The Olympus AZ-1 Zoom is a compact zoom from the late 80s. It’s not very pretty or particularly compact and it doesn’t enjoy cult status. The zoom range is not very impressive a...
I had been looking for a cheap 35mm camera that could be used manually without batteries, and manual ISO selection was a must. Selenium meters would not be tolerated either, and...
Nikonos V and surfing? You're probably thinking I live in California, Australia or Hawaii but where I surf you're more likely to catch frostbite than a shark bite; this is cold ...
20 February, 2019
Kiev 4 Review – It Bites Back – By James Northcote
I first got into film photography to pass the time on film sets between scenes. Film sets are amazing places to photograph. Lots of interesting looking people doing weird and wo...
15 February, 2019
Leica M4-2 Review – Leica’s Redheaded Stepchild – by Ryan HK
Loved to be hated almost as much as the M5, the Leica M4-2 might still be considered the redheaded stepchild of Leica. It was a departure from the “perfect” design and operation...
11 February, 2019
Leica M [typ 240] Review – A brief relationship
I’ve spent the last month or so shooting with a Leica M [typ 240]. I bought it as temporary replacement camera after my M262 had to pay a little trip to Germany for some repair ...
8 February, 2019
Minolta CLE Review: The Most Zen of M-Mount Rigs – Steven Bleistein
The Minolta CLE had always intrigued me as a lighter body alternative to my heavier Leica M bodies, like the M3, M6, and M7, while still being compatible with my Leica M-mount l...
3 February, 2019
Leica 35mm 2.4 Summarit-m mini-review – by Adam Laws
It transpires a limited edition Contaxt T2 with all its paraphernalia is the equivalent of a practically new Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4, a Yashica Matt 124g, and a pub lunch. I for o...
