26 January, 2024
Fixing the Fujica SLR lens compatibility problem
M42 is intended to be the universal mount. Unfortunately if you’re using a screw-mount Fujica SLR, that’s not entirely the case. There’s a design issue that pr...
24 January, 2024
Shooting “Super-Macros” with a Contaflex Super B SLR (Part 1)
Over the years, many people have asked online how to do macro photography with vintage Zeiss Ikon Contaflex SLRs. Here’s a 2005 thread on the subject. Common wisdom says ...
12 January, 2024
Turning A 35mm Lens Into A 150mm – Jankuary Lens Adapting
If you missed my article last Friday, be sure and have a look. I take a dive back into my first “serious” camera. This week I’m using one of my current bodi...
27 December, 2023
If Your Vintage Camera Lacks Strap Lugs, Try This!
Only when I began preparing to review my Ansco Super Memar camera for 35mmc did I notice that the camera lacks “lugs” for attaching neck straps. I could carry it i...
8 December, 2023
The Cirkut-Holga: A toy slitscan panorama camera
Last year, a friend sent me an article about someone using a 100 year old Cirkut camera to make amazing contact-printed panoramic photos on 8 inch wide paper. I hadn’t kn...
5 December, 2023
The 110 Saga Continues – Post Mortem Discoveries
I hope these ramblings about my exploration of 110 and sub-miniature are of some interest beyond my keyboard but here’s the next chapter. When my Minolta 460 Tx 110 camer...
5 December, 2023
How to Refill an Ilford Disposable Camera
So… you’ve just finished to shoot all around the city (or wherever you’d like) with your brand new BW disposable camera, what’s next? Chances are that yo...
28 November, 2023
Making a No-Sew Belt Pouch from an Old Denim Jacket
I’ve always wanted a slim-profile belt pouch for carrying compact cameras. Most manufactured belt pouches have been too small or thickly padded for my cameras and taste. ...
