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Rolleiflex SL35 E & Planar 50mm Review and Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Rolleiflex SL35 E & Planar 50mm Review and Buying Guide
Rolleiflex SL35 E is a compact 35mm SLR with aperture-priority and manual control. The Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8 offers classic Zeiss-inspired rendering and sharpness. Great for beginners who want... Read more...
Canon FD 135mm f/2.5 S.C. Review: Vintage Telephoto Magic - Dutch|Thrift
Canon FD 135mm f/2.5 S.C. Review: Vintage Telephoto Magic
Classic short telephoto with fast f/2.5 aperture and smooth, characterful rendering. Ideal for portraits, street detail, compressed landscapes, and cinematic video. Pairs beautifully with modern mirrorless bodies via simple FD... Read more...
Metz mecablitz 28AF-4 C Review & Second-Hand Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Metz mecablitz 28AF-4 C Review & Second-Hand Guide
Compacte, lichte Canon-dedicated flitser ideaal voor analoge en eenvoudige digitale setups. Robuuste bouw, eenvoudige bediening en verrassend veel power voor zijn formaat. In 2025 vooral sterk als tweedehands flitser voor... Read more...
Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/135 QBM Review and Digital Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/135 QBM Review and Digital Guide
Classic 135mm Carl Zeiss telephoto with Rollei QBM mount and f/4 aperture. Sharp, contrasty rendering with pleasing vintage character for portraits and video. Adapts beautifully to modern mirrorless digital cameras.... Read more...
Asahi Pentax ES II & SMC Takumar 55mm: Analog Power Reborn - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi Pentax ES II & SMC Takumar 55mm: Analog Power Reborn
Classic 1970s Pentax ES II body paired with legendary SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8. Electronic shutter and auto-exposure bring ease to analog shooting. Takumar 55mm adapts beautifully to modern mirrorless cameras.... Read more...
Leica Digilux Zoom Review 2025: Vintage Digital Charm - Dutch|Thrift
Leica Digilux Zoom Review 2025: Vintage Digital Charm
Early Leica digital compact with a distinct CCD “glow” and soft, filmic colors. Still usable in 2025–2026 for creative play, lo‑fi projects, and digital nostalgia. Requires SmartMedia cards and a... Read more...
Asahi Pentax SP 500 + Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 Review - Dutch|Thrift
Asahi Pentax SP 500 + Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 Review
The Asahi Pentax SP 500 is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR that teaches real exposure control. The Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 lens offers sharp, characterful rendering and smooth focusing. Perfect for... Read more...
Exploring the Asahi Pentax Bellows Unit for Analog Macro in 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Exploring the Asahi Pentax Bellows Unit for Analog Macro in 2025
The Asahi Pentax Bellows Unit delivers precise macro focusing with classic M42 lenses. With simple adapters, it works beautifully on many modern mirrorless digital cameras. Ideal for scientific detail, product... Read more...
Olympus Camedia C-1 Review: Vintage Digital Compact Charm - Dutch|Thrift
Olympus Camedia C-1 Review: Vintage Digital Compact Charm
Early 2000s Olympus digital compact with a distinctive CCD look. Perfect for lo‑fi, nostalgic Y2K-style photography projects. Fully automatic operation makes it beginner-friendly and unintimidating. SmartMedia storage and AA batteries... Read more...
Sony Cyber‑Shot DSC‑S75 Review: Vintage Digital Charm in 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Sony Cyber‑Shot DSC‑S75 Review: Vintage Digital Charm in 2025
Launched in 2001, the Sony Cyber‑Shot DSC‑S75 remains a unique 3.3 MP CCD compact with classic digital character. Its warm tones, soft highlights, and deliberate shooting pace suit creators seeking... Read more...
Rediscover the Sony Cyber‑Shot DSC‑W80: Compact Retro Charm
Rediscover the Sony Cyber‑Shot DSC‑W80: Compact Retro Charm
The Sony Cyber‑Shot DSC‑W80 is a pocketable 2000s compact with charismatic CCD color. In 2026 it shines as a lo‑fi, retro and everyday creative camera for photographers and vloggers. Its... Read more...
RolleiFlex SL 35M & Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8 Review - Dutch|Thrift
RolleiFlex SL 35M & Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8 Review
Compact 35mm SLR with a bright, sharp Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8 lens. Fully manual controls that teach exposure, focus, and composition. Beautiful vintage rendering, great for both film and... Read more...