James Tocchio, Author at Casual Photophile

February 7, 2023

The Three Fs of Polaroid Photography

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During a televised comedy special in the 1980s, a once-beloved comedian famously spoke the old witticism that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” After that,…

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January 7, 2023

Canon Sure Shot Zoom XL Review

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James reviews the Canon Sure Shot Zoom XL, a chunky Canon point and shoot 35mm film camera that first debuted in 1989.

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December 29, 2022

The Nikon Z5 is the Best Value Full Frame Mirror-less Camera Available Today

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Here’s why the Nikon Z5 is the best value full frame mirror-less camera you can buy today.

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December 20, 2022

Pentax Unveils Plans to Build a New Range of Film Cameras

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Pentax unveils plans to release a whole range of new film cameras! Details here!

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News
Pentax

December 19, 2022

A Thank You Note, and Happy Holidays

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Ray Bradbury, my literary hero, famously posted a sign above his typewriter that read “Don’t Think.” The idea, as he related it, is that a writer should write not with his or her head, but…

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News

December 6, 2022

Keks KM02 OLED Light Meter Review

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James reviews the latest OLED light meter from KEKS, the KEKS KM02. At $110, it’s a real contender for best value light meter.

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November 6, 2022

Ray Bradbury’s Sun and Shadow Shines a Light on Photographic Cultural Appropriation

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Ray Bradbury’s Sun and Shadow is a beautiful short story that examines photographic cultural appropriation. Synopsis and thoughts in today’s article.

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November 3, 2022

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Review

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The Instax Mini Evo is Fuji’s newest Instax Mini instant film camera, and it’s also a digital camera. See why that’s so great in this review.

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October 25, 2022

Leica’s New M6 and Solving the Film Photography Accessibility Problem

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Want to shoot film without spending a ton of money? Here’s one simple tip that will help you make that happen!

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October 23, 2022

Rollei Rolleiflex SL35M Film Camera Review

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James reviews the Rollei SL35M, a basic 35mm film SLR camera from the 1970s, and tells what makes it special in today’s digital world.

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October 9, 2022

It’s Okay to Like Cameras More Than You Like Photography

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James weighs in on the push/pull between those who love photography first and those who simply love cameras.

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Opinion

October 2, 2022

Contax S2 Review – A No Frills Titanium 35mm SLR

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James spent a couple of weeks shooting the Contax S2 earlier in the summer. Here’s everything he learned about this titanium SLR.

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September 20, 2022

MiNT Camera Plans to Make a New Premium Compact 35mm Film Camera

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I got an interesting email the other day. Seems that MiNT Camera wants to make a new premium 35mm film compact. And they just might do it.

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September 19, 2022

What Is Polaroid Up To?

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Polaroid is poised to announce something new (not a camera, they say) on September 21st. What could it be?

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