Blog — cameraville
August 17, 2015 in Cameras, Film, Lenses, Entertainment 
One of the most well-known photos of our time is that of the ‘Afghan Girl’. Taken by photographer Steve McCurry while on assignment for National Geographic in Pakistan in 1984. McCurry captured the…
Read More Tags: Nikon FM2, Kodachrome 64, Nikon July 07, 2015 in Cameras, Film, Entertainment 
Cameras can come in all shapes and sizes. The rules that define a functioning camera allow for endless design possibilities. It’s no secret that (like many other things) the 1980’s were an…
Read More June 23, 2015 in Entertainment 
As a photographer it’s often said that the best camera you have is the one you have with you. So by that mantra we’ve got no complaints about cell phone imaging. Not to mention the high quality images…
Read More May 07, 2015 in Cameras, Film, Lenses, Entertainment
If Leica wasn’t already the pinnacle of luxury digital and film cameras, here’s a set of special edition Leica cameras that will leave you checking the blue book value on your car. Enjoy!
Read More April 21, 2015 in Cameras, Lenses, Entertainment
Getting close without breaking the candid relationship with your subjects can be extremely difficult. A skilled street photographer will find the composition, adjust settings, get close, frame the shot, capture…
Read More April 14, 2015 in Cameras, Film, Entertainment
The following is a collection of some of the earliest known images of people smiling, starting with a pair of soldiers in the Mexican American War in 1847, up to a group of soldiers near the end of the Civil War.
Read More March 26, 2015 in Film, Entertainment
Here is a list of the 18 most expensive photographs ever sold, this collection features works created from the mid 1800s to 2014….
Read More March 20, 2015 in Cameras, Lenses, Film, Entertainment
Winnie the Welder (some call her Wendy the Welder), the moniker given to some 2,000 women who worked in the shipyard building war ships and subs.
Read More March 11, 2015 in Lenses, Cameras, Entertainment
New tilt shift lenses typically cost from $700 to $2,200+. While browsing lenses online I found a Canon FD TS 35mm f/2.8 S.S.C. Lens at a price I could not pass up. So I walked to my local camera store where I found it and took it out on the streets.
Read More February 28, 2015 in Cameras, Lenses, Film, Entertainment
Please enjoy this gallery of camera commercials over the last 20 years. No matter your age, there’s sure to be some here you’ll remember and I hope it will bring back a bit of nostalgia. At the bottom of the page you’ll find what I consider the best camera commercial of all time.
Read More February 25, 2015 in Cameras, Lenses, Entertainment
Any given TED talk is sure to spark your interest. If you’re a photographer and you happen to find a talk on ideas worth spreading in the photography industry, even better. Here are 5 TED talks for photographers…
Read More February 24, 2015 in Lenses, Entertainment
I have to say the ingenuity that goes into making even an old lens is truly incredible. It’s easier to understand after watching this video, why lens manufacturers with a long track record of building…
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