So why do I own an Elan II and why am I reviewing it here? Well, my introduction to the Elan II is a bit of a roundabout story.
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Mini Lens Review: Minolta 58mm f/1.4
I've been doing a lot of street photography lately on 35mm film. It's mostly because I recently scored a lens at a the thrift store that I've been wanting for quite a while but have never found a copy at a price I'm willing to pay.
Read MoreCamera Review: Minolta XD-11
I've owned a Minolta XD-11 for years and in all that time it has never come up in conversation with another photographer, which is a real shame. The XD-11 is possibly one of the finest pieces of photographic engineering I have ever had the pleasure of using and yet it seems to get very little fan fair or respect from the photographic community.
Read MoreImage above: An old Minolta SRT-101 Advertisement. Image below: A frame from a roll of Ilford HP5 shot by my 16 year old self.
Minolta SRT-101: Feeling Nostalgic
I'm not going to deny that I sometimes get caught up in lusting after new camera gear. Just read this blog and that should be pretty obvious.
Read MoreTen Best Film Cameras For A Beginner
This list compiling my favorite film cameras for a beginner is mostly just for fun, but I think it provides a nice starting point for anyone out there looking to get into film photography but they just don't know what camera to buy.
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