Zeiss Ikon ZM 35mm Rangefinder Review – Everything a Rangefinder Should Be
A few months ago, I sang the praises of the Zeiss C Biogon 35/2.8 M mount lens. In that earlier review, I spoke to my wife’s sixth sense and how…
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Featured Photophile No. 009 – Ethan Covey
Featured Photophile, our recurring segment showcasing talented amateur photographers is back with more photo inspiration for you. Today we’re spotlighting a shooter named Ethan Covey. His take on today’s social media climate, his…
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Konica Big Mini BM 201 – Point and Shoot Film Camera Review
The hype train for point-and-shoots travels faster than a Japanese Shinkansen, and seems to change tracks more often than a hobo runnin’ from the law. Every few months, it seems, another…
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Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm F/1.4 C/Y Mount – Lens Review
Today’s lens review isn’t going to change the way you take photos, and if you’re already shooting a fast fifty don’t expect to be surprised. Today’s lens review, while certainly…
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Five Best Affordable Rangefinder Cameras
Rangefinders. The mere mention of this type of camera inspires visions of the erstwhile street shooter; a clandestine spirit who is here and not here, never participating but always observing. We imagine…
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We Pick Your First Film Camera For Under $50
Recent articles by the likes of TIME magazine, BBC news, and others have announced to the masses what many of us have known for years – film photography is back. And…
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Nikon FG – Camera Review
In my last article, I mentioned a shiny, little Nikon FG. The FG happened to be my very first 35mm film camera and remains one of my favorites today. Compact, light,…
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Five Tips for Building a Full Film Camera Kit for Under $100
We’ve all been there; spent too long staring at a famous photograph shot on film, handled a friend or relative’s classic camera a little too covetously, or suddenly recalled a…
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Contax 139 Quartz – Camera Review
I recently found myself the reluctant owner of a Contax 139 Quartz 35mm SLR, a camera about which I knew little and for which I cared even less. After all,…
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Not Everyone Needs a Leica
I recently overheard a teenage customer asking the clerk of a local camera shop about some gear. He wanted to replace his kit lens, but he couldn’t afford the lens…
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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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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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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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