Minolta 110 SLR MkII, Check out this Small and Easy to Use Film Classic

What is a MinoltaMinolta has been known as a worldwide manufacturer of digital and film cameras, camera accessories, photocopiers, fax machines, laser printers, industrial radiometric instruments, planetarium projection equipment, some of the industry’s first 3D scanners, and other optical instruments and devices. More 110 SLRA single-lens reflex camera (SLR) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system (hence "reflex" from the mirror's reflection) that permits the photographer to view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured. With twin lens reflex and rangefinder cameras, the viewed image could be significantly different from the final image. When the shutter button is pressed on most SLRs, the mirror flips out of the light path, allowing light to pass through to the film. Other camera typoes include DSLR, Rangefinder and Compact. [rdp-wiki-embed url="http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/SLR" toc_show='0′ edit_show='0′ infobox_show='1′] More Mk II? An extract from the original manual reads: Your MinoltaMinolta has been known as a worldwide manufacturer of digital and film cameras, camera accessories, photocopiers, fax machines, laser printers, industrial radiometric instruments, planetarium projection equipment, some of the industry’s first 3D scanners, and other optical instruments and devices. More 110 Zoom Mark II combines […]

21/06/202027/06/2026Olympus

Olympus Pen EE – Results and Feelings about this Film Camera

You may have looked at my first post about my 1964 OlympusOlympus introduced its first camera in 1936, the Semi-Olympus I, fitted with the first Zuiko-branded lens. The first innovative camera series from Olympus was the Pen, launched in 1959. The half-frame format, allowing 72 pictures of 18 × 24 mm format on a standard 36-exposure roll of film, made Pen cameras compact and portable for their time. Pixel More Pen EE – What’s in the box. This post is […]

06/06/202027/06/2026Yashica

Yashica AW mini a Fully Automatic and Weatherproof 35mm film Camera

Overview The YashicaYashica was a Japanese manufacturer of cameras, originally active from 1949 until 2005 when its then-owner, Kyocera, ceased production. More […]

05/06/202027/06/2026Olympus

Olympus mju I (Stylus in the US)

Overview The OlympusOlympus introduced its first camera in 1936, the Semi-Olympus I, fitted with the first Zuiko-branded lens. The first innovative camera series from Olympus was the Pen, launched in 1959. The half-frame format, allowing 72 pictures of 18 × 24 mm format on a standard 36-exposure roll of film, made Pen cameras compact and portable for their time. Pixel More mju or mju I (Stylus in the US) was released in 1991, a fully automatic 35mm film camera. It […]

20/05/202027/06/2026Yashica

My New Yashica (Kyocera) EZ Zoom 105 – What’s in the Box?

The YashicaYashica was a Japanese manufacturer of cameras, originally active from 1949 until 2005 when its then-owner, Kyocera, ceased production. More EZ Zoom 105 is a fully automatic point and shoot with a 38-105mm zoom lens that will produce beautiful photos at the push of a button!

07/05/202027/06/2026Olympus

My New Olympus LT Zoom 105 – What’s in the Box?

After buying and using my 1964 OlympusOlympus introduced its first camera in 1936, the Semi-Olympus I, fitted with the first Zuiko-branded lens. The first innovative camera series from Olympus was the Pen, launched in 1959. The half-frame format, allowing 72 pictures of 18 × 24 mm format on a standard 36-exposure roll of film, made Pen cameras compact and portable for their time. Pixel More Pen EE and purchasing two other cameras (yet to be used), I decided to buy […]

01/05/202027/06/2026Street and Urban Photography

My Project – Stay Safe

During March and April like most people in the UK, I walked around my local streets and parks and the forest which […]

28/04/202027/06/2026Ricoh

Ricoh Hi-Color 35 Compact

The Ricoh Hi-Color 35 is a 35mm camera introduced in 1968 by RicohThe Ricoh Company is a Japanese multinational imaging and electronics company. It was founded by the now-defunct commercial division of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (Riken) known as the Riken Concern, on 6 February 1936 as Riken Sensitized Paper. Ricoh’s headquarters are located in Ricoh Building in Chūō, Tokyo. More. The camera has a Cds meter and a variable apertureThe aperture is basically a hole in the camera’s lens that lets light pass through it to the shutter and ultimately the film or censor. The aperture not only influences picture brightness but also regulates depth of focus. Most cameras are equipped with an iris aperture that can be freely adjusted or set according to pre-selected values. More.

12/04/202027/06/2026Olympus

Olympus mju III Wide

The Olympus mju III is an extremely small, fully automatic and water protected 35mm film camera with a wide zoom lens.

