Done and done. I was involved in such a project a few years ago on the
PhotoForum
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/photoforum/ptc/
We sent a disposable camera around the world - the aim was to discover
whether the pro photogs on the list could get a decent image out of it.
(Fuji, with flash). The one that went right around did its circuit
nicely but the two that did domestic US circuits caused endless
headaches with precious members whinging about their copyright, hanging
on to the camera until they were 'in the mood' or the time was right,
etc. One vanished and another had to be freed with a heavy handed knock
on the door and a strong suggestion to hand it over.
AndrewF
(Vagabond #17)
On 18/03/2005, at 12:23 AM, Andrew McPhee wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> While browsing photo.net tonight I came across an idea called "Camera
> travels the world"
> Thread 1: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00BKYf
> Thread 2: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00BLLX
> Thread 3: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00BMP0
> Thread 4: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00BOgr
>
> A similar thing has also been done by the Rangefinder Forum in their
> "Pass
> the Camera" project:
> http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=50778#post50778
> (with which I see Natalia is involved)
>
> And I've noticed that some Minolt* aficionados have done a similar
> thing.
>
> How about we do a similar thing and send an Olympus on a world tour?
> After
> all, we can't have those Minolt* guys and gals getting all the glory
> now
> can we? ;-)
>
> Here's some basic rules that I've thought up (comments welcome):
>
> Each participant has the camera for three days.
> Subject matter is open - anything goes.
> Each participant supplies a film of their choice and develops it at
> their
> expense.
> Participant picks four images, scans them and emails them to me for
> inclusion on a website.
> Participant mails the camera (at their expense) on to the next person
> on
> the list.
>
> I have two cameras that I think would be candidates. My first thought
> was
> to send a Trip 35 on the tour because of it's name, cheapness,
> reliabilty,
> ease of use and no battery to worry about. The only downside could be
> it's
> weight. My second choice is an XA1 which wins on all points except
> for the
> natty name but it scores better on weight. I own an example of both of
> these models and I'd be happy to contribute one to the project.
>
> The "Camera travels the world" and "Pass the Camera" projects each
> have a
> guestmap that enables participants to place a "pin" on a map to show
> the
> camera's progress around the globe. I think this is a cool idea for
> us to
> implement as well.
>
> I would be happy to organise the project, create the website and the
> guestmap, and donate the camera.
>
> So here's some questions I'd like answered:
>
> Should we do this?
> What camera should we use?
> What do you think about the rules - discussion is most welcome.
> And finally...who wants to participate?
>
> Regards,
> Andrew McPhee
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