Category: Cameras
The Konica Big Mini BM-201: Tiny but Mighty – A Film Camera Review
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to a camera that's sure to turn heads: the Konica Big Mini BM-201. Now, before you get too excited, I should warn you that this camera isn't actually "big" at all. In fact, it's
Yashica T4 Review: A Camera So Hot, You’ll Want to Take it on a Date
Ready to up your photography game with a compact film camera that's as stylish as it is capable? Look no further than the Yashica T4. Since its release in 1991, this little camera has been causing a stir among photographers w
The Contax Story: From Leica Challenger to Iconic Camera Maker
Contax was founded in 1932 by the German company Zeiss Ikon with the goal of competing with Leica, which was the dominant player in the high-end camera market at the time. Contax aimed to provide a viable alternative to Leica
The Contax G1 Film Camera Review: A Retro Revolution in Photography
Are you tired of lugging around a heavy, clunky digital camera that drains your battery life faster than a fifth grader on a sugar high? It might be time to consider ditching the digital and going old school with a film camer
Contax G2 Film Camera Review: A Love Letter
Attention all film photography enthusiasts! Are you tired of lugging around a heavy, clunky camera? Are you sick of blurry, misfocused shots? Well, have I got the camera for you - the Contax G2! Released in 1996 by Kyocera
A Comprehensive Review of the Iconic Nikon F2 Film Camera
Nikon F2 film camera review When it comes to classic film cameras, few models have the iconic status of the Nikon F2. First introduced in 1971, the F2 quickly became a favorite among professional photographers and amateurs ali
The Nikon F3 Film Camera: A Legendary Choice for Photographers
The Nikon F3 is a classic film camera that has been loved by professional photographers for over 40 years. Released in 1980, the F3 has stood the test of time with its durable build and innovative features. Whether you're a s
The Start to my Medium Format Journey by Joshua Kenneth Oliver
The start to my medium format journey has been an interesting one. I never really knew when I’d start shooting medium format, but it was jump started this year by a certain pandemic and it’s causing of me to surf the inter
ANAMORPHOSE – Shooting Anamorphic On Film
Why & How I Shot an Anamorphic Lens on a Film Camera? In my everyday life, I'm a director. I write and stage commercials, video clips, and fictions. But photography has always taken a great part in my artistic explorat
Contax S2 Review
The other day I asked you on Instagram which camera should I review next. Basically you all wanted to see a review for each and every one of them from that selection. So first of all, thank you for keeping me busy during this con
Leica M6 10 Questions Review
The Leica M6 is probably one of the most desired film camera but for many people shooting with a rangefinder is something new. With that come many questions and some of them that you can't really anticipate without having one in
On Film Only Weekly Talents #HasselbladXpan
For this second Weekly Talent I want to give an homage to my favorite film camera ever: The Mighty Hasselblad Xpan! Whenever I have to answer the "desert island camera question", my mind tells me to go for a mechanical camera
Best 7 Waterproof Film Cameras – From 10 to 1000$
Whether it's going to beach, on summer holidays or even skiing, there's always this dilemma in my head about which camera is going to join and be first in line to risk a tragic death. Those of you following me on Instagram al
Are You a Leica OR Zeiss Person? Leica M6 vs Contax T3
This might sound like a strange comparison and you must be wondering (rightfully) what kind of crack have I smoked to put the Leica M6 and Contax T3 against each others! These two cameras have nothing in common. One is a mecha
CONTAX T Review
CONTAX T Review Introduction In my quest of the most pocketable camera, without compromising on image quality, I've been lurking on the Contax T for a while. Even though there is already both, a Rollei 35S and Contax T3 sit
HOW TO: Sunny 16 & Zone Focus on a Leica M3
The recent acquisition of a Leica M3 has taken my film photography journey to a new destination! I honestly never thought that shooting a 60 years old camera, offering only the bare essentials to take pictures, would bring someth
Another Hasselblad NASA Special Edition is for Sale
For once I'm stepping out of my waters to dive back into the digital world for a moment and talk about an(other) Hasselblad NASA Special Edition camera that's just been listed on the eBay. Ladies & Gents, let me introduce the
CONTAX 139Q – Best CANON AE-1 Alternative?
