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Going Old-School: POLAROIDS

December 15, 2008

In September I had picked up a cheap Polaroid JobPro Camera. I was really excited but was disappointed to find out the film has been discontinued. After some patient internet searches I got hold some film and was able to use the camera!

In terms of features there is really not much to control for the Jobpro series Polariod cameras, there is an exposure compensator and a shutter release button….but I am loving the classic look, ‘useful’ descriptions, and the spontaneity of the instant film. Without further ado:

The dumpling demolishers!
Posted on December 15th, 2008 at 8:43 pm and is filed under Equipment> Family> Film> Food> Friends> Mechatronics> Photoshoot> Thoughts
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Kimchi Workout

December 10, 2008

After our last failure with KimChi’s diet we have to tackle the matter from another angle. Here he is sun-tanning himself after a nice meal.

So instead of cutting his calorie intake we have devised a workout plan for him. Now he has to work for his food in the form of push-ups and chin-ups. But alas we got out-smarted by the turtle again when he realized there are steps leading to the food and grinned at us triumphantly….

Exam time, I will write more when I am free!

Posted on December 10th, 2008 at 10:32 am and is filed under Animal> Food> Mechatronics
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Engineering Jazz Band

December 2, 2008

University of Waterloo Engineering Jazz Band With Respect to Time charity event, they were raising money for the organization Habitat for Humanity.


Setting up and tuning the instruments.






I have been shooting for the band for the past 2 semesters, they put on a good show and have a lot of energy. This is last semester’s charity gig.

No time to write, have to study!!

Posted on December 2nd, 2008 at 2:53 pm and is filed under Mechatronics> Photoshoot
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First Roll with Yashica Mat-124G

November 25, 2008

The Yashica Mat-124G is a 6×6 Medium Format twin lens reflex. This is the first roll using this camera, I had to use another camera as a make-shift light meter and all the shots were handheld.


In terms of operation it is quite different from the typical modern cameras due to the waist level viewer and adjustment knobs. I am pretty happy with the results and the square format is quite different and fun experience.

Mel’s Diner at Waterloo Plaza!


Underground Garage:

University of Toronto:


AJung:

Pat and Tod with the new Kodiak chassis:

Ryan with his SICK hat:

Mechatronics Soccer team:

Posted on November 25th, 2008 at 4:03 pm and is filed under Equipment> Film> Friends> Mechatronics> Outdoors> Street Life> Yashica
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