A Kit

[Rick A]

I was shopping for a present for my grandson and found this. It might be fun to play with for this price.

http://www.scientificsonline.com/product/35mm-diy-camera

 

[pdeeh]

I made exactly that one in 2013.
(though I paid less for it delivered direct from China via eBay)

I enjoyed making it and I enjoyed using it, right from the first roll to the second, when I managed to drop it out of my bag while walking and didn't notice, taking with it an exposed film.

Sigh

It makes a Holga look like a Leica mind you.

Here's an example:

 

[pdeeh]

Actually, the instruction manual alone makes it worth the price - the translation is so extraordinarily fractured that I nearly wet myself laughing.

here's another lovely snap:

 

[snapguy]

Bah?

I was thinking "bah, humbug," until I saw it was a TLR. I'm very tempted.

 

[OptiKen]

This is going to be like a GAS confession thread.
Yes, I bought one as well. I couldn't resist a DIY TLR at that price (although I think I paid $12 for mine).
Seeing as how we all seem to suffer from GAS from time to time when it comes to film photography, it might be interesting to see who hasn't been tempted to pick one of these up and try it.
I will admit to not running film through mine. I gave it away to a convert before I ever had the chance.

 

[pbromaghin]

What a great project to do with your grandson, Rick! Man, I might get me one of those.

 

[Rick A]

I also bought him a drum kit, his mom is gonna love me for that. :devil:

 

[pbromaghin]

I also bought him a drum kit, his mom is gonna love me for that. :devil:

A little revenge, perhaps?

 

[Rick A]

Naw, I just love to encourage kids with art and music. My youngest daughter has guitars and a drum kit here at home.

 

[snapguy]

Not like

It's not like folks with our -- er... condition -- don't have a couple of nighttime winged creatures in the upper floor. We do try to keep a hold on our insanity but it doesn't always take. Speaking for myself, anyway. I own three Kodak 35s from the 1940s, the ugliest camera ever made. I love them dearly.

 

[Arctic amateur]

I have one too. Fun to build but terrible light leaks

 

[TheToadMen]

Beats LEGO !!!! Go ahead and give it to him.
And add some instruction on how to rebuild the bath room into a dark room while you're at it

 

[Rick A]

My youngest daughter bought him Lego's, his birthday is Saturday, he's getting very spoilt by all his aunts and uncles(I have 8 kids).