Dave,
Definately give that Polaroid a try. I picked up a Model 250 at an auction
a couple of years ago for $1. The camera looks and works like brand new. I
occaisionally take it out and shoot with it and I find it quite fun. The
camera is well built, the zeiss rangefinder is fun to use and the instant
print is great for feedback. I learn a lot from the instant feedback since
I usually shoot 35mm slides and get them developed through the mail (2 week
turnaround - no local processors). The polaroid costs about $1 per shot - I
usually shoot type 669 color film. The polaroid look is definately
different than 35mm. I believe batteries are still available direct from
Polaroid - or hook up some AA bateries to get the proper voltage (3V or 4.5V
.. can't remember).
Eric
>From: Dave Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Finally a bargain
>Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 15:53:34 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hi all;
>
>Well, finally it happened. After all these years reading how pdml members
>find lx's at garage sales for $10 or FA 24* lenses in trade for a moldy
>beanie baby, I bought today a box of photo stuff for $17.
>It contained a polaroid 250 Land camera, a bell and howell duolex-s movie
>camera and (drum roll please) an all black rollei 35 s in mint condition.
>I
>am giddy with glee, grinning from ear to ear. What a strange little
>camera!
>Talk about non-intuitive controls! This must take the cake. Luckily, it
>came with an owners manual. I am anxious to run some film with it. Also
>picked up a spotmatic with case and super tak 501.4. Not at such a great
>deal, but the condition was also near mint (no scratches on the base plate.
>Ah, my wife for the first time, is happy after I bought photo equipment.
>Very strange....
>
>I actually want to try to use the polaroid but the B&H will probably be
>ebayed. Both of these are in near mint condition. Too bad the film for
>the
>polaroid is so expensive ($7.50 per B&H).
>
>Just had to share.
>
>dave
>
>
>
>
>
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