Month: September 2005

Wotta Beauty!

I got hold of this old Canon camera a few months ago and didn’t think much about it. Until Sabir saw it and told me that it was much more valuable than I thought! The camera dates back to 1978. There were a few problems with the camera and the lens (it had been unused for over 5-6 years and gathering dust). I got it fixed at a Canon dealer in Indiranagar. Next, Sabir looked for a Canon FD 50 mm f/1.4 lens and got me a real nice piece for a bargain after some hunting around. I know digital is the way of the future, but these old cameras are such a joy to handle. I’m raring to try out the new / old one now 🙂 Do any of you have really old cameras and have you ever tried using them?

And the winner is…

Catching the fib wasn’t so easy, after all. But I do have 3 winners. But first for the explanations… 1. Though I am a right hander, I occasionally eat with my left hand. I believe that it makes my food tastier for some reason! : Truth! I do this, sometimes unknowingly. And finally I figured out the reason. 2. I am an avid fan of horror movies. My favourite past time is renting out 3-4 of them and watching them in succession. Through the night. With company of course (need someone to clutch during scary scenes). And loads of popcorn! – Fib. As Venky guessed correctly, I am too much of a cheerful person to like horror. 3. I once went to Goa and ate only chicken. No beer, and surprisingly, no fish at all! : Truth. I love fish now. But about 5 years ago, I didn’t like it so much. I actually hated the process of picking the bones. So all I ate during a trip to Goa was chicken! And got a …