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12 February, 2016

Ricoh R1 Review (Rollei Prego Micron) – An overlooked achiever – by Benn

By Benn Murhaaya

While I was visiting San Francisco in September last year, my friend Arachide presented me with handful of cameras. Those were his thrift store finds. I am still amazed by what ...

10 February, 2016

Three simple, non-invasive things to try to repair dead or erratic Nikon L35AF – Guest post by Eddy

By Eddy

Hamish had a frustrating experience with a Nikon L35-AF. His excellent review spurred me to write a few notes on some simple but sometimes effective things to try if you find y...

7 February, 2016

Discovering the professional scan – Guest post by Frank Lehnen

By Frank Lehnen

First let me get something out of my system: Film should be wet printed! Yeah, and I should be really rich and the whole world should be at peace. Problem is, I don’t have the s...

6 February, 2016

Voigtlander 28mm f/1.9 Review, or: A cautionary tale of Actual vs. the Perceived need of a fast lens

By Hamish Gill

Before I get into this, I just want to point out, this isn’t intended as a negative slant against the Voigtlander 28mm f/1.9. It is instead intended as a cautionary tale o...

4 February, 2016

My First Roll(s) With A Leica Film Camera Continued – Guest Post by Aukje

By Aukje

In my last post I shared the results of the first roll shot with my Leica M2. I had mixed feelings, mostly missing colour, and was not sure if exposure was right. I got some use...

2 February, 2016

An evening at home with a Leica M8(!)

By Hamish Gill

I've borrowed a Leica M8! I have been using it since lunch time, and already feel like I have a lot to say about the experience. Perhaps a review is on the cards...? Time will t...

30 January, 2016

Nikon L35AF – A review of a broken camera (that will see life after it’s death)

By Hamish Gill

The Nikon L35AF is a bit of a cult classic in certain circles it seems. I've written about the Nikon AF3, the 3rd iteration of this camera, but when I was writing about it I cou...

28 January, 2016

Birthday no.33

By Hamish Gill

It was my 33rd birthday the other day. As is traditional on such occasions I went out for a large Laphroaig or 2 (possibly a few more than 2). Another tradition is of course tak...

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