Friday, March 11, 2016

Thru The Viewfinder (of an old camera)

I'm traveling all week on business, so another post from the archives. This post is a handful of so-called TTV photos. I'd almost forgotten about this technique, and haven't used it for a while. I guess that's one of the advantages of reviewing your archives from time to time! Anyway, TTV uses a modern digital camera mounted on an old funky camera's viewfinder to add grit, dust, and out-of-focus areas to give the image a vintage look. A little like photos you might find in granny's attic! 
I use an old Kodak Duaflex II camera with a cardboard extension, and focus my DSLR lens directly on the Kodak's viewfinder.
I'm sure I look nerdy walking around the desert looking down through this contraption! Anyway, here's what the pics look like using this process. A fairly random group of shots taken as my wife and I were out exploring the 29 Palms, CA, area a few years ago. I'll be taking my "contraption" out soon to take more of these!!










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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 11, 2016 at 9:29 PM

    I like the old, grainy film effect.

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  2. TexWisGirlMarch 11, 2016 at 10:48 PM

    really, really neat. like those old cards you put into the wooden slide viewer thing.

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  3. eileeninmdMarch 12, 2016 at 2:01 AM

    Hello, cool images, the vintage look is great. The skies and scenes are beautiful. Have a happy weekend!

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  4. s.cMarch 12, 2016 at 3:11 AM

    A nice new way of using an old camera. My last postings were from 6x6 negatives made with my yashica D in 1969 and scanned in last week. I never had these printed before so it took nearly 47 years before I saw the result. Your method is quicker.

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  5. Author R. Mac WheelerMarch 12, 2016 at 6:07 AM

    I was here - Kilroy

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  6. carol l mckennaMarch 12, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    Very creative technique and great vintage photos with it ~

    Happy Weekend to you ~ ^_^

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  7. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMarch 12, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    What a great idea. I like it better than using some effect of that nature in a photo processing program in the computer.

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  8. CloudiaMarch 12, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    I never visit here that I am not rewarded! You really school me about photography. Soon Ima dump my point and shoot and move up a bit.

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  9. Bill March 12, 2016 at 12:06 PM

    They look like some of the near-death slides I occasionally try to save. Interesting effect, for sure.

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  10. rupam sarmaMarch 12, 2016 at 12:37 PM

    Amazing works.
    ~ Have a nice weekend ~

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  11. AnonymousMarch 12, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    Love the two seater!

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  12. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)March 12, 2016 at 6:32 PM

    Wow - what great results - super technique. And just gotta love that two seater.

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  13. Yogi♪♪♪March 12, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    You know I could really get into something like this. I love your photos. As much as I like pics from modern DSLR's I sure do love analog photos with old cameras.

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  14. AmyMarch 12, 2016 at 9:18 PM

    that old camera is awesome by the look of the photos you've taken, is that in one of the pics an old toilet?

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    1. Spare Parts and PicsMarch 13, 2016 at 4:54 PM

      Hi Amy, yes, the remains of an old desert outhouse. Struck me as funny that there were two toilet seats!

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 13, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    Everything old is new again -- and wonderful! Such an interesting technique. The scenery is beautiful and the old abandoned outhouse made me laugh.

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  16. thomasMarch 14, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    lovely rustic view

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  17. LizMarch 15, 2016 at 10:05 PM

    What a great vintage look! A very fascinating post!

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  18. Kenneth Cole SchneiderMarch 16, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    Very nice effects, and so authentic!

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  19. StephanieMarch 20, 2016 at 6:47 AM

    Very nice collection of images. Great finds and treatments!

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  20. Photo(Geo)grapherMarch 24, 2016 at 12:21 PM

    A very interesting post! Very creative technique

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