Welcome to episode 3 of the Pdexposures podcast, where we open up to a new subject for the show – toy cameras.

We start off by talking a bit about the Lomography BelAir, a medium format camera that is designed to be a complete system with interchangeable lenses, different frame masks, and auto exposure!

We talk about how it compares to other cameras – from old folding cameras to Holgas – and all the ins-and-outs of actually using the Lomography BelAir, including a little hack to get you a faux long shutter release. Check out the link below to learn more about it:

http://www.dianacamera.com/blog/lomography-belair-shutter-release-lock.html

Simon talks about what he loves when it comes to toy and pinhole cameras; the unique features and the DIY attitude that goes along with the toy camera lifestyle.

Did you know there is a Lomography Diana F+ with a map of Seattle adorning it? Because now you do!

Simon refuses to say the “d” in dSLR, Tony thinks the Leica M9 should be referred to as a dRangefinder and furthermore the iSLR (or Polaroid SX70 as it used to be known) is the greatest name for a camera ever made. Although Apple may not take too kindly to that…

C. Gary Moyer discusses for B&H Photo Video the idea that a toy camera will slow you down because of what you can’t control, rather than what you can. To see the entire talk click the link below!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/photography/tips-solutions/plastic-fantastic-introduction-toy-cameras

Do we really need to share every single image we’ve ever taken of anything we’ve ever done? Sprint sure thinks we do:

Are old cameras such as the Kodak Brownie considered toy cameras as well? Even though they produce images very similar to what a modern day toy camera produces, can we call it a toy?

Which one is longitude and which is latitude?

The intro and outro was again supplied by Crocus; a track called “When Your Own Heart Asks”. They split up last year, but go check them out on Bandcamp or something – they’re awesome.