Nice collection! I bought this little beauty back in 2010, I was in a dip from using the big DSLRs, fed up with lugging the hulk of equipment around…had some fun with it. Been sat in a cupboard for years when I got in to Mirrorless cameras, but I think I am going to give it an airing see what I can create with it!
I hope you do! Sorry I am just now seeing your comment. I get too many notifications on here and some of my comments get lost. But I would love to hear if you revive it and what pictures you take with it!
Well I managed to go out and take some shots before my battery died…I noticed that I have some issues with sensor spots, so no sky or white pictures for this little camera…some arty rock shots instead…and one gull! 😁
Oh the pesky sensor spots. I went a full year with sensor spots on an old camera of mine. Photoshopping AFTER the fact. I can’t believe I went that long without a sensor cleaning 🤣🤣🤣. I did what you did though—just didn’t shoot sky or light pictures
Wow! I love that. There’s something about point and shoots that bring back the carefree attitude towards photography. And that’s when I feel we REALLY do our best work.
If you see yourself as the digicam godmother, I see myself as a digicam rescue centre, giving a myriad of older cameras a life away from a bottom drawer or from gathering dust on a shelf.
I may have joined the party later than some and missed out on some real bargains as prices have soared in the last few years but I am having a whole load of fun!
Rescue centers are needed! There is space for you in all of this 😂. I whole heartedly believe that we arrive where we are at the right time—never late or early. So, I think the timing for you is perfect. I love that we can bond over digicams—you understand how fun they are!
Good on you for keeping those cameras in use and encouraging a new generation of photographers to be creative without “breaking the bank”.
Right now I am enjoying a vintage SONY MAVICA 0.4mp (floppy disc) camera from the 1990’s. It cost me a whole $5 to enjoy travelling back to the beginning of digital cameras.
This is a really heart-warming post. Many “photographers” unnecessarily look down on digicams and I agree that it’s fantastic that young people look for creative outlets beyond their smartphone screens.
YES! To this!!!! We should be cheering them on and supporting them in their creative endeavors. I’m 10000% for whatever gets people into photography or anything creative. 🥰
I loved this little cybershots with the slide down front covers. I have a collection of old digicams, a bunch that I owned when they were new. Definitely nostalgic for me but I think a big difference is back when they were new we used them because they were what we had. Today it's a very conscious choice to decide to use them. I think this makes us more conscious of our composition, which lets us get better results out of them today than we did when we just had it at a friend's party. Plus I love that direct flash look, really brings me back.
Yes! Cybershots are my absolute fave! I do have one canon SD1000 that’s the one I use 90% of the time, but in general Cybershots are my favorite! Especially the slider ones. And you’re so right, we can use them now having a better sense of composition and how to use them. The direct flash is how I use them most of the time—the flash puts hearts in my eyes 😍
I find it fascinating how it seems like the generation we look at as "obsessed" with social media also wants to get away from it. Maybe it's more like an addiction than a obsession for some.
I just helped my mom sort through her collection (boneyard???) of digicams over the holidays. Out of the 5 in the drawer, only one didn’t work correctly. I might need to head back out and grab one that she’s not using.
They are so fun!!! I use them in tandem with my film photography. I definitely take more digicam pics because it’s nostalgia without the cost. But having my digicams doesn’t stop me from shooting film. They live harmoniously together 😂
Those images are wonderful! A really interesting read. I do recall the need for digicams just exploding. I must admit, when it happened, my first thoughts were that it was a trend or fad, but then recalled when I used to head out on nights out with a small IXUS in my pocket. It pretty much captured everything in the moment.
A lot of people only use a phone now for their day to day. It's something that I've never gelled with vs. using an actual camera, despite knowing that they are incredibly capable. There's a disconnection to it. It's interesting what you say regarding megapixels too. I think we are often guilty of chasing bigger and better without realising that learning to compose and see an image is much more important.
