Film Cameras Archives

January 29, 2021

The Yashica A as a First Medium Format Camera (And Beyond)

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Dave’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.

Dave Carulli
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January 27, 2021

Polaroid Now Instant Camera Review

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Aidan reviews the Polaroid Now, the newest entry-level instant camera from Polaroid.

Aidan Bell
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January 22, 2021

Re-evaluating the Cost of Film Cameras (And Offering Some Alternatives)

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Jeb evaluates the current film camera market, and offers some great alternatives to over-priced (over-hyped) models.

Jeb Inge
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January 20, 2021

Film and Me, Five Years Later (Expectation Versus Reality)

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Dario loves film cameras, but five years later he grapples with the reality of shooting film. Read his thoughts & add yours in the comments.

Dario Veréb
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January 15, 2021

Rediscovering Film Photography with a Minolta X-370s – Camera Review

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Sroyon reviews the humble Minolta X-370s, and argues that this bargain-priced 35mm film SLR is perfect for beginners (or anyone, really).

Sroyon Mukherjee
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January 13, 2021

Agfa Optima 1035 Sensor Review

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Two years and four countries after he first shot it, Connor realizes that the Agfa Optima 1035 Sensor is his ideal everyday camera.

Connor Brustofski
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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.

Josh Solomon
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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.

Dario Veréb
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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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