What’s The Best Film Camera For Beginners? While there's no simple answer to that question, be sure the Canon AE-1 will rank among the Top 3 answers. I've always been surprised by this almost unanimous voices and decide to
14 Point & Shoot Leica Film Cameras – From 60 to +2000$
Cheap and Leica are not often seen in the same sentence. When thinking about the red dot, we usually imagine how many months or even years it would take to get one of those iconic rangefinders. But there’s also another way to e
Fuji Velvia 100 on Xpan in Iceland
It's not every day that one travel to Iceland, so when luck knocked at my door to take me there for the third time, I ceased the opportunity to finally shot with fresh slide film. As landscape would be my main subject during this
JCH StreetPan 400 on Contax T3
It took me a year to finally shoot this roll of JCH StreetPan 400 I got from Bellamy when we met in Finland at CameraRescue back in September 2017. I was waiting for the right time and place to shoot it in the best location possi
Street Candy ATM400 on Xpan in Iceland
There are some places on earth that makes you instantly feel good and for me, Iceland is one of those places. So when came up the opportunity to return there for the third time, I didn't think twice and book those plane tickets.
See Through the Mamiya 7 with 65mm Lens
The Mamiya 7 is probably one of the most wanted medium format and I'm sure that lots of you are curious about how it feels like to shoot with this wonderful rangefinder. For those of you who aren't familiar with this camera yet,
Contax TVS Review, the poor man’s Contax T2
Today we are looking at the Contax TVS which I have been using for a few months, so I guess it's time to share my thoughts about it. When I started to look at Point and Shoot cameras, my eyes leaned toward the T2 and T3 but a
Shooting With a Scratched Lens Rear Element
If like me, you have been wondering how a scratch on the back element of a lens would affect an image, you came to the right place! This article was not on my to do list but I figured that we could all benefit from my mis
Film Review: Expired Kodak Ektachrome 400 on Contax TVS
During my last trip to Finland, the guys from Kameratori gave me a few rolls of expired film that was taking space in their fridge since forever and a few of them were the famous Kodak Ektachrome. After many failed attempts,
13 Point & Shoot Cameras With Zeiss Lens
When it comes to Film Photography, if there is one thing that will make the difference is the glass in front of your camera. Inexperienced photographers (I was guilty too!) often think that the bigger the lens is, the better it i
5 Reasons To Buy A Contax T2
A few days ago I went on short break in Italy. The goal was to discover the Cinque Terre in Italy but even off-season, accommodations are really expensive if you stay in one of the 5 villages so instead, we've decided to go a fe
Film Review: Expired Fujicolor Superia 1600
Today I want to share with you a little misadventure that happened to me recently while shooting a roll of expired Fujicolor Superia 1600 sent to me by Sina Farhat. It all started when I went to spend the day in Monaco and ex
See the World Through the Hasselblad Xpan
The Xpan is getting more and more popular and you guys seems to like a lot this camera so I thought of bringing you along on a journey and discover the world from inside the Xpan's viewfinder. Jordan from @cameraplex had
Things you should know before Buying A Leica M or Rangefinder
Today I want to share with you my thoughts on the Leica M and more generally the Rangefinder system. When I sold all my digital equipment to make a permanent switch to analog camera I went for a Rangefinder camera. The obvious ch
6 Reasons Why You Should Pick A Film Camera!
For those of you who are new to this blog, I have been into analog photography for only six months. After a few years spent with digital cameras, I came to film a bit by accident. I slowly lost interest into photography so it was
Xpan, Two Month Later Review
It's not every day that one turns 30 and because if you want something done right, you should do it yourself, I've decided to gift myself with an Hasselblad Xpan with a 45mm lens !!! I've been playing around with it for two
Film Review: LomoChrome Turquoise XR 100-400 – 120
It's been a long time since my last review and I'm sorry for letting you down during those past weeks. I've been busy at work and took some time off to celebrate my birthday abroad. I'm now back home and figured out that was abou
Film Review : Kodak Portra 400 – 120
Let’s talk about a legendary film : Kodak Portra 400. If like me you’re interested in shooting color film then you’ve probably came across this very popular film. I've seen many photographers making such great pictures s
Film Review : Lomography Color 400 – 120
Today we are looking at the 2nd roll shot on my Mamiya M645. Lomography Color 400 I never really planned on shooting with this film but I saw a pack of 3 rolls for around 25€ the other day so I figured why not giving it a ch
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