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May 6, 2019

Yashica T4 – A Hype-free Review of a Decent Film Camera

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The Yashica T4 got trendy on the back of a super creepy fashion photographer. Instagram hashtaggers and aesthetic hunters did the rest. But is it any good?

Josh Solomon
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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 24, 2019

The Contax TVS is the Best Contax Compact to Buy Right Now

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Popular opinion on the Contax TVS says that its sluggish aperture and softer zoom lens make it a third-rate camera. The choir sings that the TVS is the compact Contax that you buy, only if…

James Tocchio
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March 13, 2019

I Called the Contax T2 Overrated, This Reader Disagreed

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Every Friday, I end the workweek by posting an Ask Me Anything on the site’s Instagram stories. Through these AMAs, readers of the site and customers of the shop get a chance to yell at…

James Tocchio
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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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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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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 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 12, 2018

Olympus XA4 Macro Review – Great Things in Small Packages

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In 1985, my parents decided they wanted a small camera to take with them on holiday to Portugal – a hot and sunny getaway before the birth of their first child (hello) threw their lives…

Charlotte Davis
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October 8, 2018

Kodak Funsaver Disposable Camera Review – Cheap is Good

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The disposable camera is the ultimate tool for casual photography. It’s made for non-photographers, vacationers, first-time film shooters, and even experienced shooters looking to simplify their kit. But what’s really remarkable about the disposable camera…

Josh Solomon
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September 27, 2018

Olympus Mju II Review – a Skeptical Look at a Cult Favorite

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We review the Olympus Mju II (Infinity Stylus Epic), one of the most popular point and shoot 35mm film cameras firing today.

James Tocchio
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June 28, 2018

One Roll, Five Countries, With the Half-Frame Agat 18K Film Camera

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“I brought you a gift.” my friend said simply upon arriving in Europe, and I knew that the gift would be one of two sorts; either it’s one of the many small things I miss…

Jeb Inge
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May 23, 2018

The Olympus O-Product is a Beautiful and Unusual Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

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Holding and shooting the Olympus O-Product, I get the feeling its designer didn’t give a damn about what other camera companies were creating. A little research confirms my intuition. In a 1989 interview in Popular…

James Tocchio
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April 23, 2018

Some Alternatives to Those Over-Priced Compact Point and Shoots

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The Mju II, Contax T series, and Yashica T4 and T5s are some of the priciest (we might say over-priced) point and shoots. Here are some alternatives.

James Tocchio
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