As quick and convenient as digital photography may be, I still like to take an old film camera out for a ride now and then. I still have a few of them — the newest being an old original Nikkormat from 1967 with a few Nikkor lenses to crank onto it. It’s still a great piece of equipment, even after all these years.
This photo was done with an Agfa Silette. A simple camera, probably made in the late 50′s or early 60′s, it has three shutter speeds and a pretty good range of f-stops. You focus by guessing how far away you are from your subject. You get pretty good at that, and if the exposure allows you can stop down and gain a little fudge room. It’s primitive, but a hell of a lot of fun to play with. Besides — it only cost me two bucks at a yard sale.
I like this shot, nice perspective!
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