As far back as the early 1960s, Asahi Pentax was formulating plans for a 6×7 format SLR. But development issues…
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…
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…
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…
My Favorite Entry-Level Film Cameras
One of the things I do on a regular basis is teach community photography classes through the local university here.…
Konica Autoreflex T3 – A Pleasant Surprise
You know, from my perspective, Konica just doesn’t get the love it deserves. A lot of folks might think of…
Why Shoot Film in 2024?
Today, I just want to address probably the most important question a photographer might face concerning shooting with film: What.…
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…
The Nikon F – Setting the Standard for the next 30 Years
As a company, Nikon – or Nippon Kogaku as it was known then – can trace its roots back to…
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,…
Vintage Camera Digest 