daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
My Fujifilm X-E4 is back in my hands! The repair facility wanted around $750 to fix it, which felt like too much, so I passed on the service. So far though, it’s powering on and working just fine. Fingers crossed I can get many more shots out of it before it gives up on me again. And at least I still have my trusty old X-T10 as a backup. 📷😊
I lined up my two DJI Osmo Action 4 cameras today for today’s photo. They have been great for my motorcycle videos, even though I really only need one. I bought the second one during a huge sale because I thought it would be cool to try a three-camera setup on the bike. Turns out that is a bit too complicated for me. Maybe I should sell one. I am still thinking about it!
For now, my favorite combo is the DJI Osmo Action 4 for the main POV shot and the Insta360 X3 for the selfie and 360 view. That pairing feels just right.
I pulled out a bunch of my old film gear, thinking I’d finally donate or sell it. Of course, I haven’t actually done that yet, so now it’s all just hanging out on my desk like a little museum of procrastination. Maybe I should just tuck it all away… until the next “decluttering” mood hits.
Today is National Camera Day! By coincidence, I had already gathered a few of my old film cameras to do some decluttering. In the photo above, you can see my current Fujifilm X-E4 sitting next to my Minolta Alpha 507si. I really enjoy using both of them. There’s still a roll of film loaded in the Minolta, so I’m planning to finish it and find out what’s on it. Always fun to see what surprises a forgotten roll might hold!
While helping my parents clean out some old gear, I came across a few vintage cameras they were ready to part with. I decided to keep the compact Nikon point-and-shoot digital camera. It’s incredibly portable and surprisingly fun to use for casual photography.
They also had an old film camera, which looks cool, but I’m not interested in going back to film photography. I grew up shooting with 35mm film, and I definitely don’t miss the cost or the waiting involved with developing rolls.
There was also a Canon digital camera, but unfortunately, its lens got stuck in the extended position and no longer works. It’s a shame because those older Canon digicams can take great photos.
Thankfully, the Nikon is still fully functional and performing well. It’s a great reminder that even older digital cameras can be excellent tools for everyday photography and creative projects.
