35mm

Canon T70

35mm | 1984

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.

Revue 700 EL

35mm | 1978

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.

Minolta Dynax 300si

35mm | 1995

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.

Minolta 7000i

35mm | 1988

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…

Nikon RF

35mm | 1987

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.

Exakta HS-10

35mm | 1988

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.

Minox 35 GL

35mm | 1979

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.

FED 3

35mm | 1958

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.

Nikon L35AF

35mm | 1983

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.

Yashica 35 MF

35mm | 1977

Restored this 1977 Yashica 35 MF. Manual focus, built-in flash, late 70s compact classic that still delivers reliable performance and sharp results.

Ricoh Singlex TLS

35mm | 1967

Ihagee Exa I

35mm | 1951

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.

Zorki 4

35mm | 1956

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.

Ricoh FF-3 AF

35mm | 1982

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.

Nikon F4

35mm | 1988

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…

Atlissa Altix-n

35mm | 1957

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.

Minolta AF 9000

35mm | 1985

The incredible Minolta AF 9000—my favorite blend of digital and analog design. Developed alongside the 7000, but released later for the pro market.

Voigtländer Vitoret L

35mm | 1966

I picked up this camera partly for its elegant 1960s design—and honestly, because I loved the Voigtländer font. Simple, clean, and beautifully preserved.

Fujica ST605N

35mm | 1978

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.

Seagull DF

35mm | 1964

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.

Zenit E

35mm | 1965

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.

Yashica 200-AF

35mm | 1987

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.

Minolta AF 7000

35mm | 1985

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.