The Hasselblad XPan is a legendary one-of-a-kind 35mm panoramic rangefinder worthy of its cult camera status, but at over $3,000 is it worthy of your money?
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Leica M4-2 | Belgrade | Agfa Vista 200 | Summicron-C 40mm f/2
Most all Leica 40mm f2 Summicron-C lens reviews cover the same talking points, things like: most affordable Leica lens, body compatibility issues, awkward focal length, and undesirable bokeh. While these topics are all important…
Read MoreAn Interview with Juho Leppänen - The History of Camera Rescue & How to Save 100,000 Film Cameras
In this video, Cameraville travels to Finland to sit down with Juho Leppänen of Camera Rescue and take an inside look at their goal of saving 100,000 analog cameras by 2020. Leppänen details what is means to 'rescue a camera' …
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Nikon Rangefinder Film Cameras (1948 - 2005)
In the middle of the 20th century at possibly the height of rangefinder camera popularity, Nikon did something amazing, releasing 8 variants of their flagship Nikon rangefinder camera in just 12 years- a feat only matched by the…
Read More4 Affordable Alternatives to Expensive Point & Shoot Film Cameras
Instagram and eBay are filled with images and info on premium compact film cameras, but when others offer comparable features and similar looks for 1/5th the price, is it really worth it? Here are 4 affordable alternatives to expensive point and shoot film cameras.
Read More10 Alternatives to the Contax T2 Film Camera - $100 to $1,000
Perhaps you’ve considered buying it yourself but can’t afford it, don’t trust it, or feel it’s too mainstream for your style. Let’s take a look at some other film cameras that are comparable alternatives to the Contax T2…
Read More200 Photographers Shared The Best Film Cameras for Beginners: Here's the Results
Almost daily I get a message on my Instagram from someone interested in buying their first film camera, and asking me what is the best film camera for a beginner? I decided to scrub the analog forums and gather some actual data about the best film camera for beginners so you don’t have to…
Read MoreBest Analog Photography YouTube Channels: Top 36 list for Film Photography
Over three years ago I published the “List Of Most Popular Photography YouTube Channels”, now I’m back with an even better list to help you get inspired about your film photography with- the Best Analog Photography YouTube Channels…
Read MoreWhy a 15mm f4.5 Lens Can Capture the Same Amount of Light as a 50mm f2
On a trip to Serbia to attend a camera show I had brought with me my Leica IIIg and Elmar 50mm 3.5 lens and loaded up with my favorite film Agfa Vista 200. What was interesting about this roll is…
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3.5 TB Compact Memory Wallet. Data Storage for the Minimalist.
I recently set out to accomplish an extreme task. Reduce everything I own down to the size of an 18 liter backpack. It was especially challenging considering the "extra" items I needed in order...
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The Complete New York Film Camera Buying Guide
I searched this city up and down for film cameras and film photography equipment. I put that knowledge into this film camera buying guide, detailing and ranking all the places with a steady...
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35mm Equivalent Focal Length Comparison Visualizations & Examples for Crop Sensors
For those who already have an understanding that the sensor size of your camera affects the effective field of view of a lens, here are some charts, tables, and other visuals to help you calculate the 35mm…
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