All of Film Cameras and Gear, Page 4

138 Lens, Accessory, and Camera Reviews

Kodak Retina Longar (Xenon C) 80mm 1:4 Lens Review
Telephoto Lens Attachment for Retina IIIC Film Cameras
November 3, 2022
Kodak Retina Longar (Xenon C) 80mm 𝒇4 is an encased set of front elements that augments Kodak Retina IIIC’s native 50mm lens. It transforms the fancy 35mm film folder into a non-foldable telephoto camera
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Kodak Retina IIIC Foldable Film Camera Review
The “Big C” Collectible German Rangefinder
November 2, 2022
Kodak’s Retina IIIC (Big C) is the best rangefinder the iconic American brand has ever produced. It was built in the 1950s by German engineers with German optics.
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Voigtländer Vitomatic I Camera Review
Forgotten Gem
October 10, 2022
A beautiful post-war German mechanical instrument with fantastic optics. Today, it can be found for as little as $20.
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5 Vintage (Film) Camera Gift Ideas
🎁 for Photographers of All Levels, $100-$700
September 30, 2022
Give a beautiful piece of history that takes really good photos.
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Analog.Cafe 5th Anniversary Edition Tees! 👚👕
September 28, 2022
Now available at the store. And a story of how they were made.
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Jupiter-8 50mm 1:2 Lens Review
A Cult Classic or a Cheap Soviet Knock-Off?
September 15, 2022
Jupiter-8 is an old Soviet lens for M39 & Contax mounts with apertures of 𝒇2-22 and 50mm focal length. It’s relatively cheap and it can produce fantastic results.
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The Smallest 35mm Film Camera Ever Made
Comparing Minox 35, Olympus XA, Rollei 35, Minolta TC-1 + Six More
August 24, 2022
A list of 10 smallest full-frame 35mm film cameras by volume. Other specs and review links included.
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Voigtländer Vitessa Series Review
Premium Full-Frame Fully-Mechanical Foldable Rangefinders, With 50mm 𝒇2.0
August 17, 2022
An in-depth review of the premium German folding 35mm rangefinder camera series from the mid-1950s.
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FED 55mm 1:2.8 Industar-61 L/D Lens Review
A Radioactive Beauty From the Soviet Union
July 15, 2022
The Soviet FED 55mm f/2. 8 Industar-61 L/D is sharp, weird, and beautiful.
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Olympus 42mm 1:1.2 H.Zuiko Auto-S Lens Review
The Fastest Half-Frame SLR Lens Ever Made
June 30, 2022
A “dream” lens for a half-frame camera with all the bokeh you could ever wish for.
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Konica Big Mini BM-201 Camera Review
Another Cult Classic
June 26, 2022
A beautiful Japanese point-and-shoot sporting an “auto-variable” flash, a sharp 35mm lens with macro/close-up, and a comfy viewfinder.
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Konica Big Mini BM-302 Camera Review
Better Than Ever
June 2, 2022
A second-generation Japanese point-and-shoot 35mm film camera with 𝒇3.5 35mm lens. Excellent for up-close portraits and action shots.
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Minox 35 GT Camera Review
One of the Smallest Full-Frame Cameras Ever Made
May 12, 2022
This aperture-priority foldable full-frame 35mm film camera with a 35mm 𝒇2.8 lens is only slightly larger than a roll of film.
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Olympus Mju II Stylus Epic Compact Camera Review
Olympus µ[Mju:]-II, a Tiny All-Weather 35mm Film Point-and-Shoot
April 1, 2022
Olympus Mju II Stylus Epic is the second generation of its famed pocketable 35mm film camera with a faster lens, weatherproofing, wireless remote trigger, smaller footprint, and even slicker design outline.
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Minolta AF-S Quartz Auto Focus D Review
Don’t Get Fooled by Its Crummy Looks
March 12, 2022
A review of a janky-looking Minolta AF-S. This camera is more than what meets the eye. It has a nice lens and decent overall specs, making it a great choice for your everyday budget shooter.
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Rollei 35 S Compact Camera Review
The Smallest Fully-Mechanical 35mm Film Camera With a Fast 𝒇2.8 Lens
March 4, 2022
An in-depth review of the smallest and one of the most popular fully-mechanical 35mm film camera designs.
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FED 50mm 1:3.5 Industar-10
A Beautiful Russian Copy of Leica’s M39 Elmar Design for a Decent Price
January 28, 2022
I love the look of the Industar-10 lens on the FED-2 camera. It’s a beautiful piece of machined metal and glass. Its performance, however, has some drawbacks. This Russian copy of M39 Elmar is quite soft when shot at 𝒇3. 5, particularly in the corners.
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Konica Color VX400 Expired Film Review
Stark Colours, Sharp, Crunchy Grain
January 17, 2022
The history of Konica’s film manufacturing brand and a review of its ultra-sharp high-speed C-41 emulsion from the ‘90s.
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A Film Case Story
Or How I Found Out if I Actually *Need* a Film Case
January 8, 2022
Film cases began popping up on the market about two years ago. Japan Camera Hunter was one of the first brands to offer them. From then on, it seemed like anyone with manufacturing capabilities began to sell those — including Kodak. But the simple “tech” isn’t new — eBay is full of vintage Kodak film cases.
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Olympus Mju Infinity Stylus Compact Camera Review
Olympus µ[Mju:]
January 4, 2022
A compact 35mm point-in-shoot with the best ergonomics in class. But does it hold up to its legendary status?
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