POPping Nine

Last Saturday … on the 17 October … was the World Toy Camera Day. Despite being really busy that day, I managed to squeeze out two rolls on my toy cams and got one of them developed today. The other roll is supposed to be for a doubles collaboration with a friend.

It did took me a while to decide which camera to use that day because I wanted something compact so that I can squeeze it in my pocket while going around doing my chores. The POP9 cam ended up being picked because I’ve yet to even use it once since I received it as a prize not long ago. The other good thing about this cam is that it has a built-in flash, so I don’t have to always run outside in the sun to take photos.

I loaded a roll of long expired Konica Chrome Centuria 200 slides and got it cross-processed. If I remember correctly, I’ve used this film once before but I’ve not been able to get any decent results from this film cross-processed. They usually turn out very grainy and the colors seem to suck. Is it me or is this film not really suitable for cross-processing? Anyone has any experience with it?

You must be wondering why this image below is appearing in this POP9 set. Hahaha. I was scanning the roll of film when I saw this end of a strip (of film) that looks really cool. Look at it … does it look like there is a praying mantis in there? Huh? Don’t tell me that I am losing my mind.

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12 Comments

  1. @ymmij : No, I am not that okay. I need a good rest and lots of beer. When are we going for beer outing? 😀

  2. NICE!!! I love the graininess on Konica centuria Chrome. Been trying to get my hands on some. AND i see the praying mantis clear as day! So no, u are not going crazy.

  3. @renaldy F : Thanks.

    @irorus : Thanks. You are in luck! Hahaha. Since you said that you love this film, let me go dig my fridge this weekend. I think I have some left (just maybe) … and if I can find any … I’ll let you have them. 😀 Stay tuned!

  4. it does really looks like a mantis .. :O doing some kungfu right there. but aside from that, love the shots!

  5. @Mijonju : Ermmm … I assume that means ‘it is from yodobashi camera’ store?

    @carrie : Phew! Thanks for making me feel so normal. 😀

    @irorus: Of course! That is provided I can dig them out from my fridge. I am quite sure I have some left. Will buzz you when I get to find them. 😀

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