Taken in 1972, we believe the quality and sophistication of the Polaroid SX-70 will never cease to delight. Take a look at more images from the same camera at Life Magazine.
Dip into eBay’s vast selection of Polaroid SX-70 cameras for yourself.
(Photo: Courtesy of Co Rentmeester—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images. Text by Jauretsi)
(Source: life)
Life Magazine features 1972 Polaroids taken on their SX-70 camera. Check out eBay’s vast selection of Polaroid SX-70 cameras.
(Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images. Text by Jauretsi)
Michael Avedon, grandson of legendary photographer Richard Avedon was interviewed by the founder of Dirt who recently asked him his camera of choice. Michael quickly confessed that he was “totally a film guy”. The budding artist continued to describe his passion for old school equipment. “I’m drawn to the work of past” he says. “I will have to become a slave to the digital world… [MORE] eventually but I’m mostly working with my 35mm, my Rolleiflex. I just started experimenting with 4x5 but I haven’t stepped it up to 8x10 yet, but yeah I love film. I photograph my grandma in this chair all the time with my Rolleiflex.”
We spotted a bunch of Rolleiflex cameras in the eBay closet for those lovers of all things vintage. In terms of inspirations, Michael points out what motivates his mind. ”In a photographic sense, I’m all about the face. Irving Penn. I love Nan Goldin, Larry Clark. But if I had to say strongest influence I would say Otto Dix and Egon Schiele, I’m drawn to the German aesthetic”. When it comes to filmmwork, he tells Dirt, “how can I forget Woody Allen, Tarantino, Lynch, Antonioni? All the classic filmmakers I adore.”
(Photo: Courtesy of AllThingsDirt via Michael Avedon site. Text by Jauretsi)
Meet Sabine Heller, a woman who is all things Media. Acting as CEO of Asmallworld.com, the writer/photographer also exercises her creative energy contributing to publications Vogue Italia and Purple Magazine. In Episode 2 of our series Consolidate, we explore the tools of Sabine’s trade and how eBay fits into her inspired life of objects.
Check out episode 1 with DJ & Nightlife expert Gabby Mejia
(Photo: Gabriel Stanley. Text by Jauretsi)
By Jauretsi
After our previous chat at Art Basel with photographer Ruvan Wijesooriya, documenter of LCD Soundsystems last glorious seven years, first we ran to go buy the book, and secondly, we inquired which cameras created all the magic.
“I use the Contax systems, so I really love my Aria” says the music-phile. He also tipped us off to the G2 Rangefinder. ”My point-and-shoot of choice is a Contax T3. I probably like that one best. It was my first real camera and its stealthy”. In terms of lenses, you can’t go wrong with the good ol’ fashioned standard 35 mm lens. eBay has a ton of options up for grabs so take a peek. Now all you have to do is have the foresight which Ruvan had almost a decade ago, and find yourself the next LCD Soundsystem to document. Visit Powerhouse Books to purchase your own copy of LCD for some inspiration.
(Photo: 1. G2 Rangefinder from Seller Lens.Camera 2. G2 Rangefinder 3. 35 MM Lens Seller Shutterblade 4. Contax T3 Seller Japancamera20005. Contax T3)
By Jenny Bahn
Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of our lives without paying attention to our surroundings. The beauty of taking notes throughout your day, or snapping photos of the things you see, is that you force yourself into the present. If you don’t already have a journal, get one. If you’re itching for the heft and substance of a proper film camera, there are a ton of vintage options from Olympus on eBay. If you like the speed and convenience of digital cameras, eBay’s got those, too.
(Photo: Courtesy of Jose Cabaco via Instagram)
I would really like to spend my summer on a farm.
