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Viewing Figures

I’m not that fussed about my viewing figures – I know that my little blog is small-fry so perhaps that’s just as well. That’s not to say I wouldn’t be pleased if I had double the figures – of course I would! What does please me however is to know that people from many countriesContinue reading “Viewing Figures”

Canon EOS 1000F

Last week I wrote about a 35mm TLR from 1955 – the Samocaflex, this week I’ve been using a Canon EOS 1000F from 1993. I would say that this was the first of the budget, mass market, and therefore lighter plastic models that really popularized the EOS system. Yes there were earlier, heftier and arguablyContinue reading “Canon EOS 1000F”

Single Photo: Butterfly Past

Almost exactly 18 years ago I made the image above. It seems like a few months ago! For those who like the “chatter” it was at ISO 100 f5 at a 60th sec, with a Canon EOS 20D. Why I went on to spend literally thousands on not one but three successive full frame SLR’sContinue reading “Single Photo: Butterfly Past”

Samocaflex 35

Last week I wrote about the Praktica MTL5 – a pretty standard entry level SLR from the early 80’s. This week I’m winding the clock back further and have had a play with a Samocaflex 35, dating from 1955. It’s a 35mm TLR which is rare but not unique. I know of at least oneContinue reading “Samocaflex 35”

Another Lens

When someone mentions a “standard lens” most of us automatically think of the “nifty fifty” and indeed for 35mm that is standard. Funny really, as across all formats, it’s the most un-standard! The general rule is that whatever the diagonal of the negative/sensor, that in mm would be the “standard lens” for that format, henceContinue reading “Another Lens”

Single Photo: Felsenreitschule

You all know the building above, you may not recognise it, but you do! This was once a quarry, much of the stone used to build nearby Salzburg Cathedral. When finished the area was turned into a riding school – “Felsenreitschule” means rock riding school. So the nobility could watch in comfort, 96 arcades onContinue reading “Single Photo: Felsenreitschule”

Praktica MTL5

Last week I wrote about the Pentax P30T, a last attempt by Pentax at a manual focus SLR from 1990, before moving over to AF and the MZ range. This week I’ve been playing with a Praktica MTL5. Made between 1983 and 1985, in East Germany. It had quite a short run, but was replacedContinue reading “Praktica MTL5”

Kodak 2D – Lens Board

With the bellows done I was left with a four inch square hole in the front of the camera! A lens board was needed. For the sake of clarity, for those who have not meddled in large format photography, lenses are mounted onto boards one needs just the correct outer size to fit the camera,Continue reading “Kodak 2D – Lens Board”

Another Walk Around Poole

Nothing new here today! Another roll of FP4, another walk around Poole, but it was a very nice day and the first walk this year without a coat! It was also the first roll with this camera and lens. Come to think about it plenty new! I was asked by someone who shall remain namelessContinue reading “Another Walk Around Poole”

Single Frame: Lobster Pots

I’ve photographed these pots many times. They are on the route that I take around the town of Poole, and they sit on the quayside. They have a certain texture to them, certainly a pattern and of course they are different every time I walk past them, so is the light. I still haven’t gotContinue reading “Single Frame: Lobster Pots”