I started collecting parts for a summer project with my son. I’ve been wanting to build a Goodman 3D printed medium format camera for a while…
That time I shot with a...
That time I shot with a...
That time I made the Sonblad – The Poor Man’s Hasselblad CFV II – by Simon Forster
June 24, 2019Got to love those guys and gals at Hasselblad as they have just announced a second generation digital back for possibly the most iconic camera ever…
That time I shot with a...
That time I shot with a Leica and gaffa tape as a “lens” – By John Scott
June 6, 2019Photography, cameras, techniques. I love everything about photography. There was a time when I was really into Lomography photography. The simplicity of taking a photo via…
Lens Adapting, Mods & DIY
Hacking Nikon L35AF ‘Pikaichi’ lens into the body of an Industar 50-2- by Charles Higham
December 28, 2018If you've got a dodgy or non-working Nikon L35AF 35mm compact film camera lying around, or are willing to buy one, you might be prepared to…
Lens Adapting, Mods & DIY
Schneider 45mm f/2.8 Xenar to Leica M mount Conversion – By Ellis Ley
October 16, 2018I had a request from my friend Ollie to look into some possible donor cameras he had to make a new conversion. The final lens can be…
I've returned to film photography fairly recently, having impulsively bought a Yashica TL-Super (plus three lenses and a parts body) for $30 at a garage sale…
This post isn't about a camera, but a lens: It is beyond repair - no focus beyond 3 meters; aperture is stuck at almost wide open…
I am rather new to the technical side of photography. That is - the choice of multiple camera bodies, changeable lenses with all kinds of filters…
Lens Adapting, Mods & DIY• Rangefinders (Changeable Lens)
Hasselblad Xpan with a 35mm F2.8 PC Nikkor – A Users’ Review. Cal Stewart
July 20, 2018To cut to the chase, it is possible to shoot the Hasselblad Xpan with a 35mm f2.8 PC Nikkor, which will give you a wider field…
Regular readers of this website will be aware of my interest in modified and modifying lenses to work on Leica cameras. I guess this is why…
