His Camera is 100 Years Old (He Took My Portrait)

While wandering the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan the other day, I came across an old man named Haji, who is the last remaining person in the country (and likely the world) who still uses this ancient box camera to take portraits! This vintage device is over 100 years old and it was just FASCINATING to get my portrait taken -- it was like straight out of a movie!

Here is the full story of Haji and his mind-blowing box camera, which he uses not only as a hobby but as a profession. I think this photo is the best souvenir in my life!

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[gangsteroldguy]

not gonna lie, this is one of the best stories you've documented

[BilalAfridi]

I’m Surprised By The Quality Of The Picture, It’s Pretty Legit!
This Is A True VIntage Camera.

[apratimtewari]

When he said that he wanted peace in Afghanistan, it broke me.

[ami_jaay]

The translator's voice is really calm and soothing 💙

[Politik-mit-Kopf]

He lost clients in Afghanistan but would have many in Berlin. Very iconic and special pictures that are simply worth more.

[islammbarak]

Back to when photos were taken for memories not social media.

[footballsensation]

I love his last message. Hope Afghanistan will be peaceful sooner.

[Bansibishnoi]

It's amazing one of the best vintage camera ..Love you great old afgan camera man.... Also drew binsky great job sir....

[acacius]

I would have paid at least 100 euro's to take a picture with that man. Fantastic really. That's a legend right there. Lucky you

[rizzaidi]

This is so inspiring!!! Even the guy looks so happy that people wanted to talk to him and tell his story. This is awesome dude! Keep filming!

[jadde]

I'm binge watching this Afghanistan series. I'm amazed how nice the Aghan ppl are, it's totally different from what I've thought!
Aside from that, Noor is AMAZING!! He's not only a guide but an amazing translator!! His dream to save up and build a school to educate the children on the street too! Noor truly deserves the support you and Thomas has given him (and we thank you for doing that too!!)

[abmstudio]

I feel like if he was in any other country, being shot by a hundred year old camera would turn into an insanely profitable novelty business.

[thatsawesome]

The irony is when you realise Afghanistan from other perspective it's so different than what your Media described it.

[goham]

The translator's voice is so soooothing

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

A 100 year old camera and it still works like a charm. That is amazing. And he has a very kind soul

[ScholarStream_]

Glad you showcased this man's talent.
He is happy with the things he has may God bless him
Also the translators voice very soothing and calm

[shibasharifi]

Drew thank you alot for showing a different side from Afghanistan,
I love the way Noor explaine and introduce everything to us.

[TravelingSoloLogs]

Imagine if Drew traveled the world with this camera! 😄 📷

[SHAKHSIYAA]

Beautiful message from the elderly man in the end. Afghanistan and the world needs peace.

[vicentego]

Legend of a man, I hope he's ok and his camera.