№ 1198435mm
Canon T70
Picked up at my local market, this 1984 Canon T70 is a wonderfully blocky 35mm SLR with electronic controls, motorised film transport and the distinction of being my first Canon film camera.
- Maker
- Canon
- Frames
- 19
- Shot on
- Foma Ortho, Kodak ColorPlus
№ 219466×6
Ensign Ful-Vue
Picked up for 50 lei at the Negreni Fair, this 1946 British-made Ensign Ful-Vue is an incredibly simple 120 film box camera with a fixed aperture, single shutter speed and enormous waist-level viewfinder.
- Maker
- Ensign
- Frames
- 7
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan
№ 31976110
Agfamatic 3000 Pocket Sensor
Given to me for free at the Negreni Fair, the Agfa Agfamatic 3000 Pocket Sensor became my first 110 camera and introduced me to a film format I did not even realise was still available.
- Maker
- Agfamatic
- Frames
- 29
- Shot on
- Lomochrome Classicolor
№ 4197835mm
Revue 700 EL
Released in 1978, the Revue 700 EL is a compact 35mm rangefinder manufactured in Japan by Chinon, featuring a fixed 38mm f/2.7 lens and automatic exposure.
- Maker
- Revue
- Frames
- 12
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan
№ 519936×12
Noblex Pro 06/150
Bought on impulse during a trip to Poland, the Noblex Pro 06/150 is my first panoramic camera, using a rotating lens to produce enormous 50x120mm panoramic images on 120 film.
- Maker
- Noblex
- Frames
- 9
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold, Kentmere Pan
№ 6199535mm
Minolta Dynax 300si
Released in 1995, the Minolta Dynax 300si is a simple and inexpensive autofocus 35mm SLR with automatic exposure, motorised film transport and a built-in flash.
- Maker
- Minolta
- Frames
- —
№ 7198835mm
Minolta 7000i
Found at my local market as part of a remarkably complete original kit, this Minolta Dynax 7000i is a 35mm autofocus SLR released in 1988, complete with two Minolta AF lenses, flash, manuals and even several rolls of expired film.
- Maker
- Minolta
- Frames
- 4
- Shot on
- Kodak ColorPlus
№ 819306×9
Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/2 G
Purchased at the Negreni Fair in Romania, this Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520/2 G is a folding 6×9 medium format camera introduced around 1930 and fitted with a Zeiss Dominar-Anastigmat 105mm f/4.5 lens.
- Maker
- Zeiss
- Frames
- 12
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan
№ 919746×7
Mamiya RB67
Bought at Adorama in New York City, this Mamiya RB67 Pro-S is a fully mechanical 6x7 medium format SLR introduced in 1974
- Maker
- Mamiya
- Frames
- 52
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold, Kentmere Pan, CineStill 800Tungsten +2
№ 10198735mm
Nikon RF
Nikon RF (1987) 35mm autofocus compact with a 35mm f/3.5 lens. A simple point and shoot that delivers sharp, reliable results from an underrated Nikon camera.
- Maker
- Nikon
- Frames
- 26
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold, Kodak ColorPlus
№ 1119686×6
Seagull 4A
Seagull 4A twin-lens reflex camera shooting 120 film in 6×6 format, featuring a 75mm f/3.5 lens, leaf shutter, fully mechanical design, and classic medium format rendering.
- Maker
- Seagull
- Frames
- 19
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan
№ 12198835mm
Exakta HS-10
Introduced around 1988, the Exakta HS-10 is a manual 35mm SLR with Pentax K mount, mechanical shutter to 1/2000s, and center-weighted TTL metering.
- Maker
- Exakta
- Frames
- 13
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan
№ 13197935mm
Minox 35 GL
The Minox 35 GL, released in 1979, is one of the smallest full-frame 35mm cameras ever made, featuring a 35mm f/2.8 Color-Minotar lens and aperture-priority auto exposure.
- Maker
- Minox
- Frames
- 25
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan
№ 1419336×6
Rolleicord I Model 2 - Model K3 - 511
The Rolleicord I Model 2 is a 1930s twin-lens reflex, simpler than a Rolleiflex, yet capable of beautiful 6×6 medium-format images.
