Old Camera Bookends
Dec 27, 2016 15:14:14 #
Last week as I was browsing through Shutterbug, I noticed that someone was marketing bookends that were made using old 35mm cameras. Well, I have some old 35mm cameras and some pieces of wood kicking around so I put stuff together and came up with my own version of the bookends. It was a fun little project and shows off some of the photo gear from another time. I often wondered what to do with my aging photo gear and this sure beats sending em to the landfill.
Dec 27, 2016 15:22:20 #
Dec 27, 2016 15:25:18 #
Doddy wrote:
Thanks Doddy, I kinda liked the idea as soon as I saw it.And a talking point when somebody visits..well done.
Dec 27, 2016 15:27:40 #
And if you use the tripod mount hole with a 1/4-20 countersunk fastener from the bottom you can change out the cameras as desired.
Dec 27, 2016 15:30:52 #
Chauncy
Loc: Cheasapeake Bay region
I like the idea! Got me thinking now. I think I have an idea for my old sneakers which I just haven't been able to part with...
Dec 27, 2016 15:53:55 #
Dec 27, 2016 16:26:11 #
Dec 27, 2016 16:53:36 #
Wilderness Images wrote:
Last week as I was browsing through Shutterbug, I noticed that someone was marketing bookends that were made using old 35mm cameras. Well, I have some old 35mm cameras and some pieces of wood kicking around so I put stuff together and came up with my own version of the bookends. It was a fun little project and shows off some of the photo gear from another time. I often wondered what to do with my aging photo gear and this sure beats sending em to the landfill.
Good idea, I sure got all kinds of old cameras & stuff floating around, I think I will make myself a few of them too!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Dec 27, 2016 16:59:38 #
Chauncy wrote:
Be sure to wash em first... lolI like the idea! Got me thinking now. I think I have an idea for my old sneakers which I just haven't been able to part with...
Dec 27, 2016 17:01:36 #
Dec 27, 2016 17:02:25 #
Dec 27, 2016 17:05:11 #
speters wrote:
You're welcome Speters, hope to see the finished product.Good idea, I sure got all kinds of old cameras & stuff floating around, I think I will make myself a few of them too!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Dec 27, 2016 18:58:33 #
My Ftb, AE-1, and Yashica Mat-124 are in a curio cabinet in the living room. 
Dec 27, 2016 21:07:10 #
What a great idea. Think I'll go hunting in the attic for some of my old film cameras.
Dec 28, 2016 06:28:02 #
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