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April 9, 2019

The Contax T2 – Searching for Value Amongst the Hype

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While many cameras have gone from unknown to idolized as a result of the film renaissance, the Contax T2 stands shoulders above the competition. In terms of the sheer hype it has received in the…

Aaron Stennett
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March 5, 2019

Olympus Écru – Camera Review

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In 1991, Olympus released an unusual point-and-shoot film camera. They called it the Écru, a French word that, according to Google, means “raw” and according to my French friends means “off-white, not quite beige.” In…

James Tocchio
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February 11, 2019

Nikon F100 Review – The Ultimate 35mm Film SLR Value

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It was one year ago, while preparing to move to Germany, that I purchased my Nikon F100. I bought it in the hope that it would be all the camera I would ever need —…

Jeb Inge
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February 1, 2019

Fujicolor Industrial 100 – Film Profile

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The simplest, most cost-effective way to jazz up one’s film photography is to spring for a new film stock. Sure, you could seek a rare lens or a unique body, but nothing beats the ease…

Drew Chambers
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January 23, 2019

Nikon FM2/T Camera Review – a Stronger and Lighter Nikon

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In 1993, Nikon released a special version of its most respected compact SLR. They wrapped the bones of the FM2n in titanium, called the camera the FM2/T, and decorated it with a price tag of…

James Tocchio
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January 21, 2019

Canon T80 Review – A Canon Fan Shoots Canon’s First Autofocus SLR

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Back in mid-December James asked if I wanted to review the Canon T80. When I responded enthusiastically (and in the affirmative), James seemed to think I was being facetious. His reponse to my apparent excitement…

Chris Cushing
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January 14, 2019

Which Contax T Series Camera Should You Buy?

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In 1984, Zeiss’ Contax brand partnered with Yashica to make the Contax T cameras, a series of luxury compact cameras aimed at moneyed enthusiasts. The cameras were small jewels of photographic design and technology, and…

Josh Solomon
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December 19, 2018

Olympus Zuiko 40mm F/2 Lens Review – Maitani’s Smallest Zuiko

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I’ve spent the past few months shooting a rare and interesting lens from Olympus’ glory days, the Olympus Zuiko 40mm F/2 in OM mount. This lens combines many of the things that photo geeks (past…

Dustin Vaughn-Luma
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December 10, 2018

Leica CL Review – the Smallest M-Mount Rangefinder Defies Comparison

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The great thing about the Leica CL, when new, was that it shed the trappings of the brand whose name it wore. It wasn’t trying to be a Leica M. It was its own thing,…

James Tocchio
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December 5, 2018

Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F/2.8 Aspherical Lens Review

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Leica has just revealed a cosmetic update to its digital mirrorless Leica CL, and this time, it’s silver. But I’ve already reviewed that camera. Can I really request a test camera based on a new…

James Tocchio
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November 21, 2018

Pentax UC-1 (Espio Mini) Point and Shoot Film Camera Review – The Little Lens that Could

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Brand loyalty can be a beautiful thing. Take an old friend of mine for example – she was head-over-heels in love with her Pentax K-5. She loved taking photos, even if she wasn’t in love with…

Jeb Inge
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November 19, 2018

The Canon Canonet 28 – A Camera Made for Taking it Easy

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We’ve talked about the Canon New Canonet 28’s faster relatives twice before; our reviews of the New Canonet QL17 and that camera’s successor, the Canonet G-III (QL) 17, both spoke in glowing terms. And rightly…

Drew Chambers
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November 16, 2018

The Fujifilm Natura Black F1.9 is an Ultra Wide and Super Fast Point and Shoot Film Camera

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I spent five of ten vacation days shooting a Fujifilm Natura Black F1.9 point-and-shoot film camera. I also spent five of ten vacation days with flu-like symptoms. Surprisingly, the two experiences weren’t all that dissimilar.…

James Tocchio
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November 14, 2018

Nikon Nikkor 55mm F/1.2 Lens Review – The Fast and the Spurious

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After shooting the Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/1.2 fast prime for the past month, I’m reminded of my old, high school jazz instructor. He would always tell our band, ”Speed isn’t everything.” Our problem was that…

Josh Solomon
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