28 March, 2025
AstrHori 28mm f/13 Macro 2:1 probe lens review
I should start by saying that this AstrHori 28mm f/13 Macro 2:1 probe lens is probably the most unusual and specialist lens I’ve used in my 40-year photography career. The AstrH...
24 March, 2025
Harman Red – My First Roll Experiences
Harman recently released a new film, Harman Red. In case it’s not obvious from its name, it’s called Red because it’s a red scale film, i.e. it makes red photos. Now, I should s...
21 March, 2025
MPP Microcord – A British TLR
Back in the 50s Britain was still teetering on the brink of being a Super Power, but then Suez happened and the Banksters pulling the strings abandoned Britain and threw their l...
17 March, 2025
Sony SLT-A77 – hybrid mirrorless/DSLR with Minolta history
Several years ago, I purchased a Minolta Maxxum 7000 at a garage sale for $15, which came with a Sigma UC 28-70mm zoom. I had wanted to shoot with one for years. Its history is ...
First, I shall set the scene: My name is James and I can’t zone focus. It feels good to get that off my chest. I been a photographer for a while now, I take it pretty seriously ...
10 March, 2025
Contax G2 – The Most Advanced Rangefinder
Following a reasonably painful wrist injury in early 2024, compounded by three of my film Leica M’s being away for repair, I have been using a Contax G2 as my primary came...
7 March, 2025
Bergger PMK Pyro B&W developer Review
Pyrogallol (pyro): white crystals which oxidise quickly turning brown. Cautions for using the raw powder are extensive – I used to handle raw chemicals but now, for some reason,...
3 March, 2025
Film Camera Zen – Book Review
A little while ago I was contacted by the company promoting Bellamy Hunt’s new book, Film Camera Zen, asking me if I would like to take a look at a copy for the benefit o...
