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30-JUL-2011 Karen Stuebing

Shirt of Many Colors

West Virginia

Polaroid Macro 5. Polaroid Spectra Image film, expired 2007.

My Polaroid addiction continues. I'm running out of room for the cameras. I'm serious. Does anyone want a One Step? For free. PM me.

I got this camera very cheap on eBay after watching for months. The seller had no idea if the camera worked and had a really low price. I pm'd her and told her how to put batteries in it to test it. It did have film in it. Well, it worked and she jacked the price up. She also had Make an Offer. I made one at the original price and pointed out that she had been willing to sell it for that. She accepted the offer.

Here is a photo of this monster. :) It has up to 3x magnification and was used by dentists and forensics specialists. I'm going to use it for macros. This was shot a 1X magnification.

And this shirt is literally 37 years old. In fact, I have had to tie the spaghetti straps where they've broken. I only wear inside. :) It's as vintage as me and the camera.

Polaroid Macro 5 SLR
0.00s iso600 with Flash full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Char31-Jul-2011 17:52
This is excellent, Karen. Interesting find and story about this vintage polaroid. \/
LynnH31-Jul-2011 15:30
How fascinating! I see such detail in your photo! Great story about how you acquired this special camera!
bill friedlander31-Jul-2011 14:40
Lovely colors and textures. You are getting some great shots with your old Polaroids. V
j>a>e>17 :):):)31-Jul-2011 08:38
groovy match for sweet dolly's heartsinger coat!!!!! :):):):):)
Simon Chandler31-Jul-2011 06:12
Fantastic abstraction. v

That's quite a unique camera.
borisalex31-Jul-2011 05:14
Beautiful colors and vintage look! V.
Bryan Murahashi31-Jul-2011 04:40
Fabulous string of colors. And great vintage Polaroid. Did not even know that they made these specialized cameras. V
Guest 31-Jul-2011 02:56
Wonderful job. V.
larose forest photos31-Jul-2011 02:56
Very cool shot and fascinating backstory!! V
joanteno30-Jul-2011 21:38
I see Antique Road show in your future..
Coleen Perilloux Landry30-Jul-2011 20:44
You'll have a fortune in your collection and nice for a rainy day.
Roe..30-Jul-2011 20:35
I always look up info on the cameras you comment on..you have a great collection..I love vintage clothing..wonderful detail
John King30-Jul-2011 20:23
Wow that is a big camera but with the close up features and the double flash you will be able to make some great images. This image seems quite abstract and it really shows the detail that the camera can deliver. V