I’m joking of course, no good financial decisions are made by me at 2am.

I bought a large format film camera from 1939. Specifically a 4x5 film camera.

And I technically bought it about a week ago (at 2am), and it’s due to arrive between tomorrow and Monday.

I’ve shot a decent amount of medium format film before this (even developing it myself) but I have 0 experience with large format.

Worst case scenario I restore it and eventually sell it, best case scenario my photography hobby broadens further into more formats.

  • infinitesunrise@slrpnk.netEnglish
    10·
    4 days ago

    The tariff situation scored a rare save for my wallet a few months ago. Was seeking a rare edition of a specific bike saddle, found one in Germany for double the original retail price, triple after shipping. And it’s a relatively pricey brand to start.

    The seller canceled the order because the unpredictable tariffs made their DHL fees untenable for US shipping.

    • Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
      7·
      4 days ago

      It’s helped me to stop importing camera gear that’s for sure

      It basically took things from “Yeah I can afford that” to “Shit that’s gonna cost god knows how much more when I try to import it”

      And my hours at work basically getting cut by about 20%-40% per week sure did help too (I work in the freight industry)