The cameras are back! I’ve written a bit about 126 cameras before; for this session I chose the Minolta Autopak 400X. Launched in 1972, the 400X’s claim to fame is its selenium light meter. It automatically selects between 1/45 and 1/90 shutter speeds based on available light. A mechanical system turns the viewfinder red ifContinue reading “Week 80 – Minolta Autopak 400X”
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Week 43 – PDC Snapshooter
This week’s toy camera is one of the most toylike I’ve used. The Snapshooter from the Plastics Developmemt Corporation of Philadelphia, PA was marketed as part of a club. It came with a 126 format cartridge of black and white film, although color was also available. Users were encouraged to return the film toContinue reading “Week 43 – PDC Snapshooter”
Instamatic X-15 – Week 37 results
In fine Kodak fashion, the X-15 was a camera for the masses. Wind, point, shoot. There are no settings to concern a photographer. The only choice was whether to use a flash or not. I found that I worked through a 12-exposure roll very quickly once inspiration struck. It's a shame new film cartridges areContinue reading “Instamatic X-15 – Week 37 results”
