Hunting for beauty and balance, camera in hand
Canon Sure Shots and me have a pretty good history. I've had maybe ten, and all but one have been more than competent, intelligently designed, and fun to use. I recently wrote about the Canon Sure Shot Classic 120, a camera that despite having a zoom lens, is very impressive in virtually all areas, and has… Continue reading Wet Weather Wonder
This is the first in a small series of posts about expired film, why I use it, how I use it, how you can use it, and some of my favourite emulsions. Being a film photographer today means we not only still have a range of fresh film available to us from various sources and… Continue reading Expired Ambition
One of my ongoing quests in photography is finding the best genuinely pocket sized cameras. There tend to be three sizes of (film) camera that I've experienced. The largest are any that are too big and bulky for even a coat pocket. This includes virtually all 35mm SLRs, and a surprising number of supposed "compact"… Continue reading New Pocket Heroes
It starts with someone else's "Promise Shot". A photograph taken with a camera I've become curious about, that shows enough potential to urge me further to get one for myself and see what I can create with it. Then, hopefully after a roll or two, I manage to make a Promise Shot of my own, one… Continue reading The Promise Shot
35hunter is a diary of my photography hunting adventures. The three things I'm hunting for are - Beautiful objects and scenes to capture with a photograph. Usually using 35mm film cameras. The ideal camera. Or, more realistically, a small collection of excellent, individual cameras that I love using. A balance between being a photographer and a camera collector.… Continue reading Intro
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