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Canon QL17 GIII – The Mt. Pulaski Rangefinder

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Richard Kraneis
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Mt. Pulaski – Canon QL 17 Review This Mt. Pulaski Canon QL 17 GIII has had its own journey.  I believe it was purchased in the Orient by a U.S. serviceman during the Viet Nam War in the early 1970’s … Continue reading →

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Kyocera Samurai Z2 – A One Handed Camera

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Richard Kraneis
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This is a terrific half-frame camera.  I was shocked when almost all of my photos came out so nicely.  If you have a chance to pick up a Kyocera Samurai Z2, do it.  (Click on any small photo in this … Continue reading →

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Canon Demi – A Stylish Half Frame Camera

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Richard Kraneis
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She’s 50 years old and as pretty as the day she was made.  Here’s hoping she photographs as good as she looks. Love at First Sight for the Canon Demi EE 28 When did I first see a Canon Demi? … Continue reading →

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Konica C35 EF Review

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Richard Kraneis
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Konica C35 EF – Happy Little Camera The Konica C35 EF is a happy little zone focus camera from 1975. When I first purchased this camera at the best camera deal ever I thought I had finally found the elusive … Continue reading →

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Nikon FE – Silky Smooth SLR

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Richard Kraneis
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Favorite SLR – The Nikon FE This may be my absolute favorite SLR camera.  I enjoy my Minolta SRT 100 and the Canon FTb is rock solid.  But as soon as I took some photos with the Nikon FE, I … Continue reading →

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GAF L-ES Aperture Preferred Screw Mount

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Richard Kraneis
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The title I chose is incredibly boring:  GAF L-ES aperture preferred screw mount.  But the camera is very, very nice.   My GAF L-ES Beats your Digital Camera at Night Can your digital camera take a photo without flash in … Continue reading →

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Yashica T4 Review

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Richard Kraneis
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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

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Richard Kraneis
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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 →

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Super Ricohflex, Super Wife

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Richard Kraneis
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Yes, I now have an operational Super Ricohflex twin lens reflex camera thanks to my super wife.  (Yes honey, this blog post is for you.) If you’re lucky, you have a spouse or a significant other who doesn’t throw out … Continue reading →

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Craigslist Lubitel 166B

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Richard Kraneis
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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 →

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