Camera Six of Three Hundred Sixty Five
January 25, 2023
Category: Camera Reviews
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Nikomat EL – the Pioneering Nikon
January 22, 2023
As a Nikon fan I tend to think of the Nikomat/Nikkormats as heavy stalwart mechanical cameras. The early 1970’s Nikomat EL, the subject of this article, certainly ticks all those boxes. Weighing in at 2lbs with a Nikon 50mm f1.8 lens the Nikomat EL is testimony to mechanical craftsmanship. From the satisfying heft of the … More Nikomat EL – the Pioneering Nikon
Vivitar V3800N the Plastic Fantastic
January 1, 2023
The Vivitar V3800N was announced in 2001 and has to be the newest ‘old’ film camera I own. It is an all manual camera requiring only two LR44 batteries to power the exposure meter which consists of a red +/- and green LED’s in the viewfinder. Despite plastic being very evident in its construction, the … More Vivitar V3800N the Plastic Fantastic
Olympus Superzoom 110 .. Super Zoom?
December 27, 2022
Also known as the Infinity Zoom 3000 and OZ Zoom 110, it was announced at the 1992 PMA show as the smallest superzoom point and shoot camera. It really is an example of efficient use of space and yet ‘cramming’ in all the features. Made of plastic, the camera is light and I found I … More Olympus Superzoom 110 .. Super Zoom?
Blink and you might miss a Gem in the Topcon Wink Mirror S
December 4, 2022
“Congratulations on your choice of the Topcon Wink Mirror S, which has been designed by our engineers and optical scientists to give an ideal camera fulfilling the following basic requirements:-1. Single lens reflex..2. Electric Eye automation..3. Complete lens interchangeability..4. Superior UV lens coating…But besides theses basic requirements, the camera also incorporates…1. Fully automatic instant reopening … More Blink and you might miss a Gem in the Topcon Wink Mirror S
Photography Quintessance with a Kowa SE
November 13, 2022
How would you describe photography? My dictionary describes it as ” the art or practice of taking and processing photographs” True but that barely scratches the surface. There are so many layers, physical and emotional. For me it’s an opportunity to ‘slow down’ and take stock of things and appreciate life. So when I have … More Photography Quintessance with a Kowa SE
Continuing Saga with a Canonet QL17
November 6, 2022
I previously posted here my initial issues with my Cannot QL17. Well it seems they are still not resolved. I would so like to like this camera if it would only work properly!ðĪŠ Despite having removed the front lens element to clean the leaf shutter, its recent inactivity has caused it to stick again. So … More Continuing Saga with a Canonet QL17
The Brilliant Balda Baldessa 1a
October 23, 2022
I am surprised it’s taken me soo long to get around to using another Balda rangefinder. My one and only encounter was with a Baldinette, review found here, and it was a very positive and enjoyable experience. So lets correct this glaring omission. Balda-Werk were clearly pleased with this late 1950’s coupled rangefinder, as seen … More The Brilliant Balda Baldessa 1a
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