I do love a bargain camera, especially those that have plummeted in value on the second hand market over the years. Perhaps we change cameras too often now. The great photographers of history used the cameras for 10 years plus – how many do that […]
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Roger Bamber Photographer with George Best in Mauritius
I caught the exhibition of the work of Guardian photographer Roger Bamber at Brighton Photography After his release from a spell of drink-related incarceration in Ford Prison, the footballer George Best went on holiday to Mauritius with his girlfriend. A feature was planned on the […]
Patina Edition Leica M2 from Japancamerahunter
A great blog and wonderful service if you are looking to source something special from Japan such as a Patina Edition Leica M2 Rangefinder Film Camera, Bellamy is your man.
Larry Burrows and Life Magazine 1965
An old copy I have of one of the greatest photographic essays by Larry Burrows. Published in April 1966, priced 35 cents Further details on this visceral photo essay here
Great, unwanted cameras that depreciate rapidly in value, the Ricoh GX100
One of my go to pocket cameras the still awesome Ricoh GX100. Ignore the online tirades about image quality above ISO 400….when you were shooting film what ISO were you using most? An eye watering price when new, pick up a working one and you will […]
