Birth of Crap Camera Club | A camera club for people using the cheapest camera I could find

[@cameralabs]

I definitely had to sign an NDA before being pre-briefed on the Wangbuster, they're very strict about that.

[@marekl]

I would love to see your review of the Wangbuster 4000 Gordon. Big fan of your videos, they have been a great help to me over the years.

[@cameralabs]

@@marekl thanks! Very happy to help your continued consumption of gear review videos!

[@mrcrisps3376]

@@cameralabsdate the camera, marry the gear video

[@Alazoral]

wangbuster 4000 has lost all the magic of the wangbuster 3000, which now costs twice as much

[@marekl]

Don't get me started about the Wangbuster 2000.

[@streetwalkerphoto]

Motto: Crap is for life, not just Christmas.

[@BornIn68]

little known factoids are Wangbuster 4000 is basically the Knobkon 5100 rebranded and the 4000 model shown shoots images straight into your retina without storing anything on memory cards

[@ArmandSharp]

😂😆😄

[@marekl]

I want a Knobkon in my eye.

[@BornIn68]

@@marekl That's why they always come with a branded eye patch for protection

[@detritic]

I think 2 minutes into the first video is the fastest I've ever subbed to a channel

[@stuartscott8099]

That's Number Wang

[@garrycrystal6244]

'What's snappening?', good one. But I'd really like a Wangbuster 4000.

[@marekl]

I should start selling them.

[@peterrenn6341]

The Wangbuster 5000 will be launched exactly 24 hours after you get your 4000. It's the Law. ;-)

[@garrycrystal6244]

@@peterrenn6341Ha, typical.

[@spamcrud5639]

I like the man in glasses, sitting in the Toyota, with more glasses hanging round his neck on a string. I'd definitely get in the car with him and perhaps go out with him to find somewhere to get some cake and a pot of tea.

[@marekl]

My Dad has had enough cake.

[@stevehageman6785]

Funny - But a great camera! I think the club should be called: "Crap Cameras for Common People" or "CCCP" Comrade! ;-)

[@andytheturtle87]

You can only use Zorkis, I am in.

[@stevehageman6785]

@@ronmurray7349 True, true. ;-)

[@happysnapper3676]

I held out for the legendary wangbuster 4000s with it's patent pentagraph wiper system , paired with the SH 1t 55mm kit lens and full 360 rotating lens cap. Read it and weep people....

[@marekl]

You are so lucky to get hold of this cool dude.

[@jackiechan8840]

Can I join the "Crap Life Club"? The little song at the end really made me chuckle mate. Great idea for a club.

[@kek23k]

Excellent theme tune! I have a poor attempt at group motto for you, 'Join the crap camera club and see what develops!'

[@marekl]

Ha. It sounds a bit seedy.

[@kek23k]

@@marekl so, what I'm hearing is that it's perfect! 😁

[@systemSkynet]

The CCC theme song is the best club theme song of every club throughout history

[@marekl]

At last the theme song is recognised by a proper musician!

[@jatsajatsa]

I concur...

[@feetunes]

I concur, concur...

[@DarylGriffiths]

​@@feetunes I came, I saw, I concurred

[@Ces1um]

That’s just perfect. Best theme song ever

[@ronnierush9379]

About time someone on YouTub took photography more seriously, just looking for my trusty camera in my crap garage 📸

[@davidmoore5925]

Every camera on their page is out of stock except for brown, which is the crappiest of colours.

[@marekl]

Perfect. I think it is updated pretty regularly and more come in.

[@RedshiftDougal]

Looking now at 17:45 CET on Sunday, 24 March, there are also Black and Forest Green in stock. I suppose they also pass as crappy colours, depending on one's diet. 😅

[@Robutube1]

They'll be back in stock very soon; it seems to be a thing they do for some reason. Good luck finding one for £50 though! Word of Crap Camera Club must have got out...

[@vshears]

Did you scroll down? More colours were available on the second row when I looked.

[@honestpat7789]

I looked everywhere for a wangbuster 4000, but all I could find was the cheaper Chinese version, the wankbuster 😏

[@MoreModeratePeril]

I've bought the camera and boosted this video of Mastadon. I've even ripped the theme tune from the video and am currently playing it on an endless loop. It's sublime.

