Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura
"Often while traveling with a camera we arrive just as the sun slips over the horizon of a moment too late to expose film, only time enough to expose our hearts."-Minor White
When I discovered this darling Brownie Holiday Flash camera at an estate sale, I couldn't resist paying a couple bucks for it. I thought it would make a nice addition to my etsy shop, but then after holding this rare beauty in my hands, well I couldn't part with it. The collector in me just wouldn't let it go!
It is now nestled atop some old books and knickknacks on a shelf collecting dust, but not for long. I am so excited to purchase a roll of 127 film and take a couple shots. If only I could find a frozen roll of film for this camera that someone may have forgotten about! Unfortunately, the film was discontinued about ten years ago and finding a roll of film for sale is rare.
It is now nestled atop some old books and knickknacks on a shelf collecting dust, but not for long. I am so excited to purchase a roll of 127 film and take a couple shots. If only I could find a frozen roll of film for this camera that someone may have forgotten about! Unfortunately, the film was discontinued about ten years ago and finding a roll of film for sale is rare.
Kodak introduced the Holiday Flash in 1952 and discontinued the model in 1962. I can't image why? Back in the day, this camera cost $5.00. I just love it. The size is so compact, light weight and frankly darn cute.
There is nothing to compare the feeling you get when you load a roll of film in a camera, advancing it and then clicking the shutter. The anticipation of not knowing whether you captured the perfect shot; well that is a magical moment. Our modern day digital cameras offer us instant gratification, but there is nothing like a little vintage to remind us how we got here! This little brownie beauty is staying with me. I'm counting on a roll of 127 film to magically appear!
There is nothing to compare the feeling you get when you load a roll of film in a camera, advancing it and then clicking the shutter. The anticipation of not knowing whether you captured the perfect shot; well that is a magical moment. Our modern day digital cameras offer us instant gratification, but there is nothing like a little vintage to remind us how we got here! This little brownie beauty is staying with me. I'm counting on a roll of 127 film to magically appear!
