365 Film Project

Why? What is my purpose? I could give a deep and meaningful answer. Yet the simple answer is because I have never tried to take a photo a day for a year before and liked the idea of the challenge and thought it would be fun. In addition I was looking for a way to … More 365 Film Project

Chinon CE-4

There is a considerable amount of affection for this lesser known camera manufacturer. I can understand why. I have used a few Chinon cameras now and on each occasion had a really enjoable time out with them.( Chinon CX ; Chinon CX II ; Chinon CE II Memotron ; Chinon CP-7m ) So I was … More Chinon CE-4

Getting Better Acquainted with My Kaiser Enlarger and Understanding Contrast Filters.

I can’t believe that I have had my Kaiser enlarger for a year now! I have deliberately used only a small number of it’s features as I take my first faltering steps in home printing. Now seemed like a good time to explore a little. So to better appreciate what the Kaiser colour Enlarger head … More Getting Better Acquainted with My Kaiser Enlarger and Understanding Contrast Filters.

Voigtlander Vito CS

Having enjoyed using the Balda Baldinette so much I thought I would try another rangefinder, the Voigtlander Vito CS hailing from the late 1960’s. Am I entering the ‘rabbit hole’ of rangefinders? The Vito CS comes with a fast 50mm f2.8 Color Lanther lens. As can be seen from the photo above the shutter release … More Voigtlander Vito CS