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Konica Pearl II – The queen of gems
The Konica Pearl II is a 1950s folding 6x4.5 medium format film camera which is pocketable. I tried this gem out to see what it can do.
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Nikkenflex – Twin focus
The Nikkenflex is a TLR which was available for a short time and is now hard to find. Two models are reviewed.
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Mamiya Press Super 23 – Frustratingly Good
The Mamiya Press Super 23 is a medium format rangefinder camera designed for the 1960's press. It can be considered an ugly beauty.
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Bolseyflex – Not much flex
The Bolseyflex is a medium format 6x6 pseudo-TLR. A very ornate simple camera which I tried out a couple of times.
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Voigtländer Bessa I – Folding it big
The Voigtländer Bessa I is a folding medium format camera, which shoots 6x9 and 6x4.5. I have used it for shooting during coastal walks.
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Walzflex – The slow dance
The Walzflex is a Japanese Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) from he 1950s. Aimed at the consumer, it was reviewed against modern emulsions.
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Yashica 44A – Twin in small package
The Yashica 44A is a TLR in a small package producing much larger results.
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Mamiya 7 – First Impressions
First impressions on the Mamiya 7, an extraordinary camera which came as the most luxurious birthday present.
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Rolleicord Va Type 1 – The middle twin
The Rolleicord Va Type 1 is a Twin Lens Reflex medium format camera which shoots a classic 6x6 format. TLRs are fun, especially with the Rollei quality.
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Kodak Brownie Six-20 Model D – Beauty is box
Box cameras are without a single doubt the longest line of a particular type of camera ever produced. It can be argued that they ran for 140 years, possibly longer depending on how loose the interpretation is. There is even a new one being produced now in 2018! The Kodak Brownie Six-20 Model D is considered one of the more modern box cameras, and as such has been styled to look wonderful, while still aimed at the lower end. It has minimal controls, but with a promised frame size of 6x9cm, it is intriguing to see what quality a simple contraption like this can produce. Other box cameras have been…
