Flick user Jason Hull picked up a bunch of cheap, mass-produced plastic film cameras from flea markets and thrift stores, and gave them new life by turning them into these wonderful night-lights.

No pristine, functional cameras were harmed in this project, which is just as well, because the conversion is permanent. Jason ripped out the plastic guts from these retro machines, removing the shutters, film transport mechanisms and "as much plastic as possible" to both fit in a lamp and to make them light enough to dangle safely from a socket.

Seen here are just a few pictures from Jason's great (CC-licensed) Flickr set. I love that they look so professional, right down to the neatly-installed plug prongs on the back. If I ever find myself sober enough at night to be scared of the dark, I'll be making myself one of these.

Nightlights [Flickr via PetaPixel]