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

**paulh** · 06-14-2017, 10:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kyteflyer

Nice, Paul, and nothing wrong with the old Powershots. I've been considering getting my old Oly C760Uz out just for a giggle, except I detest those XD cards.

Yeah Sue, they seem to hold up very well. Here's Tino taken with a 5 mp Canon SD450 from 2005.
Mr Bassie - what a magical looking place!

Rupert · 06-16-2017, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by paulh

These are some of the last photos taken with my non-working Fuji X10.

I hate to hear that Paul

....and those are two of your best X10 lake shots!

Any chance of repairing it?

Regards!

**paulh** · 06-17-2017, 12:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

I hate to hear that Paul

....and those are two of your best X10 lake shots!

Any chance of repairing it?

Regards!

Maybe, but it'll have to wait.

Big lily with the vintage Canon SD450. The colors are great on these old Powershots, but they can't match the sharpness of the X10, esp on landscapes. The macro mode works pretty well, though.

Kids were messing with the signs near the lake.

Not seen in the photo are beer cans/bottles and other trash. Park police have been patrolling these areas with ATVs lately.

**savoche** · 06-20-2017, 07:01 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by paulh

The colors are great on these old Powershots,

Indeed! I should probably put some batteries in one of the old Powershots - even if they have Canon stamped on them, poor things...

Here's a few shots from my phone again. They are from top of a ski jumping hill. I counted 434 steps from the bottom to the very top. Nice view, but not really compatible with my "height intolerance" - especially when the whole thing started moving in the gusts of wind

I chose to climb down via the "inside" staircase hanging under the ski track as it was a bit less airy than the one on top.

Mr Bassie · 06-20-2017, 08:00 AM - **1 Like**

Went to see a museum exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. I enjoyed it much more than I thought and took some iPhone snaps while there:

kyteflyer · 06-21-2017, 12:52 PM - **1 Like**

Here's one from the Panny TZ60, taken a couple of days ago. I've also put the batteries from the Olympus C760uz on charge

**paulh** · 06-23-2017, 09:29 PM - **3 Likes**

Here's the Powershot SD450 again:

**Clarkey** · 06-25-2017, 07:26 PM - **1 Like**

Some nice photography, folks. Geez, this is cheating, but took the GR for a walk today (well and truly pocketable). Very enjoyable:

A walk by the park by Aaron, on Flickr

**paulh** · 06-26-2017, 07:33 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Clarkey

Some nice photography, folks. Geez, this is cheating, but took the GR for a walk today (well and truly pocketable). Very enjoyable:

A walk by the park by Aaron, on Flickr

Very nice Clarkey.

Backyard blooms with the old Canon SD450:

**savoche** · 06-26-2017, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

Some nice photography, folks. Geez, this is cheating, but took the GR for a walk today (well and truly pocketable). Very enjoyable:

I object! The GR might be small and light, but a toy camera she isn't. It's a seriuosly good camera. Any other camera I've had I can replace with something else. I know of nothing that can replace a GR.

Apart from that it looks like the two of you had a nice walk in the park

Mr Bassie · 06-26-2017, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by savoche

I object! The GR might be small and light, but a toy camera she isn't. It's a seriuosly good camera. Any other camera I've had I can replace with something else. I know of nothing that can replace a GR.

Apart from that it looks like the two of you had a nice walk in the park

Though I agree the GR is definitely not a toy camera, according to Rupert the GR qualifies. The thread is open to cameras without an interchangeable lens.

If it were up to me this thread would be filled with Holga, Diana, etc shots i.e. real toy cameras. But this is not my thread.

HOLGAS:

The first one is my Pentax buddy wielding dual K5s. One is my old camera. He used to be a pro newspaper photographer but got laid off a few years back.

**Clarkey** · 06-26-2017, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Very nice Clarkey.

Backyard blooms with the old Canon SD450:

Lovely colours! Those CCD cameras are all right.

Originally posted by savoche

I object! The GR might be small and light, but a toy camera she isn't. It's a seriuosly good camera. Any other camera I've had I can replace with something else. I know of nothing that can replace a GR.

Apart from that it looks like the two of you had a nice walk in the park

Well I did say it was cheating......And I agree - I continue to get some of my best shots with the GR.

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

Though I agree the GR is definitely not a toy camera, according to Rupert the GR qualifies. The thread is open to cameras without an interchangeable lens.

If it were up to me this thread would be filled with Holga, Diana, etc shots i.e. real toy cameras. But this is not my thread.

HOLGAS:

The first one is my Pentax buddy wielding dual K5s. One is my old camera. He used to be a pro newspaper photographer but got laid off a few years back.

Looks like an interesting location! Yeah, I'll get out again with the A720 powershot soon.

Rupert · 07-02-2017, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

If it were up to me this thread would be filled with Holga, Diana, etc shots i.e. real toy cameras. But this is not my thread.

Actually, those shots are the ones I enjoy most when you post them.

This is your thread! Post away!

The point of this thread in the beginning was that anything that is not FF is just a Toy Camera.....according to the few that insist that to be the fact of it. In reality, we know that is not even close to the truth!

Many shots in this thread are living proof that Toy Cameras can and do provide excellence in viewing pleasure!

Regards!

**paulh** · 07-03-2017, 08:02 AM

Lots of things going on here

Canon SD1100 IS:

Taken the same day:

kyteflyer · 07-05-2017, 03:19 AM

Sadly, unable to revive my old Oly. The batteries are dead, or its just karked it. No idea but I'm not going to find out.

