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Olympus TG-1 (2012)

I don’t share or write about digital much here. Ignoring the fact that of course every image here is digital when you see it! My main interest, I might even stretch to passion – is film or in 2020’s speak analogue. May I have a roll of analogue please? This post is a change, andContinue reading “Olympus TG-1 (2012)”

Single Photo: Christchurch

The image above was made on my Olympus OM-1 with the 50mm lens. One of those shots where the light was dramatic and perfect and lasted for about 2 minutes! I was walking away from Christchurch, you can see the priory tower (Closer view here) near the bottom left. The light was shining in bothContinue reading “Single Photo: Christchurch”

Thoughts on: Bulk Film

I’ve been asked twice recently “What is bulk film?” I thought I would write a post. If you are newish to film photography I should start by offering a brief explanation: What is bulk Film? Most bulk film is black and white 35mm film. Exactly the same stuff that can be purchased in 24’s orContinue reading “Thoughts on: Bulk Film”

Four More from the Contessa

I finished off the roll of film in my Contessa with a walk around the neighbourhood. It was a nice day and I felt the need to get out and stretch my legs and move around a bit! The camera continued to perform well enough, and whilst I didn’t make and amazing images – IContinue reading “Four More from the Contessa”

Zeiss Contessa LK (1963)

Mention the word Zeiss and both camera collectors and photography enthusiasts ears prick up! Continue by saying 50mm f2.8 Tessar and you’ll have un-divided attention. Both come together in this camera, the Contessa LK, that was made only for a relatively short period – 1963-1965. I came across one recently and of course- I didn’tContinue reading “Zeiss Contessa LK (1963)”

A few more from the pen!

Following on from my last post using the Olympus Pen EE3, here are a few more from the roll. I enjoyed using the camera, and have decided it’s one I’m, going to keep for the odd outing here and there. All of these images were made on Ilford Delta 100, and developed in home madeContinue reading “A few more from the pen!”

Olympus Pen EE-3

The Pen series of cameras are well known and liked. Designed by the late, great Maitani Yoshihisa, the Olympus designer who gave us the OM, XA, and Pen cameras. What a legacy! I tried an EE-2 a couple of years back – you can read about that here: Olympus EE-2. This time however I’ve foundContinue reading “Olympus Pen EE-3”

Single Photo: The Maranatha Christian Church

People who know me will attest that I am not (any longer) a religious person. I was in my youth, and it was thought I may become a priest!! I’ll write more about that sometime. That doesn’t mean that I am not interested in religion – I am. During those years I occasionally came overContinue reading “Single Photo: The Maranatha Christian Church”

Kodachrome- Blast from the past

I opened up an old light meter today, tucked in the case under the meter was a folded piece of paper and the end of a film box for Kodachrome. Imagine a roll of process paid slide film for £3:65 !!! The English part of the info sheet doesn’t really impart great knowledge, except forContinue reading “Kodachrome- Blast from the past”

Single Photo: Roman Source

Last time I wrote about the Roman villa uncovered and preserved in Dorchester. In this “single photo” post I’ve chosen a fountain near the centre of town. It’s entirely new, but commemorates the spot “close to where” the roman well once stood. You may spot on the far left in the background the house isContinue reading “Single Photo: Roman Source”