Wow! Thank you for joining in on the convo, Daniel! A lot of my friends thought I was silly for opening a digicam shop. Most of them didn’t understand. So, I never talked to them about it. Before photography, I wanted to go to university for psychology. I’ve always been interested in why people do what they do. That’s sort of the angle I took when I saw people going crazy over digicams. Initially I felt like it would die off, but the more I pressed in and peeled back the layers, it felt deeper.
But I agree with you, sometimes with higher megapixels there’s a disconnect. Doesn’t mean higher megapixels is bad. This disconnect is something that makes me think. I especially feel for the younger generations. They grew up in a world saturated with distraction. While, my generation reveled in playing outdoors and being with friends in person. So, it immediately made sense why they were drawn to this foreign object, a camera 🤣.
It must have been really interesting getting that steer and the why and what from people wanting them. I think this is one thing that's often been glazed over when people have spoken about digicams.
A few years ago, I picked up a Canon 5D classic, which is about 12.7mp. I love the images that come from that camera. Just something about the colours and overall feel of them.
I had the pleasure of growing up in a world that was mostly analogue and moved into digital. There's an advantage to both, but I have found more connection with analogue. The thought of growing up knowing only social media and smart tech kinda scares me.
I’m with you on growing up only knowing social media and tech. I am so thankful I grew up how I did. I don’t think I could handle that. I used analog through middle school and high school is when I switched over to digital. But I still kept my love for film and now it just feels like home
the photography community on substack just endlessly makes me want more cameras
That’s definitely a thing…my bank account has taken a restraining order out on me! 😂
HAHHAHA! It’s totally a thing. I feel like no matter where I’m at or what site I’m on…I always want more camera 🤣
Thank you for explaining this in a great way
It was a fascinating perspective to see and I just had to share my experience. Thank you for reading!
Nice collection! I bought this little beauty back in 2010, I was in a dip from using the big DSLRs, fed up with lugging the hulk of equipment around…had some fun with it. Been sat in a cupboard for years when I got in to Mirrorless cameras, but I think I am going to give it an airing see what I can create with it!
😁👍🏻
I hope you do! Sorry I am just now seeing your comment. I get too many notifications on here and some of my comments get lost. But I would love to hear if you revive it and what pictures you take with it!
Well I managed to go out and take some shots before my battery died…I noticed that I have some issues with sensor spots, so no sky or white pictures for this little camera…some arty rock shots instead…and one gull! 😁
Oh the pesky sensor spots. I went a full year with sensor spots on an old camera of mine. Photoshopping AFTER the fact. I can’t believe I went that long without a sensor cleaning 🤣🤣🤣. I did what you did though—just didn’t shoot sky or light pictures
Definitely easier! 😂
Not sure how you clean these camera as it all looks very enclosed…no removable lens 🤔
There is a whole battalion of the little blighters all over this sensor! 🫣
Oh, I didn’t clarify—I was talking about my mirrorless camera. That’s easier to clean 😂
same strory, i moved from dslrs to pointandshot camer around in 2010 and thats where my serious photoraphy journey begun...and mirrorless later...
Wow! I love that. There’s something about point and shoots that bring back the carefree attitude towards photography. And that’s when I feel we REALLY do our best work.
Definitely, thinking too much about things is where life gets difficult!
A great read Razlyn.
If you see yourself as the digicam godmother, I see myself as a digicam rescue centre, giving a myriad of older cameras a life away from a bottom drawer or from gathering dust on a shelf.
I may have joined the party later than some and missed out on some real bargains as prices have soared in the last few years but I am having a whole load of fun!
Rescue centers are needed! There is space for you in all of this 😂. I whole heartedly believe that we arrive where we are at the right time—never late or early. So, I think the timing for you is perfect. I love that we can bond over digicams—you understand how fun they are!
Good on you for keeping those cameras in use and encouraging a new generation of photographers to be creative without “breaking the bank”.
