Dario loves film cameras, but five years later he grapples with the reality of shooting film. Read his thoughts & add yours in the comments.
read moreThe great Danielle Wrobleski is here with her first article in a new series, Five Female Film Photographers to Follow. Enjoy!
read moreSroyon reviews the humble Minolta X-370s, and argues that this bargain-priced 35mm film SLR is perfect for beginners (or anyone, really).
read moreTwo years and four countries after he first shot it, Connor realizes that the Agfa Optima 1035 Sensor is his ideal everyday camera.
read moreAfter seven years of shooting classic cameras, we’ve compiled our list of the ten best mechanical SLRs (plus three honorable mentions).
read moreI will make it clear from the outset that macro photography is a rabbit hole within a rabbit hole. And for newer photographers who are still…
read moreEric reviews the Konica C35 FD (known in export markets as the Konica Auto S3), a compact rangefinder film camera with a legendary lens.
read moreThis is the last article of our three-part 2020 recap week. If you’ve enjoyed this little trip through some of the best camera reviews and then…
read moreOver the last twelve months more than 3 million readers have enjoyed (hopefully) the words and images of Casual Photophile. That’s a readership number which I…
read morePhotographers know a thing or two about perspective. Sure, 2020 has been trash, but damn did we write about some gorgeous cameras this year!
read moreLeah revisits an old friend in the Olympus Stylus. What was once a cherished Christmas gift brings new joy, years later.
read moreCheyenne reviews the Enna-Werk Ultra Lithagon 28mm lens, the second ever 28mm lens made for SLR camera systems!
read moreDigital is truth and film is memory. For me, this is a simple way to describe the visuals of most photography I encounter. Digital images are…
read moreFor better or worse, Leica is an aspirational brand for many photographers. In this article, Josh debates himself over his feelings for his Leica.
read moreConnor rescues and reviews a Zeiss Ikon Nettar, a medium format folding camera that had been destined for the parts bin.
read moreOur 2020 list of the best Holiday gifts for photographers. Find what to buy, and share this list with your friends.
read moreDario reviews the inexpensive and suprisingly good Funleader 18mm F/8 Cap Lens, a lo-fi lens that’s about the size of a body cap!
read moreHemant offers quick tips and techniques for shooting extremely close macro photographs without buying any new gear at all!
read moreCheyenne reviews a high-quality, affordable, and classic medium format folding film camera, the Franka Solida II-R.
read moreDario pens something of a love letter to his Leica M6 in this short and sweet review of the classic 35mm rangefinder.
read moreJoshua from Flints Auctions gives us a look at some of the incredible photographic rarities to be had in their upcoming November 19th auction.
read moreClayton reviews the Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS zoom lens for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras, and it’s a kit lens to impress.
read moreJeb shares the five photo accessories that he can’t live without, and a few others which may have been a waste of money.
read moreWith Nikon in hand, Oliver seeks out a little-known memorial to five Chinese men illegally hanged in a goldrush-era Rocky Mountain town.
read moreSroyon reviews the Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F/1.9 in Leica Thread Mount, one of the fastest 28mm lenses available for Leica cameras today!
read moreIn this video feature, Dave Carulli shows us how to expose both sides of a roll of 35mm film to create stunning images.
read moreJames reviews the Leica Elmarit-R 28mm F/2.8 wide-angle fast prime lens for Leica R mount and digital mirrorless cameras!
read more“Come on! Open it,” she said, nodding at the gift-wrapped box which I was holding in my arms. I knew exactly what was inside. Or at least,…
read moreDario Vereb contemplates family, stubborness, and the photographer’s existential question in this article loosely hung on an Olympus Mju II.
read moreCharlotte compares Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 800 to Fujifilm Venus 800, two discontinued high speed color films (available in limited supply).
read moreThe 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.
read moreDrew reviews the outrageously wide Voigtlander Ultra Wide-Heliar 12mm f/5.6 Aspherical III in Leica M mount!
read moreMake photography film again with a hat from Brooklyn Film Camera, with a bonus that all profits will be going to charity!
read moreThe first medium format SLR camera that Rollei produced, the Rolleiflex SL66, is one of the more interesting cameras I’ve ever shot.
read moreI’ve always sought to try something new almost every couple of weeks to keep photography interesting. With digital photography, something “new” was usually expensive gear, or…
read moreAn intriuging look at a less often discussed Leitz M mount lens reveals an under-appreciated gem for Leica photographers.
read moreJosh has been scanning film for ten years and he’s just about had enough. Maybe a rant, maybe a cry for help. Poor guy.
read moreHemant revisits a childhood friend, the Canon Prima Zoom 76, and offers some thoughts on the inexpensive 35mm film point and shoot camera.
read moreJames shot the Pentax 67 in 2016 and 2018, and was less than impressed. In 2020 he tries again. Here’s the review.
read moreThe Contax N1 was the final professional-level 35mm film camera to ever bear the Contax name. Here’s our review.
read moreWe share with you the fresh, high contrast street photography of Kris Desautels as Kris himself shares some tips and photo philosophy.
read moreStephen reviews the Canon FD 85mm F/1.2 L, a super fast prime portrait lens which has made 85mm his go-to focal length.
read moreAt 10AM this morning I began to feel dizzy and nauseous. Five minutes later my heart rate was above 175 beats per minute. I told my…
read moreThe Sigma SD Quattro is an odd and interesting mirrorless digital camera with a seriously unique feature – a 29MP Foveon sensor.
read moreOur review of the Fujifilm X100V, Fuji’s newest mirrorless compact, from the perspective of those who appreciate classic cameras.
read moreCraig (sort of) reviews the Lomography Diana F+, a lo-fi medium format point and shoot camera for 120 film.
read moreThe untamed landscape of Norway comes alive in Leah’s latest article, in which this land of folklore is captured through a Nikon.
read moreJeb reviews the Minolta Hi-Matic AF2, a 35mm point and shoot film camera from the dawn of the autofocus era.
read moreNicholas Clayton reviews the Leicaflex SL, Leitz’ second attempt at making a pro-quality 35mm film SLR camera.
read moreAidan shoots Cinestill 800T in the daylight, and finds an interesting look from this tungsten-balanced high speed film.
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