- Maker
- Rolleicord I
- Frames
- 19
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan, Ilford HP5 Plus
№ 1519566×9
Kodak Modele B11
A pristine Kodak Modèle B11 market find. A simple 1950s French medium format folder that rewards slow, deliberate shooting and delivers classic results.
- Maker
- Kodak
- Frames
- 8
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan
№ 1619696×9
Mamiya Universal
A modular medium format press camera, the Mamiya Universal delivers huge 6×9 negatives, but its workflow demands care, patience, and a bit of practice to master.
- Maker
- Mamiya
- Frames
- 38
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan, Lucky Film Lucky Color
№ 17195835mm
FED 3
A flea market find in excellent condition, this FED-3 Type B needed only minor rangefinder calibration and went on to deliver sharp, consistent results on film.
- Maker
- FED
- Frames
- 33
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan
№ 18198335mm
Nikon L35AF
Nikon L35AF is a 1983 compact 35mm film camera featuring autofocus, a sharp 35mm f/2.8 lens, auto exposure, built-in flash, and iconic design.
- Maker
- Nikon
- Frames
- 47
- Shot on
- Ilford Ortho Plus, Kodak Gold, Kodak ColorPlus
№ 19197735mm
Yashica 35 MF
Restored this 1977 Yashica 35 MF. Manual focus, built-in flash, late 70s compact classic that still delivers reliable performance and sharp results.
- Maker
- Yashica
- Frames
- 12
- Shot on
- Ilford HP5 Plus
№ 20196735mm
Ricoh Singlex TLS
No surprise, but I picked up this Ricoh Singlex TLS at the local market. Initially, the film advance lever was jammed and the aperture blades were slow to stop down, but with a bit of love, care, and patience, it came back to life. This camera was released in 1967 and is a solid 35mm SLR featuring an M42 screw mount, which means it works with a wide range…
- Maker
- Ricoh
- Frames
- 24
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold
№ 2119566×6
Pentacon Six TL
Pentacon Six TL medium format SLR with Carl Zeiss lenses. First one had major issues, second copy works flawlessly. A classic East German camera worth owning.
- Maker
- Pentacon
- Frames
- 80
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan, Kodak Gold, Ilford XP2 Super +3
№ 2219326×9
Voigtländer Bessa
Voigtländer Bessa folding camera with Skopar lens and Compur shutter. A 1930s medium format classic that still delivers sharp, reliable results on 120 film.
- Maker
- Voigtländer
- Frames
- 44
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan, Ilford XP2 Super, Ilford HP5 Plus
№ 23195135mm
Ihagee Exa I
The Ihagee Exa I is a compact 35mm SLR with a unique two-curtain shutter and waist-level finder. Surprisingly sharp results from a quirky design.
- Maker
- Ihagee
- Frames
- 28
- Shot on
- Fujifilm Colour
№ 2419596×6
Meopta Flexaret IVa
I picked up this Meopta Flexaret IVa at a market in Negreni that runs a few times a year. I stumbled across this twin-lens reflex camera and was immediately drawn to its character. I had no idea if it worked or what to expect, but I managed to negotiate a great price for it.
- Maker
- Meopta
- Frames
- 36
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold, Kentmere Pan
№ 25195635mm
Zorki 4
The Zorki-4—a Soviet Leica-inspired rangefinder from the 1950s—was a market find in near-mint condition. Quirky but precise, and easily tweakable for perfect focus.
- Maker
- Zorki
- Frames
- 36
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold
№ 2619666×6
Certo Certina
The Certo Certina, a 1966 East German camera, was once shelf decor—now a charming, no-frills introduction to film photography’s humble, functional roots.
- Maker
- Certo
- Frames
- 6
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold
№ 27198235mm
Ricoh FF-3 AF
My first point-and-shoot—an iconic 80s Japanese model with smart autofocus and distance icons. Surprisingly advanced for its time and still impressively capable.
