The Re-discovery of Analogue
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.
The Minolta XG-M, debuting in 1981, is the top model of the budget XG series and offers features that compete with the more expensive X-570 and X-700. While lacking some advanced functions like program mode, its lower price and solid specs make it a compelling choice, especially for manual shooters.
Over-hyped? Or a solid choice? If you’ve been in the market for a vintage film camera over the last several … More
The 1980s were a very fruitful decade in the evolution of 35mm SLRs. We got built-in winders, more metering options, … More
If you’ve read my post on the Nikon F2, you know how much I love that camera. Over the course … More
I’ve talked about Konica before on the site – last year when I did a review of the AutoReflex T3. … More
A Miniature Masterpiece Most of us are quite familiar with the name Rollei. There’s probably not a more famous series … More
The last time I talked about a camera from Ricoh was back in November of 2023. And that camera was … More
Simple 35mm Cameras with an Impressive Pedigree The Bolsey camera story starts way back with a man named Yakov Bogopolsky … More
The Minolta SRT-101 started the quite popular lineage of SRT-series cameras from Minolta. Following the 101, we also got the … More
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