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The Canon Canonet 28 – A Camera Made for Taking it Easy

We’ve talked about the Canon New Canonet 28’s faster relatives twice before; our reviews of the New Canonet QL17 and that camera’s successor, the Canonet G-III (QL) 17, both spoke…

Canon Canonet QL17 – The Ultimate Street Shooter?

Street photography, both easily accessible and frustratingly fickle, is one of those wonderful artistic pursuits that can be entirely rewarding even if mastery eludes you. Clichés be damned, street shooting is truly about…

Learning to Use a Rangefinder With the Canonet QL17 G-III

After two years of only using SLRs, Aidan dips his toe into the pool of rangefinder cameras with Canon’s Canonet QL17 G-III.

Canon’s Canonet Rangefinder Does the Impossible – A Canon Camera That’s Not Boring

Canon makes boring cameras. Sometimes they make really boring cameras. I have an F-1 and I love shooting it, but like many Canons, it simply cannot be name-dropped. It’s a bit like…

Desert Island Cameras No. 06 – Canon Edition

We’re back with another installment of Desert Island Cameras, the recurring article in which we answer the question, “If you could only have one, which would it be?” In our…

Are Canon’s Ultra-fast 50mm F/1.2L and 85mm F/1.2L II Worth All That Extra Money?

“Significant” is a word I would use to describe the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM and Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM; in aperture, in weight, in prestige and price.…

Canon F-1 vs FTb – Should You Go Pro?

In 1971, a shooter looking for the best Canon camera had two choices: the top level F-1, and its little brother, the FTb QL. I own both, and the two…

Camera Review Index – Alphabetically by Brand

Agfa Agfa Ambi Silette Agfamatic 2008 Pocket Sensor Alpa Alpa 10D Argus Argus C3 Bolsey Bolsey Model C Canon Canon A-1 Canon AE-1 Canon AE-1 Program versus AE-1 Comparison Canon…

Five More Affordable Rangefinder Film Cameras

To help the cash strapped photo geek of today, we’ve compiled a new list of five additional rangefinders that still offer an excellent shooting experience on a shoestring budget.

2018 in Reviews – Every Camera We Shot This Year

2018 has been a great year for the site. My amazing team of writers and I have worked hard to put out worthwhile camera culture content, and in the past…

Minoltina P Camera Review – A Mostly Forgotten Full Frame Compact from Minolta

Editorial discretion at Casual Photophile dictates that we don’t write about every camera ever made, and the cameras that we do write about don’t necessarily need to be “the best.”…

5 Great Film Cameras Under $100

These days, film cameras are a dime a dozen, and while they may not be as alluring as the newest mirror-less marvel from Sony, they’re definitely worth owning. Not convinced?…

5 Best Travel Cameras – Film Edition

One of the greatest joys in life is travel, and one of the greatest joys in travel is taking pictures. Whether you’re looking to populate an album with touristy shots…

Should I Sell My Leica? An Argument With Myself

For better or worse, Leica is an aspirational brand for many photographers. In this article, Josh debates himself over his feelings for his Leica.