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    Windsor 35

    November 10, 2024 / 0 Comments

    This incredibly quirky little rangefinder camera is a lot of fun to shoot. The Windsor 35 was developed and manufactured by Tōkō Shashin K.K, a.k.a. TKC, in 1953. TKC made quite a few cameras in the 40’s and 50’s, showcasing their creativity and innovation in the rapidly advancing field of photography. After WWII, they designed the Mightyy, a 17.5 mm paperback film camera, which was indicative of their forward-thinking approach. By the early 1950s, they were building a name for themselves and establishing a reputation amongst photography enthusiasts. There is not a lot of information on the company, which adds a layer of mystery to their products and makes them…

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    Looking up at the tall vertical Sooner Theatre sign in Norman, Oklahoma. A clock sits at the top, the letters S-O-O-N-E-R run down its length, and rows of round marquee bulbs outline it. Behind it is an ornate stone building with a carved shell-shaped arch and leaded windows, and power lines cross a cloudy sky.

    FED 4 Review: A Soviet Rangefinder, a Leaky Shutter and a Light Meter That Quit

    November 1, 2026
    Reflections

    Monday Jaunts Through Norman: Coffee, Chaos, and the Senses That Guide Me

    March 30, 2026
    A pastoral scene of a horse, barns, and pastures

    Pastoral Scenes

    March 11, 2024
  • Zeiss Ikon Contessa
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    Zeiss Ikon Contessa

    November 10, 2024 / 0 Comments

    The author expresses a deep passion for Zeiss Ikon cameras, specifically the Contessa rangefinder, highlighting its unique, endearing quirks. Developed in the 1960s, it features a sharp 50mm f/2.8 Tessar lens, ideal for both black and white and color film. The camera offers accessible, high-quality photography for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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    A black and white photograph of a raw iron fence line with the closest ring in focus and everything else being blurred out.

    A Shot in the Dark: Still Chasing Light as a Blind Photographer

    February 22, 2026
    Pentax Spotmatic F with SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4

    Pentax Spotmatic F

    March 10, 2024

    Capturing Moments with Minolta’s 50mm f/1.4 Lens

    February 23, 2026
  • Industrial Lines
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    Industrial Line

    March 15, 2024 / 1 Comment

    The use of the Lerouge 135L to capture this image expands the narrative by giving a wider perspective. Not only does it allow more of the rustic scene to be included, but it also provides space within the frame to consider the old alongside the new, the industrial heritage juxtaposed with its future.

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    Living in the Tonto National Forest in the High Desert

    September 2, 2024
    Purblind Illumination Magazine

    The First Issue of Purblind Illumination

    March 16, 2024
    A pastoral scene of a horse, barns, and pastures

    Pastoral Scenes

    March 11, 2024
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    Yashica Electro 35 GSN

    November 13, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Short review of the Yashica Electro 35 GSN.

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    Captured with the Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35 on Arista Edu Ultra 400at ASA 200

    Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35

    October 9, 2023
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    Yashica MG-1 Test Photographs

    July 18, 2023 / 0 Comments

    These are a few of the test shots from the Yashica. I had a blast using it. The lens is sharp and the mint meter has dead on accurate.

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