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FOTGA Nikon AI Lens Adapter: Vintage Glass on Modern Bodies - Dutch|Thrift
FOTGA Nikon AI Lens Adapter: Vintage Glass on Modern Bodies
FOTGA Nikon AI adapter mounts classic Nikon AI lenses on modern digital bodies. Fully mechanical: manual focus and aperture only, no electronics. Designed to preserve infinity focus without extra glass.... Read more...
FOTGA Nikon AI to M43 Adapter: Use Vintage Glass Today - Dutch|Thrift
FOTGA Nikon AI to M43 Adapter: Use Vintage Glass Today
FOTGA’s Nikon AI to M43 adapter lets you mount vintage Nikon AI/AI-S lenses on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Fully mechanical: manual focus and aperture control for a classic, tactile shooting... Read more...
FOTGA Nikon AI to Micro 4/3 Adapter: Vintage Glass, Modern Detail - Dutch|Thrift
FOTGA Nikon AI to Micro 4/3 Adapter: Vintage Glass, Modern Detail
Mount classic Nikon AI lenses on Micro Four Thirds cameras with a simple mechanical ring. Enjoy full manual focus and aperture control for stills and video. Ideal for creative filmmaking... Read more...
Praktica MTL3 + Pentacon 50mm Review & Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Praktica MTL3 + Pentacon 50mm Review & Buying Guide
Fully mechanical 35mm SLR with bright Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 standard lens. Ideal for beginners who want to learn full manual exposure. Solid East German build, classic M42 mount, and smooth... Read more...
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS review for modern creators - Dutch|Thrift
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS review for modern creators
The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS is a classic bridge camera that still suits beginners and nostalgic creators. Its long zoom, manual controls and 1080p video remain useful for learning and... Read more...
Asahi Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Review: Vintage Telephoto Magic - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Review: Vintage Telephoto Magic
Classic 135mm M42 telephoto with beautiful character and solid build. Perfect for portraits, detail shots, and cinematic video work. Works on most modern digital cameras via an affordable M42 adapter.... Read more...
Konica Microscope Adapter 2: Classic Konica Meets Modern Microscopy - Dutch|Thrift
Konica Microscope Adapter 2: Classic Konica Meets Modern Microscopy
The Konica Microscope Adapter 2 couples Konica AR-mount cameras to microscopes. It contains no optics, preserving the microscope’s original image quality. Perfect for STEM education, experimental video, and creative analog... Read more...
Leica Leitz M Lens to R Body Adapter 14167: Classic Glass, New Possibilities - Dutch|Thrift
Leica Leitz M Lens to R Body Adapter 14167: Classic Glass, New Possibilities
Leica 14167 lets you mount Leica M lenses on Leica R bodies with precise infinity focus. Perfect for reviving classic M glass on SLR film and adapted digital mirrorless setups.... Read more...
Pentax KM Asahi + 28mm f/3.5: A Manual Film Classic Reborn - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax KM Asahi + 28mm f/3.5: A Manual Film Classic Reborn
The Pentax KM is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR with reliable manual controls. The 28mm f/3.5 Pentax-M lens offers sharp, classic wide-angle rendering. Perfect for learning exposure, street, and travel... Read more...
Asahi Pentax ME + 50mm f/2 Review: A Compact 35mm Classic - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi Pentax ME + 50mm f/2 Review: A Compact 35mm Classic
Compact, lightweight 35mm SLR with intuitive aperture-priority auto exposure. SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 offers classic rendering and great everyday versatility. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts wanting a simple, emotional shooting... Read more...
Asahi SMC Pentax 135mm f/2.5 PK Lens Review & Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi SMC Pentax 135mm f/2.5 PK Lens Review & Guide
Classic 135mm f/2.5 telephoto with creamy bokeh and rich vintage rendering. Fully manual K-mount lens that adapts easily to most modern mirrorless cameras. Excellent for portraits, cinematic video, travel and... Read more...
Pentax Program A + 50mm f/1.7 Review & Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax Program A + 50mm f/1.7 Review & Buying Guide
Classic 35mm SLR combining program auto, aperture priority, and full manual control. SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.7 is a sharp, fast, and compact prime for low light and portraits. Excellent entry... Read more...