camera-tossing

[googlit]

There's a really fun (and somewhat terrifying) technique of getting some really sweet abstract pictures... camera-tossing. I've long thought about it, but it was Photojojo's camera-tossing article that finally got me to try it out. This technique is most comfortably employed with an older point-and-shoot, you can get some really wild results... check out the flickr group and try it out for yourself!

My old P&S has a shutter delay, so I just hit the button and throw the camera in the air. On other cameras, you can set a timer so that it goes off while the camera's in the air.

And don't think for a minute that I'm liable for any damage you may do to your camera! Use one that you don't mind getting busted! I caught mine pretty consistently, but stopped for the evening when it crashed to the floor and the memory card popped out. :)

[Darren Rowse]

this post is proudly sponsored by Canon - makers of great replacement cameras :-)

[Demo24]

That's definatly an interesting effect!

However I think I will stick to just waving my camera around.

[heliot]

i tried this last summer w/ my canon pns. havn't had a chance to try since but it was fun!

[spazoid1965]

I think I'll pass on this one.

[hsroxas]

Pretty interesting results.
Scared to try it though.

[Rae]

I like the results but.......I'll pass.

[Saralonde]

Saw this site on flickr a few weeks ago. Considered it for 2 seconds before I looked at my Rebel and reconsidered.
I notice they do recommend not using an expensive camera.

[googlit]

I used an old Kodak point-and-shoot that otherwise gets no use anymore... I wouldn't dare tossing one of my Nikons. ::shudder::

It is a lot of fun, though, and quite addictive. I can't wait to head downtown at dusk and give it a go. I have yet to venture outside with it.

[henryscat]

no way is my d100 getting chucked in the air! lol