As far back as the early 1960s, Asahi Pentax was formulating plans for a 6×7 format SLR. But development issues … More
Tag: medium format
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 … More
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 … More
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
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. … 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
The Ricohmatic 225 – an Underrated Classic?
Riken Optical Industries began producing cameras as far back as 1939. And prior to that they were involved in various … 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
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
Converting Analog to Digital Using Your Camera
How to use your camera to digitize your film.
