Kombi Camera from 1892

This photo was taken with a Kombi Camera from 1892. Seriously, 1892. Isn't that nuts!? My Uncle Bill gave me the camera. :)


This is the Kombi. It is actually one of the first roll film cameras. More on it here.


So there isn't really any usable film around from 1892 I used some 120 film that my professor gave me and cut it up to fit in the Kombi.


Template for the film. I had to cut the film totally blind in COMPLETE darkness and then slide the film in the camera. It was difficult, but doable. I love camera hacks!


The different parts of the Kombi.


I put tape over the lens before I took a photo because I didn't want any light to leak in when the shutter is being cocked.


And the result! I am in a photography class this semester so I was able to use the dark room to develop my pictures. I recommend taking film photography. The dark room is great. :)

On another camera note-- today was parent's day at my school and we went to a little town called Rockville.



We went to this antique store and my dad bought me THIS CAMERA!!

It made my day. My dad usually disapproves of my collections but I guess he thinks this hobby is OK. Thanks for the camera, Dad. You're the best. :)


Janet, my dinosaur, loves the Brownie. She's got good taste.





Great day. :) Can't wait to work with the Kombi more.

School

I'm back at school and it's grand. :) This Polaroid is DePauw-- taken with the Polaroid Spirit camera on 600 film.

Leather Pennant Necklace

I saw a necklace like this on Rebecca's blog a long time ago but I cannot seem to find the photo again! It was really simple, I found little leather scraps, cut triangles, poked holes, and threaded them through an old necklace.




Also, these Converse shoes used to be pink. I had them in 7th grade but I haven't worn them in a while because pink is not really my thing at the moment. Now I wear these shoes ALL THE TIME again.