16January2010
2010 Film Project. Which Camera Should I use?
Posted by Rob_Nunn under: inspiration; news; photo assignments.
So that’s settled then – the first roll of film is going through the Canon EOS 50e!
Cheers, Rob.
16November2009
Minolta Auto Meter II Incident Light-Meter Review Video
Posted by Rob_Nunn under: reviews.
Another car-boot bargain, this time an old Minolta light-meter, the Auto Meter II.
The Minolta Auto-Meter II is an incident light-meter. This means that you use it to measure the light falling on your subject, rather than the light reflected from it. So if you were taking a photo of a flower, you’d put the light-meter up near the flower, pointing towards the camera, then take your reading.
The idea is that you can get a very accurate exposure reading with this method, and comes in really handy, especially with people photography. So if you see one of these beauties going for a song second-hand, make sure you snap it up and give it a home!
Cheers, Rob.
4March2009
Video Review: Canon EOS 50e / Elan IIe 35 mm Film SLR
Posted by Rob_Nunn under: reviews.
Oh yes! It may have cost me about £35 more than I usually spend on a car-boot camera, but this prosumer / advanced amateur Film SLR was definitely worth it!
I’ve put together a short video taking a look at my Canon EOS 50e, so maybe if you see one on eBay or elsewhere, second hand, you may be tempted too!
2January2009
No Light-Meter, No Optical Focusing Aids, Only Three Shutter Speeds, Meet My Beirette PR10MAT Viewfinder Film Camera…
Posted by Rob_Nunn under: reviews.
Two weeks, two new Film Camera’s, but this one’s a bit different (to say the least!)
The Beirette PR10MAT Viewfinder camera offers a F2.9 45mm fixed lens, three shutter speeds and no in-camera metering or optical focusing methods. It is however compact, light and inconspicuous. Did I mention that the body is clad in leather?
I’ve shot a short video so you can have a look at this intriguing little camera from the old GDR – I can’t wait to have a go with it!
2January2009
Say Hello To My Praktica LTL 3 Film SLR
Posted by Rob_Nunn under: reviews.
OK, OK, I’ll admit it. Whenever I go to the car-boot sale these days I’ve got my eye’s peeled for old film cameras, and if the price is right (under a tenner) and it seems to work, I’ll splash the cash!
It’s not even that I shoot lots of film, I’ve still got half a roll left in my Minolta SRT 101, I just like the look and feel, and this year I’m going to get some Black and White Film to see what it’s like to shoot with that.
Anyway, I’ve done a short video showing the LTL 3 to introduce you to my new East German camera.
