Before there was a phone in my home, and I didn't even have a computer, I made an important decision and bought a camera. At that time, cameras had to be supplied by ticket, and it was difficult to buy them even if you had money. You could only look at the "machine" and sigh. Fortunately, I was already an actor in a theater troupe and had many friends. It was not a big deal to ask my friends to find tickets, and it was not difficult to buy a camera financially. However, when I bought the camera, I felt happier than during the Chinese New Year. After buying the camera, I quickly learned photography techniques. In less than a month, I mastered general photography techniques.
My room at the old house in Watergate Bridge captured by Hongmei camera
Photography is an art, and the camera is the tool for creating this art. What I bought was a "Hongmei brand" camera, which was produced by Changzhou . At that time, many people were still envious of it. They were very proud of it when I took it out, and they also felt a bit romantic. My "Hongmei" camera, I should say, is one of the old items in my family, and now it seems like an antique.
My "Hongmei" camera is a dual-lens 120 camera. The lens has an aperture of 4.5, a speed of 1/200 seconds to B door , and a focal length of 75mm. The function of this machine is intact, the appearance and quality are good, and it can be used normally. Comes with leather case.
taken by Hongmei camera 1 Chengdu Airport
I still think of a Monday morning in the cold winter of that year. I just took out the brand-new banknotes from the bank and came to the counter selling photographic equipment. There was an enthusiastic female waiter. The teacher was as careful as buying something for his own home. He helped me choose black and white film. Each roll cost eight cents. He took the trouble to explain the operating techniques and precautions...
In that era, cameras were very fashionable items. The only thing comparable to it is the television. But cameras are not cheap either. A "Hongmei" camera is considered cheap, costing more than 400 yuan per unit. For a family whose monthly salary is only a few dozen yuan, it is definitely a large expense.
The jeep taken by Hongmei camera
Later on, when I started working, I had a lot of business trips. I visited all the cities in 30 provinces across the country, including Hong Kong. This camera came with me and took hundreds of photos. The old photos recorded the amateur cultural life. Now I see them as some very memorable photos. I deeply feel that the old days are precious.
Today, although this camera has lost its use value, it is still treasured by me. It records many stories.
This camera is of great use to me. I take some photos of my family, relatives and friends every year, and capture unforgettable moments in life, such as winning competitions, getting married, and the birth of a baby. I also take commemorative photos to record when I am on a business trip or traveling. The places you have been, the scenery you have seen, the friends you have met; you can also use photos to illustrate problems: for example, when writing some explanatory documents or providing guidance to others, you can use photos to assist in explaining; and Evidence can be provided: taking photos as evidence on some special occasions, if there is a collision with other vehicles on the road, and the scene cannot be retained to hinder traffic, you can take photos to record the situation at that time, and use it as evidence when distinguishing responsibilities in the future; or the goods purchased online are of good quality. If you have any problems, you can take photos as evidence to file a complaint with the merchant; now you can see some very memorable photos.
The gate of the electrical instrument factory photographed by Hongmei camera, later called the electrical appliance factory
Now when I look back at these old photos, I will understand my family, relatives, friends, and my personal story, and I will see a few The stories experienced in the past ten years will travel to an unforgettable world.
Hongmei camera captured Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
Hongmei camera captured the wife and son in Baoying Cemetery
Hongmei camera captured a family of three people in Baoying Babao Pavilion
The wife captured by Hongmei camera is in Baoying Cemetery
Hongmei camera captured the scene of my wife and son at the Shanghai International Hotel Shanghai International Hotel
Hongmei camera captured the scene of me practicing at Yangzhou Slender West Lake (air flip)
