Exakta cameras can trace their lineage all the way back to 1912 when Johan Steenbergen, a Dutch national, opened his … More
Tag: black and white
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
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
Over Here, Over There #1
I recently acquired a large selection of negatives – mostly American military in subject matter – from the Korean War … More
A Century Ago
The past several weeks have been busier than normal. And while I try to write a new vintage camera post … More
Pentax Auto 110 SLR – 1979
Besides making a variety of great cameras over the years, the Pentax company also holds the distinction of making the … More
Yashica “Electro 35” GSN – 1973
Once upon a time, rangefinder cameras were King. The revolutionary Single Lens Reflex (SLR) wouldn’t really come into it’s own … More
Voigtlander Bessa – 1937
Generally speaking, in the world of marketing there are relatively few brands that have real staying power – Ford Mustang, … More