Tag: compact camera

Some Days are Better Than Others

Film is a great medium for a lot of good reasons. It is self-limiting, experimental, tangible, and allows a bit of creativity that goes beyond what one can…

Made in the USSR – смена сймбол (Smena Symbol)

This interesting little beauty, the Smena Symbol, was produced in the USSR in the 80s. It’s part Bakelite, part metal, and unfortunately in parts now in my office….

Bargain Cool Olympus Stylus Zoom 105 LT

It’s red, it’s plastic, and it’s covered in pleather. It’s the Olympus Stylus Zoom 105 LT.  This little gem cost me $6 on eBay (factor shipping and a…

Like Father Like Daughter

This is an older post –circa 2015– from a previous blog, but it’s worth re-sharing. Like father, like daughter, Megan still does photo walks, still has her digital…

What’s NOT in my bag…

I am about to climb out of my skin. I’m being a drama queen, but I really _really_ enjoy shooting film. But I’ve spent so much damn money…

Bare Minimum

This last week I decided to take my Fujifilm X100T out again. It is a fantastic digital camera, but we all know of my less-than-lukewarm appreciation for the…

Please, Step Away from the Camera

Occasionally my thrifty shopping gets the best of me, and I end up with a dud camera. This is especially true on purchases from auction sites where the…

Gear Review – Olympus XA

What? No X100T review?? Nope, still evaluating it. stay tuned. For now , though…Say hello to my little friend, the 1979 Olympus XA. There are so many great…