Bryan Davidson

Instamatics!

So I went to the Emerald Fete on Saturday, and I bought me 2 instamatics, a 25 and a 33. Both in good condition, with the original cases, for $1 each. However, the one cartridge of 126 film that came with them is full, with photos that aren’t mine. I want to get it developed, and I want more film, so if anyone in the Melbourne area can tell me who develops 126 film still, and if you want to sell me some more, let me know.

Also, I shot my first TTV shot with the 25. It came out alright, except for the bad lighting and all, but it could be a lot better. I’m not really sure how to get a good focus, or if I can, or how it all works.

  • Juilee  Pryor

    Juilee Pryor, 8 months ago

    Instamatics are go! I don’t know were you would get it developed in Melbourne but if you find out and are really gagging for a bit of film I may be able to scrap a couple of really seriously out of date rolls up and send them to you. Only colour though I’ve already used up all the B/W stock I had. And that stuff had expired in 1982! Was still pretty good though. Got some great shots with it. Had to process it myself and that was a tad tricky but worth the effort.

  • Bryan Davidson

    Bryan Davidson, 8 months ago

    Seriously? That would be awesome! Thanks a heap.

  • Steven Sandner

    Steven Sandner, 8 months ago

    Funky, hehe… I’ve got this old re-usable… leaks light something chronic!

  • laura

    laura, 8 months ago

    you should be able to get it developed and buy film at Michaels in the city!
    i just got 110 film from my little instamatic developed yesterday… $20 later!! theyre guna be expensive!

  • Bryan Davidson

    Bryan Davidson, 8 months ago

    Thanks. That’s useful to know.

  • Gordon MacK

    Gordon MacK, 8 months ago

    I found a printing/camera shop in the City that sells kodak brand old-style instamatic film and develops it. Its down a little side alley next to a antique shop. Its hella expensive though, a roll is like $30.

    Its not far from the Australia Arcade near the shop I buy my all-stars from.

  • Bryan Davidson

    Bryan Davidson, 8 months ago

    Dyaaaah… $30 is hyper-rip-off. You’ll have to show me on Sunday.

  • Gordon MacK

    Gordon MacK, 8 months ago

    No worries. Yer I thought it was a bit expensive myself.

  • mister khan

    mister khan, 7 months ago

    instamatics anonymous?

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