Every Article We’ve Ever Written – by Date

Lemons and Lemonade – a Review of the Pentax PC35AF

2200 1238 James Tocchio

James reviews the Pentax PC35AF, a compact film camera from 1982 that’s often more trouble than it’s worth.

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My Ultimate Adventure Camera: Leica SL2-S Long Term Review

2200 1238 Jonathan Ma

Jonathan shares long term thoughts on his “ultimate adventure camera,” the Leica SL2-S.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F/2.8 Lens Review

2200 1467 James Tocchio

James reviews an ultimate value performer in the Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 for Z Mount Nikon cameras.

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Depth of Field in Photography: The Art of the Unsharp Image

2200 1467 Sroyon Mukherjee

In Part One of a two-part examination of Depth of Field, Sroyon explores the artistic reasons someone might choose deep or shallow DoF.

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I Love My Terrible Sony Mavica Floppy Disk Camera from 1999

2200 1237 James Tocchio

James shoots the Sony Mavica floppy disk camera from 1999, and it’s terrible.

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Fuji GA645Zi Professional Review: Releasing Control

2200 1238 Jeb Inge

Jeb shoots some Kodak Portra through the Fuji GA645Zi, an unusual medium format with a point-and-shoot sensibility.

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Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C Lens Review

2200 1238 Jonathan Ma

We review a stellar 50mm lens from Canon, the 50/1.4 S.S.C., a surprisingly affordable and excellent standard lens from the film era.

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Summer with the Canon Sure Shot Del Sol, a Solar-Powered Film Camera

2200 1237 James Tocchio

James shoots and reviews the perfect 35mm point-and-shoot for summer, the solar-powered Canon Sure Shot Del Sol.

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The Russian Photographer Who Pioneered Color Photography Over 100 Years Ago

2560 1052 James Tocchio

Over 100 years ago, a pioneering Russian chemists and photographer perfect color photography using an ingenious technique.

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Kodak Euro 35 Colors Camera Review

2200 1237 James Tocchio

A point-and-shoot 35mm film camera with standard performance and above-standard style.

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Nikon EL2 Review – Present Perfect SLR

2200 1238 James Tocchio

James reviews the Nikon EL2, a 35mm film SLR that beautifully blends the past with the future (as it appeared in 1977).

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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 edition Rollei 35 film camera. The Rollei 35…

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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

2200 1122 Guest Author

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 dance across the dark blue sky. In the…

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Vietnam, Small Motorcycles, and Big Cameras

1970 2000 Guest Author

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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Celebrating Simplicity with a Dead Cheap Film Camera – Minolta Maxxum 5000i Review

2000 1125 Guest Author

One of the cheapest 35mm film SLRs you can buy today gets the review treatment.

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Nikon 1 J1 Review: A Retro Digital Camera for the Modern Photographer

2000 1125 James Tocchio

The Nikon 1 was Nikon’s first attempt at a mirror-less digital camera, and went down as something unexpected. James reviews it over a decade later.

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We Review the Final Canon A Series Camera, the Canon AL-1

2000 1125 Jonathan Ma

We review the Canon AL-1, a 35mm film SLR camera made in 1982 and released as the final Canon A series camera.

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Exploring the Edinburgh Fujifilm Photo Trail with a Yashica T4 and Fuji Superia 400

2000 1125 James Tocchio

Guest author Daler Fergani takes us on the Edinburgh phototrail, a Fujifilm-sponsored photo trip from 1993.

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Pentax MX Review – The Mazda Miata of 35mm SLRs

2100 1181 Jonathan Ma

We review the Pentax MX, a tiny and very capable Pentax 35mm SLR from the 1970s.

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Hands On with the Pentax 17 – the New Film Camera from Pentax

2000 1125 James Tocchio

Our hands-on review of the Pentax 17, an all-new half-frame point-point-and-shoot film camera from Pentax.

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GRAMS28 172 Camera Sling – Gear Review

2000 1125 James Tocchio

James reviews the Grams28 172 Camera Sling, a compact and stylish everyday carry camera bag.

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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R Review

2000 1125 Rich Stroffolino

A review of the Fujifilm XF 56mm F/1.2 fast prime portrait lens for Fuji’s X Series cameras.

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The Best Film Cameras Under $100

2200 1240 James Tocchio

Prices for film cameras have increased over time, but you can still find some great deals on some amazing cameras.

