As far back as the early 1960s, Asahi Pentax was formulating plans for a 6×7 format SLR. But development issues … More
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Mega v Micro – the Pentax 6×7 and the Pentax Auto 110
I have sort-of a fun post today. I thought it would be cool to do a side by side comparison … More
Canon’s First SLR – The Canonflex
On the last post we took a look at the Nikon F – a camera that dominated the professional 35mm … More
Nikkors? Zenzanons? What’s the Deal with Bronica Lenses?
A few months ago I did a post featuring the Bronica S2A. When those early 6×6 Bronicas first came out, … More
Ihagee Exakta Varex VX – How does this 70-yr-old Pro Camera perform today?
Exakta cameras can trace their lineage all the way back to 1912 when Johan Steenbergen, a Dutch national, opened his … More
Minolta Rokkor-X MC Lenses
If you’ve read many photo-forums over the last decade or so, you’ve undoubtedly seen high praise for Minolta’s Rokkor line … More
Minolta/Celtic MC Lenses
Minolta’s Celtic line of lenses offered the most popular focal lengths in prices that were easier on the budget due … More
