I wrote a quick article on my first photos and thoughts on the Minolta Maxxum 300si, a mid 90's automatic 35mm beast. My Uncle Barney sent me this camera and I really enjoyed the nostalgic shots I got with it.
Category: Vintage Camera Reviews
The Rolleicord III
In October of 2023 I went on a trip with my family to New York to see my grandmothe. While I was there my Uncle took me around to a couple of his favorite second hand shops. I saw the usual Land Cameras and older Kodaks that tend to pop up in those places, but… Continue reading The Rolleicord III
One Camera One Month: 6 Months In
2025 started out rough for me. I have been in the middle of a full blown flare-up with my Crohn's disease, so everything in my life has been turned upside down. One thing I didn't want to have to worry about was losing my love for taking photos in the midst of all the craziness.… Continue reading One Camera One Month: 6 Months In
The Leica IIIF – Worth the Frustration?
Now I hate to start a review off with negativity about a camera, but the Leica IIIF is probably one of the most frustrating cameras I have ever used! With its tiny viewfinder, delicate shutter, and absolutely frustrating way of loading film among the list of cons, it can be hard to say if the… Continue reading The Leica IIIF – Worth the Frustration?
The Voigtländer Bessa R2C and 2 Lenses
What do you get when you take a reasonably well made camera body (some variants are better than others) and slap some really nice lenses on it? A great idea and way to sell a camera. The Voigtländer Bessa R2C and its siblings set out to revitalize the Voigtländer name, but not through the original… Continue reading The Voigtländer Bessa R2C and 2 Lenses
The Imperial Satellite II
You may remember from a previous article where I received an Imperial Satellite II from my uncle along with the Satellite I27. With that first review, I said using it was a labor of love, and this experience has been no different. Let me explain. The Improved Satellite 127 While the II was marketed as… Continue reading The Imperial Satellite II
Family Fun with the Olympus Pen FT
I’ve owned the Olympus Pen FT for years now but have only ran a few rolls through it. I just haven’t found the patience for double the amount of frames at half the resolution. However, on a family outing earlier this year, I decided to bring it along for snaps because I figured with the… Continue reading Family Fun with the Olympus Pen FT
First Thoughts: the Minolta XE-7
I am blessed enough to have a nice size collection of cameras, and even further blessed that most of my collection came from friends and family. One of those cameras is my Minolta XE-7 that was given to me by my friend Alex Luyckx. If you are an active member of the film community I’m… Continue reading First Thoughts: the Minolta XE-7
The Mamiya Six
A while ago Mike Eckman lent me the Mamiya Six folder. I'll be honest, I've had a really hard time focusing on photography and cameras lately. This is mostly due to the pure exhaustion that comes with being a new mom. However, just as I was wanting to give up on all of this, I… Continue reading The Mamiya Six
The Original Rolleiflex
Rolleiflex is a well known name among photographers, and for good reason. I look at them as the Rolls Royce of cameras, not just because of the their build quality and reliability, but because its name alone gives it widespread recognition. So when I received the Original Rolleiflex, you could imagine I was excited. My… Continue reading The Original Rolleiflex