If Lomography had though they’d covered the niche reloadable disposable market, then 2019 must have given them a bit of rude awakening. First we had the Yashica MF-1 arriving. But now and more threatening is a big name make moving in with Harman (aka Ilford) Technology’s new camera
But is the Harman any good ?
Continue reading Reload to Noir-Where – The Harman Reusable Camera →
Nikon are one of the Key players in SLR design and manufacture. And I’d argue all the models they’ve produced using their F mount are useable cameras. But there are better cameras amongst the pack. The F-601M although arguably the most technologically advanced manual focus SLR Nikon ever made is not one of those.
It is perhaps the most pointless Nikon ever made
Continue reading Just pointless – The Nikon F-601m (N6000) Review →
Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Hassleblad Xpan.
My friends all shoot Leicas, I think they’re all Ms.
Shot Zenits all my life, no pano from my cams.
So Lord, won’t you buy me a Hassleblad Xpan.
With apologises to Janis Joplin
Continue reading Wideboy On A Budget -Get The Xpan look for Pizza Prices →
Possibly the most controversial camera in modern times arrived through my door last year. It wasn’t great and even I’ll admit that my phone and even some entry level 2010 second hand compacts are better clinically. But a few of us reviewers felt the Yashica Y35 didn’t deserve all the hate it got.
But over 1000 shots & one year on how do I find it ?
Continue reading Fallout 2018 – A year Of living with the Yashica Y35 →
Shooting Film on the cheap on the Border in Credit Crunch Britain