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Rolleicord Va

I heard a voice in my head “buy me, buy me!”, I hear it often when I’m on West Yorkshire Cameras web site! This time it was a Rolleicord Va that was calling me. I’ve owned a Rolleiflex 28a before and I was impressed by the camera in all aspects except the focus screen wasContinue reading “Rolleicord Va”

Books, Books, Books!

My latest trawl of the local charity/thrift stores didn’t turn up any cameras, a good thing some might say but I did find a couple of books! Ansel Adams – The Negative and The Print, numbers 2 and 3 in this seminal series. Of course I couldn’t just own 2 and 3 so set aboutContinue reading “Books, Books, Books!”

Florida 1990

So enthralled with the USA was I, that by the end of summer 1990 I had decided and booked a trip to “the other side” Florida. The whole experience was different to California. I had booked my trip with Virgin Holidays. The flight and arrangements were brilliant, at every stage it was easy. I flewContinue reading “Florida 1990”

Kodak Retinette 1b

I’ve done it again, although I’m not quite sure why! Yes, I’ve brought another Kodak Retinette, this time the 1b. It’s in nice condition, and the lens is good and clean, always an attraction, but with this one the bright line viewfinder is off – way off! It’s lop sided, which I made a prettyContinue reading “Kodak Retinette 1b”

Corfe Castle with the GE and XP2

Corfe Castle is a ruined castle, it’s also the name of the village, and the name of the Parish – about the only way it’s similar to New York, New York! As part of my plan to use all my film cameras, with as many different films, while on my stay-cation I took my FujicaContinue reading “Corfe Castle with the GE and XP2”

Almer

Just across the road from Charborough Park in Dorset, lies the tiny hamlet of Almer. I drive past it every day on my way to work. I get a good view of the top of the church tower as I drive past on the main road. I’ve never stopped, turned off the road and travelledContinue reading “Almer”

California 1990 (Pt2)

Ticket in hand, I found myself at the Greyhound bus terminal in San Francisco as one does! I’m told it’s moved these days, but back in 1990 it was a bit run down it has to be said! The décor wasn’t my problem though. Apparently the bus drivers were out on strike and the wholeContinue reading “California 1990 (Pt2)”

Kingston Lacy and Cinestill

I’ve re-joined the National Trust! For my readers outside of the UK, the”NT” is a charity that exists to “… help look after all our special places for everyone, for ever.” Kingston Lacy is the closest property to where I live and happens to be one of their largest estates, and houses one its mostContinue reading “Kingston Lacy and Cinestill”

Foma

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Fomafilm, having never used it before, what better time to try a roll or two? I was interested to know a little of their history, and discovered that the company was originally founded in Prague by Evžen Schier and J. Bárta, shortly after the end of the firstContinue reading “Foma”

Ilford Ortho

I’ve never used an Ortho film before, so I had to buy one! It’s languished in my film cupboard for ages, so this was the time to try it. I planned a trip to Stourhead Gardens, a National Trust property, not too far away. Loaded up the film in the Canon EOS 30, removed myContinue reading “Ilford Ortho”