To say that Minolta set the photography world on its ear with the release of the Maxxum 7000 is an … More
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The Minolta Maxxum 7000 – Photography was never the Same
Today’s post is the first in a series that I’ll be doing on the first wave of 35mm SLRs that … 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
100-Speed Shootout / Arista v Kentmere v TMax
If you’re just getting into film photography, there’s a discovery you’ve probably made: film is not cheap. And for whatever … More
The Bronica S2A – 1960s 6×6 Perfection
In the 1950s, Zenzaburo Yoshino set out to build what he thought would be the perfect camera. He had paid … More
2022: A Banner Year for Film Photography
As 2022 draws to a close, I think it’s appropriate to recognize what an historic year this has been for … 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
Pentax LX Finders
The Pentax System includes a complete selection of easily interchangeable viewfinders for the Pentax LX camera. Since the light metering … More
Pentax Focusing Screens
Information on Pentax interchangeable focusing screens