In 1963, the Polaroid Corporation introduced the Automatic 100 Land Camera (also known as the Model 100). Named after Polaroid co-founder and genius inventor Edwin Land, the Land Cameras would go on to be a successful line of cameras for the company, produced in one form or another until the early 2000’s. Front View of […]
Author Archives: Kikie Wilkins
I am primarily a film photographer living in the Sonoran Desert city of Tucson, Arizona. I am a self-taught photographer who has been fortunate to be able to work and collaborate with accomplished professional photographers. I’m a believer in using the camera or photographic process that brings you the most enjoyment and allows you to express your creativity. My work combines the elements of street photography with an engrained reverie for cultural and architectural monuments.
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Camera Review: Mamiya 645 Pro, plastic fantastic? – Kikie Wilkins
In 1975, Mamiya introduced their M645 series of medium format cameras. The M645 series have been very successful over the years, continually being upgraded and refined.
Posted inFilm camera reviews, Kodak film camera reviews, Reviews
Camera Review: Kodak Brownie Hawkeye, Flash Model
In 1900, Eastman Kodak introduced the original Brownie camera, the first in a long-running series of affordable, easy-to-use cameras for the general public.
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Double review: Mamiya Press Super 23 and Mamiya Universal Press
I’m here today to provide you with my review / comparative overview of the Mamiya Press Super 23 and the Mamiya Universal Press cameras.
Posted inDarkroom, Darkroom Equipment, Developing Film, Experiments, Gear Reviews
The Arista Rapid E-6 kit: a guide to developing your own slide film
Before I jump into the guide, allow me a few moments to tell you the story of how I began shooting and developing slide film.
Many years ago, while working as an employee of a transport and delivery company, I
