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24 August, 2023

8 Frames with the Canon Sure Shot Classic 120 – a Stress Test

By Alex Gridenko

I am a lazy perfectionist on a tight budget. It’s a tough combination for any hobbyist, especially a film shooter. Especially nowadays. I outsource development and high-res scan...

23 August, 2023

Rollei RPX 25 in Budapest

By Julian Tanase

Budapest, Hungary. I am probably visiting this city for the umpteenth time, and I am always amazed, taking in the architecture and meanings of this beautiful place. Like Vienna ...

22 August, 2023

A Point of Shoot Camera, and an old Roll of Film, Ties Together Canine Companions

By Richard Angeloni

This is a story of three dogs, a man, and a camera that’s not even his. First, the background about the camera. I am a Nikon boy through and through, having first shot with a Ni...

22 August, 2023

The Water Battle – Carnival in Ponta Delgada

By Paulo Monteiro

The city of Ponta Delgada is located on the south coast of the San Miguel Island, in the Azores archipelago. Every year, on the afternoon of Carnival Tuesday, the city’s c...

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 ...

20 August, 2023

Punch Up Your Decor with Photographic LP Album Art!

By Dave Powell

In my basement photo gallery/office, I don’t rotate my prints as often as I should. To lessen my guilt a bit, I keep the gallery “fresher” with a rotating exhibit of...

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...

Steven-John Tait on The Story of the Chinese Farmer
Geoff, a horrible situation. I'm glad you got the better of the muggers and managed to keep the camera.
Tony Warren on Vivitar EZ Motor Big View – A modern box?
Thank you Chris. Very much so, both the surprises and the frustrations.
Geoff Chaplin on The Story of the Chinese Farmer
My wife and I had a similar experience in Buenos Aires. She was carrying a Lumix camera, a gift from…

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