I remember going through airport security, handing each of my 15 rolls of film to the officials to examine individually so the x-ray scans wouldn't damage them. Before the invention of one-hour photo labs, waiting a week or so to get back my photo prints wasn't uncommon. Opening the print envelope either brought joy or disgust, as you never knew whether the shots were good until you'd paid for the film development.
Thinking back to those days, I marvel at the ease with which we photograph employing digital cameras. We have choices to delete those photos where someone's finger is blocking a loved one's face.
My dilemma was my Nikon film camera. I loved that camera and the photos it took! Would I ever use it again? Could I even buy film, and if I could, would any place develop the prints? Over the summer, I took a deep breath and decided to list my camera on Craig's List. Maybe someone else could enjoy it rather than it just sitting in my house for more years, unused. A gentlemen who collects film cameras as a hobby contacted me and bought it. He told me to let him know if I have any others, as he's trying to amass a collection.
I haven't regretted my decision to let it go. My challenge to you is to consider decluttering such items as cameras or other devices unable to be used because of technological advances.
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