Kodak Portra 400 – Film Profile
There’s no such thing as a “perfect” film. Let’s just get that out of the way. Every shooter has different tastes regarding tone, color, grain, etc., but if ever a…
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5 Best Japanese 35mm Film SLR Cameras
The last time we compiled a “Top Five” list we were focused on the simple joy of point-and-shoot cameras. The automated nature of the five cameras we chose was perfect for those…
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Exploded Views – Canon AF35M
It seems we’ve been on something of a Canon binge lately. We’ve reviewed the classic A-1, put a wide FD lens through its paces, and just wrapped up our AE-1 springtime…
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Five Great Point and Shoot Film Cameras Organized by Budget and Capability
Here are five excellent point and shoot film cameras organized by price and capability. Find your best fit and have fun shooting!
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Olympus OM2 (OM2n) – Camera Review
The Olympus OM system has a long history of both exceptional and under appreciated machines. While the OM1 was received by professional photogs, the press, and industry insiders as a…
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Why Everyone Should Shoot Manual … Sometimes
Much has been written about the technical benefits of shooting in Manual mode, and while these articles do well to explain why shooting this way can improve the quality of…
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How to Slow Down & Love Photography … Again
For me, photography is often a solitary pursuit. At times this is a blessing. The calm of twiddling dials and manipulating a tripod can be a meditative experience, and the solitude…
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Canon FD 50mm F/1.8 Lens Review – The Original Nifty Fifty
In previous weeks we’ve talked about some noteworthy lenses, including a Minolta fish-eye and a Nikkor ultra-wide. Today, we’ll talk about a more standard focal length, a focal length that many…
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5 Great Film Cameras Under $100
These days, film cameras are a dime a dozen, and while they may not be as alluring as the newest mirror-less marvel from Sony, they’re definitely worth owning. Not convinced?…
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5 Best Travel Cameras – Digital Edition
The last time we talked about travel cameras we focused on making a list of five retro machines. It was a pretty excellent list. Picking any one of the cameras…
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Minolta Autocord – Medium Format Camera Review
In the early days of mass-produced cameras, when a photographer talked about “the best” he invariably talked about Germany. This reflected a truth; Japanese cameras of the 1930s and ‘40s…
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5 Best Travel Cameras – Film Edition
One of the greatest joys in life is travel, and one of the greatest joys in travel is taking pictures. Whether you’re looking to populate an album with touristy shots…
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Minolta SR-T 202 – Camera Review
Beginning in 1959 with the Nikon F, Japanese camera makers would spend the next few decades perfecting the SLR camera. As rangefinders and larger format cameras gave way to this…
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For every camera maker there exists a following of fans who are passionate about that particular brand’s creations, and those collectors always lust after the very best lenses of the marque…
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