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

    May 6, 2024
    Hasselblad XPan

    Hasselblad XPan – Xpand the panoramic

    May 23, 2019

    Agfa Jsolette 4.5 – When J is not a J

    September 5, 2017
  • Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2 – Early Ikonic

    December 9, 2023 /

    The Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 503/2 is an exceptional early 1930s folding rangefinder. This is all about my copy of it.

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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
    Pentax PC35AF Date

    Pentax PC35AF – Shoulder Padded

    June 12, 2026
    Olympus Pen FT

    Olympus Pen FT – Half yet double

    May 3, 2025
  • Mamiya 7
    Cameras,  Lenses,  Medium Format Reviews,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Mamiya 7 – The titanium standard

    May 1, 2023 /

    The Mamiya 7 is a medium format rangefinder camera which many consider the best ever. After four years of using it, I have written my thoughts.

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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
    FED Mikron

    FED Mikron – Half or double fun

    July 19, 2023
    Nikon L35AF

    Nikon L35AF – Pikaichi

    September 6, 2019
  • Konica Pearl II
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Konica Pearl II – The queen of gems

    February 23, 2022 /

    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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    Nikon FG

    Nikon FG – Bite size

    September 25, 2022

    Olympus XA3 – Red cameras go faster

    November 5, 2017

    Voigtländer Perkeo I

    August 17, 2016
  • Mamiya Press Super 23
    Cameras,  Lenses,  Medium Format Reviews,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Mamiya Press Super 23 – Frustratingly Good

    July 4, 2021 /

    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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    Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IC 886/16

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

    August 25, 2025

    Kodak Instamatic 133 – Not really instant or automatic

    February 23, 2019

    Olympus Pen EE-2 – An 11-year-old’s perspective

    January 3, 2017
  • Leica M2
    Cameras,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Leica M2 – The sibling classic

    April 22, 2021 /

    The Leica M2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera originally sold as the alternative to the flagship M3. In recent years it has gained its own hype and is sought after. I have been using it for a number of years and have my own thoughts on it.

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    Nikon F2 Photomic

    Nikon F2 – Ultimate Legend

    April 20, 2019

    Olympus Pen EE-2 – An 11-year-old’s perspective

    January 3, 2017

    Kodak Retinette 1B Type 037 – Fat Boy

    February 9, 2017
  • Leica M3
    Cameras,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Leica M3 – Double stroke of genius

    May 14, 2020 /

    The Leica M3 is the legendary 35mm rangefinder camera that set the standard. I love using mine, and have written my thoughts.

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    Bolseyflex

    Bolseyflex – Not much flex

    February 19, 2021

    Fuji GS645S – Camera with a Roo Bar

    March 2, 2017
    Nikon FG

    Nikon FG – Bite size

    September 25, 2022
  • 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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    Fuji GSW690III Professional – The Texas Leica

    October 11, 2016
    Leica M2

    Leica M2 – The sibling classic

    April 22, 2021
    Miranda Automex III

    Miranda Automex III – Auto grille

    January 17, 2023
  • Canon 50mm f/1.8 LTM
    Lenses,  Reviews

    Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM – mainly at night

    October 24, 2019 /

    The little Canon 50mm f/1.8 LTM lens has found a way into my camera bag and more. I tried it out in difficult night time conditions after a disaster with an old Leica rangefinder.

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    Olympus Pen FT

    Olympus Pen FT – Half yet double

    May 3, 2025
    Mamiya Press Super 23

    Mamiya Press Super 23 – Frustratingly Good

    July 4, 2021
    Mamiya 7

    Mamiya 7 – The titanium standard

    May 1, 2023
  • Hasselblad XPan
    Cameras,  Reviews

    Hasselblad XPan – Xpand the panoramic

    May 23, 2019 /

    The Hasselblad XPan is an iconic panoramic 35mm rangefinder camera with expected quality and a very unique format.

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    Bolseyflex

    Bolseyflex – Not much flex

    February 19, 2021
    Kiev 30 - Spy the grain

    Kiev 30 – Spy the grain

    November 16, 2018

    Olympus XA3 – Red cameras go faster

    November 5, 2017
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