Centon DF-300 Archives

A photo showing the circuit board and new capacitor in the DF-300

13 September, 2026

Incapacitated by Capacitors – Fixing the Centon DF-300, Minolta X-300, et al

By Ed

The ‘300’ series of cameras, all derived from the classic Minolta X-300, are approaching forty years of age. It would be surprising if the cameras didn’t have ...

A black and white photography show a row of trees and deep shade

1 September, 2026

A Study in Deep Shade – A One Shot Story

By Ed

This image was made one Saturday morning at about 8.30AM. At the time, the southern counties of England experienced three weeks of extreme heat, with temperatures rising to 30C ...

11 July, 2020

5 frames with a Centon DF-300 & Miranda 24mm f/2.8 MC MACRO – by Charles Higham

By Charles Higham

One of the things I've discovered learning about photographic equipment is that the name on a camera or lens doesn't always tell you the whole story. Occasionally you'll see the...

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Kevin Saruwatari on Printable Parts for Olympus OM1-n Shoe 416/10/2026
Welcome! It's nice to keep these old gems working.
Patrik on Printable Parts for Olympus OM1-n Shoe 416/10/2026
Many thanks for this. You're a hero for sharing these files! I had two OM-2n cameras with broken hot shoes.…
Peter Schu on 5 frames with a 85mm and a 75mm lens – Does it make a difference?16/10/2026
I only realize now, that I could have included my 90 mm Sigma Macro lens in this comparison. I guess…
Peter Schu on 5 frames with a 85mm and a 75mm lens – Does it make a difference?16/10/2026
Omar, thank you for your comment, which is very interesting. I do not own a 100 mm lens, but if…
Walter Reumkens on 5(ish) Frames with a Hasselblad Super Wide C16/10/2026
Great photos, Jeffery! Good luck finding a camera!

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