New toy 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is now time to unveil the new toy. You could see leather case on a previous post.

Now here is a photograph of the camera itself.

I believe you will agree with me in saying it is a beautiful piece of chraftmanship.

A product from Agfa in Germany built around 1960, it was called Agfaflex in the USA and

Ambiflex in the rest of the world.

I got mine with four lenses. The one visible on the picture : 

- Color Solagon 50 mm f:2.0

and

- Color Ambion 35 mm f:3.4

- Color Telinear 90 mm f:3.4

- Color Telinear 135 mm f:4.0

I am in the process of shooting the first film. I shall keep you posted on the

result.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shooting in the park

Paris is studded with many green areas.

One on the most visited is Parc du Luxembourg at the hedge of Latin District.

It is a perfect place to practice your photographic skills.

Whether you are a fan of sculpture, portrait, flower, people photography you will find every opportunity

to use your camera.

 

 

New toy

Do you know that although Christmas is still five (5) long months away it is not forbidden to get yourself a nice present now.

That is just what I did.

I was cycling through the 8th arrondissement close to the Interior Ministry more precisely still in Rue Miromesnil and I came accross this wonderful shop for old camera amateurs.

Antique Camera is its name.

 

The owner is a living camera dictionary and he is ready to share his knowledge.

On the spur of the moment I stepped in and asked whether he would have in stock a very specific camera I have been trying to lay my hands on lately. I knew the chances were extremely low.

Well, as they say, all the winners did play...

Where very few tourists go...

 

I would like to introduce you to the André Citroen park.

Located where the famous carmaker plant had been from

1915 - 1972 and where much before a bleach producer was

established it was opened in 1992.

It is a very modern combination of gray stones, water,

grass and flowers. A huge ballon which can accomodate up to 30

adults and 60 kids can take you for a ride up to the sky. 

It is the place where I do most of my portrait shootings.

Et Si...

And if ...

 

Imagine you are visiting the Marais, you know this very old district of Paris with the narrow streets. But the weather is hot and you need a rest.

  What better place than the Si (for Svensk Institutet). Located 11 rue Payenne, 75003 Paris the Swedish institute offers a very nice cafe proposing home made open sanwiches and cakes which you can taste while sitting in the front yard. And also an extremely nice back garden with trees, chairs and benches.

For the whole summer this garden hosts an exhibition by Anne Thulin.