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  • Argus Seventy-Five

    Argus Seventy-Five

    Box cameras with waist level view finders are a fun departure from the modern DSLR cameras. While camera technology has greatly improved, the process of “taking pictures” can become routine and monotonous. But going back to the beginning, using film cameras helps to make photography exciting again. Enter the Argus Seventy-Five and 620 film. One…

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  • Mint InstantFlex TL70+

    Mint InstantFlex TL70+

    The Mint InstantFlex TL70+ merges the old and the new. The box design is a nod and celebration of the early 1900 twin reflex cameras. The instant print of image provides a modern and fun twist to a vintage styled camera. Featuring a waist level view finder, manual shutter and aperture settings, close-up lens attachment,…

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  • Lenses On Deck

    Lenses On Deck

    I am getting acquainted with the different lens options I have with the Canon FT QL. A good collection. One thing that I have to gain more understanding of is the tele-converter. This is not something I am used to. In my experience, if I needed a lens to capture distance I would have gotten…

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  • Getting Started

    Getting Started

    Instead of starting with the Argus seventy-five, I have decided to begin this film journey with the canon ft ql. In my excitement to get started, I mistakenly loaded film wrong. (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ I was able to fix but will not be able to take the full 36 images. Lesson learned for next time around.…

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