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Exercising the Spotmatic

A couple of weeks ago, just before Christmas, I needed to pop into the local town of Ringwood. It’s the opposite direction to my usual route, so although it’s close by I don’t go there that often. I thought I’d take the good old Pentax Spotmatic for a day out and make a few exposuresContinue reading “Exercising the Spotmatic”

Frosty Walk with the 5D

I find the grey and dullness of this time of the year a challenge mentally. I never used to even think about it when I was younger, but I would say that the last 5 years or so, I find it demotivating. When I’m at work I rise about 7am, and this morning it mayContinue reading “Frosty Walk with the 5D”

My 12 Favourite Images of 2025

Here I present an amble backwards through 2025, I’ve selected what I think may be my favourite image of the month. I suspect that if I made this same choice in 6 months time it may be a different selection – but that’s life! Month refers to the month posted not when the image wasContinue reading “My 12 Favourite Images of 2025”

Leica goes to Mudeford

Mudeford (pronounced Muddyford), is in the far east of Dorset, less than 2 km from the end of the sea wall is the Hampshire border. The quayside is at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour – I’ve visited the “other side” many times, you can read the post where I messed up a roll in theContinue reading “Leica goes to Mudeford”

2D Baseplate

I’ve made a start on my restoration project! I removed the baseplate from the camera and the brass attached to it. I painted on a coating of paint stripper I found in the garage, wrapped it up and left it for am hour. That I could see, it did nothing! So I made my own!Continue reading “2D Baseplate”

From the 5D to the 5D

20 Years ago (October 2005) Canon released the “original” 5D into the world. Back then it was a big deal – but let me re-wind a little. When I worked in the camera store, I changed cameras often. When a second-hand camera came in, if I hadn’t tried one of its type before, I’d oftenContinue reading “From the 5D to the 5D”

Single Photo: Night Sky

About a week ago I was finishing work, just about in “magic hour” which in my experience is half an hour if your lucky! I looked up and saw the crescent moon, against the sky with just enough light to record as blue (rather than black). Very close by was Jupiter, easily within the frame.Continue reading “Single Photo: Night Sky”

Large Format: Thoughts of a madman!

Happy New Year! Yes, I know by the time you read this we will be well into the year, but as I sit writing this, New Years Eve is approaching. I don’t make New Years Resolutions, a pointless activity, I never manage to keep any even till the end of January! I do like toContinue reading “Large Format: Thoughts of a madman!”

More from the Fuji

Just before Christmas the building in the middle distance burned to the ground. The one with the charred beams leaning out over the street was the the Gorge Café on Dorchester’s South Street. It was a land mark for many, some as a café – I can remember going in as kid, when we visitedContinue reading “More from the Fuji”

Goodbye WY Cameras

I was saddened to hear about a month ago that West Yorkshire Cameras is closing down. Over the years I’ve sold and brought many cameras with them. They were always fair on price, both buying and selling – and they did both with a sense of humour and style that I shall miss. Being fromContinue reading “Goodbye WY Cameras”