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Minolta XG1 + 50mm f/1.7: Classic Film Power for Creators - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta XG1 + 50mm f/1.7: Classic Film Power for Creators
The Minolta XG1 is a classic 35mm SLR with aperture-priority automation. The 50mm f/1.7 MD lens offers sharp optics and beautiful background blur. Perfect for modern creators who want a... Read more...
Olympus OM-4 TI with 50mm f/1.8: A Compact Film Powerhouse - Dutch|Thrift
Olympus OM-4 TI with 50mm f/1.8: A Compact Film Powerhouse
The Olympus OM-4 TI is a compact, titanium-bodied professional SLR film camera. Iris-sharp 50mm f/1.8 Zuiko lens makes it ideal for portraits, street, and everyday shooting. Advanced spot metering and... Read more...
Canon EOS 300 & Tamron 28–200mm: Budget Film SLR Power Combo - Dutch|Thrift
Canon EOS 300 & Tamron 28–200mm: Budget Film SLR Power Combo
Canon EOS 300 is a lightweight 35mm SLR ideal for beginners and digital shooters returning to film. Tamron 28–200mm EF-mount zoom covers wide to telephoto in one compact lens. Fully... Read more...
Rediscovering the Jena Pancolar 2/50 Exacta Mount Lens - Dutch|Thrift
Rediscovering the Jena Pancolar 2/50 Exacta Mount Lens
Classic 50mm f/2 Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar in Exacta mount with a unique vintage rendering. Beloved for its organic bokeh, lower contrast and film-like character on digital bodies. Easily adapted... Read more...
Yashica Mat-124 G: A Classic TLR for Modern Film Photographers - Dutch|Thrift
Yashica Mat-124 G: A Classic TLR for Modern Film Photographers
The Yashica Mat-124 G is the final, refined evolution of Yashica’s TLR line. It shoots sharp 6x6 images on 120 film with a bright waist-level finder. Still ideal in modern... Read more...
Pentax Asahi Stereo Viewer 2: Rediscovering 3D Slide Magic - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax Asahi Stereo Viewer 2: Rediscovering 3D Slide Magic
Vintage 3D viewer for 35mm stereo slides in standard mounts. Perfect for analog 3D lovers, artists, and educators. Works beautifully with modern LED bulb upgrades. Used units are affordable and... Read more...
Pentax A3 & 28–80mm Review: Classic 35mm SLR Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Pentax A3 & 28–80mm Review: Classic 35mm SLR Buying Guide
Pentax A3 is a straightforward, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with motorized film advance. The Pentax-A 28–80mm zoom covers wide to short telephoto for everyday shooting. Ideal for beginners and digital shooters... Read more...
Rediscovering the Sony DT 18–70mm f/3.5–5.6 (A-Mount) in 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Rediscovering the Sony DT 18–70mm f/3.5–5.6 (A-Mount) in 2025
Lightweight kit zoom from the early Sony Alpha DSLR era. Affordable way to explore A-mount and APS-C photography. Surprisingly versatile for travel, daily shooting, and video. Best bought second-hand after... Read more...
Vintage Minolta 70–210mm f/4.5–5.6 Review & Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Vintage Minolta 70–210mm f/4.5–5.6 Review & Buying Guide
Compact vintage Minolta A‑mount telephoto zoom with classic rendering. Great budget choice for portraits, travel, and analog film photography. Pairs well with Sony digital cameras via the right A‑mount adapter.... Read more...
Nikon Nikkormat FT2N + 50mm f/2: Reviving a Mechanical Classic - Dutch|Thrift
Nikon Nikkormat FT2N + 50mm f/2: Reviving a Mechanical Classic
Fully mechanical 35mm SLR from 1975; needs batteries only for the light meter. Paired with a sharp Nikkor 50mm f/2, ideal for everyday film photography. Built like a tank, with... Read more...
Konica Hexanon AR 200mm F4 Review: Vintage Telephoto Gem - Dutch|Thrift
Konica Hexanon AR 200mm F4 Review: Vintage Telephoto Gem
Classic 1970s 200mm F4 telephoto with solid all‑metal construction. Adapts beautifully to modern mirrorless cameras for photo and video. Delivers smooth bokeh and gentle vintage rendering, ideal for portraits and... Read more...
Minolta HI-Matic C: Compact 35mm Rangefinder for Film Lovers - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta HI-Matic C: Compact 35mm Rangefinder for Film Lovers
Compact 35mm rangefinder with fully automatic exposure and a sharp fixed lens. Ideal for beginners and film enthusiasts who want a pocketable analog camera. Works best with ISO 200–400 film... Read more...