Man Finds Camera From 1929, He’s Left Speechless After Developing the Forgotten Film Inside
With his hands shaking, the photographer unwound the reel in the darkroom, hoping the vintage negatives wouldn’t be ruined. He shook the liquid in the tank, waiting for the moment when he would unspool the reel.
He had no idea that the faint shapes that would slowly form would send him on an exciting quest. What did the photographer discover and how did he find a film that was nearly 90 years old?
It Started With a Walk
Believe it or not, Martijn van Oers’ day began with a walk in his hometown. It was a great day for a walk, so he planned to have a photoshoot of the beautiful town Breda.
That’s when he saw an antique shop and decided it would surely yield some great photos. But he had no idea that he would stumble upon a treasure!
A Dedicated Photographer
Martijn is dedicated to his job and also has an Instagram account that he updates with amazing photos. It is clear he is very talented just by looking at his shots. But this time, the story wasn’t about his own photos, it was much more than that.
He would soon discover a mysterious old Zeiss camera that hid an undeveloped film…
A Strange Hobby
While taking photographs is a common hobby, Martijn’s parents were a bit worried since his photos were strange, and they would take up entire walls in his room. But now as an adult, even Martijn was stunned when he saw the photos in the old film.
It was the first time in his life when he was terrified!
The Fateful Morning
It was early when Martijn woke up for a stroll through town when he found himself looking at the entrance of an antique store. Thinking he may find something worthy of his time, he opened the door.
That when he saw it, the Zeiss camera…