Right now I am enjoying a vintage SONY MAVICA 0.4mp (floppy disc) camera from the 1990’s. It cost me a whole $5 to enjoy travelling back to the beginning of digital cameras.
Keep up the good work!
I appreciate it!!!! And I agree—whatever gets people to take pics is fine by me
This give me all of the FOMOs that can be mustered 🤣🤣
This is a really heart-warming post. Many “photographers” unnecessarily look down on digicams and I agree that it’s fantastic that young people look for creative outlets beyond their smartphone screens.
YES! To this!!!! We should be cheering them on and supporting them in their creative endeavors. I’m 10000% for whatever gets people into photography or anything creative. 🥰
I loved this little cybershots with the slide down front covers. I have a collection of old digicams, a bunch that I owned when they were new. Definitely nostalgic for me but I think a big difference is back when they were new we used them because they were what we had. Today it's a very conscious choice to decide to use them. I think this makes us more conscious of our composition, which lets us get better results out of them today than we did when we just had it at a friend's party. Plus I love that direct flash look, really brings me back.
Yes! Cybershots are my absolute fave! I do have one canon SD1000 that’s the one I use 90% of the time, but in general Cybershots are my favorite! Especially the slider ones. And you’re so right, we can use them now having a better sense of composition and how to use them. The direct flash is how I use them most of the time—the flash puts hearts in my eyes 😍
I find it fascinating how it seems like the generation we look at as "obsessed" with social media also wants to get away from it. Maybe it's more like an addiction than a obsession for some.
Anyways, great piece!
I would agree with it maybe being more of an addiction. It’s so interesting huh? I feel like I had front row seats to something i never saw before.
I just helped my mom sort through her collection (boneyard???) of digicams over the holidays. Out of the 5 in the drawer, only one didn’t work correctly. I might need to head back out and grab one that she’s not using.
They are so fun!!! I use them in tandem with my film photography. I definitely take more digicam pics because it’s nostalgia without the cost. But having my digicams doesn’t stop me from shooting film. They live harmoniously together 😂
Those images are wonderful! A really interesting read. I do recall the need for digicams just exploding. I must admit, when it happened, my first thoughts were that it was a trend or fad, but then recalled when I used to head out on nights out with a small IXUS in my pocket. It pretty much captured everything in the moment.
A lot of people only use a phone now for their day to day. It's something that I've never gelled with vs. using an actual camera, despite knowing that they are incredibly capable. There's a disconnection to it. It's interesting what you say regarding megapixels too. I think we are often guilty of chasing bigger and better without realising that learning to compose and see an image is much more important.
Wow! Thank you for joining in on the convo, Daniel! A lot of my friends thought I was silly for opening a digicam shop. Most of them didn’t understand. So, I never talked to them about it. Before photography, I wanted to go to university for psychology. I’ve always been interested in why people do what they do. That’s sort of the angle I took when I saw people going crazy over digicams. Initially I felt like it would die off, but the more I pressed in and peeled back the layers, it felt deeper.
But I agree with you, sometimes with higher megapixels there’s a disconnect. Doesn’t mean higher megapixels is bad. This disconnect is something that makes me think. I especially feel for the younger generations. They grew up in a world saturated with distraction. While, my generation reveled in playing outdoors and being with friends in person. So, it immediately made sense why they were drawn to this foreign object, a camera 🤣.
It must have been really interesting getting that steer and the why and what from people wanting them. I think this is one thing that's often been glazed over when people have spoken about digicams.
A few years ago, I picked up a Canon 5D classic, which is about 12.7mp. I love the images that come from that camera. Just something about the colours and overall feel of them.
I had the pleasure of growing up in a world that was mostly analogue and moved into digital. There's an advantage to both, but I have found more connection with analogue. The thought of growing up knowing only social media and smart tech kinda scares me.
I’m with you on growing up only knowing social media and tech. I am so thankful I grew up how I did. I don’t think I could handle that. I used analog through middle school and high school is when I switched over to digital. But I still kept my love for film and now it just feels like home