Author name: theoldsmithy

5 frames with a Pentax Auto 110 – by Martin Connolly

By theoldsmithy / August 6, 2019 / 5 frames with... / 9 Comments

For the last 2 or 3 years I have been reading about the Pentax Auto 110. A real SLR but tiny. Something about miniature cameras really fascinates me. Reading all the reviews of how good the viewfinder is, and seeing some quite excellent images taken with one on Flickr finally convinced me that I really had to get one.

5 Frames with a Ricoh 500G – by Martin Connolly

By theoldsmithy / July 26, 2018 / 5 frames with... / 7 Comments

Since getting back into film about 18 months ago, I’ve tried many different cameras and never really gelled with any of them. But when I read about the 500G I knew I needed one. A shutter priority rangefinder with a sharp 40mm f2.8 lens, and really compact too – what’s not to like?

Tony Warren on That Time I Shot with Ilford Multigrade RC as film.May 28, 2023
Thanks for the comments Martin. I must investigate the Frugal Film Project you mention, sounds interesting. Also very impressed with…
Tony Warren on That Time I Shot with Ilford Multigrade RC as film.May 28, 2023
Thank you. The definition comes from the size of the original. At 10x8 it is a contact print so there…
Tony Warren on That Time I Shot with Ilford Multigrade RC as film.May 28, 2023
You are very kind Karen, thank you. I made that camera about 40 years ago now. The only ply part…
Tony Warren on That Time I Shot with Ilford Multigrade RC as film.May 28, 2023
I am afraid the paper support for the emulsion would get in the way of projection but I guess you…
Tony Warren on That Time I Shot with Ilford Multigrade RC as film.May 28, 2023
Thanks Jayden and yes, using the Graphmatic would be useful if one is to hand. It is a very clever…