Author: John Davidson
Adventures in Medium Format Film
Well, I had a nice surprise last week. My lovely wife bought me this for my birthday: A Graflex Crown Graphic medium format film camera that’s older than me. You probably recognise this as a ... Read More
The Voigtlander
Seems like the interest in old cameras is growing. We came across this Voigtlander Bessamatic in a “collectables” shop. It was at the bottom of a pile of cameras, most indifferent plast... Read More
Polaroid as is now is. It’s … different.
Polaroid has certainly changed. Well, the film has. The cameras have pretty much remained, historical relics that refuse to die. Sure, there are some new film models, but people don’t seem to re... Read More
The Spinner
Christmas brings good cheer. And some interesting presents. My wife bought me a Spinner. This is The Spinner: I had never heard of one of these. Basically, it’s a very simple 35mm camera on a ha... Read More
Film Camera Revival – Part 1
Years ago (years and years ago) I took pictures using small rolls of plastic covered with silver and stuffed into the back of various machines. My wife (bless her) has decided that she likes us... Read More
Photographing Fireworks
New Year’s Eve is coming up and that means, amongst other things, some great photo opportunities. And fireworks. How many times have you gone to a fireworks display looking forward to getting so... Read More
Carrying Stuff Around
…or G.A.S., and how to live with it. Every photographer has the same problem; after indulging in G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), you need to have a way to carry all this stuff around, and ye... Read More