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2 September, 2023

Fujifilm Neopan SS – My Last Rolls & When Not to Shoot Expired Film

By Azriel Knight

A few years ago, I was gifted a lot of film for a project I was working on which involved shooting a roll a day for two weeks and vlogging my journey. I was mailed so much that ...

1 September, 2023

SmallRig Free Blazer Review – A decent video tripod for under £400?

By Will Middleton

Hi! Will here, video production manager at F8 Creates (Hamish’s creative agency). SmallRig kindly sent us the full FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Tripod Kit for us to review and we...

28 August, 2023

Nikon FM2 Review – Its significance and modern appeal since 1984

By John Feole

I was hired once to take some portraits of a young woman. I asked her to give me a few portrait examples that she liked. To my surprise, she said that she liked “The Afghan Girl...

25 August, 2023

Brumberger – A fun camera with a Funny Name

By Andrew

I have always had a fascination with things that are uncommon or unusual. So the Brumberger 35mm camera fits nicely into both of those themes. Brumberger’s are an uncommon bra...

21 August, 2023

Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 – A More Affordable Zeiss Camera

By Bob Janes

Previously, I’ve waxed lyrical about the Zeiss Super Ikonta 532/16 – a top of the line, pre-war German camera. As well as the super-sophisticated, super-heavy Super ...

19 August, 2023

Minolta 9000 – The First Professional Autofocus Camera. Let it bleed.

By Bob Janes

This is a review of the Minolta 9000, the first professional autofocus camera. Back in the 60s and 70s the pro camera market was dominated by Nikon with their ‘bullet-proo...

18 August, 2023

Komura 35mm f/2.8 in Nikon S mount – a Hidden Gem.

By Andrew

I have used film cameras for almost a decade, and I have found some interesting things over the years. Among the box of things I have kept is a very interesting lens with a some...

16 August, 2023

Crown + Flint: The digital companion for analog photography

By Don Goodman-Wilson

So, I made an app. I made it because I needed it. And I’m hoping you’ll find it helpful too. (Spoiler: it runs on both iPhone and Android! Don’t be put off by the iP...

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