27 August, 2026
5 frames with a Minox 35 GT and Kodak Ultramax 400
The Minox 35 GT is a very small camera with zone focus, an impressive meter and wonderful sharp 35mm f/2.8 lens which belies its diminutive size. Its perceived virtues: – ...
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14 June, 2026
Lucky C400 vs Kodak Ultramax – Battle of the 400s
Finally I got my hands on the not-yet-released Lucky C400 test rolls. I put it into direct comparison with its main competitor: Kodak Ultramax 400. Camera used was Canon EOS7+50...
The Nikon F100 was produced from 1999 to 2006 and was widely regarded as Nikon’s second-best analogue SLR with autofocus, after the F5 for professionals. I’ve only owned it for ...
8 February, 2026
Street Photography in Old Delhi with Double-X, Tri-X, and Ultramax
I found myself traveling to New Delhi for a conference a few months ago and was able to squeeze in a couple days of leisure before the business part of my trip. India is an extr...
19 March, 2025
5 frames with a Canon Sure Shot WP-1 and Kodak Ultramax 400
Gear Acquisition Syndrome; aka GAS. We all seem to suffer from it one way or another. Whenever I find an excuse (and some extra cash) to buy new gear, I jump on it. Whether that...
Showing my family the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies was not going to plan. My wife and son had flown in from New York a few days before and the centerpiece of the trip was t...
22 October, 2024
5 Frames from the Ultramax Challenge
There has been a lot written about why some photographers prefer film to digital, or at least use both. Whether it is the slowing down, more thoughtful approach, the look of neg...
25 October, 2023
5 frames with Kodak Ultramax in a Konica Autoreflex T3
My last ‘5 frames’ was a thinly veiled opportunity to complain about the ergonomics and reliability of the Minox 35EL. Even then I remained entranced by its tiny (and excellent)...