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  • March for Humanity | Nikon F5 | Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 AF-S G | Ilford HP5 Plus
    Photos,  Snapshots

    Snapshots: Huge Sydney Protest with Nikon F5

    September 30, 2025 /

    With the massive March for Humanity protest, this article discusses gear selection of the Nikon F5, event dynamics, and the importance of documenting such events for future generations.

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    Dead Hand Camera List – Good luck prying them from me!

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    Student Extinction Protest against firefighting cuts, Sydney, 2019 | Nikon F4s | Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF D IF | Ilford HP5 Plus

    Extinction Rebellion Protests – with the Nikon F4s

    September 21, 2020

    Combinations – 2 Leicas, a Fuji and a Nikon in Auckland

    December 15, 2018
  • Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IC 886/16
    Cameras,  Reviews,  TLR Reviews

    Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic 886/16 – Post Coffee Can Style

    August 25, 2025 /

    The Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic is a twin lens reflex camera which offers unique usability challenges but delivers exceptional image quality.

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    Miranda Automex III – Auto grille

    January 17, 2023

    Yashica Electro 35 GL

    August 31, 2016
    Pentax Espio 80V

    Pentax Espio 80V – Handy little companion

    July 23, 2020
  • Olympus Pen FT
    Cameras,  Lenses,  Reviews,  SLR Reviews

    Olympus Pen FT – Half yet double

    May 3, 2025 /

    The Olympus Pen FT is a compact half-frame SLR praised for its exceptional lenses, producing high-quality images despite metering limitations. Read how I enjoyed using it!

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    BelOMO Agat 18K – Plastic Fantastic

    October 19, 2018
    Hasselblad XPan

    Hasselblad XPan – Xpand the panoramic

    May 23, 2019
    Kiev 30 - Spy the grain

    Kiev 30 – Spy the grain

    November 16, 2018
  • Quang Phu Cau - Incense Village | Nikon F3 | Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Ai | Kodak Portra 400
    General,  Photos,  Snapshots,  Technique

    Vietnam Travel with Film and Digital Cameras

    February 19, 2025 /

    I recently travelled to Vietnam with both film and digital cameras for photography. This is about my experience and photos from the trips.

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    August 10, 2016

    Combinations – 2 Leicas, a Fuji and a Nikon in Auckland

    December 15, 2018

    24HourProject Sydney 2017 – The experience

    April 21, 2017
  • Rollei 35AF by MiNT
    Cameras,  Compact Camera Reviews,  Reviews

    Rollei 35AF – Modern Compact

    November 30, 2024 /

    The Rollei 35AF is a brand new film camera released by MiNT Camera. I have been given the opportunity to try it in its early days.

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    Canon Sure Shot 70 Zoom

    Canon Sure Shot 70 Zoom – Compact Zooming

    May 4, 2019

    Pinhole 4×5 – Lower than low-tech

    December 20, 2016
    Leica M2

    Leica M2 – The sibling classic

    April 22, 2021
  • Voigtlander Vitessa L
    Cameras,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Voigtländer Vitessa L – Plunging Forward

    November 11, 2024 /

    The Voigtlander Vitessa L is a folding 35mm rangefinder camera with a quirky and unusual design. Read to learn about its plunger and barn doors!

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    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2

    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2 – Early Ikonic

    December 9, 2023

    Kodak Retina IIa – Coat Pocket Rocket

    September 21, 2018
    Nikkenflex

    Nikkenflex – Twin focus

    February 2, 2022
  • Mamiya M
    Cameras,  Compact Camera Reviews,  Reviews

    Mamiya M – Just M

    May 24, 2024 /

    The Mamiya M is a 1980s compact camera with a simple design. Though larger than other compacts, it delivers surprising image quality.

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    Canon Sure Shot A1 – Summer Love

    April 6, 2018
    Agfa Optima-Parat

    Agfa Optima-Parat – Half Frame Jewel

    December 16, 2020
    LOMO LC-Wide

    LOMO LC-Wide – Expansive Lomography

    November 6, 2022
  • Dead Hand image created using Meta AI (extra finger and all!)
    Cameras,  Digital Camera Reviews,  Medium Format Reviews,  Photos,  Rangefinder Reviews,  SLR Reviews,  Technique

    Dead Hand Camera List – Good luck prying them from me!

    May 6, 2024 /

    This is the list of cameras someone would have to literally pry from my cold dead hands.

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    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2

    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2 – Early Ikonic

    December 9, 2023
    Voigtlander Vitessa L

    Voigtländer Vitessa L – Plunging Forward

    November 11, 2024
    Pentax Espio 80V

    Pentax Espio 80V – Handy little companion

    July 23, 2020
  • Voigtlander Superb
    Cameras,  Reviews,  TLR Reviews

    Voigtländer Superb – Just Superb

    March 24, 2024 /

    The Voigtlander Superb is a beautiful 1930s TLR which was very advanced for its time. I love shooting with it, and have written my thoughts about it

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    Nikon L35AF

    Nikon L35AF – Pikaichi

    September 6, 2019

    Olympus Trip 35 – The holiday camera

    December 6, 2016
    Hasselblad XPan

    Hasselblad XPan – Xpand the panoramic

    May 23, 2019
  • Nikon FE
    Reviews,  SLR Reviews

    Nikon FE – FEeling it!

    February 6, 2024 /

    The Nikon FE was Nikon's first foray into the electronic small factor SLR. From the 1970s it has become a cult classic, read why.

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    March 7, 2020
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    Nikon F100 – The smaller professional

    May 20, 2021
    Nikon RD2

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    February 2, 2020
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