The Rolleinar close-up lens has become a staple piece of equipment that I carry in my camera bag. A convenient leather case allows for quick storage and retrieval of the Rolleinar, which is useful in many situations. After aligning the lenses correctly (larger lens on top with dot aligned upwards, smaller lens on bottom in… Continue reading Rolleiflex Rolleinar 1 Bay 1 review with examples from modern film
Author: Bryce Wilson
Rolleiflex 3.5 K4A review with examples from modern film
Earlier this year I had the chance to purchase an excellent-condition Rolleiflex 3.5 (K4A) with full set of filters (coloured, U/V, etc.), a Rolleinar close-up lens, everready case, leather bag, and original papers for a total of $635 AUD ($445) on eBay. It was a great opportunity and an even better deal. The image-taking mirrors… Continue reading Rolleiflex 3.5 K4A review with examples from modern film
Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Review
Whether it’s for work or leisure, the 35 mm focal length feels perfect (to me). It’s tight enough for portraits and photojournalism, while also being wide enough to show the environment around a subject, or to capture an impromptu landscape. The Zeiss 35 f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM is a compact, lightweight, and highly reliable… Continue reading Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Review
Shooting Kodak Double-X (Eastman 5222) in Ukraine
Kodak Double-X (otherwise known as Eastman Double-X 5222) is a reliable black-and-white cinema film adapted to suit the 35 mm camera frame size. This film is considerably ‘rare’, and not commonly stocked. I used this roll of Kodak Double-X during my last trip to Ukraine. Combined with my Leica M3 and Planar 50 f/2.0 I… Continue reading Shooting Kodak Double-X (Eastman 5222) in Ukraine
Shooting CineStill 800 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I spent the beginning of 2017 travelling throughout Malaysia, equipped with only my Hasselblad and Olympus AF-1 Super. My Hasselblad was loaded with Portra 400, while the Olympus was shooting CineStill 800 and Portra 160. CineStill is a motion picture cinema film, available for both standard 35mm cameras and the 120 format (Medium Format). CineStill… Continue reading Shooting CineStill 800 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia