David Silver
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Post by David Silver on Oct 11, 2005 2:58:49 GMT -5
Nobody else wants to kick start this obvious thread?! Okay, I'll do it!! Yes, even a collector of my stature has a Diana camera sitting around:  And I've USED it. Not for some time, the photos are buried away somewhere, but it's a fun little hunk of junk to shoot, and the results were, uh, interesting. Now if I think I'll be needing a flash, I grab my trusty Hi-Flash camera instead:  Takes a simple two prong push-in flash unit, the sort of generic thing you find with all sorts of cheap, uh, I mean economical plastic cameras. One size fits all, more or less. There is a specific flash attachment for this model (just like the Diana-Flash camera), but I've used the flash from an old Ansco snapshot camera and also some sort of Herco with great success. My favorite Diana clone, however, is the Anny:  Same basic chassis, but it offers a few more controls, and you have to love that fauz meter grill on the front! Dave |
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Post by Randy on Oct 11, 2005 6:40:53 GMT -5
I've been watching these things on Evilbay for some time. There are feeding frenzies in the closing moments of the auction that would rival an auction for a leica camera! I haven't been a winner yet, but maybe someday... Thanks for posting these pictures David, I would love to see some examples of the pictures you have taken with these.
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PeterW
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Post by PeterW on Oct 11, 2005 8:50:13 GMT -5
Sorry, guys, I just can't take these things seriously - but then I suppose you're not meant to!  Randy, if you really want a Diana or a Roniflex or a Nippon or a similar one of these plastic fantastics there are often several going for chicken feed at car boot sales in Ashford held every Sunday. If you'd like one or two to play with let me know and you can have them for the cost of postage. Peter |
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Post by Randy on Oct 11, 2005 18:06:09 GMT -5
Sorry, guys, I just can't take these things seriously - but then I suppose you're not meant to! Randy, if you really want a Diana or a Roniflex or a Nippon or a similar one of these plastic fantastics there are often several going for chicken feed at car boot sales in Ashford held every Sunday. If you'd like one or two to play with let me know and you can have them for the cost of postage. Peter Just a thought Peter, for what those things go for on Evilbay you could make a killing! Ya never know...... |
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mickeyobe
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Post by mickeyobe on Dec 2, 2005 23:51:10 GMT -5
I have the Diana F with flash and box. What a dreadful pile of plastic. It was a gift along with a cardboard carton of much higher quality Kodak box cameras. However I keep watching its progress on ebay and I am sure if I hang on to it long enough I should be able to sell it and buy a yacht.
Mickey
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Post by paulmysterioso on Jun 24, 2006 22:34:27 GMT -5
I acquired a Diana this January through eBay. The prices are utterly outrageous, but the Diana and her clones have an unbelievable cache now. Bidding after the Christmas rush made my Diana a reasonable acquisition.
They're fun cameras to use ... the distortions, the vignetting and soft-focus. I've taken several photographs with my Diana I'm quite proud of. For serious photography, no. But for an out-of-the-ordinary view of the world, the Diana can't be beat!
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mickeyobe
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Post by mickeyobe on Jun 25, 2006 0:24:20 GMT -5
Hey Paul,
Get yourself a piece of clear cellophane. Crush and crinkle it real good. Stick it in front of the lens of your Exakta V. Now you can get Diana pictures with full control.
Little did I dream, last August, (letter above) how soon my words would come true. Take a look at my avatar.
Mickey
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Post by paulmysterioso on Jun 25, 2006 10:53:37 GMT -5
Lol! Good idea, Mickey!
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