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The most advanced Rollei 35 camera…Came out in the mid 1970s!
Amidst the likely deserved hype of a new version of Rollei’s incredible Rollei 35 camera – the Rollei 35 af, a modernized autofocus version with many new features – I had to do a post to mention the Voigtlander VF101. Made by Rollei in Singapore, this camera is nearly as small as the original Rollei…
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Photography Challenges: Orange you glad we did this?
My friend Nimit (Instagram: @nimitclix) returned to Ha Noi and we agreed to go for a photo-walk. He had recently seen a photography challenge on social media suggesting the following criteria:– 1 camera– 1 lens, and I took it a step further by using a fixed aperture lens…– choose a color and only take shots…
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Point & shoot with Manual Control and Multiple exposure?
I love pocketable cameras – but aside from the somewhat expensive Contax TVS cameras, haven’t fallen in love with Point & Shoot film cameras of the late 90’s/early 2000’s. I’ve also loved the concept/ability to shoot multiple exposures hence owning both the Ricoh 500gx and the later and final Ricoh 500me (Multiple Exposure). So why…
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Happy 2023! As the year has ended and the new one began, I’ve added a best of 2022…
2022 was an incredible year for me, and I hope for you. With so many changes and unexpected turns due to Covid-19, the economy, immigration policies in both countries I lived in – I’m just happy to be in one piece! Some highlights of the year were getting published to the world famous Casual Photophile…
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You don’t need deep pockets to enjoy the Balda CE35.
The Balda CE 35 is a 38mm F2.8 pocket camera with full auto exposure, great metering, and zone focus marks visible in the large bright viewfinder. The accompanied flash meters too and has both ISO settings and two options for subject distance. I discovered the Balda CE 35 while searching for a replacement for the…
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Shooting expired Vision500t with the fantastic AGFA Optima 1035 sensor.
The above camera is a wonderful example of German engineering and features a sharp 40mm f2.8 lens, automatic exposure, flash aperture adjustment, a big red “sensor” shutter button, and keeps your exposed film safe from the dreaded “is there film in here…oooops” problem by spooling into an enclosed chamber. For a detailed review of the…
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