“Feet in the Air”
An old camera has a strange attraction to me. It’s part fascination of the intricate mechanical works and the romance of eras gone by, captured by film for eternity.
So what a fitting theme for this first journal entry in the year that marks a new decade than a camera manufactured somewhere between 1932-1935.
“Rolleiflex standard K2 with two friends”
For some, a Rolleiflex represents sophistication and quality, for others, it is a status symbol for the rich.
For me, I am intrigued by its historical and significant body of works produced that I admire.
This particular Rolleiflex model is neither expensive, nor it is rare. A little uncommon to find in mint condition, but there are plenty out there in this condition.
The first thing that came to mind when I first held this little TLR is “quality.” The film winding lever feels precise and the gear sound is dampened. The waist-level viewfinder sprung open with a gentle touch on the metal tab. Everything is held by parts that are meticulously fit together as to rely on friction (not glue). A real treat.
“Sails on The Wall”
I took the camera for a walk along with my daughter on a beautiful but chilly afternoon at a plaza that looks deserted because the restaurants are still preparing for dinner hours.
“Old Plaza”
“Take Notes”
Finishing the roll, a thought that came to my mind made me realize that this is not a bad way to start the new year. Life is hard to live without a pause in which an old camera can indeed become a vehicle to paint fuzzy pictures that are strangely satisfying.
As we walk back to the car, my daughter said to me that this is a beautiful day to take pictures, looking at her as she hopped into her car-seat, I can only smile.
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