You can do really neat things with a $1-2 “Color Optical Lens” toy camera. I had heard that, even seen evidence, but doing it myself really showed me there’s no need to buy a Holga when you can do the same thing with $2 rolls of 35mm film and a thrift store camera. Check out these light leaks!
Kodak Motormatic 35
Found this one at a thrift store and had to put a roll of film through it. I published some of the test photos and a write up with some history and details about the Motormatic.
Above left: Craig F. Walker, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Denver Post photographer; above right: A view of the Kodak Motormatic 35 camera.
Grandma’s Painting
My grandmother had a reproduction just like this in the room I slept in as a kid. Even the frame. For all I know, this was the same one.
Taken with Hipstamatic, Matty ALN Lens, Ina’s 1935 Film, No Flash.
Fan
Taken with Hipstamatic, John S Lens, Blanko Film, No Flash.
The Wild Chipmunk at Lakeside, from Artificial Reproduction.
Clouds Break
Taken with Hipstamatic, Watts Lens, BlacKeys B+W Film, No Flash.
Pedal Hopper
Taken with Hipstamatic, Libatique 73 Lens, Pistil Film, No Flash.
Rainbow II
Taken with Hipstamatic, John S Lens, Pistil Film, No Flash.
Breakfast!
Taken with Hipstamatic, Libatique 73 Lens, Pistil Film, No Flash.
The Cranes, 8/17
Taken with Hipstamatic, Libatique 73 Lens, Pistil Film, No Flash.
