through the viewfinder
For the photographers, a tried & true from Janis Nicolay, my lovely friend, a professional photographer who made the images of making apple turnovers at the bakery, and picnicking in the old school deck chairs. I was amazed when I saw her pull out her beautiful old camera and use it in combination with a digital camera, what a brilliant idea. I’m thrilled to have Janis agree to tell us about it.
I was so pleased when Elisa asked if I would do a tried & true post about my trusty Kodak Duaflex camera as it’s one of my favourite ways to capture an image. I use the process called “TTV” or “through the viewfinder”. When you shoot TTV, you are also using a DSLR or a SLR (digital or film camera), fitted with a macro lens.
I made a contraption that fits over the camera, as you will need to block out light between the Duaflex viewfinder and your digital or film camera and eliminate glare. I find it easiest to mount the Duaflex onto a tripod to keep it steady, then with your digital or film camera, point your macro lens down into the the contraption getting as close to the bubbled glass, on top of Duaflex, as possible. Focus and shoot. Remember that when you look through a duaflex, you are seeing things in reverse… just so you know. ;)
Here are a few samples of what I’ve shot, TTV. Have a lovely day!
You can find Janis over at her delicious Pinecone Camp. Thank you my dear friend!
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elisa | 13/09/2011 | 6 comments
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categories: summer, tried & true
tags: apple turnover, deck chair, digital, film, janis nicolay, photography
I’m still so happy that you could come out for the Gallant and Jones shoot. Seems so long ago. Thanks for asking me to post at appleturnover! x
that was such fun. and fratelli is one of those stories i’ll still tell when i’m very old x thank you.
Janis’ photography is so gorgeous. I’m fascinated by this use of a mix of camera types. I wonder if I could rig up something like this with any of the old cameras we have still in a cupboard somewhere, though none is boxy as this Kodak. Thanks for sharing.
i wonder! there’s something about how you focus on the huge viewfinder - what do you think janis, any idea if other cameras work? x
I’ve only worked with the duaflex, but I do know that it has to be a top viewfinder. The later models have a bit of a pop-up hood on top of the camera, so it’s kind of hard to get your macro lens close to viewfinder. Look for the original kodak duaflex and play around. It’s so much fun!
thanks my dear! x