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Minolta X-700 – Camera Review

I’ve long been a fan of Minolta’s cameras and lenses. The boys and girls working in Osaka were always among the most innovative, forward-thinking, and truly exceptional camera-makers. And while…

Nikon N8008 / F-801 – Camera Review

Shooting classic cameras often brings compromise. Sometimes your camera lacks auto-focus, other times it’s got no light meter, or maybe your camera can’t auto-expose. I love old cameras, but occasionally…

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…

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!

Exploded Views – Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm F/2

Here’s another installment in our Exploded Views feature. Last time we featured the Canon AE-1, and this week we’re showcasing something that’s admittedly simpler, less jaw-dropping, and easier on our…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

Nikon L35AF – Japan’s Pikaichi Point and Shoot

Photophiles in the 1980s had it good. The camera industry was surging forward on a wave of prosperity. Cameras featured greater automation, ease of use, and affordable quality. At the head of this…

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…

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…

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…

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…