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Canon VT de luxe – Deluxe and rapid
The Canon VT de luxe is a 1950s 35mm rangefinder. Don't mistake it for a Leica clone, it's quite different, I have been shooting with it.
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Nikon F4 – Evolution of the legend
The Nikon F4 is a professional SLR which is designed to handle anything thrown at it. This review covers my 4 year experience with it.
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Konica Pearl II – The queen of gems
The Konica Pearl II is a 1950s folding 6x4.5 medium format film camera which is pocketable. I tried this gem out to see what it can do.
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Nikkenflex – Twin focus
The Nikkenflex is a TLR which was available for a short time and is now hard to find. Two models are reviewed.
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Extinction Rebellion Protests – with the Nikon F4s
The Extinction Rebellion movement was one of the driving forces behind high profile protests during 2019. I captured a couple with the Nikon F4s.
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Kodak Ultramax 400 – Ultra value
Kodak Ultramax 400 is a mid-speed 35mm film with wide exposure latitude. I have been using this emulsion for many years now.
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Fujifilm Natura (Superia) 1600 – The need for colour speed
Fujifilm Natura (Superia) 1600 was a high speed colour negative film which is greatly missed. I shot a few rolls and understand why.
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AGFA Karat 36 v3 – 36 Carat Camera
The AGFA Karat 36 is small folding rangefinder camera with a few quirks.
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Early Middle East War Protests captured on film
In the early 2000s I documented some of the protests against the wars in the Middle East. This is what I captured and include a few tips on protest photography.
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Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM – mainly at night
The little Canon 50mm f/1.8 LTM lens has found a way into my camera bag and more. I tried it out in difficult night time conditions after a disaster with an old Leica rangefinder.
