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The Psychedelic Pentina

Imagine a time of a camera industry in a socialist country under immense pressure to perform in a highly competitive and innovative worldwide market. And at the same time surrounded by poverty, hassled...

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The practical Parvola

German cameramaker Ihagee is mostly known for the Exakta cameras. Johan Steenbergen, a Dutch merchant, established the company (Industrie- und Handelsgesellschaft) in 1912. Steenbergen had previously...

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A visit to Leicaworld Wetzlar

Visiting Leica in Germany is considered a pilgrimage for analog (and perhaps digital) photographers. For many, it is also the Valhalla of the history of photography, to which Leica contributed...

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Picture it in 3D: Belplasca stereo camera

It seems that stereo photography is (on its way) out. Even in cinema, the popularity of wearing 3D glasses for hours on end is declining. A pity, considering the special experience of stereography....

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Canon A-1: the first complete SLR

In the 1980s, Canon introduced the first SLR camera that had all automatic and manual modes. This laid the foundation for the definitive design of the still camera as we know it today. A tool for...

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The flattering Foth Derby

In 1935, the Berlin cameramaker C.F. Foth & Co. introduced its third instalment of the popular Derby camera, intended as a counterpart to the expensive Leica and Contax cameras. Main plus, although...

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Embracing the Edixa Prismaflex LTL

You are looking for a sturdy vintage SLR with a sexy look, then with the Edixa Prismaflex you have a hit. The 1968 German quality camera combines stylish design with useful features. Edixa is the...

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The vitalized Voigtländer VSL-1

The Voigtländer VSL-1 is a 35mm film single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by the German manufacturer Rollei. Yes, Voigtländer was already in possession of Zeiss and sold again in the demise of the...

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Olympus Maitani -a classic SLR-

We review the OM-2 that includes an innovative aperture-priority automatic exposure mode. The Olympus OM system is a line of 35 mm single reflex film and modern, mirrorless digital (MFT) cameras and...

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The Leica Look

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