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Fuji Pro 400H—Wish I’d Bought More

2024-11-11
On: November 11, 2024
In: Emulsions, Photography Journey

I bought two rolls of Fuji Pro 400H a few years ago, and they remained in the freezer until this summer.  To be honest, I had forgotten about them until I inventoried my film stock.   I can’t recall why I bought this film other than to try it out–noContinue Reading

Love a Camera? Adore a Lens? (Go Ahead, It’s Okay)

2023-02-08
On: February 8, 2023
In: For Your Consideration, Photography Journey

Attachments to photography gear are not bad (I hope)—I certainly have mine. Ask people about their favorite cameras and lenses, and they will give reason after reason for their choices while tossing in enough about specifications and features to make the decision seem perfectly rational. However, look beyond the words,Continue Reading

Buying Your First Manual-Focus Minolta SLR Film Camera (and Lenses)

2022-12-22
On: December 22, 2022
In: Manual, Vintage-Minolta Love

Manual focus cameras force one to concentrate on the fundamentals of photography. Using a manual focus camera requires a sequence of tasks: compose the image, meter the scene, set the aperture size, set the shutter speed, and shoot. You must be familiar with concepts such as depth of field andContinue Reading

VMLP 12: Minolta MD Zoom 28-85mm, f3.5-4.5—Yeah, You Want One of These

2021-07-07
On: July 7, 2021
In: Lens Love, Manual, Vintage Minolta Love Project

Minolta made so many SR mount lenses that it is difficult for someone new to the brand to make an intelligent buying decision. There are a few famous lenses, and they get all the press. When I bought my first manual camera in July 2019, the most widely touted lensesContinue Reading

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