- Maker
- Ricoh
- Frames
- 137
- Shot on
- Budachrome Mono (Double X), Mira Color, Fujifilm Colour +3
№ 2819376×9
Photax I
A quirky little bakelite beauty from 1937! Runs on 620 film—solved with a nail clipper and some determination. Just two apertures (ƒ/11, ƒ/16) and three speeds (100, 25, Bulb), yet it delivers surprisingly solid results. No focus ring, no marked focal length—just pure, stripped-down vintage charm.
- Maker
- Photax
- Frames
- 6
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold
№ 29198835mm
Nikon F4
The legendary Nikon F4—tactile, rugged, and pure muscle memory for anyone who’s shot Nikon. This 1988 beast feels like the blueprint for all modern Nikon bodies. It’s my only camera with a vertical grip, and the Type P screen with microprism focus assist makes manual lenses a dream to use. A true pro classic.
- Maker
- Nikon
- Frames
- 420
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold, Kodak UltraMax, Kodak ColorPlus +11
№ 3019396×9
Phot-Office Folding bi-format
A no-frills 1930s folding camera, likely sold in pharmacies and built for simplicity. ƒ/6.3, 1/100s max—surprisingly capable for 6×9 shots. Nearly a century old, still working great, and the bellows are intact. A charming, oversized gem in the collection.
- Maker
- Phot-Office
- Frames
- 7
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold, Kentmere Pan
№ 31195735mm
Atlissa Altix-n
I grabbed the Altissa Altix-n for its looks and great condition and came with a Carl Zeiss-Jena lens. Its quirky controls, unique viewfinder, and solid build make it a surprisingly fun little camera to shoot with.
- Maker
- Atlissa
- Frames
- 29
- Shot on
- Mira Color, Kodak T-MAX Black and White
№ 32198535mm
Minolta AF 9000
The incredible Minolta AF 9000—my favorite blend of digital and analog design. Developed alongside the 7000, but released later for the pro market.
- Maker
- Minolta
- Frames
- 100
- Shot on
- Kodak UltraMax, Kodak Gold, Wolfen NC 500 Color +3
№ 33196635mm
Voigtländer Vitoret L
I picked up this camera partly for its elegant 1960s design—and honestly, because I loved the Voigtländer font. Simple, clean, and beautifully preserved.
- Maker
- Voigtländer
- Frames
- 4
- Shot on
- Camera Lucida Daylight
№ 34197835mm
Fujica ST605N
This solid little SLR from 1978 is a joy to shoot. M42 mount means tons of lens options, and the battery-powered meter still works perfectly.
- Maker
- Fujica
- Frames
- 28
- Shot on
- Harman Phoenix, Kodak Gold
№ 35196435mm
Seagull DF
The Seagull DF, a Chinese Minolta SR-T 101 clone, was my first film camera—fully manual, meterless, and a beautifully simple way to learn photography.
- Maker
- Seagull
- Frames
- 23
- Shot on
- Camera Lucida Kodak Double X 5222, Kodak Gold
№ 36196535mm
Zenit E
A classic Soviet-era camera—quirky but rewarding. With its unreliable selenium meter, it demands patience, but paired with the Helios 44-2, it shines.
- Maker
- Zenit
- Frames
- 11
- Shot on
- Kodak Gold
№ 37198735mm
Yashica 200-AF
My first Yashica, and a joy to use. Based on Minolta’s AF line but stripped down—making it refreshingly straightforward. Fast, accurate, and pure 80s charm.
- Maker
- Yashica
- Frames
- 36
- Shot on
- Fujifilm Colour 400, Kodak UltraMax
№ 3819516×6
Agfa Isolette I
My first folding camera—needed some TLC to get going: freed the focus, re-calibrated, patched the bellows. Now it’s a reliable, rewarding shooter.
- Maker
- Agfa
- Frames
- 29
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan, Kodak Gold
№ 39198535mm
Minolta AF 7000
The Minolta AF 7000 was my first autofocus film camera—and one of the world’s first. Iconic 80s design, ahead of its time, and still going strong.
- Maker
- Minolta
- Frames
- 83
- Shot on
- Kentmere Pan, Kodak Gold, Mira Color
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