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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?

Read More April 06, 2019 in Lenses, Reviews, Tips/Resources/Guides, Film, Cameras

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 More February 16, 2019 in Cameras, Entertainment, Film, Tips/Resources/Guides

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’ …

Read More January 05, 2019 in Tips/Resources/Guides, Entertainment, Cameras

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 More December 25, 2018 in Cameras, Entertainment, Tips/Resources/Guides

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 More Tags: Point and Shoot, Minolta TC-1, Fuji Tiara, Ricoh GR1, Nikon 28 Ti, Nikon AF600, Ricoh R1, Konica Hexar AF, Nikon L35AF, Konica, Nikon, Ricoh, Minolta, Fuji December 20, 2018 in Cameras, Tips/Resources/Guides, Lenses, Entertainment

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 More Tags: Contax, Leica, Konica, Fuji November 21, 2018 in Cameras, Film, Lenses, Tips/Resources/Guides

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 More November 20, 2018 in Film, Entertainment, Tips/Resources/Guides

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 More Tags: slr, Zone Focus, Rangefinder, Premium Compact, Point and Shoot October 19, 2018 in Lenses, Film, Tips/Resources/Guides

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…

Read More Tags: Leica IIIg, Agfa Vista 200 January 13, 2018 in Cameras, Tips/Resources/Guides

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…

Read More November 29, 2016 in Cameras, Film, Lenses, Tips/Resources/Guides

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…

Read More April 13, 2016 in Cameras, Lenses, Tips/Resources/Guides

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…