Last week, I got myself a Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S’ camera. Then I felt that my poor camera is too naked and white and that I might easily scratch it (mum calls me destroyer). Then when I saw that there’s casing for my Instax Mini, I immediately decided to get it. Don’t wanna scratch it too soon.
Nice eh? ;P
I kept talking about my new found interest in lomography but never seem to have actually posted something on it.
You can read about lomography *here*.
How did I find this new obsession? I heard about the term lomography years ago during my college days. Back then, I didn’t have much resource to further explore what it is all about. So I left it there and continued with whatever I had to do. WORK!
After four years, I started seeing pictures in friends’ facebook, of them holding some weird camera that somewhat looked like toy. Shy to say that I didn’t know how a lomo camera look like back then. What else after? Research on it la! Four years delayed and still wanna wait? No way!
Found the first online shop that sells lomo cameras, accessories and films. The Click Shop.
Not bad service according to review. I was so tempted to order and get my hands on one of them. Then I found out they have a few products in The Rooms (they let you rent a small space to sell your stuff), and I went to check it out. That was when I got my first lomo camera. A Golden Half Chelsea Maika Edition. Totally looked like a toy camera.
Did I mention you have to manually turn the film spool when loading it and after each time you snap a picture? Yes, you have to MANUALLY turn the spool. Not battery operated mah. Interesting leh..*hehe*
So that was how I got my first lomo camera. During end of April 2010. Thus, my obsession begins!
I woke up early today. In fact, most mornings I do get up early but I normally go back to sleep after Clarence has left for work. This morning I decided not to because I had to go out and run a few errands. Actually just one lah!
I need to bank in money for someone I bought films from. Yea, films for camera. Incase, you didn’t know yet, I picked up two new hobbies; Lomography and photography.
Another thing was getting a Yukata a.k.a. kimono from Queensbay. Gonna wear it to Bon Odori Festival this weekend. I hope it doesn’t rain or rain later in the night. I noticed every year’s Bon Odori rains. I’ve never been to this yearly event since they started a few years back. Didn’t really have that urge to go. Don’t know why. But this year, since a friend of mine says she’s gonna wear it to the event, I thought it‘ll be fun if I join in. *haha* More like I want to wear the Yukata.
Ever since I got my new Instax Mini, I’ve been obsessed with instant photos. Well, more like I love the white borders actually.
Was browsing around Facebook and next thing I know I found this interesting application and thought I’d share it here.
It’s by San Cora Paint (as in paint for your wall), with their project of “Malaysia: Poladroid Project”. You can find it at here and download the app at Poladroid's website .
It’s very easy to use. After you’ve installed the application, you’ll find a small Poladroid 'camera' and you can start by dragging your desired photos and just drop it onto the 'camera'. Then some sound effects like you’ve just snapped a picture with it and then you just have to wait for a while for the photo to ‘develop’. That’s it!!
I’ve tried a few and added some text to it using Photoshop. Love it!
Instax Mini 7S is...well..the name says it all...Its an instant camera. Mini version of the old polaroid cam that's no longer in production (as I come to know). The picture is only the size of credit card and you can keep your photos in your purse or wallet (or anywhere you can think of). However I do wish the film cartridge is cheaper.
One cartridge of 10 exposures costed between RM25 to RM28! If you're lucky you could get it at RM20 each if you buy in bulk. Geezzzz!!!! 
Golden Half Chelsea Maika Edition
Nikon P2
After that, i was caught up with some stuff that i nv really have the time to go out that much. Infact, not much time for anything at all. Hardly have time for myself. Didnt exactly what I want until this year. Where i actually have the time to sit down and think about alot of things. And lucky to be more financially stable to be able to let me explore in my interest.
Yea I'm talking abt 'investing' in my hobby. Nikon's D90 is the most expensive camera I bought for myself. I've always wanted a DSLR but never had the luck to own one. I'm still playing around experimenting it. I've had a SLR back in college but that was film camera. Forgot all my lessons that i've learned on using a SLR back then. =P
