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I came to medium format late, and the Bronica SQ-A is already my fourth camera in that world. That probably says more about my curiosity than my discipline, but it also explains why I keep ending up with systems that make me slow down and think. The SQ-A fit that idea immediately: it is a…
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The CM-3 is a 35mm film SLR camera from Chinon. It has a near twin in the Chinon AM-3 and CM-1, but there are small styling differences. These models accept 42mm screw lenses and the user activates stop down metering with a half press on the shutter release. Colored LEDs on the right edge of the viewfinder eyepiece indicate under/correct/over exposure for the current camera settings. I have…
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The Diana camera is a plastic-bodied toy camera that uses 120 roll film and 35 mm film. The camera has a simple plastic meniscus lens. Originally marketed as an inexpensive novelty gift item, the Diana has been used to specifically take soft focus, impressionistic photographs somewhat reminiscent of the Pictorialist Period of artistic photography, branded…
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I have always wanted a panoramic camera. It all started during my studies when a class assignment introduced me to the concept. Back then, I would take half a roll of photos, carefully stitch them together on a piece of cardboard, and marvel at the resulting wide compositions. It was a rewarding process, even if…
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The Mamiya Six, also known as the Mamiya-6, is a series of folding medium-format rangefinder cameras manufactured by Mamiya between 1940 and the late 1950s. The cameras captured twelve 6 cm × 6 cm images on 120 film rolls. Some later models could also take sixteen 4.5 cm × 6 cm images. The cameras were…
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The Nikon FE10 is a manual focus 35mm film SLR released by Nikon in 1996. It accepts Nikon F-mount lenses. Advertising of the FE10 dwindled around 2003, and after 2006 only the FM10 camera remained as Nikon’s lone “back to basics” manual-focus film model. I got my Nikon FE10, during my studies, in 2001. This…
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The Nikon Z fc holds a special place in my heart, much like the Nikon D80 once did. It’s not just a camera; it’s a symbol of my passion for photography and my journey as a visual storyteller. With its retro style and intuitive manual capabilities, the Z fc has become more than just a…
Cameras – Archive
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The Holga is a medium format 120 film camera, made in Hong Kong, known for its low-fidelity aesthetic. The Holga’s low-cost construction and simple meniscus lens often yields pictures that display vignetting, blur, light leaks and other distortions. This camera was my first look into medium format photography, as I have moved to Diana F+ and Mamiya Six, Holga got new home.
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Nikon D80 was my first digital camera. It served me for many years. This is the camera I have used the most to do panoramic pictures. In essence, the Nikon D80 isn’t just a tool; it’s a trusted companion that has played an integral role in shaping my photographic journey. With its blend of performance,…