Olympus OM-1 Camera Review
James reviews the Olympus OM1, one of the smallest and greatest all-mechanical meter-assisted 35mm SLR film cameras ever made.
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Exploded Views – Olympus OM2
We’re back with another Exploded View, and this time we’ve dissected a fan-favorite SLR. It’s Olympus’ OM-2, one of the smallest and most technologically advanced cameras of the film era. When we reviewed…
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Olympus OM2 (OM2n) – Camera Review
The Olympus OM system has a long history of both exceptional and under appreciated machines. While the OM1 was received by professional photogs, the press, and industry insiders as a…
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My Olympus Mju II Zoom, and What Really Matters
Dario Vereb contemplates family, stubborness, and the photographer’s existential question in this article loosely hung on an Olympus Mju II.
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Olympus 35S 35mm Rangefinder Camera Review
James reviews a beautiful, old-school rangefinder-focusing 35mm film camera from Olympus, the Olympus 35-S of 1955.
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Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 70 WS Point and Shoot Film Camera Review
James reviews the Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 70 WS, a point and shoot 35mm film camera from the year 2002 (one of the last compacts Nikon made).
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Worried About the Rising Cost of Film Photography? Here Are Some Ways to Cope
Film prices have risen year on year, and they’re set to rise again in 2022. Here are five ways to cope with the rising cost of shooting film.
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The Nikon One Touch Zoom or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Point-and-Shoot
Josh reviews the Nikon One Touch Zoom, an “anonymous” point and shoot 35mm film camera that’s heightened his appreciation of the class.
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Staying In the Moment with the Nikon Lite Touch AF (a 28mm Point and Shoot)
“Damn it. This guy declined my offer again,” I say aloud with disappointment. “Oh really?” says my soon-to-be wife. “Hey, can you help me finalize the seating arrangements? Also, please…
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Re-evaluating the Cost of Film Cameras (And Offering Some Alternatives)
Jeb evaluates the current film camera market, and offers some great alternatives to over-priced (over-hyped) models.
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The Ghost of Christmas Past in Champagne Gold; or, a Story of the Olympus Stylus
Leah revisits an old friend in the Olympus Stylus. What was once a cherished Christmas gift brings new joy, years later.
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Who Knows What the Future Holds – Olympus AZ-4 / Ricoh Mirai Review
The Olympus AZ-4 and the Ricoh Mirai are not great cameras. But they’ve meant more to me than I ever thought a lump of plastic could.
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Surviving 2020 with an Olympus Pen FT
Josh reviews the half-frame 35mm Olympus Pen FT in this review that’s much more than just another camera review.
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Digitizing Negatives at Home – a Comparison of Methods and Results (DSLR vs Flatbed vs Lab Scans)
Our friend Tony Huynh compares the major methods of scanning, with plenty of sample images and insight into the processes.
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