It seems I live in a land of coincidence! As a long time, photography enthusiast, I am occasionally given a small box or bag with the greeting that goes something like… “We’re clearing out my parents house and thought you might like this!” The text is flexible, but the well-meant intention is always the same,Continue reading “VPK – Vest Pocket Kodak”
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From Failure to Success
I processed 3 roll films this weekend, 2x 120 and 1x 127, and tested my patience beyond it’s limits! I’ll explain – readers who have been reading since the start of this blog will know that I have been processing film for more than 40 years. I would never claim to be an expert atContinue reading “From Failure to Success”
Olympus XA2
I’ve acquired another XA2! I say another because I had one years ago, and traded it in for something or another. This one I found in a charity (thrift) shop with it’s instructions wrapped around it for £5. I could not test it as there were no batteries so I took the chance, got itContinue reading “Olympus XA2”
Pentax IQZoom 140m
The Pentax IQZoom (US) or Pentax 140M (UK) seems to be a gem of a camera. I like the idea of having something small I can take out if needed, and over the years have tried many. Most seem to give only average results – this camera seems to me, a mark above the rest!Continue reading “Pentax IQZoom 140m”
Belgium 1989
Time Travel again! Only a couple of weeks after my Keukenhof/Netherlands trip I made my first solo trip to Europe, Belgium. I had a hotel booked just off Oostende seafront, and my ferry crossing and off I went. On this first trip I fell in love with Belgium, and have been many, many times since,Continue reading “Belgium 1989”
Ektar 1000
No, not a typo, back in the 80’s Kodak released Ektar film the first time around. I always thought it strange that it was from either extreme of speed. It was available in either 25 asa or 1000 asa. I can’t say that I took much interest back then, I don’t recall ever using theContinue reading “Ektar 1000”
Single Photo – Shadows
A while ago I was generously given an Amazon voucher, and decided to use it to buy a roll of Kodak TMAX 400. It’s a film I’ve used before, but not for a long time. This is my Peace Lily, with the sun coming through the window, casting a shadow. I quite like the symmetryContinue reading “Single Photo – Shadows”
My Radioactive Spotmatic!
I have re-acquainted myself with the Pentax Spotmatic! I never actually owned one before, but I used one often in the 80’s, and when I spotted an un-loved one on eBay for just £6:99 plus a little for postage, I couldn’t resist. This is the Spotmatic F, or as it’s noted on the top plateContinue reading “My Radioactive Spotmatic!”
Kodak Retinette
I have two reference books that I look up old cameras in. One tells me that the first Retinette of 1952 was a folding camera (Focal Press “cameras of 1963”), the other “McKeown’s Cameras 1997/1998” states: Retinette cameras: A series of low priced 35mm cameras made in Germany by Kodak A.G. from 1939 to 1967.Continue reading “Kodak Retinette”
Ricoh KR-5
The Ricoh K5 was introduced in 1978 and was the cheapest in the, then, line up of cameras. It’s nothing special nor is it anything terrible! People who often cast their eye over cameras will see plenty that is common. There were similar cameras available from most manufacturers at the time. This one came toContinue reading “Ricoh KR-5”
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