Monthly Archives: May 2010

May16

Broke my Diana+

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Broke my Diana+

Diana+

Broke my Diana+ Dreamer! Got this a couple of years back in SF from Urban Outfitters. 

Had it on my lap and I have got a recycle seat beat strap attached, which is overweight. It slipped off, landed on the lens and the entire lens portion broke off from the camera body. Now I will have to find time to superglue the lens back. It should still work after that. :(

May12

Lenses … Lenses …

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Lenses … Lenses …

Just ordered a Canon EOS EF lens to Micro 4/3 adapter from Amazon, pretty cheap for US$32. Giving a try to see if my Sigma lens will work with the EP-1.

 

Voigtlander 35mm F1.4

But of course what I really want is the Voigtlander 35mm F/1.4 Nokton. Amazon is selling that at US$579. Found the local distributor, Chiif Cameras selling it at S$780. I figured with a lens hood + adapter, the entire investment is going to be just below S$1K. Tempting … 

May10

Four Corner Store

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Four Corner Store

Vintage Smena 2Vintage Smena 2

Found this really interesting online store (Four Corner Store) selling toy cameras. Obviously couldn't resist the temptation … ended up buying a Russian Vintage Smena camera. While it's not in the best condition, how to complain when it's only US$28.50 and it even comes with a leather case. :) The Smena uses 35mm films. According to the site …

Cameras Smena-2 were produced by factory “GOMZ” (“LOMO”) since 1955 up to 1961 and by factory “MMZ” (Minsk city) since 1957 up to 1961.

While at it, I also got a Holga Multi Colour Flash that I hope to use with my Olympus EP-1.