Leica Digilux 1 Review: Red Dot Digital Disaster

2200 1238 James Tocchio

The Leica Digilux 1 is a digital point-and-shoot camera made in 2002 which says “Leica” on it in no less than seven places!

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Nikon Nikkor H Auto 85mm f/1.8 (1964-1977) Lens Review

2200 1237 James Tocchio

The Nikkor H Auto 85mm f/1.8 isn’t an easy lens to use, but it can reward us with some truly gorgeous images

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Retrospekt Unveils Limited Edition 24k Gold-Plated Rollei 35 Film Camera

1600 652 James Tocchio

Milwaukee-based Retrospekt, who refurbish and sell vintage cameras and other retro consumer tech, has just announced a limited…

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Kodak Max Versatility, Mom’s Garage, Eggleston’s Stove

2200 1600 Lukas Flippo

Lukas shoots Kodak Max Versatility 400, an unassuming drugstore 35mm film from the ’90s.

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Tokina 19-35mm AF Lens Review: Ultra Wide on a Budget

2200 1238 Jonathan Ma

We review an old ultra-wide angle lens from Tokina, finding new appreciation for cheap, vintage zooms lenses from the ’90s and 2000s.

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Both Eyes Open – Fujifilm TX-1 Long Term Review

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A long term user review of the Fujifilm TX-1 (Hasselblad X-Pan).

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Martha’s Vineyard with The Konica Minolta Dimage X50, a 20-year-old Digital Camera

2000 1125 James Tocchio

Add the Konica Minolta X50 to the growing list of desirable retro point-and-shoot digital cameras. It’s a good one.

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“The Floodgate Was Just Open,” a Conversation with Photographer Dean Hinnant

2000 1333 Lukas Flippo

It’s a late summer night. One of those where the bugs feel like heat-seeking missiles and black clouds…

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Vietnam, Small Motorcycles, and Big Cameras

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Martin Misiak uses a Kiev 60 Soviet-era medium format film camera to shoot a trip through Vietnam on the back of a small Honda motorcycle.

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Minolta MD Rokkor X 45mm F/2 Lens Review

2000 1125 Jeb Inge

I have a chambray button-down shirt that everyone seems to love. There’s nothing special about it and I bought it at the Bass outlet for less than $10. But every…

The Essentials – A Guide to the Best of Nikon’s Camera Systems

2400 1350 Josh Solomon

We answer emails about recommending cameras and lenses every day, so we thought it might be helpful if we published brief guides to the most…

On the Relationship Between Music and Photography

2200 1467 Nick Clayton

A few of the CP writers (who also happen to be musicians) share their thoughts on the relationship between the two art forms.

Desert Island Cameras No. 04 – Leica Edition with Japan Camera Hunter Bellamy Hunt

1280 783 James Tocchio

We’re back with another edition of Desert Island Cameras, the recurring feature in which we spotlight the best of the best from a given camera…

This is the Best Camera Condition Description I’ve Ever Seen

2800 1575 James Tocchio

There’s a running gag among the CP staff writers, and if you’re a camera collector or anyone who has spent some time browsing eBay for…