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11 May, 2018

Kodachrome Movie Review – it’s Good Even If it is About Family, Not Film – By Frank H. Wu

By frankhwu

Any film photographer who saw an advertisement for Kodachrome likely reacted as I did: “Gee, I really should check out that movie.” If you follow through, you might be disappoin...

10 May, 2018

5 Frames With Refilled Disposable Cameras – By Skyler Adams

By skyleradams

I’ve noticed camera communities excitedly share news about new cameras, lenses and lighting equipment but sometimes it seems these cameras don't even get used. Why? Gear is ch...

9 May, 2018

5 Frames with a Nikon F80 – by Chris McPhee

By Chris McPhee

This was a camera that I owned only for a little while. I’ll explain why. When my daughter was born back in the 90’s, I bought my first Nikon. It was the F60 from Dixons. I wasn...

8 May, 2018

5 frames on the road with expired film from 1998 – by J.F. Pritchard

By jfpritchard

Driving through secondary roads is one of my passions. I spend great time planning two-three day trips where I avoid the main highways to discover the most amazing landscapes, l...

7 May, 2018

24 Hour Project, London, 7/4/18: What (was) in my Bag & My Approach – by Simon King

By Simon King

The 24 Hour Project is a humanitarian initiative which connects photographers in cities all around the world, inviting them to join together for 24 hours straight to photograph ...

6 May, 2018

Leica MP review & some wider thoughts on “the ultimate tool”

By Hamish Gill

The Leica MP is touted as "the ultimate tool". Admittedly, my perspective might be influenced by the contrarian in me, but I’ve long been quite sceptical - it's the most expensi...

5 May, 2018

Olympus Trip 35 Review – Learning to be More Spontaneous – by Andrew Morang

By Kodachromeguy

In the past, I always used manual cameras. I measured the light, set the exposure, and focussed myself . Even in a car, I like to be in control and only drive manual transmissio...

4 May, 2018

Photography as Social Activity – By Frank H. Wu

By frankhwu

I increasingly appreciate the social aspect of photography. Although I belong among the admirers of Vivian Maier — who could not be fascinated by the story of the street photogr...

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xtalfu on Minolta Dynax 700si review – On the button09/11/2026
Hi Bob, your post resonates with me because I had bought a 7xi when it was released, that I traded…
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Thank you Andrew. I suspect it is the light seals. I realised after shooting the roll that I had meant…
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In my role of the family's curator of unwanted photographic equipment, I ended up with a Minolta Dynax 300si. It's…
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