Point and Shoot Archives

April 22, 2022

The Photographs That Wouldn’t Exist – Travels with a Digicam

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Lukas hits the road with a car full of friends and a Kodak digicam from the early aughts.

Lukas Flippo
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February 24, 2022

Getting Started in Film Photography – What Camera Should You Buy?

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There’s a whole new generation of would-be film photographers who want to explore their creative side by shooting film. In this article we’re answering the first question that most new shooters ask – Which camera should I buy?

Jim Graves
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January 10, 2022

The Mamiya Watcher A is a 35mm Film Surveillance Camera Built Into a Clock

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James has been the victim of a heinous theft. In today’s article he uses the Mamiya Watcher A to capture the criminal.

James Tocchio
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January 4, 2022

In Japan, Digicams are the New Film – Guest Post by Johnny Yokoyama

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I’d like to introduce a new photography trend. Welcome to the exciting world of “Digicams.” Wait! Don’t roll your eyes just yet!

Guest Author
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December 19, 2021

Shooting the Nintendo Game Boy Camera 24 Years Later

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James’ new Analogue Pocket retro/modern handheld gaming device prompts him to reconnect with the 24-year-old Nintendo Game Boy Camera!

James Tocchio
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December 3, 2021

Pogo 35mm Focus Free Camera: One Roll Review

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Sroyon reviews the Pogo Click, a typical 35mm film toy camera with a basic mensicus lens.

Sroyon Mukherjee
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November 16, 2021

Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 70 WS Point and Shoot Film Camera Review

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James reviews the Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 70 WS, a point and shoot 35mm film camera from the year 2002 (one of the last compacts Nikon made).

James Tocchio
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October 18, 2021

The Keystone Everflash XR308 and My First Time Shooting 110 Film

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Dario brings us on a lo-fi journey to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea with a Keystone XR308 110 film camera.

Dario Veréb
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September 13, 2021

The Nikon One Touch Zoom or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Point-and-Shoot

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Josh reviews the Nikon One Touch Zoom, an “anonymous” point and shoot 35mm film camera that’s heightened his appreciation of the class.

Josh Solomon
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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 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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February 12, 2021

I Don’t Have a Headline for This One

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Parts of this article will read as if I’ve lost my mind. If not my mind, something else. My confidence, maybe. Or my perspective. Or maybe I’m just feeling lost. Maybe you are too. Maybe…

James Tocchio
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