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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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    Lomography Fisheye 2

    Lomography Fisheye 2 – Fishbowl world

    October 8, 2020
    Mamiya Press Super 23

    Mamiya Press Super 23 – Frustratingly Good

    July 4, 2021
    Topcon RE Super

    Topcon RE Super – Just super

    September 3, 2020
  • 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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    Werra 2 – Oh Carl, Werra art thou?

    June 1, 2018
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    Canon Sure Shot 70 Zoom – Compact Zooming

    May 4, 2019
    Voigtländer Bessa I

    Voigtländer Bessa I – Folding it big

    January 30, 2021
  • 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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    Leica M3

    Leica M3 – Double stroke of genius

    May 14, 2020

    Kiev 4 – The Non-Clone

    October 26, 2018

    Minox 35 GT – Little Big Camera

    February 16, 2018
  • 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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    Rolleicord Va Type 1 – The middle twin

    March 16, 2018

    Kodak No. 0 Brownie Model A – Shooting at over 100 years strong

    September 7, 2016
    LOMO LC-Wide

    LOMO LC-Wide – Expansive Lomography

    November 6, 2022
  • 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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    Nikon FM2n

    Nikon FM2n – Small and tough

    July 26, 2019

    Kodak No. 0 Brownie Model A – Shooting at over 100 years strong

    September 7, 2016
    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2

    Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 530/2 – Early Ikonic

    December 9, 2023
  • 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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    Canon Elph 2

    Canon Elph 2 – Tiny advancements

    June 12, 2020
    Prakti

    Prakti – Early prakticalities

    June 14, 2019
    Agfa Karat 36

    AGFA Karat 36 v3 – 36 Carat Camera

    January 17, 2020
  • 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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    Agfa Jsolette 4.5 – When J is not a J

    September 5, 2017

    Yashica Electro 35 GL

    August 31, 2016

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

    December 15, 2018
  • 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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    Leica M3

    Leica M3 – Double stroke of genius

    May 14, 2020

    Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus Land Camera – Instant gratification

    January 12, 2018
    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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    Nikon Nikkor 35mm PC 1:2.8 lens

    Nikkor 35mm PC Lens Panoramic

    October 1, 2023
    Olympus Pen FT

    Olympus Pen FT – Half yet double

    May 3, 2025

    Jupiter 8 – A giant amongst the stars

    June 29, 2018
  • 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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    Mamiya 7

    Mamiya 7 – The titanium standard

    May 1, 2023
    FED Mikron

    FED Mikron – Half or double fun

    July 19, 2023

    Zorki 4 – Attempted equaliser

    April 27, 2018
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