Zenit E 35Â mm SLR review
The Zenit E is a fully mechanical camera with a non coupled, match needle light meter assembled into a solidly build metal frame.
1960 to 1969
Pentax SV 35Â mm SLR review
This is a short review/description of my Pentax SV 35mm single lens reflex camera which was one of a range of cameras Pentax introduced in the early 1960s.
Praktica Super TL slow speed escapement clean and lubricate.
A few days ago I received a Praktica Super TL 35 mm camera which had a problem with the slow speeds. In this post I’m going…
Praktica Super TL 35mm camera review
The praktica super TL was one of a vast range of different models made by Pentacon in East Germany over a number of years.
Pentax S1 35Â mm SLR review
This is a review of the Pentax S1 35mm SLR which was one of the last cameras Pentax made before they launched their iconic Spotmatic series
Odd looking Taron Eyemax 35Â mm rangefinder camera
This is a review of the Odd looking Taron Eyemax, an early 35mm rangefinder camera made in about 1961.
Repairing a Pentax spotmatic stuck mirror
This post shows how to repair a Pentax Spotmatic stuck mirror, which is a common problem with this iconic camera from the 1960s. Although it’s…
Iconic Pentax Spotmatic SP 35Â mm SLR Review
This is my review of a classic 35mm manual camera – the Pentax Spotmatic which was the forerunner to many of the best Pentax cameras.
Yashica Minister D 35Â mm rangefinder
This is a review of a popular 35mm rangefinder camera made by Yashica in the 1960s, the Yashica Minister D.
Kowa SE lens re-greasing
This is the final post in the series about the repairs I carried out on my Kowa SE fixed lens SLR.
Kowa SE lens & aperture repair
This post covers the strip down and repair of the Kowa SE lens and aperture.
Kowa SE strip down – part one.
This post covers the initial assessment and strip down of a Kowa SE fixed lens SLR camera