Yashica T4 Review
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Do I like my Yashica T4? Not so much. Do you really think the Yashica T4 is great? I know it’s heresy to say that I don’t like the Yashica T4. But that’s how I feel. My little Mamiya 135 EE … Continue reading
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Wardflex Camera – The Leave it to Beaver Camera
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia. I recently purchased a camera lot in Elmhurst, IL, that included a Wardflex camera. It’s a twin lens reflex camera that seems to be well made. The Craigslist ad had a photo of a brown case … Continue reading
Canon Powershot A570 IS, Scratched Screen Repair
When my Canon Powershot A570 IS drowned in the bottom of a Florida canoe in 1/3 inch of water (even in its case) it pushed me forward on a journey of camera collecting. You can see the damaged Canon A570 … Continue reading
Craigslist Lubitel 166B
Yes, I found my Lubitel 166B on Craigslist. A Craigslist Picture is better than a Thousand Words I passed on this original Craigslist ad about two weeks ago. I originally emailed the owner and I still didn’t see the magic … Continue reading
eBay Camera Surprises
Yes, I find eBay camera bargains and some of them are a pleasant surprise. Guilty eBay Sellers and Bonus Cameras Recently I purchased a Sears TLS camera from an eBay seller (in the last 5 seconds as always). Then I … Continue reading
Kowa H Camera – Saved from the Garbage Can
I recently saved a Kowa H camera from an Elmhurst, IL garbage can. I found an ad for a camera lot for sale in Elmhurst, drove to Elmhurst, and purchased 20 to 30 cameras ranging from good to bad, from … Continue reading
Mamiya/Sekor 1000 DTL Review
Muhammad Ali and my Mamiya/Sekor 1000 DTL In the summer of 2011 I found a Mamiya/Sekor 1000 DTL at a Wilmette, IL, garage sale. Greg the owner had a Mamiya/Sekor 1000 DTL. I didn’t know much about it but I … Continue reading
Camera Bargains on Craigslist
Honestly, I believe you can find camera bargains on Craigslist every day. Having said that, it doesn’t mean you’ll make a living doing it. But it does mean you can expand your camera collection and collect nice stories in the … Continue reading
How To Become a Better Photographer
Do you want to become a better photographer? A visit with my friend Paula became a lesson on becoming a better photographer. I visited her home and she took out her cameras to show me. She had two Rolleiflexes that … Continue reading
Old Town Triangle Garage Sale, Chicago, IL, July 14, 2012
If you’re from Chicago, keep in mind the Old Town Triangle Garage Sale day sometime in July. It takes place around Bastille Day (the French national holiday for the storming of the Bastille in 1789). The Old Town Triangle is … Continue reading