Five More Affordable Rangefinder Film Cameras
To help the cash strapped photo geek of today, we’ve compiled a new list of five additional rangefinders that still offer an excellent shooting experience on a shoestring budget.
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The Contax T2 – Searching for Value Amongst the Hype
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…
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Five Accessories Every Film Photographer Should Own and Use
When I got my first proper film camera, a Cosina PM-1, for the grand total of £3 from a car boot sale, I had no idea what I was getting…
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A History of the Xenon Lens
In the pantheon of fast Double-Gauss lenses from the 20th century, the Sonnar, Biotar, and Planar, are well known. But there’s also a lesser-known lens that is their equal; the…
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“Everything starts with light” – An Oral History of Ara Güler
Ara Güler’s first published interview incited a riot. He’d taken his Graflex Speed Graphic, paired with a flash, to the Kumkapi ports of Istanbul under cover of the morning’s darkest…
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The Wirgin Edixa Reflex B is Everything I Love and Hate About Film Cameras
I spent the past week shooting the Wirgin Edixa Reflex B, a West German-made SLR from the 1950s, and when I took it this weekend to a Boston film photographer…
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Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 – Lens Review
A review of the Carl Zeiss Jena 48mm F/2 Biotar lens. A classic lens with amazing bokeh, rich history, and amazing images.
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Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 – The Legendary “King of Bokeh”
I’ve been shooting all sorts of classic lenses for many years, but for a long time I sought one legendary portrait lens above them all, the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar…
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This is the Best Camera Condition Description I’ve Ever Seen
There’s a running gag among the CP staff writers, and if you’re a camera collector or anyone who has spent some time browsing eBay for vintage cameras you’ll likely get…
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Nikon FM2/T Camera Review – a Stronger and Lighter Nikon
In 1993, Nikon released a special version of its most respected compact SLR. They wrapped the bones of the FM2n in titanium, called the camera the FM2/T, and decorated it…
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Which Contax T Series Camera Should You Buy?
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…
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Five High Quality 35mm Rangefinders You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Leica too trendy for you? Sick of hearing about the Nikon SP? First, what’s wrong with you? And second, what’s wrong with me? Because I’m sick of them too! Looking…
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My Photographic New Year’s Resolution – What’s Yours?
Today I woke up being kicked in the head. I did not get drunk last night on New Year’s Eve, and the foot that woke me with a kick is…
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Desert Island Cameras No. 08 – Medium Format Edition
I’d forgive you if you’re not familiar with our Desert Island Cameras feature. It’s been exactly six months since the last installment, after all. Blame the editor. Now let’s get you up…
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