Camera

    Convert a Pentax 645 into a Battery-Free, Totally Manual Operation Masterpiece
    Jun 15, 2025 David Prochnow

    Everything about the Pentax 645 medium format camera is electronic/electrical. From the shutter speed mechanism to the film advance motor system, everything runs on 4…

    I’m Bored! Here are 90+ Swell Summertime Activities for Young Photographers
    Jun 8, 2025 David Prochnow

    School’s out and those lazy days of summer are about to begin. No sooner has summer begun and parents everywhere are bound to hear the…

    Buy a Dead Camera: Breathe New Life into an “As-Is” Steal
    Jun 7, 2025 David Prochnow

    If it’s broke…don’t fix it! Yes, this flies in the face of conventional wisdom, but with regards to a vintage camera, following this bit of…

    Get “Perfektion” in an Instant: (Almost) Brand New Polaroid SX-70 for Less Than $100
    May 27, 2025 David Prochnow

    Finding a camera repair shop can be a challenging adventure. The days of being able to send a vintage camera into any one of a…

    Is Sticker Shock Stopping You from Buying a New 35mm Camera? Is This New $80 Point-and-Shoot the Answer?
    May 25, 2025 David Prochnow

    “You get what you pay for,” or so the adage goes. Unfortunately, some manufacturers of 35mm film cameras think that this financially-charged homily gives them…

    Focus-Pocus: Tripping with the Light Field Fantastic Lytro Camera
    May 17, 2025 David Prochnow

    What looks like a gigantic lipstick from the prop department of the movie “Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman” is, in reality, a camera. But…

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    Sigma Price Increase Set for June 2025 Due to New U.S. Tariffs
    May 7, 2025 Dunja Đuđić

    If you’re planning to add a Sigma lens to your kit, you may want to act quickly. A significant Sigma price increase is coming on…

    An Unofficial LomoMod No.1.5 Medium Format Camera Also Shoots 35mm Film
    Apr 26, 2025 David Prochnow

    You’ve got to hand it to Lomography, they certainly know how to create engaging, unique, and affordable film cameras. From the dizzying Spinner 360° to…

    Insta360 X5 Review

    Insta360 X5 Boasts Three AI chips and User-Replaceable Lenses
    Apr 22, 2025 John Aldred

    Insta360 has now officially announced the new Insta360 X5. It brings with it 144% larger sensors, a bigger battery and – finally – user removable…

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    Is Your Camera Dying? Check the Shutter Count Before It’s Too Late
    Apr 11, 2025 Dunja Đuđić

    How often do you think about your camera shutter count? I have to admit, I don’t do it too often, if ever. While we usually…