A trip down memory lane. Experiences and thoughts on film cameras from the 1960s onwards.
Growing up in the 1970’s I have to admit that I had the obligatory flares and platform shoes. It was also when a series of tv advertisements featuring David Bailey were made, highlighting the Olympus trip 35. A camera easy to use but with a high quality lens . However I had my sights on … More A Trip down memory Lane
Do you remember what you were doing in 2005? It was the year Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles and it was 200 years since the battle of Trafalgar. At the cinemas you could watch the remake of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Tony Christie was riding high in the music charts with … More 2005
As mentioned in a previous post I have been enjoying developing my colour film at home as much as capturing the image with my growing collection of cameras. So I felt considerably alarmed to learn, last year, that the company who produce the chemical I use were going to cease to exist. However after months … More Happy Endings
Son – Dad could you give me a lift into Kensington. Dad – I’ve got to take the dog for a walk. Son – We don’t have a dog. Dad – What about the guinea pig? Son – Please…. you could do a bit of street photography! Mmmm. How could I refuse such an opportunity? … More Kensington’s Half Hour
One of the side effects of going back to 35mm film is the desire to obtain those film cameras I drooled over when younger. Car boot sales, friends and eBay are all rich veins for fulfilling this desire. Most of those I have acquired have light leaks and therefore have needed replacement light seals. … More Not seeing the light. Replacing light seals on a Canon AE1
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