In the mid 1970s Olympus had a nice range of compact cameras, going from the 1/2 frame Pen to the Sophisticated 35RD. Two of these cameras are the subject of this comparison rev...
25 April, 2025
Contax G1 – A thing of Beauty…
Back in 1932, following on from Leitz’s success with the Leica, Carl Zeiss introduced a competing interchangeable lens rangefinder: this was the Contax. Unlike the Leica, ...
14 April, 2025
Samoca Super 28XLM Review – A Fantastic Littler Rangefinder
Say hello to my little Samoca rangefinder. “Sa-MO-ca!” Fun to say, isn’t it? Made around 1957, it was part of a wave of new cameras made by new marques that...
10 March, 2025
Contax G2 – The Most Advanced Rangefinder
Following a reasonably painful wrist injury in early 2024, compounded by three of my film Leica M’s being away for repair, I have been using a Contax G2 as my primary came...
24 February, 2025
Canon 7 and a Industar 26m – Initial thoughts and experiences
Canon 7 with Industar 26M. Sample photos.
14 February, 2025
Zeiss Ikon ZM – Why using a Rangefinder doesn’t mean you crave a red dot
In an earlier article I suggested why I love an unloved camera, the Zeiss Ikon ZM and why after it being stolen in 2018 I very much miss it. From that article a few people on di...
4 February, 2025
Argus C44R – The American Rangefinder
The Argus C44R is a challenge to work with. It is a stark contrast to my Rollei XF-35 which feels incredibly simple and straightforward in comparison. The C44R feels like a chil...
24 January, 2025
Kodak Chevron and Signet 35 – Birds of a Feather Shot Together
I love American Kodak cameras. I love the way they look and work. Often quirky and counterintuitive—and sometimes downright goofy—many are objects of beauty and ti...