Confessions of a Toy Camera Shooter....Confess Here!

Rupert · 11-02-2014, 08:24 AM

Another fine shot Mr Bassie......that little Toy Camera is a jewel in your hands! Excellent detail and the Toy Camera mode really makes the subject "pop".

Seems to me that all of us with Toy Cameras, of any brand, have more fun, take more shots and get more enjoyment than those lugging around a big DSLR and whining about not yet having a FF camera? Certainly that is not the case 100% of the time...we do require our DSLR occasionally, but most of the time our Toy Cameras are more than adequate.

Regards!

You wouldn't waste storage on your DSLR SD card for this...but with a Toy Camera, you will shoot anything and everything!

Toy Cameras are not particular, don't beg for pixel peeping, and are ready in an instant to shoot anything you desire!

X20 Toy Camera mode

Regards!

Paul....They look good to me. Nice color for sure! Better than my shot of some old boots.....but it's cold here this morning, and at your place up the road....and these fleece lined boots are toasty warm!

skankin_giant · 11-02-2014, 11:58 AM

Some more X10'age from me, seem to have forgot how to turn on RAW mode on it...

Cheers, Steve

NKK · 11-02-2014, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by skankin_giant

Some more X10'age from me, seem to have forgot how to turn on RAW mode on it...

Cheers, Steve

Great B&W, i think the second one Works best for me

skankin_giant · 11-02-2014, 12:09 PM

Yea thats what I though, it's not such a heavy crop...

Thanks!

Cheers, Steve

NKK · 11-02-2014, 12:09 PM - **3 Likes**

You can even get some Bokeh on an X10 Toy Camera

Rupert · 11-04-2014, 11:36 AM

Toy Cameras are great for shooting Toy Cars! I took my Toy Car up to the Metroplex yesterday to have the windshield replaced. Got a lateral crack on our trip up to the Dakotas.
I am very particular about service on the Toy Car, and I can recommend Safelite nationwide auto glass replacement. They did a superb job, like new, no mess, no damage while replacing, and no complaints from me!

Regards!

Rupert · 11-07-2014, 08:09 AM - **1 Like**

You guys need to post more!

Maybe I can start your day off better today with some biscuits with a slice of cheese on them and some milk?

X10

Eat up, then get out there with your Toy Cameras and shoot something!

Regards!

**paulh** · 11-07-2014, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Eat up, then get out there with your Toy Cameras and shoot something!

Looks pretty good to me! I've been busy with the Canon p&s this month - here's a few, xposted from elsewhere in the forums...

Our dog Jeannie, hanging out in her hole she dug in the volleyball sandpit...

we could use some more water in the lake...

Rupert · 11-07-2014, 10:50 AM

I left and came back in a few minutes and you had posted some nice photos.....but one of my biscuits was gone? That's OK, it was pretty good, wasn't it! Thanks for not drinking my milk!

Regards!

**paulh** · 11-08-2014, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

but one of my biscuits was gone?

...and it was good, too

A couple more, since no one else has stepped in yet:

Rupert · 11-08-2014, 08:11 PM

Love that 2nd shot Paul, it's what owning a Toy Camera is all about! Nice catch!

First shot? Water tower? What are those 'boxes" on the side?

Regards!

**paulh** · 11-09-2014, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Love that 2nd shot Paul, it's what owning a Toy Camera is all about! Nice catch!

First shot? Water tower? What are those 'boxes" on the side?

Regards!

Thanks Rupert! The quality isn't stellar in the 1st one, as I was at some distance & had to zoom, but the pocket camera got the job done! Not sure about those boxes on the water tower - I think there may be cameras up there. Right next to the tower, out of view are some weather radar arrays, recently added. Here's another view, taken the same evening. I'm missing these warm autumn evenings already

Mr Bassie · 11-09-2014, 08:54 AM

Here is Luna shot in Toy Camera mode. She is a tough one to photograph. Another example of how toy cameras help you get pictures of skittish subjects.

Rupert · 11-09-2014, 09:15 AM

Paul....I can remember Grapevine when people got their water by going down to the creek with a bucket!

MrBassie.....Love it! You are certainly making that X30 shine! The goat is a member of the family....sort of like Otis is around here? Is he a friendly goat?

Regards!

Mr Bassie · 11-09-2014, 09:19 AM - **1 Like**

I have a small herd of 5 goats.