06-16-2017, 11:50 AM	#1697
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh These are some of the last photos taken with my non-working Fuji X10. I hate to hear that Paul....and those are two of your best X10 lake shots! Any chance of repairing it? Regards!

06-17-2017, 12:00 PM - 1 Like	#1698
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by Rupert I hate to hear that Paul....and those are two of your best X10 lake shots! Any chance of repairing it? Regards! Maybe, but it'll have to wait. Big lily with the vintage Canon SD450. The colors are great on these old Powershots, but they can't match the sharpness of the X10, esp on landscapes. The macro mode works pretty well, though. Kids were messing with the signs near the lake. Not seen in the photo are beer cans/bottles and other trash. Park police have been patrolling these areas with ATVs lately. Last edited by paulh; 06-17-2017 at 12:21 PM.

06-21-2017, 12:52 PM - 1 Like	#1701
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Here's one from the Panny TZ60, taken a couple of days ago. I've also put the batteries from the Olympus C760uz on charge Attached Images

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06-14-2017, 10:01 PM - 1 Like	#1696
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by kyteflyer Nice, Paul, and nothing wrong with the old Powershots. I've been considering getting my old Oly C760Uz out just for a giggle, except I detest those XD cards. Yeah Sue, they seem to hold up very well. Here's Tino taken with a 5 mp Canon SD450 from 2005. Mr Bassie - what a magical looking place!

06-20-2017, 07:01 AM - 3 Likes	#1699
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by paulh The colors are great on these old Powershots, Indeed! I should probably put some batteries in one of the old Powershots - even if they have Canon stamped on them, poor things... Here's a few shots from my phone again. They are from top of a ski jumping hill. I counted 434 steps from the bottom to the very top. Nice view, but not really compatible with my "height intolerance" - especially when the whole thing started moving in the gusts of wind I chose to climb down via the "inside" staircase hanging under the ski track as it was a bit less airy than the one on top.

06-20-2017, 08:00 AM - 1 Like	#1700
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	Went to see a museum exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. I enjoyed it much more than I thought and took some iPhone snaps while there:

06-23-2017, 09:29 PM - 3 Likes	#1702
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Here's the Powershot SD450 again:

06-25-2017, 07:26 PM - 1 Like	#1703
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Some nice photography, folks. Geez, this is cheating, but took the GR for a walk today (well and truly pocketable). Very enjoyable: A walk by the park by Aaron, on Flickr

06-26-2017, 07:33 AM - 2 Likes	#1704
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by Clarkey Some nice photography, folks. Geez, this is cheating, but took the GR for a walk today (well and truly pocketable). Very enjoyable: A walk by the park by Aaron, on Flickr Very nice Clarkey. Backyard blooms with the old Canon SD450:

06-26-2017, 09:07 AM	#1705
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Clarkey Some nice photography, folks. Geez, this is cheating, but took the GR for a walk today (well and truly pocketable). Very enjoyable: I object! The GR might be small and light, but a toy camera she isn't. It's a seriuosly good camera. Any other camera I've had I can replace with something else. I know of nothing that can replace a GR. Apart from that it looks like the two of you had a nice walk in the park

06-26-2017, 10:02 AM	#1706
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	Originally posted by savoche I object! The GR might be small and light, but a toy camera she isn't. It's a seriuosly good camera. Any other camera I've had I can replace with something else. I know of nothing that can replace a GR. Apart from that it looks like the two of you had a nice walk in the park Though I agree the GR is definitely not a toy camera, according to Rupert the GR qualifies. The thread is open to cameras without an interchangeable lens. If it were up to me this thread would be filled with Holga, Diana, etc shots i.e. real toy cameras. But this is not my thread. HOLGAS: The first one is my Pentax buddy wielding dual K5s. One is my old camera. He used to be a pro newspaper photographer but got laid off a few years back.

06-26-2017, 04:37 PM	#1707
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by paulh Very nice Clarkey. Backyard blooms with the old Canon SD450: Lovely colours! Those CCD cameras are all right. Originally posted by savoche I object! The GR might be small and light, but a toy camera she isn't. It's a seriuosly good camera. Any other camera I've had I can replace with something else. I know of nothing that can replace a GR. Apart from that it looks like the two of you had a nice walk in the park Well I did say it was cheating......And I agree - I continue to get some of my best shots with the GR. Originally posted by Mr Bassie Though I agree the GR is definitely not a toy camera, according to Rupert the GR qualifies. The thread is open to cameras without an interchangeable lens. If it were up to me this thread would be filled with Holga, Diana, etc shots i.e. real toy cameras. But this is not my thread. HOLGAS: The first one is my Pentax buddy wielding dual K5s. One is my old camera. He used to be a pro newspaper photographer but got laid off a few years back. Looks like an interesting location! Yeah, I'll get out again with the A720 powershot soon.

07-02-2017, 04:45 PM	#1708
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mr Bassie If it were up to me this thread would be filled with Holga, Diana, etc shots i.e. real toy cameras. But this is not my thread. Actually, those shots are the ones I enjoy most when you post them. This is your thread! Post away! The point of this thread in the beginning was that anything that is not FF is just a Toy Camera.....according to the few that insist that to be the fact of it. In reality, we know that is not even close to the truth! Many shots in this thread are living proof that Toy Cameras can and do provide excellence in viewing pleasure! Regards!

07-03-2017, 08:02 AM	#1709
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Lots of things going on here Canon SD1100 IS: Taken the same day:

07-05-2017, 03:19 AM	#1710
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Sadly, unable to revive my old Oly. The batteries are dead, or its just karked it. No idea but I'm not going to find out.