This elegant little 35mm fixed-lens compact belonged to my partner’s late father. It was the last model in a relatively little-known and idiosyncratic line of cameras…
Scale Focus
Rollei 35S & Choosing a Film Partner for Another Pocket Camera – by Phil Calvit
February 3, 2021Since becoming re-interested in film shooting a couple of years ago, I’ve acquired a modest but high-quality collection of classic cameras: a Nikon FM and FE,…
Scale Focus
Minox 35 GT-E Review – Scale Focusing a Pocket Camera – By Anton Yakovlev
February 2, 2021I want to tell you about one of my most beloved cameras. So small, so delicate, so powerful. My precious Minox 35 GT-E. This might sound…
When I got back into film a few years ago, the first camera I used was a nice looking vintage affair that I found on a…
The Yashica Rapide is a camera I've had for a few years. Looking around on the internet, I don't see a lot of information on it.…
OK, before we get started I need to make clear this isn't a simple review. It's a love letter to the Agfa Optima Sensor Flash, an…
The hardest decision for me when taking any trip is deciding which camera to take with me. Many of you reading this will share this problem…
Underwater/Rugged Cameras
The Nikon Nikonos III – Review and Photos From the Kayak – By David Hume
April 24, 2020In theory it’s an underwater camera, but probably in 2020 mine shouldn’t go deep-sea diving. Unless I get it serviced and all the O rings replaced…
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Olympus XA3 Review – Highs and Lows of Travel Photography with a Simple Compact Camera – By Keith Tomlinson
January 14, 2020Well, what can I say? I fell foul of hype and hyperbole this year and I have learnt my lesson. I own a perfectly good Olympus…
I’ve had this Zeiss Ikon Contina III for about 8 years and used it just once. I put a roll of expired colour film through it…