[@marekl]

Nice one cool dude

[@Ces1um]

... aaaaannd I've ordered the official club camera. Liked and subscribed. This sounds like it's going to be fun.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Marek it always amazes me you don't have 10 times more subscribers and viewers on your channel your content and humor are always excellent. For years I walked around with a point-and-shoot camera in my pocket and took tons of photos I even started using an old pocket point-and-shoot tiny Canon S 100 to make my KZbin videos but the lens extension kept breaking so I switched to using a phone and now I never take photos. I looked at the camp photo website and here in the US the cameras are $65 I am thinking I'm going to buy a cheap used $65 camera on eBay instead of the official camp camera I realize that will not give me club membership or even more importantly club privileges and glamour and notoriety but I still think it will Get Me Out making more and shooting more photos like I used to I'm not too worried about using the screen because I'm an old geezer and I always like to use a viewfinder anyway I think I'm going to buy a cheap 10 year old Olympus tough TG model camera for 50 bucks that is waterproof and only has one button to keep in the spirit of the club I could put tape over the screen thanks again Marek onward and upward

[@marekl]

Nice one Robb. I try to always carry a camera around with me to capture stuff, but I think if I have an expensive one I always worry about it getting nicked or broken, so a cheap one is a great idea. I am determined to put my photos into a photobook this year rather than just leave them on my computer.

[@Ces1um]

I had zero intention of buying any more cameras. Now I wanna take part in the club. KZbin will be the death of my wallet!

[@eleven903]

I've given you the ol' thumbs up because I've had it up to my eyeballs with snobbery photographers that brag about their super expensive cameras and gear to make me sick of it. Do what you can with what you've got & don't let anyone make you feel lesser. True creativity often comes from necessity. Best. Cheers to you.

[@eleven903]

We have to use the same camera? I'm not sure if I can get that here where I live in the middle of nowhere u$a.

[@marekl]

It's made by an American company cool dude and ships from the US.

[@eleven903]

@@marekl Okay.

[@luzr6613]

I was deeply skeptical until the Ween-style song simulation at the end... now i'm hooked. Best wishes from a swamp in New Zealand.

[@hikenadventure]

So... Are you going to share the unboxing of the wangbuster? I shall wait with anticipation.

[@TrevBec]

We were in stitches at the theme tune! 😄😄😄

[@marekl]

Hope you are both well cool dudes. One day you'll have to give me a guitar solo for it.

[@PaintballMagazine]

Annoying that I have £2000 camera already and can't currently afford a £50 one 😂

[@marekl]

If you sell it you can get 40 crap cameras.

[@PaintballMagazine]

@@marekl now there's a thought, although I'm not sure my customers would agree 😂

[@1zzyp]

I like the idea! but no way I'm buying a new camera when I have a basement full of unused oldies.

[@anthonyhatter196]

Am so up for this. What happening is genius.

[@dongee1664]

You'll attract people who snap on 'auto'....noooooooooo.....Cough, I'm in.

[@stephanleece9549]

Dang i just bought the wangbuster 3000...

[@marekl]

Holy shit that is six hundred thousand dollars thousand!

[@nst1981]

@@stickwelder9920 i've got the old diesel powered 2000 model. Its slow but it does the job

[@DannyMatthews]

I am most definitely in. Just ordered a camera!

[@marekl]

Nice one cool dude.

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Great ideas for your club and especially liked the cool dude singers at the end 😅

[@SunburntHands]

Haha amazing I just got one of these cameras. Definitely joining in with this.

[@marekl]

Excellent. Please send me you fake Alien/UFO pictures cool dude.

[@northwall9243]

Love that new character, and think i'll join the club! Looks like a fun little camera and a cool idea

[@marekl]

Nice one dude.

[@squiffig]

Love the Faizal W impression. 😉

[@petersmithm9]

You should have launched the club at the NEC last week when the Photography and Video show was on ! Would have been more exciting than some of the stuff that was there.

[@marekl]

Next year!

[@sfsunday74]

nice to see a special appearance from Papa Larwood there in the snaps

[@marekl]

The Ultimate cool dude.

