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In reply to the discussion: The eye. Our young grandson has it. He has practiced photography and gotten good at it. [View all]George McGovern
(9,949 posts)22. My mom had one too ShazzieB. Fold-down box camera. Regrettably I never knew about it nor how to use it.
It was real nice that your mom let you use it. Heck, Shazzie, you ever want to take pictures again, like with
a cell phone (if you don't mind me asking)?
According to Wikipedia
"The Brownie was a basic cardboard box camera with a simple convex-concave lens that took 2+1⁄4-inch square pictures on No. 117 roll film. It was conceived and marketed for sales of Kodak roll films. Because of its simple controls and initial price of US$1 (equivalent to $38 in 2024) along with the low price of Kodak roll film and processing, the Brownie camera surpassed its marketing goal."
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The eye. Our young grandson has it. He has practiced photography and gotten good at it. [View all]
George McGovern
Aug 2025
OP
No better mentor than you, George. I sincerely hope your grandson's love for what he's doing is successful
Deuxcents
Aug 2025
#1
Thus far so good Deuxcents. He's a "rare bird" in that his passion for his craft takes
George McGovern
Aug 2025
#8
Yes. Olympus E-M1 Mark II with Olympus 45-150mm f.2.8 Pro lens + Pen F w/17mm f/1.8 lens.
George McGovern
Aug 2025
#7
Chuckle, Chuckle, my Dad was an artist, and the finest camera he used was a Brownie Reflex. OHHHH NOOOHHHH.
usonian
Aug 2025
#5
Sounds was a good photographer. And thanks for clarifying my source of insanity.
George McGovern
Aug 2025
#10
My mom had one too ShazzieB. Fold-down box camera. Regrettably I never knew about it nor how to use it.
George McGovern
Aug 2025
#22
Good shooting! Looks like you timed it just right when he was walking near you.
George McGovern
Aug 7
#33
Yup. As I recall the rider won some sort of local election. Probably became sort of famous. THX
George McGovern
Aug 7
#35
He IS. He and his mom came for dinner recently. He showed concert photos online while we were waiting on dinner.
George McGovern
Aug 2025
#11
Wow Thank You, Figarosmom, for your cogent comments. With which camera(s) have you taken pictures?
George McGovern
Aug 2025
#20
Holy Toledo Figarosmom! Your art is amazing (plus another 5 or 10 superlatives)!
George McGovern
Aug 2025
#23
Thanks DD. You sure know how to help a guy like himself. Take passion one step to "PaidPassion" and rejoice,
George McGovern
Aug 2025
#15