So Pentax gave us their first film camera in around 2 decades. Whilst there has been much rejoicing. There has also been quite a lot of moaning – much of which has to do with the price of the Pentax 17. And one suspects the same comment will come with the Rollei 35AF
But is that a fair comment or wishful thinking ?
Continue reading Just how much should a new camera cost ?Samsung launched this P&S in 2007 alongside it’s near identical but lower MP brother the S760. At the time Samsung was the world’s 4th largest camera maker behind just behind Kodak and ahead of Sony. The Samsung S860 was one of their more budget options but worthy of a sniff today.
Continue reading Go Go Budget Digitals No 6 -Samsung S860I was pleasantly surprised by Ilford Imaging’s half frame single use. But when I reviewed it I hadn’t finish a roll I shot in the reloaded Ilfocolor. But I have now, Ironically using Ilford Photo (aka Harman) B&W film. Here’s the results.
Continue reading Reload and replay – Reloaded Ilfocolor Rapid Half Frame single use resultsPentax’s imminent film compact has caused a buzz. Offering a camera that has automatic metering, zone focus shooting and comes from an established name. Oh and it shoots frugal half frame too. But hang on another camera ticks those boxes and offers more. Meet the Lomography LC-A Wide.
Continue reading The Camera the Pentax 17 Needs to Beat – Lomography LC-A Wide Review
