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TexLaProgressive

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4. I think it was a Kodac Brownie Hawkeye in 1957
Thu Dec 26, 2024, 01:10 PM
Dec 26

Then I had a a 1960s Polaroid Land camera with a bellows and flash. Used B&W film that needed to be wiped to prevent fading. I think that later I was able to get color film for this camera.
Then I had a camera hiatus.
2 35mm SLR Olympus camera bodies a OM-PC and a OM-1 with 50mm lens, A Zoom lens, macro capable maybe 200 0r 300 mm, and an electronic flash. When film options became super limited I gave the outfit to my artistic niece.

The first digital camera I got was a Fuji. I was less than impressed with sports shots as it would take a picture after when you clicked it. The only camera I have now is my iPhone 15 (not Max). I really miss my film camera and the films available. I hate that people seldom print photos to keep in albums, or on fridge doors. People seldom organize photos on their phones.

At my age and with financial disruptions possible after Jan 20, 2025 I doubt I will be in the market for a high quality digital SVR with multiple lenses, filters and accessories.

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