Camera
How “Rugged” is a Rugged Camera? Let’s Find Out. WARNING: Graphic Camera Images!
Jun 21, 2025
David Prochnow
Not suitable for work (NSFW), indeed; especially, if your occupation is photography, then it’s “not suitable for photographic work.” This is the world of extreme…
The Perfect Waterproof Camera for Your Vacation, Isn’t a Camera!
Jun 20, 2025
David Prochnow
You’ve waited 365 days for this moment to arrive. Your summer vacation is about to begin! And now it’s time to go over that vacation…
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…
Sigma Price Increase Set for June 2025 Due to New U.S. Tariffs
May 7, 2025
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
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…