Some time ago I purchased 3 rolls of 110 film from the Frugal Photographer and he messed up and sent me 126 instead. When I reported the error and that I was really disappointed with my first order from him, he immediately sent the right stuff and told me to keep the 126 rolls. I see that he is now completely out (and I heard that he had been getting $15/roll at the end.)
So, since that time I have been thinking of what camera to get to use up that 126 film in some fashion. Yesterday I discovered the Yashica EZ-Matic Electronic, ( http://www.mrmartinweb.com/images/camera/126/yasezmatic.jpg ) which I decided was a cool little combination of retro-styling and functionality. So, I now have a nice looking copy, with original case, on its way. I've also discovered that there is a small group of unbalanced individuals that like to reuse the 126 cartridges and load them with 35mm film. This sounds just frustrating and pointless enough to appeal to me, greatly. :) If I use B&W I can do my own processing/printing and it could be a fun little street shooter, what with its 37mm f2.8 lens and automatic shutter speeds. I did see one report on APUG of someone that could not get this camera to recognize his 35mm loaded cartridges, and I'm hoping to discover why and avoid it. But even if I only use it to shoot up my three rolls and sit on the shelf to look at, it will be worthwhile. I don't recall ever shooting 126 the first time around, so I can't say there is any nostalgia to that part of my purchase, but there is something to be said for Simple. Now, does Anybody have any flash cubes? :) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
