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Ricoh RZ-700s + 35-70mm: A Fully Automatic Zoom Compact
Ricoh RZ-700s + 35-70mm: A Fully Automatic Zoom Compact
The Ricoh RZ-700s is a fully automatic 35mm film compact with a built-in 35-70mm zoom lens. This guide covers its key specs, shooting tips and what to check when buying... Lees meer...
Minolta Hi-Matic S + 38mm f/2.7: Simple Zone-Focus 35mm Compact — uitgesneden foto
Minolta Hi-Matic S + 38mm f/2.7: Simple Zone-Focus 35mm Compact
A practical guide to the Minolta Hi-Matic S, a 35mm compact with a 38mm f/2.7 Rokkor lens, zone focusing and a pop-up flash. Covers key specs, modern use and what... Lees meer...
Minolta Hi-Matic G2 + 38mm f/2.8: Simple Auto Exposure — uitgesneden foto
Minolta Hi-Matic G2 + 38mm f/2.8: Simple Auto Exposure
A practical guide to the Minolta Hi-Matic G2, a 35mm compact with a fixed 38mm f/2.8 lens and automatic exposure. Specs, battery notes and a used-buying checklist. Lees meer...
Minolta Hi-Matic GF: Simple 38mm Compact With a Fixed 1/125 Shutter
Minolta Hi-Matic GF: Simple 38mm Compact With a Fixed 1/125 Shutter
The Minolta Hi-Matic GF is a 1984 35mm compact with a 38mm f/4 lens, a fixed 1/125 s shutter and a pop-up flash. This guide covers specs, shooting tips and... Lees meer...
Minolta Hi-Matic 7s + 45mm f/1.8: Automatic Rangefinder Charm
Minolta Hi-Matic 7s + 45mm f/1.8: Automatic Rangefinder Charm
The Minolta Hi-Matic 7s is a 1966 35mm rangefinder with a fast 45mm f/1.8 lens and automatic or metered manual exposure. Here are its specs, buying checks and shooting tips. Lees meer...
Yashica M-II + 45mm f/2.8: A Fast-Shutter 35mm Rangefinder
Yashica M-II + 45mm f/2.8: A Fast-Shutter 35mm Rangefinder
A practical guide to the Yashica M-II, a 35mm rangefinder with a 45mm f/2.8 lens and a 1/1000 second top shutter speed. Covers its family roots, handling tips and what... Lees meer...
Yashica Electro 35 GSN + 45mm f/1.7: Fast Glass, Quiet Automation
Yashica Electro 35 GSN + 45mm f/1.7: Fast Glass, Quiet Automation
A practical guide to the Yashica Electro 35 GSN, a fixed-lens rangefinder with a fast f/1.7 lens and electronic aperture-priority exposure. Covers features, buying checks and battery notes. Lees meer...
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 in white, front view
Fujifilm Instax Mini 8: Simple Instant Prints, Manual Brightness
A practical guide to the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 instant camera: its specs, brightness dial and flash, what to check when buying used and a typical price range. Lees meer...
Kodak Retina Automatic II, front view with Schneider Retina-Xenar 45mm f/2.8
Kodak Retina Automatic II + 45mm f/2.8: Automatic Exposure, Zone Focus
The Kodak Retina Automatic II is a fixed-lens 35mm viewfinder camera with shutter-priority automation and zone focus. Here is how it works and what to check before buying one used. Lees meer...
Canon PowerShot S2 IS bridge camera from the front, silver with grey grip and 12x zoom lens
Canon PowerShot S2 IS: 12x Zoom Bridge Camera on AA Power
A guide to the Canon PowerShot S2 IS bridge camera: its 12x zoom lens, rotating screen, manual modes and AA battery power, plus what to check when buying one used. Lees meer...
Canon AF35J + 35mm f/3.5: Easy Autofocus Film Fun
Canon AF35J + 35mm f/3.5: Easy Autofocus Film Fun
The Canon AF35J is a 1985 Sure Shot autofocus compact with a fixed 35mm f/3.5 lens, motorized film advance and a built-in flash. This guide covers specs, shooting tips and... Lees meer...
Canon DIGITAL IXUS 700: Compact CCD Camera with Viewfinder
Canon DIGITAL IXUS 700: Compact CCD Camera with Viewfinder
The Canon DIGITAL IXUS 700 (PowerShot SD500 DIGITAL ELPH) pairs a 7.1 megapixel CCD with a 3x zoom lens and an optical viewfinder. Specs, shooting tips and a used-buying checklist. Lees meer...