This is only the second rangefinder camera I have tried so far during my return to film. The last, here, left me feeling disappointed but determined to try again. So here I am trying again, this time with the 1950’s Balda Baldinette. This was given to me by a client. He and I often talked … More Balda Baldinette
One of the things I’m really enjoying, during my return to my film roots, is using really well made cameras. A good example of this has to be the well engineered Edixa Mat Reflex. When you get one of these box like but substantial cameras in your hand (camera and Edixa Xenar 50mm f2.8 lens … More Edixa Mat Reflex Mod B
I mention here that I didn’t have a camera to make use of an expired roll of Kodak Super XX that I had acquired. Well the wait is over and I’m sooo pleased I waited. Hood up…or Down I have a soft spot for all things Yashica, having a number of SLR’s but no TLR. … More Jumping Through Hoops with the Yashica 44LM
Popular photography magazine in its December 1989 issue included a round up of the best point-and -shoot cameras, here. It would appear they gave all the camera manufacturers an opportunity to advertise their ‘latest and greatest’ cameras. Included was Chinon, who in their own words: “With more than 40 years of innovative Opto-mechatronic( is that … More The Chinon CP-7m | m7-PC nonihC
The opening comment from the manual reads:- “We are highly gratified that you have selected the Canon FX – a wise choice that promises you many delightful years of photographic experiences” Do people really talk like that? Having spoken to the original owner of the camera that is now mine, I can indeed testify to … More Special Effects with the Canon FX
During the early part of the 1990’s I had a Yashica MP107 which satisfied my need for taking zillions of photos of our firstborn son without too much fuss. However if I were to rewind back to that time, I may very well have chosen the Minolta 500si instead. The Maxxum 400si(?) as it is … More The Amiable Minolta 500si
This is the fourth iteration of the double digit Om series of cameras from Olympus, it starting with the highly regarded OM10. Also known as the OM 40 PC it was designed to appeal to a variety of users. The top-plate reveals a feature rich camera. With the dial on the left you get to … More On My Bike with an Olympus OM40
Kyocera were unfashionably late to the “autofocus party’ in 1991 with the Yashica 270 AF or 230 AF Super as it is also known as. Being on the back foot doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Refining an already existing technology and taking it to the next level is what drives a lot … More Yashica 270 AF – Quintessential or Quirky
I’m not a great fan of Bridge Cameras. There I’ve said it. When I have used them, one of my first digitals was a Fujifilm something, I’ve found them a little frustrating. There always seems to be compromises either in functionality or image quality. So my expectations were, shall we say not high, when I … More Olympus IS 300 – New Frontera’s or a Bridge to No Where?
During the 1980’s the Dixons retail company here in the UK owned the rights to the Miranda brand. The Miranda MS-2 Super’s plastic construction and sytling actually belong to Cosina and Dixons gave it the Miranda stamp. There’s not a great deal to be said about the cameras specs. The Miranda MS-2 Super is around … More Miranda MS-2 Super – Hidden Gem?
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