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Regards, Art.
Mike Barnes Editor of LightLeaks Magazine said:
Regards, Art.
Mike Barnes Editor of LightLeaks Magazine said:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celebrate World Toy Camera Day on October 20th, 2007
OTTAWA, CANADA, JULY 19, 2007
On october 20th the members of Dead Link Removed and Light Leaks magazine invite photographers from around the world to put down their hi-tech equipment and shoot with a plastic toy camera.
What is a "toy camera" you ask? There are a lot to choose from, some of our favourites are the Holga, Diana and Lomo Supersampler. The basic rule of thumb is they have to be cheap, made of plastic, and have minimal to no controls.
In the tradition of embracing the imperfections of lousy cameras, the members of Dead Link Removed have been sharing their love for toy cameras for over 10 years. Their ability to be creative with mimimal equipment and controls, coupled with a strong sense of community has made Dead Link Removed a unique, inclusive, and fun online community. In 2006, they started a print magazine called "Light LeaksLow-fi Photography", and have also welcomed in other creative photographic niches such as pinhole and polaroid photography.
"The photographs that some of these artists can create with what most would consider to be laughable photographic equipment are really amazing, and could easily be hung on any gallery wall around the world" said Michael Barnes. "While most of the world is grasping at the latest megapixels, we continue to embrace 'old-school' film-based equipment, back to the bare bones of photography.
Plan your festivities for World Toy Camera Day on October 20th. Afterwards we invite you to submit your one best photo taken on World Toy Camera Day, and submit it to wtcday@gmail.com and we'll display them all on www.toycamera.com, award some super prizes, and publish a select few in Light Leaks magazine.
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For more information on Light Leaks magazine, visit Dead Link Removed.
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Eddie!
I had no idea you did that kind of thing!
I found a toy camera which belongs to my daughter yesterday. Unfortunately, it's one which squirts water when you press the shutter!
Steve.
You got a killer deal there!(was marked $1, but they sold it to me for $0.75)
You got a killer deal there!
Regards, Art.
Yeah, I wondered about that. I have a little gizmo that I certainly consider a toy, but it's made of metal! Of course, I'd probably have to slit larger film to use it which is way too much trouble anyway.Rules are rules, but I never really understood the plastic requirement.
Rules are rules, but I never really understood the plastic requirement.
I always thought the mutant cameras I put together from parts were toys...
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