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  • 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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    April 6, 2018

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    February 23, 2019
    Polaroid SX-70

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    March 16, 2019
  • Nikkenflex
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  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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    May 11, 2018

    Olympus Trip 35 – The holiday camera

    December 6, 2016
  • Mamiya Press Super 23
    Cameras,  Lenses,  Medium Format Reviews,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Mamiya Press Super 23 – Frustratingly Good

    July 4, 2021 /

    The Mamiya Press Super 23 is a medium format rangefinder camera designed for the 1960's press. It can be considered an ugly beauty.

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    Zorki 4 – Attempted equaliser

    April 27, 2018

    Minox 35 GT – Little Big Camera

    February 16, 2018

    Minolta 110 Zoom SLR – The flat wonder

    August 31, 2018
  • Bolseyflex
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Reviews

    Bolseyflex – Not much flex

    February 19, 2021 /

    The Bolseyflex is a medium format 6x6 pseudo-TLR. A very ornate simple camera which I tried out a couple of times.

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    Olympus XA3 – Red cameras go faster

    November 5, 2017

    Pigeonflex – Bird of a feather

    September 15, 2017

    Kodak No. 1 Pocket Autographic – The Original with EXIF Data

    May 27, 2017
  • Voigtländer Bessa I
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Reviews

    Voigtländer Bessa I – Folding it big

    January 30, 2021 /

    The Voigtländer Bessa I is a folding medium format camera, which shoots 6x9 and 6x4.5. I have used it for shooting during coastal walks.

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    Agfa Optima-Parat

    Agfa Optima-Parat – Half Frame Jewel

    December 16, 2020

    Olympus XA3 – Red cameras go faster

    November 5, 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

    Extinction Rebellion Protests – with the Nikon F4s

    September 21, 2020
  • Holga 120N
    Cameras,  Reviews

    Holga 120N – The serious toy camera

    April 1, 2020 /

    The Holga 120N is iconic for producing unpredictable results. It has been a lot of fun shooting creatively with it.

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    Fuji GSW690III Professional – The Texas Leica

    October 11, 2016

    Yashica Electro 35 GL

    August 31, 2016

    Nikon F – Start of a Legacy

    March 22, 2017
  • Auckland Skyline | Fuji GS645S | Kodak Portra 400
    Combinations,  Photos,  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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    Combinations – 2 Leicas, a Fuji and a Nikon in Auckland

    December 15, 2018

    Combinations – Fuji GSW690iii and Kodak Ektar

    July 20, 2018

    Combinations – Zorki 4 and Redscaled Film

    October 12, 2018
  • Walzflex
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Reviews

    Walzflex – The slow dance

    August 16, 2019 /

    The Walzflex is a Japanese Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) from he 1950s. Aimed at the consumer, it was reviewed against modern emulsions.

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    Nikon F – Start of a Legacy

    March 22, 2017

    Polaroid Spectra – Almost Instant

    May 11, 2018

    BelOMO Agat 18K – Plastic Fantastic

    October 19, 2018
  • Yashica 44A
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Reviews

    Yashica 44A – Twin in small package

    January 25, 2019 /

    The Yashica 44A is a TLR in a small package producing much larger results.

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    Voigtländer Bessa I

    Voigtländer Bessa I – Folding it big

    January 30, 2021

    Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus Land Camera – Instant gratification

    January 12, 2018

    Fuji GS645S – Camera with a Roo Bar

    March 2, 2017
  • Mamiya 7, N 80mm f/4 lens
    Cameras,  Medium Format Reviews,  Rangefinder Reviews,  Reviews

    Mamiya 7 – First Impressions

    January 11, 2019 /

    First impressions on the Mamiya 7, an extraordinary camera which came as the most luxurious birthday present.

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    Fuji GSW690III Professional – The Texas Leica

    October 11, 2016
    Nikkenflex

    Nikkenflex – Twin focus

    February 2, 2022

    Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus Land Camera – Instant gratification

    January 12, 2018
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