Author name: Chantel Wakefield

A Contax G1 camera

Contax G1 – Much more in-focus than out-of-focus – By Chantel Wakefield

By / June 11, 2022 / Rangefinders (Changeable Lens) / 32 Comments

“I loved owning one for two weeks until every photo came back out of focus.” This was a comment from a popular YouTuber under another popular YouTuber’s review of the Contax G1 35mm Rangefinder Camera. I won’t name names, but if you think about the first few film photography YouTubers that come to mind, he’s probably on that list.

For those unfamiliar with Contax G series, the G1 is a premium interchangeable lens camera made of aluminum and titanium. It was once described by TIME as “a thoroughly modern version of the classic Leica, proof that retro is the wave of the future.” Designed to be used with Carl Zeiss G-mount lenses, it cost over $2,000 when it was originally released in 1994. These days, a G1 camera body runs anywhere between $350-$500 on average, depending on the condition

5 Frames with the Olympus Trip 35 – by Chantel Wakefield

By / December 2, 2021 / 5 frames with... / 6 Comments

Amelia Island is located on Florida’s Atlantic coast, and it has the kind of laid-back vibe anyone would enjoy. I’ve been visiting almost every summer since the mid-2000s.

The Atlantic Ocean gets a lot of flack for being less than magical, and no, the waters aren’t crystal clear like the Gulf of Mexico, but the beaches of Fernandina just do it for me in the best way. They’re not as crowded as more popular, touristy beaches in Florida, and after years of going it feels so comfortable and familiar.

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