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  • Nikon RD2
    Cameras,  Compact Camera Reviews,  Reviews

    Nikon RD2 (One.Touch 100) – Auto in 80s

    February 2, 2020 /

    The Nikon RD2 (One.Touch 100) is a auto-everything compact camera from the 1980s. It is a handy little carry everywhere camera I carried with me for a while.

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    March 16, 2018

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    December 6, 2016
    Holga 120N

    Holga 120N – The serious toy camera

    April 1, 2020
  • Agfa Karat 36
    Cameras,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    AGFA Karat 36 v3 – 36 Carat Camera

    January 17, 2020 /

    The AGFA Karat 36 is small folding rangefinder camera with a few quirks.

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    Werra 2 – Oh Carl, Werra art thou?

    June 1, 2018
    Voigtländer Bessa I

    Voigtländer Bessa I – Folding it big

    January 30, 2021
    Nikkenflex

    Nikkenflex – Twin focus

    February 2, 2022
  • Anti Iraq War protest, Sydney, 2005 | Nikon F5 | Fujifilm Neopan Professional 400
    Photos,  Snapshots,  Technique

    Early Middle East War Protests captured on film

    November 14, 2019 /

    In the early 2000s I documented some of the protests against the wars in the Middle East. This is what I captured and include a few tips on protest photography.

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    Fujifilm Natura 1600

    Fujifilm Natura (Superia) 1600 – The need for colour speed

    February 14, 2020
    Auckland Skyline | Fuji GS645S | Kodak Portra 400

    One Hour, One Film

    September 27, 2019
    March for Humanity | Nikon F5 | Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 AF-S G | Ilford HP5 Plus

    Snapshots: Huge Sydney Protest with Nikon F5

    September 30, 2025
  • Auckland Skyline | Fuji GS645S | Kodak Portra 400
    Photos,  Snapshots,  Technique

    One Hour, One Film

    September 27, 2019 /

    The One Hour Challenge is a method introduced by the Sunny 16 podcast to get creative juices flowing. See how I went with that challenge one evening in Auckland!

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    Dead Hand image created using Meta AI (extra finger and all!)

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

    May 6, 2024
    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
    Anti Iraq War protest, Sydney, 2005 | Nikon F5 | Fujifilm Neopan Professional 400

    Early Middle East War Protests captured on film

    November 14, 2019
  • Nikon L35AF
    Cameras,  Compact Camera Reviews,  Reviews

    Nikon L35AF – Pikaichi

    September 6, 2019 /

    The Nikon L35AF is an early automatic compact camera, which to this day stands up to more modern options.

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    BelOMO Agat 18K – Plastic Fantastic

    October 19, 2018

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

    December 15, 2018
    Mamiya M

    Mamiya M – Just M

    May 24, 2024
  • Walzflex
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Reviews,  TLR Reviews

    Walzflex – The slow dance

    August 16, 2019 /

    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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    Dead Hand image created using Meta AI (extra finger and all!)

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

    May 6, 2024
    Voigtlander Superb

    Voigtländer Superb – Just Superb

    March 24, 2024
    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2

    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2 – Early Ikonic

    December 9, 2023
  • Nikon FM2n
    Cameras,  Reviews,  SLR Reviews

    Nikon FM2n – Small and tough

    July 26, 2019 /

    The Nikon FM2 and FM2n aimed as a consumer camera is anything but, this extremely well built SLR just lets you get on with being creative.

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    Voigtlander Superb

    Voigtländer Superb – Just Superb

    March 24, 2024

    Voigtländer Perkeo I

    August 17, 2016
    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
  • Nikon F2 Photomic
    Cameras,  Reviews,  SLR Reviews

    Nikon F2 – Ultimate Legend

    April 20, 2019 /

    The Nikon F2 is often considered the ultimate mechanical single lens reflex camera, the photographer's camera. Read about the camera which cemented photojournalism into popular culture.

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    Kodak No. 2 Brownie Model E – Photographing outside of the box

    November 18, 2017
    Rollei 35

    Rollei 35 – Not just small

    November 11, 2023

    Ferrania Rondine – Little Italian Bird

    January 20, 2018
  • Cameras,  General,  Photos,  Snapshots,  Technique

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

    December 15, 2018 /

    We all like to do similar hobbies with our kids, I am lucky as my son is getting into film photography and this is a trip we took together to Auckland, using film cameras.

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    Ensign Ful-Vue – Is it really the full view?

    July 9, 2017
    Nikon FM2n

    Nikon FM2n – Small and tough

    July 26, 2019
    Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IC 886/16

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

    August 25, 2025
  • Cameras,  Reviews

    Minox 35 GT – Little Big Camera

    February 16, 2018 /

    The Minox 35 GT, a review of one of the smallest 35mm cameras ever made. This camera packs a big punch for such a small package.

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    Nikon Lite.Touch 140 Zoom ED AF

    Nikon Lite.Touch 140 Zoom – A little bit of luxury

    August 10, 2018
    Mamiya M

    Mamiya M – Just M

    May 24, 2024
    Canon Elph 2

    Canon Elph 2 – Tiny advancements

    June 12, 2020
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