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September 15, 2019
by Russell Viers
Tale of Two Photographers
“Want to go photograph a Pro Wrestling match Thursday evening?” I asked Sito Colón as I walked into Overland Photo Supply to grab some film.Who could say “no” to that? Well, Sito didn’t.I gave him the
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Olympus
September 13, 2019
by Russell Viers
A Dope with an Olympus XA
As I learn to use these film cameras again (okay, any camera) I really think my nick name should be Dopey, Sir Dopalot, or, perhaps, The Dopester.Case in point: I somehow acquired this Olympus XA with
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August 27, 2019
by Russell Viers
Team M42 and the Leavenworth County Fair
I first learned about the M42 mount from my friend Mark Sanderson. He’s one of those guys who knows cameras. And by “knows,” I mean he knows all about their history, various brands, lenses, bodies, ho
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Film
Cameras
Single Lense Reflex
Nikon
Mirrorless
Point and Shoot
Lumix
Kodak
Pentax
Stories
Toy Camera
Ricoh
Rangefinder
Twin Lense Reflex
Digital
Olympus
August 8, 2019
by Russell Viers
Kodak's VR35...It's What a 17-Year Break From Making Cameras Can Be
Author’s Note: While we were all jamming to The Bangles, Kenny Loggins, and Wang Chung, Kodak released its first camera after 17 years. I don’t remember it. But seeing it now, I think it’s loosely bas
35 mm
Film
Cameras
Single Lense Reflex
Nikon
Mirrorless
Point and Shoot
Lumix
Kodak
Pentax
Stories
Toy Camera
Ricoh
Rangefinder
Twin Lense Reflex
Digital
Olympus
August 6, 2019
by Russell Viers
Double Double
I was driving along and the idea hit me. It was just like in the movies, where a beam of light comes through my sunroof and highlights my head. It was THAT good of an idea.I'm not saying I'm the ONLY
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Film
Cameras
Single Lense Reflex
Nikon
Mirrorless
Point and Shoot
Lumix
Kodak
Pentax
Stories
Toy Camera
Ricoh
Rangefinder
Twin Lense Reflex
Digital
Olympus
July 19, 2019
by Russell Viers
The Cheap Camera with the Expensive Name - Quickshot X3000
I’ve had this plastic, piece of crap, toy camera laying around for years. I don’t even remember where I got it, but it was in a box, on a dresser, on a shelf, in a box again, back on my shelf again, a
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Film
Cameras
Single Lense Reflex
Nikon
Mirrorless
Point and Shoot
Lumix
Kodak
Pentax
Stories
Toy Camera
Ricoh
Rangefinder
Twin Lense Reflex
Digital
Olympus
July 16, 2019
by Russell Viers
Toy Camera Fun with the Ansco 1065
Having weirdly enjoyed the experience of the Quickshot X3000, and the rugged feel of plastic in my hands still fresh on my mind, I saw an ad for an Ansco 1065 35mm, complete with wide angle and teleph
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Film
Cameras
Single Lense Reflex
Nikon
Mirrorless
Point and Shoot
Lumix
Kodak
Pentax
Stories
Toy Camera
Ricoh
Rangefinder
Twin Lense Reflex
Digital
Olympus
July 16, 2019
by Russell Viers
Rat Rod Pentax K1000
I woke up around 6:00 am this particular Thursday in June, and I headed straight for the coffee. While sipping my first cup, I perused Facebook Marketplace to see what was out there.Someone had advert
35 mm
Film
Cameras
Single Lense Reflex
Nikon
Mirrorless
Point and Shoot
Lumix
Kodak
Pentax
Stories
Toy Camera
Ricoh
Rangefinder
Twin Lense Reflex
Digital
Olympus
April 23, 2019
by Russell Viers
My Dad's Old Nikon FG Pulled Me Back Into the World of Film
I swore off shooting film cameras about 15 years ago. I packed my Nikkormats away and had no intention of EVER shooting anything but digital.
35 mm
Film
Cameras
Single Lense Reflex
Nikon
Mirrorless
Point and Shoot
Lumix
Kodak
Pentax
Stories
Toy Camera
Ricoh
Rangefinder
Twin Lense Reflex
Digital
Olympus