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

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-26-2015, 05:40 PM

I've often thought that an Instax might help lure my daughter into "real" photography...

Chris

**Jacquot** · 12-27-2015, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by skankin_giant

I hope all your Christmas' went without a hitch! Boxing day today, a day to sit and stew with aching bellies from yesterdays feast!
Any one get any nice toy camera as gifts? My wife spoilt me with a couple....

Fuji Instax Mini 90 which I've fancied since they were released.

Some Lomo motion camera? takes 4 shots and slight intervals on one frame, could be interesting....

And a lovely camera bad so I can get all my gear in one place in prep for my sisters wedding!

I hope everyone had a great day.

I wish you a prosperous new year from Cornwall!

Cheers, Steve

Nice camera, Steve, and great bag! I have to look up the camera.
David

**paulh** · 12-27-2015, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

I have decided to shoot only jpeg with this camer

Nice, Stan! I too have only shot jpeg with the X10, altho I'm curious to see what RAW processing will be like with this camera. Nice Christmas haul, Skank - congrats!
A shot from the flooded horse trails near the lake with the X10:

Rupert · 12-27-2015, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

First shots from my new Fuji x30 today.

Congratulations Stan!

I'm sure you will enjoy! Post here, where we appreciate Toy Cameras the most!.

Originally posted by skankin_giant

Fuji Instax Mini 90 which I've fancied since they were released.

Congratulations Skank!

That is a neat little camera! Best regards to you too for the new year!

Paul....and others...I doubt you can beat the Jpegs from the Fuji cameras, few can. I have tried and can never do better. They are the best at Jpegs out of the camera.

I haven't processed most of my Christmas shots...here is one of my nephew and his wife at Christmas with a gift he got from Otis......

X20

Regards! & my regrets to those I left out

.....I'll do better next time!

Got a splitting headache tonight.

TinaS · 12-27-2015, 07:30 PM

Hope you get to feeling better soon, Rupert..

Rupert · 12-29-2015, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by TinaS

Hope you get to feeling better soon, Rupert..

Thanks Tina

...all better now!

It is very rare for me to get a headache.....maybe lookin' at the Christmas bills was too much for my old brain?

You need to be sure to post your X10 shots here...that's what this place is for...Toy Cameras!

Went up to N Dallas today to eat lunch with my oldest grandson and his boss at a place called Poor Richards...a family owned restaurant I have been hearing about from my grandson for a couple of years.

My grandson.....X20
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What I forgot was the most important shot...my meal! Here is was I got....a big Texas Size Chicken Fried Steak, an order of Texas Fries, 3 fried eggs, lots of cream gravy and two big soda biscuits....with a Diet Coke. Sound good? You bet, when the total price for this huge meal was only $7.99! I'm going back, even though it is a two hour drive from here and next time I'll get the shot!

Poor Richard?s Cafe - 143 Photos - Breakfast & Brunch - 2442 K Ave - Plano, TX - Reviews - Yelp

Tina, it's in Plano...and not that far from where you live...maybe an hour and a half...you ought to try it! We could meet you all there sometime! Maybe Paul and his lovely wife could make it too?

Regards!

TinaS · 12-30-2015, 11:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

Thanks Tina

...all better now!

It is very rare for me to get a headache.....maybe lookin' at the Christmas bills was too much for my old brain?

You need to be sure to post your X10 shots here...that's what this place is for...Toy Camera

Here ya go!

---------- Post added 12-30-15 at 12:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rupert

Poor Richard?s Cafe - 143 Photos - Breakfast & Brunch - 2442 K Ave - Plano, TX - Reviews - Yelp

Tina, it's in Plano...and not that far from where you live...maybe an hour and a half...you ought to try it! We could meet you all there sometime! Maybe Paul and his lovely wife could make it too?

Regards!

That would be awesome!

---------- Post added 12-30-15 at 12:36 PM ----------

Ok, ok, seriously

She was seriously working on whatever brew she had going in that bird bath. A mixture of water, acorns, and sticks?

This is the creek down the road from my house.

**paulh** · 12-30-2015, 11:58 AM - **2 Likes**

That place sounds a lot like our own Old West Cafe here in Grapevine - good food and cheap! And yes, it would be awesome - We'll have to see what we can work out

A couple X10 shots:

I was standing on a little dock at a pond and snapped this one of our dogs. They were kind of far away so I ended up cropping, which degraded the IQ a bit:

skankin_giant · 12-31-2015, 05:02 AM

Great photos everyone, Happy New years from over here in the UK, I'm coving shift tomorrow so no late night for me!

Got some ideas on how to use the instax in the new year, just waiting for it to stop raining....

Cheers, Steve

kyteflyer · 12-31-2015, 05:11 AM

Happy New Year all, it's only just after 11pm here in Oz, but I haven't the staying power I had when I was younger, so doing it early and going to bed!

**paulh** · 01-01-2016, 11:20 AM

Happy New Year to all toy camera shooters here

Still working out all the settings on the X10, although I tend to stay in Av a lot.
I tried macro mode on these wild sumac trees...

Shooting almost into the sun on a very bright morning. I ordered a lens hood, since I seem to be shading the lens with my left hand a lot!

skankin_giant · 01-01-2016, 03:00 PM - **1 Like**

A Instax self portrait from me, should have altered the exposure a bit but it will do the job.... plus the film is expensive! Took it after a day in work... thats why I look so bad...

Cheers, Steve

**paulh** · 01-04-2016, 07:01 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by skankin_giant

A Instax self portrait from me, should have altered the exposure a bit but it will do the job.... plus the film is expensive! Took it after a day in work... thats why I look so bad...

Cheers, Steve

Looks like fun, Steve - nice selfie!

