A first-impressions review of Flashback with GB Operator/GB Camera by Patrick O'Rourke
Parts that I resonated with the most:
>the fact that I could actually snap digital photos with my yellow OG Game Boy was mind-blowing to my then 8-year-old brain
>It's pretty cool and surprisingly nostalgic
>[Setups like this] are about the nostalgic joy of pairing retro hardware with modern tech
Personal opinion: I've had a lot of fun with Flashback since launch, taking candid snaps of my dog during the day, or just random little moments that otherwise blur into a normal day's monotony and I might not even realise how special they are.
By taking the time to choose a filter, trying out all the settings to see what changes, and being forced to abide by the Game Boy Camera's pixelated constraints, I found myself to be more present when taking a photo.
It might just be a me thing, but with the normal camera it's all set up already and I just push a button, take the photo and forget about it in less than 3 seconds, like a goldfish - 9/10 times it's decent quality just as-is. But with Flashback I really have to think about framing, lighting, dither etc. and it's a more active process.
Hope you'll give it a try as well 😊💕: https://www.epilogue.co/software/flashback