Still got soccer fever after this year’s World Cup? This rare Sheffield Wednesday novelty camera needs your attention
An ultra-simple football-themed novelty camera that takes standard 35mm film, Tony Kemplen takes a look at this rather novel novelty camera. The post Still got soccer fever after this year’s World Cup? This rare Sheffield Wednesday novelty camera needs your attention appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
This article highlights a unique Sheffield Wednesday-themed novelty camera that has captured the attention of soccer enthusiasts even after the World Cup has ended. The camera, which uses standard 35mm film, features a domed sliding front cover resembling a football, making it a distinctive piece of merchandise. Despite the recent resurgence of simple 35mm film cameras, this particular one stands out due to its distinctly football-inspired design.
The author, a non-partisan Sheffield resident, acquired the camera at a car boot sale for just 50p. Though initially hesitant to use it at a rival team's ground, the author ultimately captured a photo of a Derek Dooley statue at Bramall Lane. The statue's name, Derek Dooley, might be a nod to a nearby section of the inner ring-road, or possibly vice versa. The author shares this unique find with readers in an effort to spark interest in both the camera and the sport that continues to captivate fans.
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