Late afternoon with the X10

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-09-2016, 03:58 PM - **1 Like**

I gave away the little Nikon as it has no exposure information in the optical viewfinder. Dunno what made me think it did.

I guess I'll have to save up my pennies for a better toy - a Fuji X20, or maybe even another try at an X100...

Chris

Rupert · 01-09-2016, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I guess I'll have to save up my pennies for a better toy - a Fuji X20, or maybe even another try at an X100...

Either of those would be a good choice Chris.

Get one and post the shots here...we need all we can get!

Regards!

12-27-2015, 04:51 PM	#1294
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech First shots from my new Fuji x30 today. Congratulations Stan! I'm sure you will enjoy! Post here, where we appreciate Toy Cameras the most!. Originally posted by skankin_giant Fuji Instax Mini 90 which I've fancied since they were released. Congratulations Skank! That is a neat little camera! Best regards to you too for the new year! Paul....and others...I doubt you can beat the Jpegs from the Fuji cameras, few can. I have tried and can never do better. They are the best at Jpegs out of the camera. I haven't processed most of my Christmas shots...here is one of my nephew and his wife at Christmas with a gift he got from Otis...... X20 Regards! & my regrets to those I left out.....I'll do better next time! Got a splitting headache tonight.

12-30-2015, 11:32 AM - 1 Like	#1297
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by Rupert Thanks Tina...all better now! It is very rare for me to get a headache.....maybe lookin' at the Christmas bills was too much for my old brain? You need to be sure to post your X10 shots here...that's what this place is for...Toy Camera Here ya go! ---------- Post added 12-30-15 at 12:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rupert Poor Richard?s Cafe - 143 Photos - Breakfast & Brunch - 2442 K Ave - Plano, TX - Reviews - Yelp Tina, it's in Plano...and not that far from where you live...maybe an hour and a half...you ought to try it! We could meet you all there sometime! Maybe Paul and his lovely wife could make it too? Regards! That would be awesome! ---------- Post added 12-30-15 at 12:36 PM ---------- Ok, ok, seriously She was seriously working on whatever brew she had going in that bird bath. A mixture of water, acorns, and sticks? This is the creek down the road from my house.

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12-26-2015, 05:40 PM	#1291
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	I've often thought that an Instax might help lure my daughter into "real" photography... Chris

12-27-2015, 03:24 AM	#1292
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by skankin_giant I hope all your Christmas' went without a hitch! Boxing day today, a day to sit and stew with aching bellies from yesterdays feast! Any one get any nice toy camera as gifts? My wife spoilt me with a couple.... Fuji Instax Mini 90 which I've fancied since they were released. Some Lomo motion camera? takes 4 shots and slight intervals on one frame, could be interesting.... And a lovely camera bad so I can get all my gear in one place in prep for my sisters wedding! I hope everyone had a great day. I wish you a prosperous new year from Cornwall! Cheers, Steve Nice camera, Steve, and great bag! I have to look up the camera. David

12-27-2015, 10:53 AM	#1293
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,242	Originally posted by stormtech I have decided to shoot only jpeg with this camer Nice, Stan! I too have only shot jpeg with the X10, altho I'm curious to see what RAW processing will be like with this camera. Nice Christmas haul, Skank - congrats! A shot from the flooded horse trails near the lake with the X10:

12-27-2015, 07:30 PM	#1295
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Hope you get to feeling better soon, Rupert..

12-30-2015, 11:58 AM - 2 Likes	#1298
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,242	That place sounds a lot like our own Old West Cafe here in Grapevine - good food and cheap! And yes, it would be awesome - We'll have to see what we can work out A couple X10 shots: I was standing on a little dock at a pond and snapped this one of our dogs. They were kind of far away so I ended up cropping, which degraded the IQ a bit:

12-31-2015, 05:02 AM	#1299
skankin_giant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Deepest Darkest Cornwall Posts: 513	Great photos everyone, Happy New years from over here in the UK, I'm coving shift tomorrow so no late night for me! Got some ideas on how to use the instax in the new year, just waiting for it to stop raining.... Cheers, Steve

12-31-2015, 05:11 AM	#1300
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Happy New Year all, it's only just after 11pm here in Oz, but I haven't the staying power I had when I was younger, so doing it early and going to bed!

01-01-2016, 11:20 AM	#1301
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,242	Happy New Year to all toy camera shooters here Still working out all the settings on the X10, although I tend to stay in Av a lot. I tried macro mode on these wild sumac trees... Shooting almost into the sun on a very bright morning. I ordered a lens hood, since I seem to be shading the lens with my left hand a lot!

01-01-2016, 03:00 PM - 1 Like	#1302
skankin_giant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Deepest Darkest Cornwall Posts: 513	A Instax self portrait from me, should have altered the exposure a bit but it will do the job.... plus the film is expensive! Took it after a day in work... thats why I look so bad... Cheers, Steve

01-04-2016, 07:01 PM - 3 Likes	#1303
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,242	Originally posted by skankin_giant A Instax self portrait from me, should have altered the exposure a bit but it will do the job.... plus the film is expensive! Took it after a day in work... thats why I look so bad... Cheers, Steve Looks like fun, Steve - nice selfie! Late afternoon with the X10

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01-09-2016, 03:58 PM - 1 Like	#1304
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	I gave away the little Nikon as it has no exposure information in the optical viewfinder. Dunno what made me think it did. I guess I'll have to save up my pennies for a better toy - a Fuji X20, or maybe even another try at an X100... Chris

01-09-2016, 04:02 PM	#1305
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I guess I'll have to save up my pennies for a better toy - a Fuji X20, or maybe even another try at an X100... Either of those would be a good choice Chris. Get one and post the shots here...we need all we can get! Regards!