Photo Thinking Blogcast: Recent Episodes
Theo Panagopoulos
A companion Blogcast to the Photo Thinking website. For people with limited time on reading in depth classic camera reviews, this allows you to listen to the review and visit the site at your leisure to see the photos and associated links.
The Mamiya M is a 1980s compact camera with a simple design. Though larger than other compacts, it delivers surprising image quality.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2024-05-25-mamiya-m-just-m/
This is the list of cameras someone would have to literally pry from my cold dead hands.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2024-05-05-dead-hand-camera-list/
The Voigtlander Superb is a beautiful 1930s TLR which was very advanced for its time. I love shooting with it, and have written my thoughts about it.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2024-03-25-voigtlander-superb-just-superb/
The Nikon FE was Nikon's first foray into the electronic small factor SLR. From the 1970s it has become a cult classic, read why.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://www.photothinking.com/2024-02-06-nikon-fe-feeling-it/
The Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta C 503/2 is an exceptional early 1930s folding rangefinder. This is all about my copy of it.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2023-12-11-zeiss-ikon-super-ikonta-c-530-2-early-ikonic/
The Rollei 35 was once the smallest full frame 35mm camera made. I have shot with mine to see if small can still mean quality.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2023-11-11-rollei-35-not-just-small/
The Nikon Nikkor 35mm PC lens is a fantastic way to create breathtaking panoramic photos. I show you how I do it.
This is the companion to the article on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2023-10-01-nikkor-35mm-pc-lens-panoramic/
The FED Mikron (Micron) is a Soviet Half-Frame camera based on the Konica EYE. Shooting double the frames means you may have double the fun.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2023-07-19-fed-mikron-half-or-double-fun
The Mamiya 7 is a medium format rangefinder camera which many consider the best ever. After four years of using it, I have published my thoughts.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2023-05-01-mamiya-7-the-titanium-standard
The Minolta RD-175 is an early DSLR that uses three CCDs to capture an image. I was lent one for a few months to see what it was like in the 1990s.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2023-04-02-minolta-rd-175-triple-sensor-megapixel
The Miranda Automex III 35mm SLR is a camera within a line which has chequered reliability history. I tried this one with a fancy grille.
This is the companion to the article on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
photothinking.com/2023-01-17-miranda-automex-iii-auto-grille
Voigtlander Superb, Mamiya 7 and Nikon Coolpix 995 are a list of three cameras I have used in 2022 which are destined for more use in 2023.
This is the companion to the article on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2022-12-16-three-cameras-of-2022-for-2023/
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX07 is an ultra compact digital camera, so fit into the current popular rage. I took it out of retirement for a review.
This is the companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2022-12-05-panasonic-lumix-dmc-fx07-pocket-digicam
The LOMO LC-Wide is the wide lens variant of the popular LC-A. The genetics are obvious from the first moment, so I gave it a whirl.
This is a companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2022-11-06-lomo-lc-wide-expansive-lomography/
The Nikon FG is a small SLR which belongs to a big lens system. In this review I cover my experiences shooting it for an extended period. This review covers some history and specifics about the camera.
This is a companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://photothinking.com/2022-09-24-nikon-fg-bite-size
The LOMO LC-A is considered one of the main drivers of the lomography movement. Even its discovery is an interesting story. I have been using it to be created for over a year now. This review covers the very interesting history of how it came to be and then discovered. Also covered will be how I and other photographers use this camera as a tool to kick off their creativity. This is a companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here: https://www.photothinking.com/2022-06-06-lomo-lc-a-the-lomography-machine/
The Canon VT de luxe is a 1950s 35mm rangefinder. Don't mistake it for a Leica clone, it's quite different, I have been shooting with it.
This review covers some history, camera information and my year experience with it, including what I used it for and what I think of it.
This is a companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
https://www.photothinking.com/2022-05-28-canon-vt-de-luxe-deluxe-rapid-winding/
The Nikon F4 is a professional SLR which is designed to handle anything thrown at it. It was released at the crossroads of mechanical to electronic changes to professional cameras.
This review covers some history, camera information and my four year experience with it, including what I used it for and what I think of it.
This is a companion to the review on Photo Thinking, which can be found here:
PhotoThinking.com/2022-01-04-nikon-f4-evolution-of-the-legend