Canon New F-1 Focusing Screens

A list of all the focusing screens available for the Canon New F-1 35mm SLR – including descriptions, uses, and metering patterns.

The Yashica Lynx Series Rangefinders

The Yashica Lynx series rangefinders are presented as superior alternatives to the popular Electro 35 models. The Lynx-1000 and Lynx-5000 offer fully manual operation, with shutter speeds to 1/1000 sec and quality lenses. Notably, the Lynx-14 features an exceptional f/1.4 lens, making it unique among fixed-lens rangefinders.

Argus Cameras Pt. 2 – the C44

The post explores the evolution of Argus cameras, focusing on the C-44. It highlights how the C-44, released in 1956, built upon the C-4’s features with a bayonet lens mount and improved functionality. The author also discusses the C-44R’s 1958 updates and expresses a personal appreciation for the camera’s performance.

The Nikon F3 – Still Living up to its Reputation

If you’ve read my post on the Nikon F2, you know how much I love that camera. Over the course … More

Yashica Dental Eye III

Useful Tool for Macro Photography? So, when a dentist friend of mine was getting ready to retire, he was looking … More

The Olympus OM-4

The year was 1983. The year I turned 16, got my first car – an orange 1969 Chevy Camaro. The … More

Minolta Levels-Up the “Intelligence” with the “i” series AF Bodies

Once Minolta let the autofocus cat out of the bag in 1985 with their famous 7000 camera, autofocus technology began … More

Pentax 6×7 – the Super SLR

As far back as the early 1960s, Asahi Pentax was formulating plans for a 6×7 format SLR. But development issues … More

Zeiss-Ikon Super Ikonta – 1930s 6×9 Rangefinder

In the world of photography, there are very few brands that might give us the same degree of implied quality … More

The Zenobia R – Pocket-sized Medium Format

A couple of months ago, one of my friends sent me an email that said, “Hey, I’ve got the perfect … More