3 May, 2024
A brief encounter with a (Zeiss) Ideal camera.
The ‘ideal’ camera in this case being the Zeiss Ideal, a 9×12 model from around 1930. An interesting camera, once known as a ‘hand and stand’, and one of those that survive...
As users of film cameras many of us have had to master Sunny 16 and estimating distances because many of the older cameras we use lack an exposure meter or a means of setting ac...
29 April, 2024
Leica C (Typ 112) – A Capable Compact (by Panasonic)
I have a thing for small cameras. Well, really, I have a thing for cameras in general – but in particular, I’m sort of always on the lookout for a truly excellent c...
28 April, 2024
The Yashica Mat 124G and Me
It’s not the camera, it’s not because it’s square format, it’s me, or rather us, we just don’t click together. Years ago I used a Hasselblad for a long time, mostly happily, and...
Lomography has brought the film community another treat. Say hello to the adorable Lomomatic 110 camera! 35mmc obtained a loaner copy of this camera for review so we are going t...
23 April, 2024
Godox Lux Cadet – Retro Flash Review
Back in July, we reported on the release of two new Godox flashes with a distinctive, retro look: the Godox Lux Senior and Lux Junior. Godox kindly sent us one of each to try ou...
22 April, 2024
Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 ASPH review
Those of you who frequently read 35mmc probably already read my recent review of the Simera 35mm f1.4 launched by Thypoch, a newcomer in the lens making business. Their 35mm f1....
21 April, 2024
Kodak Portra 400 – Recreating 90s New York Style
As a teenager growing up in suburban New Zealand during the early 90’s, New York seemed like an urban outpost on a distant planet. I recall a school friend giving me a copy of t...
