Film Cameras Archives - Page 2 of 11

January 6, 2021

Konica C35 FD / Konica Auto S3 Review

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Eric reviews the Konica C35 FD (known in export markets as the Konica Auto S3), a compact rangefinder film camera with a legendary lens.

Eric Charles Jones
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December 24, 2020

The Ghost of Christmas Past in Champagne Gold; or, a Story of the Olympus Stylus

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Leah revisits an old friend in the Olympus Stylus. What was once a cherished Christmas gift brings new joy, years later.

December 11, 2020

Should I Sell My Leica? An Argument With Myself

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For 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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December 9, 2020

Rescuing a Zeiss Ikon Nettar from the Trash

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Connor rescues and reviews a Zeiss Ikon Nettar, a medium format folding camera that had been destined for the parts bin.

Connor Brustofski
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November 25, 2020

Franka Solida II-R – Shooting a Classic 120 Folding Camera from 1959

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Cheyenne reviews a high-quality, affordable, and classic medium format folding film camera, the Franka Solida II-R.

Cheyenne Morrison
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November 19, 2020

Simple But Sophisticated – the Leica M6

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Dario pens something of a love letter to his Leica M6 in this short and sweet review of the classic 35mm rangefinder.

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October 23, 2020

Who Knows What the Future Holds – Olympus AZ-4 / Ricoh Mirai Review

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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.

Connor Brustofski
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October 18, 2020

Rolleiflex SL66 Camera Review

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The first medium format SLR camera that Rollei produced, the Rolleiflex SL66, is one of the more interesting cameras I’ve ever shot.

James Tocchio
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October 7, 2020

The Canon Prima Zoom 76 and Thoughts on the Cheap Point and Shoot

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Hemant revisits a childhood friend, the Canon Prima Zoom 76, and offers some thoughts on the inexpensive 35mm film point and shoot camera.

Hemant Chatterji
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October 5, 2020

Pentax 67 Review – It’s a Big Camera

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James shot the Pentax 67 in 2016 and 2018, and was less than impressed. In 2020 he tries again. Here’s the review.

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September 30, 2020

Contax’s Last Hurrah – My Journey with the Contax N1

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The Contax N1 was the final professional-level 35mm film camera to ever bear the Contax name. Here’s our review.

Eric Charles Jones
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September 11, 2020

A Sort Of Review of the Lomography Diana F+

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Craig (sort of) reviews the Lomography Diana F+, a lo-fi medium format point and shoot camera for 120 film.

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September 7, 2020

Minolta Hi-Matic AF2 Review

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Jeb reviews the Minolta Hi-Matic AF2, a 35mm point and shoot film camera from the dawn of the autofocus era.

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September 4, 2020

Leicaflex SL Review – Leitz’ Second Attempt at the SLR

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Nicholas Clayton reviews the Leicaflex SL, Leitz’ second attempt at making a pro-quality 35mm film SLR camera.

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