Sunshine and Smiles, Hivers! I'm here again with another blog post! In today’s blog, I’ll be sharing my parents’ collection of cameras. These cameras were gathered by my father, representing his journey as a teenager and in the early stage of his fatherhood. Also, these cameras were given from me because my mother noticed my interest in photography and wanted to give me a camera. Each camera has its own unique story to tell, so let’s get started!
The first camera is a Sony Cybershot DCS-P5. I discovered this in my mother's cabinet, and it was set apart from the other cameras. I wanted to test the camera, but the battery was dead, so I haven't been able to try it out yet.
I'm considering purchasing a charger and battery for it, or I might just keep it as is. My mother mentioned that my father bought this camera during his travels abroad so he could take pictures while he was there.
From what I’ve found out, the image quality of this camera is quite good and has a vintage feel. I am contemplating whether to take a risk and invest in a charger and battery for this camera, or not. My mother isn't sure about the camera's condition either, so that adds to my hesitation.
The next camera is the Panasonic SDR-S7. This is a camcorder that originally belonged to my aunt, who used it for vlogging during her vacation in the Philippines.
I gave this camera a try, and it still performs well; however, I'm not particularly fond of it because I dislike the design. It also brings to mind those horror films where the perspective is through a camera.
While the video quality is decent, it struggles to focus on the main subject. I can't retrieve any footage from this camera because I don't have an OTG cable for the SD card to transfer it to my phone.
The next camera is the Canon PowerShot A620. This is my personal favorite, and it's the one we've used for every occasion, capturing our memories from childhood through adulthood. My father purchased this camera during a trip to Taiwan. He also used this camera to take pictures with his friends back in the day.
In the photo, you can see some examples of the shots taken with this camera. It's evident that this camera bears signs of usage, as it was my father's favorite purchase. Currently, it still functions, but there is fungus on the screen, which does not impact the photo quality.
However, this camera is unable to read any SD card, and I'm unsure why. It could be that the SD card slot is damaged, or perhaps the SD cards I have here are not compatible with this camera.
The next camera is the Fujifilm jx300. This camera is quite nice and very portable. My mother informed me that my father received this camera from a Japanese friend during his trip to Japan. The camera is still operational, but the LCD has some dirt and minimal burn marks showing its usage; there is also a line that doesn't affect the camera's performance.
The sample images from this camera are still on the SD card, but I cannot access them because I don't have a OTG for transferring files. I like the design of the camera and the quality of the images. It has a vintage style that is perfect for photo shoots.
Finally, the next camera I want to mention is the Olympus C-25. This camera is one of my favorites, and I used it to capture moments with my friends during our cafe hopping adventures and special occasions. My mother informed me that this camera originally belonged to my aunt and was passed down to my father. It was in perfect working condition until I accidentally dropped it, which caused the lens to become stuck and unable to extend or retract.
This camera produces a nice vintage effect and vintage portraits, as shown in the photos; these are sample shots taken with the Olympus C-25 before it stopped working. I still intend to repair this camera, but I'm not certain it can be fixed since it's vintage, or I might just look for a second-hand camera of the same brand and model.
Currently, I have found a few cameras still lying around the house. There are three more cameras in another glass cabinet that my mother can’t access at the moment because the key to that cabinet is missing, and we still need to locate it. Those cameras are Panasonic and Kodak, and I'm uncertain whether they still function or not.
This is the end of my blog, Hivers! I hope you enjoyed reading it, and perhaps you could ask your relatives or your parents if they have any digital cameras that have been tucked away for a long time; you might consider borrowing them for taking pictures! These days, digital cameras are very popular, especially due to their vintage-style outputs.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, and I look forward to seeing you in my next blog! Ciao!
