As a collector of colorful FED rangefinders, Connor weighs the advantages of cost against the risks of unpredictable results.
read moreWith spring in the air, Jeb takes a look at his collection of camera gear and trims the fat with some motivation from Marie Kondo.
read moreJames recommends five excellent cameras to buy, if the Leica M series film cameras are beyond your budget. Take a look.
read moreJim Graves takes a fond look at Nikon’s AF-D series of lenses – the company’s first autofocus lenses that combine affordability and quality.
read moreDanielle shares another beautifully curated list of five amazing female film photographers to follow. Enjoy!
read moreJeb Inge reviews the Polaroid Lab, a new device for printing cell phone photos onto Polaroid instant film.
read moreJames reviews the Minolta RF Rokkor-x 500mm F/8 mirror-lens. History, specs, use today, and image quality within – Check it out!
read moreToday’s camera review comes from our guest Mike Eckman – it’s all we need to know about the ancient, Bakelite Purma Special.
read moreNicholas reviews the supposed Noctilux-killer; the ultra-fast and ultra-affordable TTArtisan 50mm F/0.95 Leica M mount fast prime lens.
read moreSroyon reviews Perspectives on Place, a book on landscape photography by JAP Alexander. Click through, read more.
read moreJoe Freemond spends the day with avalanche rescue as they trained their newest rescue dog, Fred. And the photos aren’t to be missed.
read moreDanielle’s latest interviewee is Amy Marie Gladding, an artist who makes use of alternative photographic processes to make stunning art.
read moreA few of the CP writers (who also happen to be musicians) share their thoughts on the relationship between the two art forms.
read moreDario makes a case for Konica (and other lesser-celebrated Japanese camera brands) in our latest retrospective.
read moreJames’ limitless creativity is unbound when he loads a pack of expired Polaroid film into his One Step camera. See the masterpieces within.
read moreA quick review of the Canon 50mm F/1.4 in Leica Thread Mount – commonly referred to as “The Japanese Summilux.”
read moreI have been following Jess’s work for almost as long as I’ve been into photography. I discovered her YouTube channel when I was first learning film,…
read moreThe Japanese Shōwa period, coinciding with the reign of Emperor Hirohito from 1926 to 1989, is noted as one of Japan’s most tumultuous and transformative eras.…
read moreJames reviews Fujifilm’s newest Instax camera, the strikingly pretty and surprisingly capable Instax Square SQ1.
read moreHemant brings a Nikon FM2n and a roll of Kodak Portra 160 along on a boat ride through an Indian national park.
read moreAlex compares two of Stephen Shore’s photography collections, and examines the effect of the differing methodology employed in each.
read moreJoe shares some gorgeous photos of a Porsche 911 mountain climb, shot with his Nikon FM3a, and muses over the meaning of aesthetics.
read moreWe have a preview of a new product from Brooklyn Film Camera and Negative Supply – The Instant Processor for instant film photographers.
read moreFebruary 2021, and Danielle brings us five more female film photographers worth following. Click through and enjoy!
read moreClayton reviews the Sony E 16-55mm F/2.8 G, the most expensive E-mount Sony lens available, to determine if it’s worth the price.
read moreSroyon reviews the unusual Kodak Eastman 2366, an ultra-low ISO film that’s particularly sensitive to blue light.
read moreAaron reviews the Plaubel Makina 67, a medium format rangefinder film camera with a beautiful, fixed Nikkor lens.
read moreParts of this article will read as if I’ve lost my mind. If not my mind, something else. My confidence, maybe. Or my perspective. Or maybe…
read moreDanielle speaks with Nicole Small, a talented photographer whose pinhole portraiture and alternative process photos are simply stunning.
read moreNow that the dust has settled, Jeb shares a few of his thoughts on the discontinuation of Fuji Pro 400H.
read moreCharlotte shares her wintery day shooting the seaside with her Pentax LX and Kosmo Foto Mono black-and-white film.
read moreWith his usual thoroughness, Cheyenne lists 21 great, handmade, artisan-crafted wrist straps for your vintage or modern camera.
read moreDave’s first medium format camera was the Yashica A. Three years later, he tells us why it was a great first camera – and then some.
read moreAidan reviews the Polaroid Now, the newest entry-level instant camera from Polaroid.
read moreRyan examines the life and work of Robert Capa, by way of the cameras he used throughout his storied career.
read moreJeb evaluates the current film camera market, and offers some great alternatives to over-priced (over-hyped) models.
read moreDario 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.
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