Crap Camera Series Number 2 The Unplanned Camera

[@MarcoReviews745Cameras]

Nice shots. Sometimes simple is best.

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Thanks, you are right. Cheers, Keith

[@davidanderson3425]

Very impressed with those shots from such an inexpensive camera. A real bargain!

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Thanks David. Sometimes things just work out. Cheers, Keith

[@andrewwilkin1923]

Hi Keith, that's amazing. Take 2 cameras on a trip, neither work so buy another one in an antique shop for £12 and use that instead. Great results.

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Thanks Andrew. The Gods of Photography were watching out for me! Cheers, Keith

[@northstar1950]

Good grief! A Sekonic for two quid!!!! Very well done sah!

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Thanks Mr L. I was understandably chuffed as I was outbid so many times when I was trying on ebay. Cheers, Keith

[@AndrewWaltonPhotography]

The risk is half the fun, Keith. You never really know what you are going to get with a crap camera or an eBay job lot. The Chinon by comparison looks a bargain. One advantage is that it is reloadable, a disposable camera with HP5 in it costs around £19.99.

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Thanks Andrew. The reprieve after dropping the Olympus made the results seem so much sweeter. Plus, a Sekonic! For £2! Life can be sweet sometimes. Cheers, Keith

[@superuser13]

Sounds like a coffee grinder... Great photos, but mostly due to the photographer.

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Many thanks superuser! It's great to try these old family cameras and see what they offer. Cheers, Keith

[@russellharris5072]

Try to get a Cosina CT1a a great camera for about thirty squid or less.I found mine in mint condition for thirty....................................

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Thanks Russell. I like the idea of the CT1a, but it doesn't really qualify for the "Crap Camera" series because it's a good one. Cheers, Keith

[@ivorj4715]

When you can, please get a microphone instead of using the in camera mic. Useful info here. Thanks.

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Hi Ivor. I have a microphone and I will endeavour to use it more. Until I upgrade my equipment, I have to record through the mike separate to the video and then spend some time synchronising. I know the sound is better but I've been a bit lazy. Thanks for the feedback, Keith

[@ivorj4715]

@@theoldunsshot1005 Well done you. I respect people who make the best of what they have. Not everyone has an 8k Sony and a radio mic to make teir recordings.