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Agfa Optima Electronic Sensor 35mm compact camera, front view
Agfa Optima Electronic Sensor: Auto-Exposure 35mm Compact
The Agfa Optima Electronic Sensor is a 35mm compact with a fixed Solitar 40 mm f/2.8 lens and fully automatic exposure. This guide covers its features, what to check when... Read more...
Canon Digital IXUS i5 ultracompact digital camera
Canon Digital IXUS i5: A Pocket-Size 5MP CCD Compact
A practical guide to the Canon Digital IXUS i5, based on Canon's own user guide: lens, sensor, battery, connections and what to check when buying used. Read more...
Canon PowerShot Pro70 digital camera
Canon PowerShot Pro70: A 1998 Digital Bridge with a Bright Zoom
A guide to the Canon PowerShot Pro70, a 1998 digital camera with a 28-70mm equivalent f/2 zoom, 1.6 MP CCD and two CompactFlash slots. Specs, buying tips and care. Read more...
Leica Leicaflex 35mm SLR, front view
Leica Leicaflex: The 1964 Leitz SLR Without TTL Metering
A guide to the original 1964 Leica Leicaflex, Leitz's first 35mm SLR, with its mechanical cloth shutter, R bayonet and no TTL meter. Includes buying checks and a price range. Read more...
Minolta-16 Subminiature camera, front and top view
Minolta-16 Subminiature: A Pocket-Sized 16mm Classic
A guide to the Minolta-16 Subminiature, a 16mm-cartridge film camera whose control rings point to a II-type, with fixed focus and shutter speeds up to 1/500 s. Read more...
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 + 18-55mm: Live View on a Simple DSLR
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 + 18-55mm: Live View on a Simple DSLR
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 is an entry-level DSLR with a 10.2 megapixel sensor, Live View and a tilting LCD. Here is what to know and what to check before buying... Read more...
Fujica ST605N 35mm SLR body, front view with the lens mount open
Fujica ST605N: A Praktica-Thread 35mm SLR Body
The Fujica ST605N is a 35mm SLR body with a Praktica thread mount and stopped-down TTL metering. This guide covers its specs, what to check when buying used and typical... Read more...
Olympus FTL + Olympus F.Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8
Olympus FTL + 50mm f/1.8: The M42 Stopgap Before the OM-1
The Olympus FTL is a 35mm SLR from 1971 with an M42 screw mount and full-aperture TTL metering. Here are its specs, use today and what to check when buying. Read more...
Canon T70 with Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 lens
Canon T70 + 135mm f/3.5: The Touch-Key 35mm SLR
A practical guide to the Canon T70 35mm SLR with an FD 135mm f/3.5 lens: exposure modes, key specs, used-buying checks and battery tips. Read more...
Nikon AF F-601 35mm film SLR body, front view
Nikon AF F-601: Body-Only Autofocus SLR for Film Shooters
A body-only guide to the Nikon AF F-601, an autofocus 35mm film SLR with F mount, three metering systems and built-in flash, with buying and care tips. Read more...
Nikon AF F-801s film SLR body, front view with body cap
Nikon AF F-801s: Autofocus SLR With a 1/8000 s Metal Shutter
A guide to the Nikon AF F-801s, a 35mm autofocus SLR with spot metering and a 1/8000 s metal shutter. Covers specs, modern use and what to check when buying... Read more...
Minolta Riva Zoom Pico, front view
Minolta Riva Zoom Pico: A Pocket 35mm Zoom Compact
The Minolta Riva Zoom Pico is a 35mm autofocus compact with a 38-60mm power zoom. Specs, shooting tips and buying checks. Read more...