by John Bradford | Apr 17, 2025 | 120 Film, Photography, Reviews
Pentax intended the 645 to be an affordable way to start professional, medium format photography. The Pentax 645 is still doing that today. There likely isn’t a better camera to start one’s journey into medium format film than the Pentax 645. It has a...
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 | 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 22, 2024 | Digital, Photography, Reviews
The Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 lens is one of the oldest “Nifty Fifty” lenses still in production today. Read on to find out if it’s worth the price of admission. If you’re in the Pentax K-Mount system and looking for a first lens or an affordable...
