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Minolta Hi-Matic G

September 21, 2016 by Paul Lovell

The Minolta Hi-Matic G is a 1974 released zone focus, auto exposer camera. The G feels like another step in the slow slid away from the original Hi-Matic but still a decent consumer camera.

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September 21, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Minolta Hi-Matic E

September 19, 2016 by Paul Lovell

The Minolta Hi-Matic E was released in 1971 as an improved version of the Hi-Matic C that was a move to a smaller format for the Hi-Matic line.

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September 19, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Konica C35 EF

September 16, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Released in 1975 the Konica C35 EF was the first compact 35mm with a built in flash. In Japan it was nicknamed Pikkari. It was updated in 1977 with a self timer, added 1/250 to the shutter speed and changed to flash release to orange.

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September 16, 2016 /Paul Lovell

AGFA Optima Sensor Flash

September 15, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Manufactured between 1981 to 1983, the Optima Flash is the AGFA continuation of the Optima Sensor line.

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September 15, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Nikon SP

September 14, 2016 by Paul Lovell

The Nikon SP is a classic camera the looks amazing. Introduced in 1957 as the peak of Nikon rangefinders, the SP has an iconic look. It even made an appearance on the cover of Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" LP.

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September 14, 2016 /Paul Lovell

Minox MDC

August 31, 2016 by Paul Lovell

Introduced in 1992 as the progression of the Minox 35 ML line. The MDC broke rank with the plastic body and added an aluminum body coated with a titanium aluminum alloy. 

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August 31, 2016 /Paul Lovell

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
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