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  • Nikon F4s
    Cameras,  Reviews,  SLR Reviews

    Nikon F4 – Evolution of the legend

    April 1, 2022 /

    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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    Leica M3

    Leica M3 – Double stroke of genius

    May 14, 2020
    Nikon FM2n

    Nikon FM2n – Small and tough

    July 26, 2019
    Holga 120N

    Holga 120N – The serious toy camera

    April 1, 2020
  • Konica Pearl II
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Konica Pearl II – The queen of gems

    February 23, 2022 /

    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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    Pentax Espio 80V

    Pentax Espio 80V – Handy little companion

    July 23, 2020
    Lomography Fisheye 2

    Lomography Fisheye 2 – Fishbowl world

    October 8, 2020

    Canon Sure Shot A1 – Summer Love

    April 6, 2018
  • Nikkenflex
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Reviews,  TLR Reviews

    Nikkenflex – Twin focus

    February 2, 2022 /

    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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    Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus Land Camera – Instant gratification

    January 12, 2018
    Dead Hand image created using Meta AI (extra finger and all!)

    Dead Hand Camera List – Good luck prying them from me!

    May 6, 2024

    Kodak No. 2 Brownie Model E – Photographing outside of the box

    November 18, 2017
  • Student Extinction Protest against firefighting cuts, Sydney, 2019 | Nikon F4s | Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF D IF | Ilford HP5 Plus
    Cameras,  General,  Photos,  Snapshots,  Technique

    Extinction Rebellion Protests – with the Nikon F4s

    September 21, 2020 /

    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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    Mamiya M

    Mamiya M – Just M

    May 24, 2024

    Zorki 4 – Attempted equaliser

    April 27, 2018
    Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex IC 886/16

    Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex Ic 886/16 – Post Coffee Can Style

    August 25, 2025
  • Kodak Ultramax 400
    Films,  Reviews

    Kodak Ultramax 400 – Ultra value

    July 2, 2020 /

    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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    Film DX Coding – A photographer’s life hack

    February 3, 2018

    Polaroid Spectra – Almost Instant

    May 11, 2018

    Combinations – Fuji GSW690iii and Kodak Ektar

    July 20, 2018
  • Fujifilm Natura 1600
    Films,  Photos,  Reviews

    Fujifilm Natura (Superia) 1600 – The need for colour speed

    February 14, 2020 /

    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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    Cross Processing

    August 24, 2016

    Kodak Ektachrome – The first time that nearly wasn’t

    February 9, 2019

    Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus Land Camera – Instant gratification

    January 12, 2018
  • Agfa Karat 36
    Cameras,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    AGFA Karat 36 v3 – 36 Carat Camera

    January 17, 2020 /

    The AGFA Karat 36 is small folding rangefinder camera with a few quirks.

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    Combinations – 2 Leicas, a Fuji and a Nikon in Auckland

    December 15, 2018
    Polaroid SX-70

    Polaroid SX-70 – Instant engineering

    March 16, 2019

    Kodak Retina IIa – Coat Pocket Rocket

    September 21, 2018
  • Anti Iraq War protest, Sydney, 2005 | Nikon F5 | Fujifilm Neopan Professional 400
    Photos,  Snapshots,  Technique

    Early Middle East War Protests captured on film

    November 14, 2019 /

    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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    Fujifilm Natura 1600

    Fujifilm Natura (Superia) 1600 – The need for colour speed

    February 14, 2020

    24HourProject Sydney 2017 – The experience

    April 21, 2017
    Quang Phu Cau - Incense Village | Nikon F3 | Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Ai | Kodak Portra 400

    Vietnam Travel with Film and Digital Cameras

    February 19, 2025
  • Canon 50mm f/1.8 LTM
    Lenses,  Reviews

    Canon 50mm 1.8 LTM – mainly at night

    October 24, 2019 /

    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.

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    Mamiya 7

    Mamiya 7 – The titanium standard

    May 1, 2023
    Olympus OM-1n

    Olympus OM-1n – Smaller is bigger

    October 20, 2021
    Olympus Pen FT

    Olympus Pen FT – Half yet double

    May 3, 2025
  • Auckland Skyline | Fuji GS645S | Kodak Portra 400
    Photos,  Snapshots,  Technique

    One Hour, One Film

    September 27, 2019 /

    The One Hour Challenge is a method introduced by the Sunny 16 podcast to get creative juices flowing. See how I went with that challenge one evening in Auckland!

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    Fujifilm Natura 1600

    Fujifilm Natura (Superia) 1600 – The need for colour speed

    February 14, 2020

    Combinations – Zorki 4 and Redscaled Film

    October 12, 2018
    Anti Iraq War protest, Sydney, 2005 | Nikon F5 | Fujifilm Neopan Professional 400

    Early Middle East War Protests captured on film

    November 14, 2019
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