by John Bradford | Dec 8, 2024 | 35mm Film, Photography, Reviews
The Olympus XA is a camera that’s again become quite popular. Does popular mean good, though? Read on to find out! Lately, the demand for compact, fixed lens cameras has skyrocketed. While the Olympus XA may not be the first small, 35mm camera, it’s...
by John Bradford | Dec 2, 2024 | 120 Film, 35mm Film, Photography, Reviews
Looking for a super versatile black and white film? Put Ilford SFX 200 on your radar and read on to learn why! It seems like SFX200 flies under the radar for a lot of people. It’s become a favorite of mine. It can handle everything from landscapes, to portraits,...
by John Bradford | Nov 17, 2024 | 120 Film, 35mm Film, Photography
It’s that time of year again: time to start shopping for your loved ones. Wondering what makes for the best gifts for film photographers who already have it all? Read on to find out! Photographers aren’t always the easiest people to shop for. We tend to...
by John Bradford | Jun 12, 2024 | 35mm Film, Digital, Photography, Reviews, Vintage Lenses
Series 1 lenses are a bit like Pokemon. Once you try one, you want to collect them all. Is the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 worth hunting? I’ve become a big fan of the Series 1 lenses by Vivitar. This is only my second one, but it really exemplifies what...
by John Bradford | May 20, 2024 | 35mm Film, Digital, Photography, Reviews, Vintage Lenses
The Takumar 28mm f/2.8 lens is one of the “budget” lenses in Pentax K-mount. Is it a hidden gem or a forgotten stinker? The Pentax Takumar name is one that carries a reputation for good lenses. They started out as lens makers, after all. The “Takumar...
by John Bradford | Apr 2, 2023 | 35mm Film, Digital, Photography, Reviews, Vintage Lenses
The Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 has become one of my favorite vintage lenses. While it may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, it’s one of the most fun. My copy of the Vivitar 28mm f/2.5 is an M42 mount Kiron manufactured lens. Vivitar cranked out a ton of 28mm lenses...
