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June 3, 2020

Canon AE-1 Program Camera Review – Beginners’ Best Choice

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The Canon AE-1 Program will make great photos easily, for any level of photographer. But it may be the best choice, specifically, for new photographers.

Aidan Bell
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May 29, 2020

An Unscientific Review of the Nikon D700

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Can a twelve year old DSLR still impress? Jeb’s here to share with us his perspective on this digital Nikon classic from 2008.

Jeb Inge
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May 27, 2020

Ricoh GRD IV Digital Point and Shoot Camera Review

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Ten years after its release, James stumbled onto the Ricoh GRD IV, a premium compact digital that still surprises (in ways good and bad) a decade later.

James Tocchio
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May 18, 2020

How the Nikon F100 (and Film) Changed My Digital Photography

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How can a film camera change your digital photography for the better? Craig tells his story, and offers advice for those seeking a film/digital workflow.

Craig Sinclair
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April 29, 2020

Contax 167MT Camera Review

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Drew reviews the Contax 167MT, a full-featured 35mm film SLR from the glory days of the Japanese-made Contax cameras.

Drew Chambers
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April 24, 2020

Our Favorite Lenses as Chosen by Your Favorite Camera Geeks

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An all-star lineup of camera likers pick their favorite lenses, including JCH, Hamish of 35mmc, and many more. Plus, we want to know your favorite lens!

James Tocchio
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April 18, 2020

Chinon Splash Review – My Sleeper Point and Shoot of the Year

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The weatherproof, sand and dust resistant Chinon Splash is so surprisingly excellent that it may be James’ sleeper point and shoot of the year!

James Tocchio
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April 10, 2020

Minolta MC Fisheye Rokkor X 7.5mm F/4 Lens Review

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James shoots and reviews the Minolta MC Fisheye Rokkor X 7.5mm F/4, the widest lens that Minolta ever produced.

James Tocchio
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April 8, 2020

All About the Nikon Nikkormat Series – a Retrospective

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Josh dives into the history of Nikon’s first succesful amateur SLR camera, with details by model and which you should buy today.

Josh Solomon
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April 3, 2020

Canon MC Review – an ’80s Masterpiece that Fails Today

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James reviews the Canon MC, a point and shoot 35mm film camera from 1984 that’s all style and very little substance to today’s shooter.

James Tocchio
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March 26, 2020

Minolta MC Rokkor X 85mm F/1.7 Fast Prime Portrait Lens Review

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James shoots Minolta’s first and fastest manual focus prime lens, the Minolta MC Rokkor X 85mm F/1.7. Plus sample shots and a buyer’s guide.

James Tocchio
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March 18, 2020

On the Road with the Mamiya 6

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Thoughts on why the Mamiya 6 may be the perfect film camera for travel after a tour of a handful of America’s National Parks.

Cory Miller
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March 9, 2020

Contax NX – a Multi-User Review of the Last Contax SLR

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The Contax NX was among the last ever Contax 35mm film cameras. In our multi-user review, Drew and James share their thoughts on this sleek SLR.

Drew Chambers
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February 24, 2020

Fujica GM670 Review – the Ideal Handheld 6×7

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Connor reviews the Fujica GM670, a 6×7 version of Fuji’s famous medium format interchangeable rangefinder film cameras.

Connor Brustofski
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