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Ricoh FF-1

August 05, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Ricoh FF-1 introduced in 1978 is a nice pocket size point and shoot. Similar to the Minox 35 ML with program or manual aperture and automatic shutter speed. Focus is zone .9 m to infinity.

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August 05, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Canon VT

July 18, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Produced from 1956 to 1957, the Canon VT was an attempt to fight the success of the Leica M3.

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July 18, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Vivitar 35 ES

July 16, 2016 by Paul Lovell

The Vivitar 35ES was introduced in 1978 by California based Vivitar.

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July 16, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Olympus Pen-EE.S

July 11, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Olympus introduced the Pen series in 1959. Designed to be as portable as a pen, get it. Not only was it incredibly small but it also was stingy with film. To make your film last, the Pen series was a half frame camera using standard 35mm film. TheOlympus Pen-EE.S launched in 1962 and added a higher aptitude lens and zone focus ring.

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July 11, 2016 /Paul Lovell
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Minolta Hi-Matic AF2-M

July 09, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Hi-Matic AF2-M added a motor to the AF2 in 1982. Other than the ASA setting and the flash on/off, this is an automatic camera.

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July 09, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Nikon F3

July 08, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Nikon F3 was introduced in 1980 as the consummate professional 35mm SLR camera. The HP variety provided an elevated viewfinder. It remained in production until 2001, even after the F4 and F5 were introduced.

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July 08, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Olympus 35 SP

July 07, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Olympus 35 SP was produced from 1969 to 1976. SP stands for spot metering. It was the first to offer center or spot metering. 

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July 07, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Rollie 35 LED

June 27, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Introduced in 1978, the LED was a redesign of the classic Rollei 35 by Rollie Singapore. It add an electronic meter and LED guide indicators.

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June 27, 2016 /Paul Lovell

AGFA Optima 1535

June 25, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Introduced in 1977 the Optima 1535 Sensor by AGFA. It was the fastest and only rangefinder of the Optima Sensor line. The others all being zone focus.

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June 25, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Yashica ME 1

June 24, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Introduced in 1977 the Yashica ME 1 is a plastic, zone focus camera with an auto exposure option. Mine was made in Brazil but they were also make in Japan.

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June 24, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Minolta Hi-Matic S2

June 23, 2016 by Paul Lovell

The Minolta Hi-Matic S2 is the replacement of the S that was introduced in 1978. The S2 arrived sometime around 1981.

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June 23, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Minox 35 AL

June 10, 2016 by Paul Lovell

1987 Minox 35 AL is the follow up to the Minox 35 PL. It simplifies the previous models with an aperture selection of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy. It also is a fixed focus lens.

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June 10, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Canon 7Sz

June 09, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Introduce in 1965, the Canon 7s was the pinnacle of the Canon screw mount rangefinders. The 7sz was a slight modification at the end of the product life from 1967 to 1968. An estimated 4,000 were produced.

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June 09, 2016 /Paul Lovell
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Kiev 35 A

June 08, 2016 by Paul Lovell

The KIEV 35A is a 1985 copy of the Minox 35 EL. It was made by Arsenal in Ukraine from 1985 to 1991.

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June 08, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Minox 35 PL

June 08, 2016 by Paul Lovell

In 1982 Minox added the 35 PL line with a full automatic exposure option.  You can still select the aperture if you prefer and focus is still zone focus.

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June 08, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII

June 08, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII, a small rangefinder introduced in 1977 and sold as "The small family camera versatile enough for a pro".  It is one of the compact rangefinders to remain popular with film shooters today.

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June 08, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Minox 35 ML

June 07, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Introduce in 1985, the Minox 35 ML was the beginning of the top of the line for the format. Offing both aperture priority and program mode, for automatic aperture and shutter selection.

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June 07, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Olympus XA

June 07, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Introduced in 1979, the Olympus XA remains a pocket sized wonder. Praised for design, size, lens quality and, most importantly, image quality. 

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June 07, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Canon A-1

June 06, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Canon A-1 introduced in 1978 and in production until 1985. The A-1 is both an overly complicated and a dead simple SLR.

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June 06, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Yashica Electro 35 GTN

May 27, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Looks are Buck Rogers/ Flash Gordon, mid-century modern. Retro in a futuristic way.  The Yashica Electro 35 was introduced in 1966 and went through various iterations. In 1973 the Electro 35 line culminated in the GTN (black) and GSN (chrome).

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May 27, 2016 /Paul Lovell
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