…and back in love with photography again and again.
Warning: the following review of the diminutive Olympus XA is highly biased and totally subjective. I love the darn thing and actually own 2 of them.
Tag: Rangefinder Camera
Posted inYasuhara film camera reviews
The Wabi-Sabi rangefinder: Yasuhara 一式 T981 (Isshiki T981)
After Shin Yasuhara left his job at Kyocera, the large Japanese high technology company, he set out on designing his own dream camera.
Posted inAll Reviews, Film camera reviews
Camera review: The mystery 6×7 rangefinder aka “The Nameless Camera”
Everyone enjoys a mystery and here’s an enigma that certainly has me scratching my head. Maybe you too, although it’s possible you might be able to help solve the puzzle.
Posted inAll Reviews, Film camera reviews, Fujifilm film camera reviews
Sibling rivalry: Fujica GS645 & GS645S street photography shootout
The Fujica GS645 Professional and its sibling GS645S Professional are very much alike, but different enough that the cameras beg for comparison….which interestingly enough, is what this article is all about: a comparison of Fuji’s two most well-known and loved
Posted inAll Reviews, Film camera reviews, Zeiss Ikon film camera reviews
Camera review – the Zeiss Ikon Nettar II 517/16 6×6 folding camera
I bought my Zeiss Ikon Nettar 6×6 folder in 1992 for $50, pretty much in perfect nick. At the time I was shooting a Mamiya RB67 professionally; exclusively running Fuji Velvia through it for magazine covers and editorial work.
Posted inAll Reviews, Film camera reviews, Fujifilm film camera reviews
Camera review: Fuji GA645Zi
Today I’ll be reviewing the Fuji GA645Zi; a review that is not exactly typical. For me, the camera is a tool that is supposed to do whatever I want it to do.
Posted inAll Reviews, Film camera reviews, Fujifilm film camera reviews
Camera review: Fuji GA645i, “The Portrait Machine”
In this piece, I will be reviewing the Fuji GA645i 6×4.5 medium format camera.
Posted inMamiya film camera reviews
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 inAll Reviews, Film camera reviews, Olympus film Camera reviews
Camera review: My Olympus 35SP
The Olympus 35 SP holds a SPecial and somewhat privileged status in my pretty modest camera collection.
Posted inArticles, Travelogue
Mumbai 03: Heat tempered
MUMBAI-Nothing comes easily in India. At times it feels as if everything from the bureaucracy to nature itself is out to thwart whatever you are trying to do.
Posted inAll Reviews, Film camera reviews, Zeiss Ikon film camera reviews
Recensione: vi racconto le mie folding – Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/2 & Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2
Il panorama della fotografia analogica è ricchissimo di fotocamere e attrezzature prodotte negli ultimi secoli da centinaia di produttori diversi, e questo ci aiuta a capire la bellezza e lo stato di evoluzione che questa Arte (la Fotografia) è riuscita
Posted inZeiss Ikon film camera reviews
Camera review: My Zeiss Ikon folders – the Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/2 & Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2
Over the past two centuries, the film photography panorama has had plenty of cameras and other gear produced from hundreds of manufacturers.
Posted inAll Reviews, Canon film camera reviews, Film camera reviews
Camera review: Canon 7 Rangefinder
It’s once again time to hand over the EMULSIVE reins to another eager contributor. This time, it’s Andrew MacGregor — better known as Mr.
