In the past, I always used manual cameras. I measured the light, set the exposure, and focussed myself . Even in a car, I like to be in control and only drive manual transmissio...
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I’m certainly not the first and I suspect I won’t be the last to write a little something about the Olympus Trip 35. I have read this camera had sales figures of aro...
I discovered the Olympus EC while looking for a 70s rangefinder alternative to the overpriced but highly lauded Olympus Trip 35. I was impressed at the specs of the Olympus EC l...
This is a review of a camera (or cameras) I once had. As with most of what I had I sold on a knee jerk and regret it ever since. The Rolleiflex SL35 was Franke & Heidecke fi...
4 April, 2025
Minolta AF-E II Review
It struck me that using a late point and shoot would be very like using my old Olympus XA which lived in my pocket for many years. With that camera I would slide open the cover,...
26 December, 2024
Olympus XA-2 – An old friend
Years ago (40 years) I moved to the east coast for a couple years. I was loaned a small compact camera. I decided to carry it instead of my heavy bulky Minolta. At first glance ...
13 December, 2024
Olympus Trip 35 – Shooting my black camera in Munich
The streets of Munich were the perfect place to put my black Olympus Trip 35 to the test. There’s nothing like exploring new places to get enthusiastic about taking pictu...
28 October, 2024
Tele Rolleiflex Review – I will not be separated from this camera
It hardly seems possible but I only accepted my Tele Rolleiflex into my life a smidge over one year ago. It feels like much longer. My story is perhaps typical, a digital shoote...