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Asahi Pentax SMC 300mm f/4 Review: Classic PK Telephoto Lens - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi Pentax SMC 300mm f/4 Review: Classic PK Telephoto Lens
Classic 300mm f/4 PK-mount telephoto with all-metal construction and SMC coatings. Perfect for wildlife, sports, and compressed landscapes on film and digital bodies. Adapts easily to modern mirrorless systems with... Read more...
Canon QL FT + 50mm f/1.8 FL: Rediscover Analog Mastery - Dutch|Thrift
Canon QL FT + 50mm f/1.8 FL: Rediscover Analog Mastery
Mechanische Canon SLR met betrouwbare Quick Load voor 35mm film. 50mm f/1.8 FL biedt klassieke, zachte contrastlook met scherpe details. Ideaal voor bewuste, langzame fotografie en leren belichten. Let tweedehands... Read more...
Minolta-16 MG: The Subminiature Film Camera That Fits Your Palm - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta-16 MG: The Subminiature Film Camera That Fits Your Palm
The Minolta-16 MG is a 16mm subminiature camera small enough to disappear in your palm. It uses reloadable 16mm cassettes, ideal for patient, process-driven analog photographers. With some tinkering, it... Read more...
Nikon Nikkor F 80–200mm f/4.5: Classic Telephoto Power - Dutch|Thrift
Nikon Nikkor F 80–200mm f/4.5: Classic Telephoto Power
Vintage Nikon 80–200mm f/4.5 still delivers sharp, characterful images in 2025. Pairs beautifully with modern mirrorless cameras via a simple F-mount adapter. Excellent for portraits, travel, and video with smooth,... Read more...
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & 18–55mm: Early DSLR Magic Reborn - Dutch|Thrift
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & 18–55mm: Early DSLR Magic Reborn
Fujifilm’s FinePix S2 Pro delivers distinctive CCD color with film-like character. The compact Nikkor 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G makes it a versatile walkaround kit. Still very usable in 2025 for portraits, learning,... Read more...
Yashica FR II + 55mm f/2 DSB Review and Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Yashica FR II + 55mm f/2 DSB Review and Buying Guide
Manual-focus 35mm SLR with aperture-priority simplicity and solid build. 55mm f/2 DSB lens offers classic rendering and adaptable character. Excellent second-hand value for learners and creative shooters. Check shutter, meter,... Read more...
Pentax MG + 50mm f/2 Review: Compact Film Camera Classic - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax MG + 50mm f/2 Review: Compact Film Camera Classic
Compact Pentax MG body paired with a bright 50mm f/2 prime lens. Aperture-priority exposure makes it ideal for learning film photography. Affordable second-hand entry into the Pentax K-mount ecosystem. Great... Read more...
Mamiya E 28–50mm f/3.5–4.5 Vintage Zoom Lens Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Mamiya E 28–50mm f/3.5–4.5 Vintage Zoom Lens Guide
Compact vintage zoom for Mamiya ZE/ZM with a unique, soft-contrast look. Adaptable to modern mirrorless cameras with the right mechanical adapter. Best at mid apertures (around f/4–5.6) for a balanced,... Read more...
Mamiya M645 Battery Compartment: Powering Film in 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Mamiya M645 Battery Compartment: Powering Film in 2025
The Mamiya M645 and 1000S depend on a dedicated 6V battery compartment for metering and shutter control. Use fresh PX28, 4LR44, or 4SR44 batteries and keep contacts clean for reliable... Read more...
Novoflex Noflexar 35mm f/3.5 Review & Vintage Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Novoflex Noflexar 35mm f/3.5 Review & Vintage Buying Guide
Compact German-made 35mm M42 lens with classic rendering and solid mechanics. Adapts easily to most mirrorless systems for stills and video. Offers moderate contrast, pleasing color and a subtle vintage... Read more...
Exploring the Mamiya 645 Prism Viewfinder for Modern Film Shooters - Dutch|Thrift
Exploring the Mamiya 645 Prism Viewfinder for Modern Film Shooters
The Mamiya 645 prism viewfinder turns waist-level shooting into eye-level, SLR-style handling. Modern film shooters value it for accurate framing, metering and a more intuitive workflow. Check optics, mounting tabs,... Read more...
Olympus 40–150mm f/4–5.6 review and creative shooting guide - Dutch|Thrift
Olympus 40–150mm f/4–5.6 review and creative shooting guide
Lightweight, affordable telephoto zoom that still delivers in 2025. Best between f/5.6 and f/8 for sharp, contrasty results. Great for travel, portraits, outdoor sports, and video work. Used copies offer... Read more...