[@judybee]

We all need a Wangbuster 4000 in our lives. I already have the Guardian Angel😇. But I liked the look of your one better...can we swap? Looking forward to the Alien Encounters🧟👾🛸 Great idea. x J x

[@mareli9211]

Now awaiting delivery of the Camp Wang Camera so I can be a member in good standing. Nice one.

[@marekl]

Excellent

[@internetmike]

You should check out the Simple Use camera from Lomography. Even cheaper and it's basically just a refillable disposable camera. Gets great results honestly.

[@Ces1um]

Crazy request- can you do an unboxing video of the wangbuster 4000 for a laugh?

[@FredWilbury]

Love it I’m onboard for a pile of well shall we greatness’s

[@marekl]

Yes, shit greatness.

[@ruthy_jenkins]

Very entertaining video! Would it be possible to open this up to include other basic cameras that we already have in our stash or can buy cheaply second hand? I can't justify spending nearly £70* on this particular camera but I would love to join in with the challenges. *£53 + £11.60 tax + £5 shipping

[@marekl]

Hello Ruthy. There will be a separate submission group you can send in unofficial photos in. I will probably show the top five, just say what camera you are using.

[@ruthy_jenkins]

@@marekl thank you for providing another option. I'll continue to watch with interest 😀

[@PhilJonesIII]

I believe everyone should start their photographic journey with a basic, no frills camera. Any camera is only as good as the photographer. Better still, start with film. Though in fairness, these days that will cost you more than the Wangbuster and likely shred your nerves to pieces with the anticipation of waiting for processing. Good luck with the Crap Club.

[@davidwarren9204]

The next year's model WB5000 will use actual human retinas. Organic! Recyclable! Ethically Harvested!

[@JamieFurlong]

Can you send me the link to that KZbin channel you were watching? I liked his style but I missed the discount code.

[@paulholmes1535]

A brilliant summary of camera reviews & consumerism 😂

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

Not the Wangbuster 4000🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marekl]

Your channel is excellent cool dude.

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

@@mareklThanks man love your stuff 👏

[@flapjackphil4513]

Going to wait for the Wangbuster 5000 - out next week!

[@marekl]

They are going straight to the 6000 as the 5000 is deemed unlucky where the Wangbuster is made.

[@s1opp]

I must have been drunk when I watched this, as one of the cameras arrived in the post today, and I don't remember ordering it

[@lolly5453]

😃 I’m so excited! (Like probably way too much considering this is a “crap” camera club but… the crapper the better imo!) I can’t wait to try n get hold of cheap camera and join the club! 😁🙌🏼📸 thanks for puttin this awesome lil project together Marek 😊❤ Also, can u confirm if we’ll b given a guardian angel when we join, or do we have to provide or own?

[@marekl]

I think it is the same Guardian Angel for everyone. He doesn't appear very often.

[@aegier]

hi Marek. excellent! do you have the 'Wangbuster 4000' review as a post in its own right? absolutely love it 🤣

[@marekl]

I will have to ask Kurt Jizzoffenhoff if i can borrow his.

[@Stuffthatsfunny1]

1:28 guess you could say that guardian angel is Canon.

[@PP-bw8ig]

Wangbusters are just for rich poseurs and not professional photographers. My gear: Turdburglar E-1 + 8-5000 mm ,Turtleshead + 40-45mm.

[@chumon1992]

This is amazing and a fantastic time

[@tomdugdale1320]

Just ordered a forest green one which will provide excellent camouflage when hunting those aliens

[@marekl]

That's the one I've got cool dude.

[@stephr7637]

I'm embarrassed that I heard the intro piano and thought "oh wow, his piano has really improved". No shade, I've watched your CDWC vids and observed your piano progress which is much more than my own (non-existent) learning curve). I like the sound of this excellent camera. Can I just check: is the requirement for this specific club that we have the camera suggested, or can we use other cameras that are either film or other versions that prevent you seeing what you're taking? I ask because I'm poor, and have a number of v old inherited film cameras that may still work(ish) but have zero experience in photography or film exposure so can guarantee a high crap score on any output.

