Derek, fascinating Sprocket Rocket shots! How do you feel about the technical limitations of that camera. Is it rather a limitation for you, or do you consider it to be an advantage for your style of photography? Generally, do you tend to embrace the technical boundaries of the camera you are using during a shoot, or, are you trying to push it to the limits, see what you can get? Thanks!

I actually dig the limitations of the Sprocket Rocket, other than 1. The focus tends to go soft for me over a long enough period of time so I end up going through several sprocket rockets. Have a wall that’s kind of a Sprocket Rocket grave yard.

Generally I love the limitations of my cameras. They are all old, flawed and unique. Thats why I like to shoot old cameras and shoot on film. The kind of “magic” of the imperfections brings it to life. Of course you can add that magic to a digital photo, but thats never really interested me (other than with like iphone photos).

Though even for me I draw the line at film. I never really liked experimenting with REALLY expired film, or really messing with the film much at all. I never liked the idea that I could shot something and nothing turn out. So I do limit what I leave to risk.

Derek