01/04/202027/06/2026Websites, Software and IT, Where to sell - micro stock and stock

Less IT – Submit Your Images to Multiple Microstock Sites

Insights into the workflow I use to get my photographs successfully uploaded to microstock sites.

31/03/202027/06/2026Nikon

Nikon AF600

The Nikon AF600 is a 28mm wide-angle ultra-compact camera which was released in 1993. At its time it was the smallest and the lightest AF/AE camera.

29/03/202027/06/2026Olympus

Olympus TG Comparison of Models – Are Older Versions Still a Good Buy?

History Older digital cameras are often not a wise buy, but the OlympusOlympus introduced its first camera in 1936, the Semi-Olympus I, […]

29/03/202027/06/2026Pentax

Asahi Pentax Electro Spotmatic

Overview The Pentax Electro Spotmatic was the world’s first 35mm SLRA single-lens reflex camera (SLRA single-lens reflex camera (SLR) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system (hence "reflex" from the mirror's reflection) that permits the photographer to view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured. With twin lens reflex and rangefinder cameras, the viewed image could be significantly different from the final image. When the shutter button is pressed on most SLRs, the mirror flips out of the light path, allowing light to pass through to the film. Other camera typoes include DSLR, Rangefinder and Compact. [rdp-wiki-embed url="http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/SLR" toc_show='0′ edit_show='0′ infobox_show='1′] More) is a camera that typically uses a […]

28/03/202027/06/2026Pentax

Pentax 110 SLR System

The Pentax Auto 110 was the world’s first and only subminiature ‘SLR system’. A classic design which is a sought after collectors’ item.

27/03/202027/06/2026Olympus

Olympus mju II

Overview The Olympus mju II is probably the smallest fully automatic and water protected 35mm film camera ever built. It’s designed around […]

27/03/202027/06/2026Olympus

Olympus XA, Perhaps the is Best Small Manual Compact Film Camera?

Overview The Olympus XA is one of the two smallest 35mm film rangefinderA rangefinderA rangefinder is a focus mechanism that allows the user to calculate the distance of a subject through the convergence of two images. Cameras that use this mechanism are usually referred to as ‘rangefinders’. Rangefinder cameras were very popular in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Single Lens Reflex (SLRs) and compact cameras largely replaced them in the 70s, 80s and 90s. What is not always appreciated is that rangefinders offer several tangible benefits over SLRs, not least in image quality. Indeed, many photographers would rate the Leica M Digital Rangefinder as one of the best cameras available today. More is a focus mechanism that allows the user […]

26/03/202027/06/2026Pentax

Pentax Espio 738

Overview The Pentax Espio 738 is a 35mm film camera of the mid-range series. It was first released in 1995 when the digital […]

24/03/202027/06/2026Photography Equipment

Glossary of Camera Types and Photography Technology

Glossay fo Camera Types and Photography Technology. What is a RangefinderA rangefinder is a focus mechanism that allows the user to calculate the distance of a subject through the convergence of two images. Cameras that use this mechanism are usually referred to as ‘rangefinders’. Rangefinder cameras were very popular in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Single Lens Reflex (SLRs) and compact cameras largely replaced them in the 70s, 80s and 90s. What is not always appreciated is that rangefinders offer several tangible benefits over SLRs, not least in image quality. Indeed, many photographers would rate the Leica M Digital Rangefinder as one of the best cameras available today. More and DSLR.

13/03/202027/06/2026Olympus

My New Olympus Pen EE, 1964 – What’s in the Box?

I bought an OlympusOlympus introduced its first camera in 1936, the Semi-Olympus I, fitted with the first Zuiko-branded lens. The first innovative camera series from Olympus was the Pen, launched in 1959. The half-frame format, allowing 72 pictures of 18 × 24 mm format on a standard 36-exposure roll of film, made Pen cameras compact and portable for their time. Pixel More Pen EE, see what I got in the box and my first thoughts on this wonderful 1960s camera and where to buy one for yourself.

09/03/202027/06/2026Nikon

Nikon FE, SLR Film Camera

The FE was launched in FE in 1978 and continued until 1983, but still in the shops in 1984. It is considered to be an advanced semi-professional level, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single-lens reflex (SLRA single-lens reflex camera (SLR) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system (hence "reflex" from the mirror's reflection) that permits the photographer to view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured. With twin lens reflex and rangefinder cameras, the viewed image could be significantly different from the final image. When the shutter button is pressed on most SLRs, the mirror flips out of the light path, allowing light to pass through to the film. Other camera typoes include DSLR, Rangefinder and Compact. [rdp-wiki-embed url="http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/SLR" toc_show='0′ edit_show='0′ infobox_show='1′] More) camera.