Film Cameras Archives

August 18, 2021

Graflex Graphic 35 Review – Made for These Pages

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James reviews the Graflex Graphic 35, a compact and affordable 35mm film rangefinder camera, the kind of camera for which this site was made.

James Tocchio
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August 16, 2021

Chincoteague with a Rolleiflex and Kodak Portra

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A visual feast of pastels and beach tones results when Juliet takes a Rolleiflex to Chincoteague, an island off the coast of Virginia.

Juliet Schwab
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August 13, 2021

A Love Letter (and Apology) to my Minolta AF-C

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The Minolta AF-c is a tiny point-and-shoot film camera from the ’80s. Its sharp lens and compact form factor make it a great everyday carry!

Mathieu Lamontagne-Cumiford
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July 30, 2021

The Minolta Dynax 9 is More Camera Than I Need – Review

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Minolta’s final pro-spec swan song is one of the most advanced SLRs ever made, and more than Connor needs in a camera.

Connor Brustofski
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July 26, 2021

The Rolleiflex Old Standard – the First Rollei to Shoot 120 Film

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Juliet reviews the Rolleiflex Old Standard, the first Rolleiflex TLR film camera to use standard medium format film.

Juliet Schwab
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July 23, 2021

Canon Multi Tele Review – For Love of a Form Factor

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We review the Canon Multi-Tele, a point and shoot 35mm film camera that’s capable of shooting in both full frame and half frame!

Rich Stroffolino
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June 20, 2021

A Day at the Beach with the Canon Sure Shot A1

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James reviews the Canon Sure Shot A1, a cute and capable point-and-shoot 35mm film camera that’s submersible to 15 feet!

James Tocchio
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June 11, 2021

Staying In the Moment with the Nikon Lite Touch AF (a 28mm Point and Shoot)

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“Damn it. This guy declined my offer again,” I say aloud with disappointment. “Oh really?” says my soon-to-be wife. “Hey, can you help me finalize the seating arrangements? Also, please remember that we have to…

Clayton D'Arnault
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May 28, 2021

A Brief History of See-Through Cameras

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James gives a very quick history of the cutaway camera, the see-through camera, and where these collectible models come from.

James Tocchio
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May 5, 2021

Leica M Film Cameras Too Expensive? Here are Five Alternatives

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James recommends five excellent cameras to buy, if the Leica M series film cameras are beyond your budget. Take a look.

James Tocchio
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April 19, 2021

Purma Special – Guest Review by Mike Eckman

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Today’s camera review comes from our guest Mike Eckman – it’s all we need to know about the ancient, Bakelite Purma Special.

Mike Eckman
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March 29, 2021

A Better Look at Konica

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Dario makes a case for Konica (and other lesser-celebrated Japanese camera brands) in our latest retrospective.

Dario Veréb
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March 12, 2021

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 Review – Simple, Square, Instant Photography

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James reviews Fujifilm’s newest Instax camera, the strikingly pretty and surprisingly capable Instax Square SQ1.

James Tocchio
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March 5, 2021

For Aesthetic Reasons – Cameras, Cars, and Collecting

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Joe shares some gorgeous photos of a Porsche 911 mountain climb, shot with his Nikon FM3a, and muses over the meaning of aesthetics.

Joe Freemond
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