 28, 2013, 04:15:09 PM

Sorry, slight misunderstanding, I meant one of these!

Yeah all I could think of was reverse cowgirl, rusty trombone and chocolate teapot.

Francois · « **Reply #26 on:** November 28, 2013, 08:53:47 PM »

I had to google these...

Author Topic: Transparent Camera or Chocolate teapot? (Read 6485 times)

Terry