How a TOY CAMERA Made Me Fall in Love with Photography (again)
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- I've got a huge collection of camera including digital and film cameras, of various sizes and capabilities. And yet, from all the cameras I own, this one here stands out - A kids toy camera that takes instant images. And the best part: the images only cost a couple of cents per shots. Additionally, this camera delivers unique results, with a full, high contrast, gritty, black and white look. I got this camera for a very specific use case and didn't know yet how much I would actually use it and how much it would affect my photography in general. Therefore, in this video I will show you why this toy camera is the perfect tool to unlock creativity.
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Thanks! I didn't even know it had a brand name somewhere haha. In case people are interested, here is the link to the camera (price might vary since I got mine during Black Friday last year): GERMANY - amzn.to/415aKTA US - tinyurl.com/34tdcsh3
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Hasselblad, Fuji, Ricoh, Leica, Yashica, Contax: I sleep.
This camera: GAS engaged!
Thank you for the video, it's very inspiring.
Hahaha, that was exactly what happened to me, when I saw Maya's camera for the first time my GAS was over the moon! Thanks for your comment. :)
Hi Karin! This is the most entertaining video you have made. Thank you so much!
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
I haven't seen a camera review in a long time that has made me want a new camera this badly! This is why I love shooting with compact digital cameras, my Olympus Trip 35 or 120 Diana, or my half-frame Ricoh. Now excuse me while I go try to find one (perhaps a green or blue dinosaur).
Thanks so much for your comment, I am glad to hear you found the video helpful :) And yes, the smaller the barriers to get creative, the better! And for that, those simple, minimal cameras are just perfect.
I had a very similar experience with these kids instant cameras. I've shot a wide range of film formats and cameras and picked one of these up in December before a trip. I love shooting film more than anything else in the world but I had more fun with this camera than I have ever had with even my Leica. The connection it can provide with people is incredible. I was able to take photos and hand out copies to friends, strangers, and street performers. It's a beautiful little tool.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, so cool to hear you had a great experience with this camera type! I also think it helps a lot to engage with other people and come into contact with strangers on the street. Surely helps that these cameras are usually colorful and not looking intimidating haha
I have two of these! I was looking for a low fi BW experience similar to the Nintendo Gameboy camera and printer I had growing up, but a bit better quality. As you said, the biggest challenge is the paper. Finding replacement sticker paper has been especially challenging. The ones that came with the camera work fine, but all the replacements I've order have been either too thick or the paper has this gloss that makes the image very very light. Those are meant for the thermal printers which I also picked up. They look a lot like the toy cameras, but print from your phone and are more detailed. Something to check out as well if you're interested.
Oh yeah, I had to think of the GameBoy Camera as well when I learned about this type of thermal printing cameras for the first time! I only used the included paper and the sticker paper I bought, so I don't have as much experience as you. I will definitely be careful when ordering another batch of paper in the future, thanks for the warning!
beautiful
My daughter got a little printer for Xmas that prints on that type of paper (thermal paper I think it’s called).
The rolls are supper cheap.
We’ve been having a lot of fun.
Sounds great, awesome to hear you have been enjoying it! And of course thanks for your comment. :)
This is such a fun camera! Immidiately watching the video I understood that I want it here and now :)
Totally, the fun aspect is the best thing about it. Great to hear it inspired you to get one yourself. :)
I bought one recently for pretty much the same reasons and I agree-it is such a joy to use! Mine is black and vaguely polaroid-like but it still has the same kid-style interface.
@karinmajoka Thank you so much for sharing this! May I ask, will you please share the link for the sticker paper you are using?
Sure! I got mine from German Amazon, I think it must have been this one here: tinyurl.com/2je54wyt
Thank you!
So much fun … thanks, I hadn’t heard of this toy camera before. Good on you for paying it forward with your godchild … those early influences can have a big effect later in life! 📷🦕😄
Thanks so much for your comment. :) and yes, absolutely, I think it's great to nourish creativity early on!
This actually looks super fun and the note book idea of one a day is awesome!! Makes me wonder if something like clear packaging tape could help with the archival-ness of the prints.
Thanks so much for your comment! :) That's an interest idea actually, not sure if this would work. I assume when finding a way to keep it away from UV light, the longevity might be improved maybe
What a brilliant little project Karin. Really enjoyed this episode :)
Back to the root. Nice. :)
Exactly! :) thanks for your comment!
@@KarinMajoka sehr gerne oh wait... with pleasure :)
Klasse Video. Mir ging es mit der Camp Snap Camera genauso 👍🏻☺️
Ist das diese digitale "Einwegkamera"? Sehr spannend, wollte ich auch zukünftig gerne mal probieren. :)
I've been using one of these for a few months and it is SO fun, love that you can get paper rolls for it that have adhesive backing so you can have your instant shots as stickers too! I got one for my nephew after using it myself and he went through a roll and a half on christmas day :')
Thank you for your video it’s sound a great idea 😘
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it :)
brilliant. love it. this short video brought a smile to my face. I really like the idea of fun as we tend to lose that fun element when using our cameras. Thanks for another great idea but also fun video.
Thanks so much for your comment, I appreciate it a lot! And yes, it's a bit harsh to realize how quickly fun can be compromised when getting stuck too much with perfection and gear. So a simple camera and simple project like that truly helps to boost the fun factor again!
I have something similar a Canon Zeomini (I should be an influencer with all the canon cameras I have in my collection LOL) . Basically works the same way only printing onto small format colour thermal sticker paper. I mainly used it at events to promote our Canon Club by taking portraits of strangers and giving them the results. It’s a much better pure digital camera interestingly you cant shoot directly to the SD card without paper in it ッ
Thanks for your comment! That's actually pretty cool and I assume it's also convenient to be able to print in colour. And I love how taking photos of strangers and handing it to them is such an essential part of fun and building community. :)
Love it
Thanks for your comment :)
@@KarinMajoka I remember using a Gameboy and its camera attachment years ago to take B&W photos and it was such a fun time. My friends all thought I was insane but it unleashed creativity. Looks like you found something similar and I love it!
This is so cool, I love the point about doing one shot a day - I think I'll start a photo diary with my little Canon printer too.
Might need to get one like this for our kids too... Currently our son loves my Lomo Automat, and I'm not sure I should let him shoot Instax mini 🤑🤑💀
My only concern with these is that thermal paper has been known to contain BPA. These being primarily marketed for children is a bit alarming when it’s difficult to tell if the paper is BPA free.
I was considering to buy the Fujifilm instax evo these few days… seems like my opinions might change…very tempting lmao. A kids toy 10x cheaper than Fujifilm might be what im buying instead
I've personally fell victim to this camera. woke up to prints of me sleeping by my nieces 😅
Hahahha, that's awesome actually, love this story! 😂
Hey, careful with longevity when you deal with receipt ink. It tends to fade pretty quick, and text printed on it is nearly unreadable in a matter of several years.
I thought this was a camera giveaway! I accept the Pentax 17.😊
Oh thanks for the review, now i know what out 4 yr. old will use this Summer 😮🎉
Thanks for your comment. This camera certainly is perfect for kids starting out in photography. :)
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