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Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 12:00AM

I've been wanting something like this for a while. Although my husband started a collection for me years ago ( I know, how cool is that?), none of our cameras have a large view finder like this one. This beauty caught my eye on the shelf at my local photography lab/camera shop. Side note: if you don't use a local lab, you really really should find yourself one. They are invaluable!

I asked to take a look. My trusty lab guy said that chances were I wouldn't get anything from it. It's broken I guess. He didn't want to take any money for it until I took it home and played with it. I did. And I will promptly go by the lab tomorrow and pay him. I am already smitten. And the photos I took today are just lovely. I promise you'll be seeing them very soon. I am so excited and cannot wait to share! YAY!

I am blown away at how gorgeous vintage cameras can be. They are works of art in themselves. True treasures. Just imagine all the images that have been captured by cameras like these. It makes me swoon.

Have you captured any treasures lately? I bet you have and I'd love to see them.

tracey |

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Reader Comments (12)

Sounds great, it's always great when you stumble upon a great treasure. Have fun.

July 10, 2010 |

Kathryn Dyche Dechairo

that is one sexy camera!

i picked up an old canonet in the souks on a recent trip to marrakech. i haven't used a film camera (aside from polaroid) for many years and am excited to learn something new. i imagine it's going to change the way i see things (again)

looking forward to seeing what beauty you capture with your new love

July 10, 2010 |

leonie

you lucky girl! i have dreams of owing a diana someday :) can't wait to see your pics!

July 10, 2010 |

Aia

oooh - looking forward to seeing what you did!

July 10, 2010 |

Kelly Langner Sauer

this is it in every sense of the word ..a treasure!! i relish the way you captured the reflection...

my college age daughter is working far away so for mothers day she artfully cut out some flowers from a magazine and sent them in a card. When I opened the envelope they fluttered out in a paper bouquet...it touched my heart more than the real thing...here is one in
black and white

July 10, 2010 |

ELK

This is a beauty!

I purchased two older cameras recently. My pentax ME super needs shutter repair, but I believe it's worth it for the llens. I love it. I also found a polaroid land camera in original case with all parts. Can't wait to get them cleaned up and working.

July 10, 2010 |

mollly

Score! Are you going to start shooting TtV with it? (Through the Viewfinder)

July 10, 2010 |

Dawn B

I was going to ask the same question as DawnB.! I have a gem similar to this and shoot Ttv with mine. You can check out some of my Ttv images here:

http://www.studiokathome.com/ttv-images.html

July 12, 2010 |

Kendra Portnova

exactly ladies! TTV! woot! I took a few already...here's one:
http://www.traceyclark.com/blog/2010/7/13/small-studies-light-bulb-moment.html

July 14, 2010 |

traceyclark

This camera reminds me of this twin lens reflect camera, Blackbird fly (http://www.superheadz.com/bbf/). Some day i hope i get a chance to own something cool like this. :) Love to you!

July 14, 2010 |

jacqueline

That is a gorgeous camera! It is always amazing when value can be found in other peoples junk. I have started my own camer collection this year, and have had so much fun scouring antique markets looking for working cameras. It is something I have become very passionate about.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristakruger/sets/72157624457069363/

This Flickr set shows off some of my recently found treasures!

July 31, 2010 |

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