Photography and the Polaroid PoGo called MrPoPo
When I was a kid, the word “hobby” seemed foreign to me. Considering that I’ve answered so many slumbooks that asked me to name any and I’d noticed how my mind would go on auto-pilot, writing down generic answers that I know I do but never truly felt passionate about. It was when I grew older (much, much older) that I really found what I really wanted to do and one of them is photography. Yes, I’m a photography hobbyist, for a good 7 years now. Whoa. I didn’t realise that it’s been that long.
It took me a while — and several million of pixels too! — before I realised that it’s something that I truly wanted to do. It’s just one of the things I grew into but there’s always something about passion that leaves a mark on anything we do which, I reckon, made all the difference. Most of my close friends know how I started out, borrowing various kinds of digital cameras and fiddling with phone cams and had used 2MP P&S cams. When I did consider buying my own, I was at the stage wherein only an SLR would satisfy me, therefore, ending up with a Canon 400D aka MrX as my first-ever camera. It was a whirlwind of photos since then.
That was 4 years ago. Again, I can’t believe that it’s been that long. I’ve been using that camera as I learned more about photography, constantly pushing myself to learn and master the machine. The experience can be likened to a rollercoaster ride. Days of frustration, an occasional lull and moments of immense satisfaction. I can be too intense sometimes, you see. That’s why I keep reminding myself to loosen up a bit and to have fun. Never take the fun out of anything I do. That’s why, after months and months of mulling over, I had decided that I needed something to bring a little kick to my hobby. I scrapped the idea of getting the rangefinder and a Diana F+ camera (at least for the time being) and focused my energy on getting me one of my life-long dream camera buy, a Polaroid.
Culled from a number of great camera options, my heart skipped a beat when I found an adorable piece of technology, the Polaroid PoGo.
It’s not the sort of Polaroid camera that I really want but it combines my want of instant photography and the digital. I had considered getting the classic instant camera (still am actually!) but the practicality of the PoGo won. It’s both an instant and a digital camera you see. I have the freedom to take as much photos as the SD card will take and choose which one to print out. Yes, I can even process (not too much though) the photos if I want. I love the idea that I can easily share the photos (without the need of a scanner) online and print them out, too!
Now, it’s my go-to camera for the I’m-too-lazy-to-lug-the-big-ass-camera days or practically everyday for that matter. I am aware that it doesn’t produce the same sort of photos as my DSLR and I’m totally fine with it. What is the point of having two cameras that can produce the same sort of photos anyway?
The Polaroid PoGo, which I fondly call MrPoPo (originally twas MrPoo, hehe), is a great source of new photo ideas. It’s bringing me to a different place, photography-wise. It’s been a nifty companion during the holidays, allowing me to take as much photos as I can to document the special occasion.
Some of the photos I took proved to be too precious and priceless, which made buying MrPoPo absolutely worthwhile.
After looking at the photos and spending lots of time on photography nowadays, I’m lemming for a new one. Again. I need to get a grip and probably find some form of compromise to save my wallet from going to rack and ruin. Gah.
Ah, photography. It truly is an expensive hobby. And I haven’t even told you about the other camera. If I wasn’t too ecstatic about my new toys, I’d probably go ballistic with all the spending.
If you were to name one hobby that you’re nuts about, which one will it be? How much of your budget do you normally allot to your hobby? Come, let’s have fun talking about our hobbies today!
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