[@marekl]

Hello Cool Dude. The group is really just for the Camp Snap Camera as I wanted everyone to be equal. I have explained in more detail on the facebook page. I appreciate it is a big outlay but it's the cheapest basic fun one I could find on the internet. There will be a category for unofficial cameras where I'll show a couple of the photos. Hopefully the Camp Snap Cameras will start appearing on eBay soon. Stay cool

[@THX_Tex]

Camera acquired (the yellow one reminds me of Kodak in the 70's and 80's) - let the crapness begin!

[@sUASNews]

Very excellent. I have just used AI to create the Wangbuster 8000, twice as good

[@TimSchmidt_art]

love Crap Camera Club!

[@marekl]

Nice one cool dude.

[@jamesjennings-yd2bc]

I had one of these when they first came out. Lost it one night and miss it a lot.

[@marekl]

It is difficult to replace your Wangbuster.

[@geoffpursey1483]

Inspirational idea for camera club.looking forward to your next post It's long overdue someone debunked all these camera videos.😂

[@antmerritt]

Yes! 🙌 can’t wait to get involved. My kind of club. 👊😎👍

[@vickygarnett7623]

Yes, I’m in. Take my money! (up to the value of the not-crap camera for legal reasons) and let me join the crap club!

[@britishtechguru]

That looks like a pretty good camera. I'd love to see the manufacturer return to AA batteries.

[@jefflormans5441]

Olympus used to make a camera with a solar powered light meter. True! A solar powered digital camera would be ace.

[@britishtechguru]

@@jefflormans5441 I remember they did have a model with a solar-powered shutter. There was a massive solar ring around the lens.

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

3:30. Fonejacker: The Later Years.

[@infadeldog13]

Sooo… just to clarify, one can only join the ‘Crap Camera Club’ if they purchase the Camp Snap? Just a little confused as you said after you might show some ‘unofficial’ submission. Before discovering this brilliant vid, I’d recently purchased a very basic digital camera that is reassuringly inexpensive (the same price as a Camp Snap in fact). It’s from that well known purist brand ‘CamKing’ and it says on the top it’s full HD… or, should I say ‘Fulli HD’ as the artisan makers have spelt it. Can I still play? (albeit unofficially).

[@L0VETANK]

Now I also want to see the Wangbuster 4000 unboxing video. I have the Grutboy 700 and looking to upgrade.

[@marekl]

The Grotboy 700 sounds like a great piece of kit.

[@L0VETANK]

@@marekl Yeah it's not bad although I can't get it to focus and don't think it's compatible with the superintruder 600 (phwoar what a beauty). I will keep an eye out for Aliens and the other things.

[@Vurtonable]

I am totally doing this. NZ is full of Aliens, urban decay and horror. I am pretty sure our new Prime Minster is an Alien, sorry I mean Evangelical Christian. $128 NZ dollars delivered for this camera for any Kiwis joining in. And I may also use this club as an opportunity for Pigeon propaganda. Maybe I should start a rival club called "Perfect Pictures of Pigeons".

[@marekl]

The cameras have been programmed to self combust if they take pictures of pigeons.

[@cameraman655]

Priceless….👍🤣

[@feetunes]

Very funny. And I'm almost tempted, as a not very photographicy sort of peep, to buy a camera for the crap club, that isn't itself crap, but might be cheap. The camera, not the club. You could be onto something Marek. ps. I had to pause the vid and came back to a frame of you that would actually be a good shot for The Demonic Camera Club. I photo'd it. Bloody Scary Marek would scare the Bejesus out of Sunglasses Marek.

[@andytheturtle87]

We need an offical CCC hipster class film choice.

[@feefawfern8240]

This video reminds me of a time once when I made a joke, and made someone laugh so hard they cried. I am having similar feelings to that time in my life 🤣> 🤣

[@crsantin]

Now this is something I can get behind. Forget Gas, I have POS syndrome.

[@kieranpicken3696]

I can take crap pictures with my Wangbuster 4000 - can I be in the club? I spent 600 dollars thousand on it so I want people to see my incredibly detailed crap pictures.

[@marekl]

There is a separate crap camera club.

[@edshotsdotcodotuk]

I love this!

[@marekl]

Thanks Ed.

[@maldaror7097]

You're guardian angel could definitely play the Vicar in Dad's Army, can you go get a time machine and remake the remake?