Here is a selfie at a car show:

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11-02-2014, 08:24 AM	#541
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Another fine shot Mr Bassie......that little Toy Camera is a jewel in your hands! Excellent detail and the Toy Camera mode really makes the subject "pop". Seems to me that all of us with Toy Cameras, of any brand, have more fun, take more shots and get more enjoyment than those lugging around a big DSLR and whining about not yet having a FF camera? Certainly that is not the case 100% of the time...we do require our DSLR occasionally, but most of the time our Toy Cameras are more than adequate. Regards! You wouldn't waste storage on your DSLR SD card for this...but with a Toy Camera, you will shoot anything and everything! Toy Cameras are not particular, don't beg for pixel peeping, and are ready in an instant to shoot anything you desire! X20 Toy Camera mode Regards! Paul....They look good to me. Nice color for sure! Better than my shot of some old boots.....but it's cold here this morning, and at your place up the road....and these fleece lined boots are toasty warm!

11-02-2014, 11:58 AM	#542
skankin_giant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Deepest Darkest Cornwall Posts: 513	Some more X10'age from me, seem to have forgot how to turn on RAW mode on it... Cheers, Steve

11-02-2014, 12:01 PM	#543
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by skankin_giant Some more X10'age from me, seem to have forgot how to turn on RAW mode on it... Cheers, Steve Great B&W, i think the second one Works best for me

11-02-2014, 12:09 PM	#544
skankin_giant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Deepest Darkest Cornwall Posts: 513	Yea thats what I though, it's not such a heavy crop... Thanks! Cheers, Steve

11-02-2014, 12:09 PM - 3 Likes	#545
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	You can even get some Bokeh on an X10 Toy Camera

11-04-2014, 11:36 AM	#546
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Toy Cameras are great for shooting Toy Cars! I took my Toy Car up to the Metroplex yesterday to have the windshield replaced. Got a lateral crack on our trip up to the Dakotas. I am very particular about service on the Toy Car, and I can recommend Safelite nationwide auto glass replacement. They did a superb job, like new, no mess, no damage while replacing, and no complaints from me! Regards!

11-07-2014, 08:09 AM - 1 Like	#547
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	You guys need to post more! Maybe I can start your day off better today with some biscuits with a slice of cheese on them and some milk? X10 Eat up, then get out there with your Toy Cameras and shoot something! Regards!

11-07-2014, 08:24 AM	#548
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Originally posted by Rupert Eat up, then get out there with your Toy Cameras and shoot something! Looks pretty good to me! I've been busy with the Canon p&s this month - here's a few, xposted from elsewhere in the forums... Our dog Jeannie, hanging out in her hole she dug in the volleyball sandpit... we could use some more water in the lake...

11-07-2014, 10:50 AM	#549
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	I left and came back in a few minutes and you had posted some nice photos.....but one of my biscuits was gone? That's OK, it was pretty good, wasn't it! Thanks for not drinking my milk! Regards!

11-08-2014, 01:09 PM	#550
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Originally posted by Rupert but one of my biscuits was gone? ...and it was good, too A couple more, since no one else has stepped in yet:

11-08-2014, 08:11 PM	#551
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Love that 2nd shot Paul, it's what owning a Toy Camera is all about! Nice catch! First shot? Water tower? What are those 'boxes" on the side? Regards!

11-09-2014, 08:15 AM	#552
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,271	Originally posted by Rupert Love that 2nd shot Paul, it's what owning a Toy Camera is all about! Nice catch! First shot? Water tower? What are those 'boxes" on the side? Regards! Thanks Rupert! The quality isn't stellar in the 1st one, as I was at some distance & had to zoom, but the pocket camera got the job done! Not sure about those boxes on the water tower - I think there may be cameras up there. Right next to the tower, out of view are some weather radar arrays, recently added. Here's another view, taken the same evening. I'm missing these warm autumn evenings already

11-09-2014, 08:54 AM	#553
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	Here is Luna shot in Toy Camera mode. She is a tough one to photograph. Another example of how toy cameras help you get pictures of skittish subjects.

11-09-2014, 09:15 AM	#554
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Paul....I can remember Grapevine when people got their water by going down to the creek with a bucket! MrBassie.....Love it! You are certainly making that X30 shine! The goat is a member of the family....sort of like Otis is around here? Is he a friendly goat? Regards!

11-09-2014, 09:19 AM - 1 Like	#555
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	I have a small herd of 5 goats. Here is a selfie at a car show: