MMZ-Belomo Chaika II
This is my first Russian half-frame camera, and I am interested to see how it stacks up to other half-frames in my collection, most notably …
Ferrania P30 Part II
The results of my second roll of Ferrania P30 are ok. They couldn’t have been any worse than my first attempt, unless I actively tried to …
Nikon EM
This Nikon EM was a $10 flea market pickup, with a Nikon E Series f1.8 50mm lens. Originally marketed as an SLR for women, I …
Voigtländer Prominent
This is a camera that has been on my radar for a long time but didn’t think I’d add to the collection anytime soon because …
Mamiya Six IV
Not to be confused with the later Mamiya 6, this is the Mamiya Six folding camera. I came across this camera when trying to decide …
Rollei 35T
The acquisition of this Rollei 35T, essentially a rename of the original Rollei 35, began what was an epic day of purchases at the monthly Civitan …
Minox 35GL
This is the Minox 35GL, manufactured circa 1979 and reportedly the smallest 35mm full-frame camera at the time. The controls are laid out well, even …
New Ferrania P30 – A (Mostly) Failed Experiment
I shot a roll of new Ferrania P30 (given to me by Adam Paul) with care. My Olympus OM-1n was the reliable camera of choice. …
Kodak Instamatic 500
This camera, the Kodak Instamatic 500, was made in Germany between 1963 and 1966. It is the high end of the Instamatic line. Its clean …
Arsenal Kiev 4A
This is another great Arsenal Kiev rangefinder, a camera that is great to use just like it’s sibling the 4AM. Paired with the Jupiter-8M lens, …