My newest purchase, delivered to my door at 7am this morning. She started it off, with her minty green body and flirtatious little lens; all i was going to do was take a quick Polaroid of her to send to a friend, but then, before i knew what was happening, the rest of the gang wanted to get in on the action. And I'm such a push-over, i just couldn't say no...
My beloved SX-70; if i could only shoot with one camera for the rest of my days, this would be it.
My first proper camera: my Canon AE1 SLR. She took me through art school and beyond.
The Hasselblad, or as she is now known,
the beast. Heavy, reliable, beautiful.
One of my first Polaroids. All cameras should have rainbows on them - fact.
My little Instamatic. I had one of these when i was a kid, and even though i've never put a roll of film through her, she still makes me smile.
To meet the rest of the gang,
click over here.
you have a wonderful collection, i'm most definitely jealous!
Posted by: Lightning Heart | Nov 17, 2009 at 09:09 PM
I am swooning over your collection of cameras.... hoping to build mine up soon...
*hugs*
Posted by: Toni | Nov 17, 2009 at 10:20 PM
You, Miss, are one lucky lady!
Posted by: Jillian Petersen | Nov 17, 2009 at 11:19 PM
I love those minty green cameras like your Savoy. I eye them every time I see one, but have yet to take the plunge. I already have so many vintage cameras that I'm almost out of room to display them all!
Posted by: Katy | Nov 17, 2009 at 11:58 PM
yes! this is a wonderful collection, and i do agree that all cameras should have a rainbow on them. have fun with your new one!
Posted by: Anna | Nov 18, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Where were you when I was a camera salesperson? :)
Posted by: Debi | Nov 18, 2009 at 12:08 AM
I had an Instamatic too. :)
I'm pretty sure all the photos in our family albums with the rounded corners came from that camera.
Posted by: Amanda {Mocking Bird} | Nov 18, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Oooh, that little Savoy is so adorable. She reminds me of an old transistor radio!
Posted by: Melissa | Nov 18, 2009 at 12:23 AM
A Hasselblad *sigh* I would love to have one of those just to look at....
A lovely collection indeed!
Posted by: Angie | Nov 18, 2009 at 01:07 AM
Dear God(!) you have the best porn. Ever.
Posted by: Graciel @ Evenstar Art | Nov 18, 2009 at 01:08 AM
Yum, yum. I ♥ film cameras. I'm thinking of getting either a rangefinder or a SLR...what do you think is better? :-)
Posted by: gn. | Nov 18, 2009 at 02:05 AM
love your little gang
Posted by: charlane | Nov 18, 2009 at 02:28 AM
Ooh ohh! What are you going to do with the little Savoy? Will you use it? I just got one for my birthday from a friend. Love these.
Posted by: HeatherM | Nov 18, 2009 at 02:28 AM
I love your collection!
I have the onestep land polaroid and I love taking polaroids. I am currently having a little battle with myself though, to buy or not to buy more polaroid film. Is my little collection in the fridge going to last until they start making new film? What if they don't make new film after all? Help! ;)
Posted by: Mausumi | Nov 18, 2009 at 08:06 AM
Nice camera.
Posted by: ed hardy | Nov 18, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Hi gn, id go for the SLR if i was you!
Heather - for now i think my little green beauty will be decorating my shelves ;)
Posted by: Susannah | Nov 18, 2009 at 10:58 AM
i'm drooling over here! i want to be friends with your friends.
Posted by: jeanine | Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Wow - my first real camera was the Canon Canonet 28 Rangefinder - a real beauty - I always said the camera just couldn't take a bad picture...but, I definitely learned some skill with it!! I still miss it! It broke and the parts were unavailable because they stopped making it...
Posted by: Sarah | Nov 18, 2009 at 03:48 PM
oh what a handsome little brood you've got there...the Savoy even looks like the cutesy youngest sister.
Posted by: Katherine | Nov 18, 2009 at 04:52 PM
You've got some real beauties!
Posted by: Randi | Nov 18, 2009 at 05:56 PM
oh gorgeous---I'm experiencing some serious camera lust right now!
Posted by: blue bicicletta | Nov 19, 2009 at 01:38 AM
I enjoyed looking at your camera collection. I feel like I need to photograph mine now. I have so many, just like you. I love them all.
Posted by: Jan's camera | Nov 19, 2009 at 04:19 AM
what a joy to have these reliable friends!
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | Nov 19, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Oh, my, goodness! What a beautiful collection!
Posted by: Jamie | Nov 19, 2009 at 10:00 PM
what a handsome display! i love how you love your craft, woman.
Posted by: pixie | Nov 20, 2009 at 01:42 AM
oh...i cannot even say how much
i love this...
honestly and truly...fantastic.
:O)
Posted by: gkgirl | Nov 20, 2009 at 01:46 AM
ooooh and aaaaahhhh
Posted by: sanne | Nov 21, 2009 at 04:55 PM
We had the white one with the rainbows when I was a kid! I wish I still did. It's amazing what you create with your cameras.
Posted by: Chasing the Moon | Nov 25, 2009 at 02:24 PM
i'm drooling. what a rad collection!
Posted by: Dani Kreeft | Nov 25, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Such a great collection Susannah!
Posted by: Jennifer Squires Ross | Nov 25, 2009 at 06:54 PM