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August 21, 2019

Konica Autoreflex TC

Konica Autoreflex TC Konica Autoreflex TC user manual Konica Autoreflex TC current value The epitome of the classic SLR of the ’70s, a light camera to carry with, no-nonsense features. A plastic body clad in black gives it the feel and appearance of an expensive shooter. The TC was made as a scaled-down version of the Autoreflex T, but I...

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August 21, 2019

Konica Autoreflex T

Konica Autoreflex T In the late ’60s, the Japanese camera makers came forward with a flurry of compact SLR cameras, almost indistinguishable to the layman’s eye. Konica’s contribution to the lot was the Autoreflex T, a solid camera both in function and weight. A step up from the Autoreflex, the T proudly stood in the first line of this class....

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August 11, 2019

Kowaflex E

Kowaflex E 1961 saw the first man in space, Yury Gagarin, who had the merit to have a Zorki 4 special edition name after him. Another first happened that year, the first instant-return mirror in an SLR camera. It didn’t go as far as having a focal plane shutter but was an interesting combination of a leaf shutter in an...

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August 9, 2019

Argus / Cosina STL 1000

Argus / Cosina STL 1000 If you ever plan to brave the wilderness and take a camera with you, the best bet is the Argus / Cosina STL 1000. Same as the hyphenated Brits were destined to become army officers, this long-named monster has been created to become a warrior. Ever threatened by a black bear or irate hippo –...

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August 9, 2019

Cosina CT-10

Cosina CT-10 Perhaps envious of the 1976 ME and 1979 Nikon EM, in 1980 Cosina presented the CT-10.  A stripped-down of this camera type. Shutter priority automatic, with a traffic light, mounted in the viewer left. You may select from Auto, X flash synch or B, Not much to consider. Body identical to the CT-1 save for speed selector. Vertical...

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August 5, 2019

Olympus Trip 35

Olympus Trip 35 Lovely little camera, cute to Olympus design tradition. fits well into small and large hands, is lightweight, and simple to use. Little wonder that they are plenty of them out there. Almost a point-and-shoot camera. Settings are scant, the distance by estimate, ASA setup, and recommended aperture. By the light meter, the camera decides what shutter speed...

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August 5, 2019

Olympus 35 RC

Olympus 35 RC There are petty cameras, there are not so. It would be an endless discussion about which is which. Within the scale of the pretty camera, the Olympus 35RC has a seat at the very top. Be it within the entire camera universe, for sure amongst the rangefinders. Toy companies have the ability to simplify the design of...

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August 2, 2019

Ricoh KR-10

Ricoh KR-10 Another well-built, no-nonsense, and under-estimated camera. Solid and heavy body, good speeds selection: B to 1000 to auto, metal curtain, and K-mount, ready for a power winder. Nothing more to ask for an entry-level camera. It seems to share the body with the KR-5.  Similar to the KR-5 it takes to pull the winding handle past the red...

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August 2, 2019

Cosina CT-1

Cosina CT-1 Cosina CT-1 current value Cosina CT-1 User manual Cosina is the Forest Gamp of cameras. cameras made under their own brand were never at the popularity forefront, but their cameras are found under most other brands. Foto Quelle and Porst who sold clouds full of East German junk also sold Cosina products under their own banner. Cosina made...

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August 1, 2019

Ricoh KR-5 Super

Ricoh KR-5 Super Ricoh KR-5 Super user manual Some cameras do not get the respect they deserve. The Ricoh KR-5 Super is an example of that. As a beginner’s camera, it is a perfect tool. It does not offer many specs, but the same as a fresh golfer could do with half a set, this camera offers enough to any...

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