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Lens Review: Pergear 35mm F/1.4 – Super Fast, Stunningly Inexpensive

2000 1125 James Tocchio

James reviews the Pergear 35mm f/1.4, the cheapest full frame 35/1.4 you can buy in the Nikon Z, Canon R, Sony E, and Leica L mount systems.

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Outrageous ISO: Digital Concert Photography at the Upper Limits of Low Light

2000 1294 Guest Author

Eric shares his experience (and Kodak P3200 film simulation recipe) for low light concert photos at outrageously high ISO.

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Five Best Films for Underwater Photography

2000 1326 Guest Author

Though my grandparents lived in New Jersey, their cellar transported me to the mountains of Afghanistan, the heart of the Congo and the depths of the…

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Single Shot Stories No. 013 – Polaroid Colour Swinger by Ronnie Brandon

2016 2525 Guest Author

Like the Colour Swinger, I am orphaned now, but just for a moment I felt my folks over my shoulder as I pulled the camera from my bag.

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Beginner’s Guide to Underwater Film Photography

2200 1462 Guest Author

For beginners, shooting film can be a challenge. But shooting film underwater? Don’t dive without reading this guide.

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Beginner’s Guide to Ilford Delta 400

2560 789 Roberto Felipe

Everything you need to know to get started with black-and-white photography and Ilford Delta 400.

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Single Shot Stories No. 012 – Skateboard by Jeff Greenstein

1443 2000 Guest Author

Jeff Greenstein tells the story of how his kinetic and dreamy photo of a skateboarder came to life with the help of an unusual and inscrutable old camera.

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In Search of a Filmic Digital Sensor

2000 1125 Guest Author

Tom Perry shares a selection of his favorite “filmic sensor” cameras, digital cameras making images with a vintage look.

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Keks KM-Q OLED Light Meter Review

2200 1237 James Tocchio

James reviews the Keks KM-Q, the newest and smallest light meter from Keks Camera.

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In Praise of Bad Photographs

2200 1506 Guest Author

While looking back through a fat binder full of negatives, I came to a realization: most of these photographs are bad.

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New York City and the Half-frame 35mm Olympus Pen D

2200 1238 Guest Author

Today’s guest author introduces us to the Olympus Pen D, a half-frame 35mm film camera.

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Meet the PolaFlex, a Custom-Made Polaroid TLR by Douwe Krooshof

2560 1440 Guest Author

Today’s guest author introduces us to their amazing PolaFlex, a custom-made Polaroid TLR camera that gets amazing results!

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Ichi-Go Ichi-E with the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1

2200 1237 Sroyon Mukherjee

Moments pass, but some leave a mark. And when all is said and done, isn’t that what photography is about? One time, one meeting. And if we are lucky, a picture to remember it by.

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The New Film Camera from Pentax is a Half Frame Compact – Details!

1002 561 James Tocchio

New details on the Pentax Film Project’s first new camera – a half frame compact for beginners and young people.

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Polaroid I-2 Long Term Review

2200 1238 James Tocchio

James is here with a long term review of the the flagship instant film camera from Polaroid, the Polaroid I-2.

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A Digital Camera for People Who Love Film Cameras – Epson R-D1 Review

2200 1237 Guest Author

The Epson R-D1 is the best digital camera for people who love film cameras. Today’s guest author, Cezar Gomez, tells why.

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Nikon Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P – a Classic Pancake Lens Review

2200 1238 James Tocchio

James reviews an ultra-small manual focus 45mm Nikkor made for the Nikon FM3a, a lens well-suited for today’s mirror-less digital cameras!

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Answering Your Questions About Cameras and Photography – 001

2560 1440 James Tocchio

James answers your questions about cameras and photography.

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Canon’s Fruit-Themed Camera, the Canon ELPH Shades Sunshine

2200 1238 James Tocchio

Looking back at the time that Canon made a fruit-themed APS film camera, the ELPH Shades Sunshine.

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A Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 Plena lens is attached to a Nikon Zf digital mirror-less camera, and the whole kit is being held by a photographer.

Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens Review

2200 1238 James Tocchio

We review the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, a super-fast, high spec, mid-tele portrait lens for Nikon’s Z series cameras.

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First Look at the MiNT Rollei 35AF Compact Film Camera

1091 560 James Tocchio

MiNT Camera has just announced that their new 35mm film camera will be called the Rollei 35AF, and that it will be released in Summer 2024.…

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