Minolta A5 rangefinder film camera-1

Minolta A5 rangefinder film camera – analog camera done right!

The Minolta A5 is as simple as any rangefinder film camera can get. No electronics, no unnecessary features, well built and reliable – a true mechanical wonder. If you are … Continue reading Minolta A5 rangefinder film camera – analog camera done right!

Nikon 35mm f2-5mm series E

Nikon 35mm f2.5 E review – Affordable all around prime lens

Looking for an all around prime lens for your Nikon film SLR? Then I think the Nikon 35mm f2.5 E might just be for you. This lens is part of … Continue reading Nikon 35mm f2.5 E review – Affordable all around prime lens

Ricoh 500G rangefinder film camera

Ricoh 500G – Compact film camera for everyday carry

I am always fascinated with compact cameras especially if they offer lots of controls. Most compact cameras (film or digital), usually minimize functions or controls in favor of size – … Continue reading Ricoh 500G – Compact film camera for everyday carry

Olympus 35 SP rangefinder camera

Olympus-35 SP rangefinder – a Leica alternative?

For some reason I’ve always been drawn to rangefinder cameras. Ofcourse a Leica would be the ultimate dream but I can’t justify (nor afford) the high price. Then came the … Continue reading Olympus-35 SP rangefinder – a Leica alternative?

Ricoh 500g with Kodak Max 400

Shooting expired film – Ricoh 500G and Kodak Max 400 test roll

In my quest to find cheap 35mm films to test my Ricoh 500G compact rangefinder, I came across a listing online of a film Nikon SLR. Now a “new” camera … Continue reading Shooting expired film – Ricoh 500G and Kodak Max 400 test roll

Kodak EasyShare CX7430 Digicam

CCD Sensor Digicams and my Kodak EasyShare CX7430

With the rising popularity and price of film today, one longly forgotten gem is making a surprise comeback – Digicams. Digicams with CCD sensors to be exact. Honestly, who doesn’t … Continue reading CCD Sensor Digicams and my Kodak EasyShare CX7430