[@marekl]

I can't believe my Guardian Angel gets more acting work than me.

[@jafwilding]

The camera I use wasn’t crap in the 80s and 90s. And there are arguments to be made that it isn’t now, as it has modern features strapped to old technology. I use some of the modern Polaroids. Better in many ways, worse in others. Better: Timer, Exposure modes, Manual controls on some models via Bluetooth and Smartphone. Worse: Environmental regulations meant a chemistry change - leads to fewer frames per film pack, and slightly worse exposures.

[@drunkulasretrofuntertainme4746]

I would like a Wangbuster 4000 but need somebody to lens me the money. I'm not getting off my SLRse and doing work for it. I should shutter up and stop talking tripe(od). And you get the idea with that.

[@marekl]

Bit flash mate.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

great idea, worth my sub.

[@tuomok2343]

I'm IN

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Brilliant!

[@davebenson1504]

LOVE IT! Brilliant

[@Bob-Horse]

I’m thinking of trading in my digital medium format camera for a Wangbuster 4000, if I can save up enough for the extra cost.

[@marekl]

It is worth remortgaging for.

[@worstxb1playertylerteehc635]

Keep it together Amos

[@SilverfoxJB]

Oooh, Camera Conspiracies has a competitor at last

[@seanimal_rex]

I prefer the Clamjammer SE

[@shaunhouse8469]

Nice to see the Lions merch Marek

[@marekl]

That jumpers is now about 13 years old. An excellent buy.

[@m.s.g1890]

Club should be called 'Hipster photography repackaged'

[@retro-_-3075]

funniest intro

[@neilwheel]

Count me in! Lessssss do thissssssss!

[@marekl]

Excellent cool dude.

[@Niac022]

Unfortunately I can't afford the official camera at the moment but I have joined the group to see what people create! (Hope that's okay?)

[@marekl]

Oh course cool dude. You can always send unofficial photos in.

[@heartlights]

I saw a star in the sky and followed it here

[@loz_archer]

Oh yes please, I'm in. 📷

[@marekl]

Excellent cool dude

[@joeszacon9987]

Catch phrase idea: Goooooo LIONS!! 🦁💙.

[@pdtech4524]

I akways wantee the Wangbuster 4000 such an iconic camera but the £120k price tag!! 🤔😲 I guess I'll hace to make do with my £3 Lumix camera, well it does have a Leica lens after all.. Can I join the Crap Camera Club? Is my camera 'crap' enough, I guess you have standards to maintain, is there a vetting or verification process I have to go through? 😊

[@severinseverin268]

Sorry, could you please tell me what laptop stand you use? Looked decent. Did have a moment of panic when i saw you looking all trendy. Great fun, as always. Thank you, Marek! Please never stop.

[@marekl]

It is this one cool dude. It's been pretty good for the last couple of years and stops me slouching : amzn.to/3IRaaig

[@severinseverin268]

@@marekl Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and send me the link! Really kind of you, Marek. Thank you for your videos as well. You always make me laugh out loud and brighten my day. Hope all's well with you. Keep your pecker up!

[@Manoghosts]

Amazing

[@marekl]

Thanks cool dude.

[@yearswithoutsleep]

Great now the prices of wangbusters are going to skyrocket on eBay

[@RJ-444]

What's crappening? Better get me a crap camera. Club!

[@RJ-444]

Hang on a minute... "As A Result Of Elevated Material Costs, A Price Increase Will Be Implemented Starting 05/21/24" £57 ?? I think they must have twigged you're bumping up their sales 😄

[@irvinmartin9259]

It’s been 7 days since the launch. Isn’t it time for the 4000 II. And where’s the firmware fix for the cat face filter when shooting video.

[@oedemeraspp]

Launched 8 days ago. Is the 4000 still worth buying? May hold out.

[@haiminh_]

Distracted by camera reviews - I feel seen Am I being thick… if we’re all using the same camera, why do we have to say which camera we used? Or do we not have to use the Camp Snap camera and we can use whatever we have to hand?

[@marekl]

I will show the best photos from the Camp Snap Camera, and maybe a couple of unofficial ones from people who don't have it. I did not want people to feel left out who could not afford it.