![]() It would be ironic to spend such a long time figuring it out and re-assembling it (even though you’re not supposed to as you increase the risk of light leaks) only to receive blank prints. I did not expect photos to come out this clear. The first two photos I included in this blog post, especially the one with the ropes, was such a wonderful surprise. This is one of the most common complaints – lack of sharpness. I too think that I would have a similar manifestation of frustration if I spend 5 hours assembling it, going out to use it straight away and ending up with blurry photos. Don’t get me wrong I left this thing sitting on my mezzanine stairs for a week before I picked it up to customise it and finally use it. ![]() I’m a very anxious one with a short attention span and yet I managed to construct a fully-functioning analogue camera out of cardboard! I think that the sheer amount of bad internet reviews come from not having patience for the camera and amping up the anger for comedic value. For some, this could be a fun, relaxing afternoon project for me, it was a bloodbath. You need patience for this DIY project, patience and willingness. The construction process is where most of the frustration comes from. But let’s wind back (ah, puns) to the construction process, followed by some technical information and finally, experimental shots. ![]() ![]() I also tried the ‘shot from the hip’ with some funky results. Capture what is around you experiment and just enjoy photography for what it is in its simplest form. The camera is a whole lot of fun and serves almost as a physical conglomeration of Lomography’s 10 Golden Rules for analogue photography. From the passion and thought that went into the concept to the meticulous curation of the box, both the project and the camera have its unique ‘soul’ – as the Lomography team describes it. Tap Water, 80mm F/11 Fixed Focus 2.5m - Infinity, Single Exposure, Double ExposureĪfter the agonising pain of attempting to assemble it, the frustration of trying to wind up the film having to disassemble it because the lens didn’t fit properly so I couldn’t put in the included aperture plates and the lingering fear that I’m about waste film fuelled by comically angry internet reviews, I have honestly grown to love it. ![]()
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