All of Film Cameras and Gear, Page 3

148 Lens, Accessory, and Camera Reviews

Olympus Trip 35 Film Camera Review
A Cult Classic, an Engineering Marvel, and an Excellent Value for a Modern Film Photographer
December 29, 2023
Olympus Trip 35 is one of the most popular 35mm film cameras ever produced — and for a good reason. Its battery-free light meter is reliable, the lens is surprisingly sharp, the body is nearly pocketable, and the price is right. This review is a deep dive into the world of this small, mighty camera.
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Building the “World’s First” Gingerbread Camera
It Shoots Instax Film Through a Lens Made of Sugar and I Ate It 🍭
December 20, 2023
Dmitri explains how his edible film camera uses an isomalt sugar lens to photograph subjects with fast shutter speeds on a piece of bread loaded with Instax Square film.
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My Top Five Favourite Film Cameras of 2023
December 8, 2023
In today’s short post, I’ll introduce you to my top five favourite film cameras from the nineteen I tried this year.
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My First Roll With Yashica Mat 124G

December 5, 2023
Yashica Mat 124G is a simple and straightforward camera. There’s nothing unnecessary in its design — every button or dial has a purpose.
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Mamiya RZ67 Professional II Camera Review
Handheld With Mamiya Sekor RZ 110mm 𝒇2.8 Portrait Lens
November 13, 2023
Mamiya RZ67 Professional II is a medium format SLR that shoots large 6x7 frames on 120 film with some of the best lenses in class.
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Minolta P’s (Riva Panorama) Camera Review
An Easy, Affordable, Panoramic Point-and-Shoot Film Camera
November 7, 2023
A panoramic point-and-shoot film camera with motorized film transport, autofocus, autoexposure, flash, and a 24mm 𝒇4.5 coated lens.
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Nour Triplet 2.0 64mm Bokeh Control Art Lens Review
A New Bokeh-Licious Lens From Lomography
October 28, 2023
A lens design based on an 1894 triplet patent, encapsulated in hefty brass. Tested on Sony a7III and freelensed with Olympus PEN FV on film.
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Polaroid SX-70 User Guide and Review
Is It Really the Best Instant Film Camera? Plus: How to Make Better Pictures With It
September 20, 2023
This is a beautiful, immensely capable instant film camera. This guide covers everything you need to know about it.
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Kodak Ektar H35N Glass Lens Reusable Camera Review
A Plastic Half-Frame Film-Saver
September 17, 2023
Learn how the new H35N works, how to make better images with it, and which films to buy. Plus: comparison to similar cameras in this and higher price ranges.
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Yashica T5/Kyocera T-Proof Camera Review
It‘s a Point-and-Shoot “TLR” With Weatherproofing!
August 17, 2023
A weatherproof point-and-shoot film camera with a unique scope and a fantastic Zeiss lens.
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Olympus 70mm (100mm) 1:2 F.Zuiko Auto-T Lens Review
A Premium Portrait Lens for Half-Frame SLRs and Digital Mirrorless Cameras
August 7, 2023
This highly-regarded, sharp, and full-of-character Olympus lens is made for half-frame SLRs but is compatible with full-frame sensors.
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Fujifilm Cardia Tiara/DL Super Mini Camera Review
One of the Lightest and Smallest Point-and-Shoot Cameras Ever Built
July 18, 2023
The 3rd smallest full-frame camera ever built, feather-light (just 153g), with the 28mm Super EBC aspherical lens in a minimalist aluminum-alloy body.
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Kodak Retina IIa Camera Review
An Affordable, Foldable, Pocketable, German-Made Mechanical Rangefinder
July 13, 2023
Kodak Retina IIa foldable rangefinder cameras were the legendary film manufacturer’s mid-century venture into high-quality cameras and optics.
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Peak Design “Cuff” Camera Wrist Strap Review
Tested With 10+ Vintage Cameras Over 5 Years
July 8, 2023
Peak Design’s “Cuff” camera wrist strap is comfortable, modular, and dependable. It’s been an essential companion for most of my 35mm film cameras, especially those that weigh 1-5lb.
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Konica Big Mini F Camera Review
Neither Over-Hyped nor Over-Priced 👌
June 6, 2023
Konica Big Mini F is the top-tier film camera in the series of mid-level Japanese point-and-shoots that can be had for under $300.
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Pentax Espio Mini Camera Review
A.K.A. Pentax UC-1
May 18, 2023
Pentax Espio Mini is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera with a 32mm 𝒇3.5 lens and a great close-up mode.
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Miranda Sensomat Japanese Film SLR Review
With the Waist-Level Finder & a M39 Lens Adapter
May 17, 2023
Miranda Sensomat is a Japanese 35mm SLR with a versatile lens mount, swappable viewfinder, and great build quality at an affordable price.
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Voigtländer Bessa-L Film Camera Review
A Pro-Grade Rangefinder-Type 35mm Film Body for Under $200
May 1, 2023
Voigtländer Bessa-L is a relatively modern and lightweight rangefinder-style 35mm film cameras with a fast focal plane shutter for LTM|M39/M/C/S lens mounts.
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Chinon Belami AF Point-and-Shoot Camera Review
April 13, 2023
Chinon Bellami AF is an early pocketable point-and-shoot camera by a Japanese company that’s currently owned and operated by Kodak.
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Industar-50 50mm 1:3.5 Lens Review
A Soviet M39 Pancake Lens for Miranda, Zenit, Pentax, and Praktica SLRs
April 8, 2023
Industar-50 50mm 𝒇3.5 lens is a compact Soviet-made lens with great creative potential and characteristic flaws.
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