My wife and I had planned a trip to Iceland, hiring a car and going around the Ring Road taking in the sights as we went. I thought that this would be a great opportunity to test the Zorki out some more so I packed it and a few cans of Delta 100 as wellContinue reading “The Zorki goes to Iceland”
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First film through the Zorki
After changing my mind so many times I eventually bought some Ilford Delta 100 film to try out the Zorki. I’m still not sure why I chose this film but I had long since lost any preference for one film over another that I think I must have decided to try something new – atContinue reading “First film through the Zorki”
My 1967 Zorki 4
This is the camera I told you I had bought last time – the cost including postage was about £35 (I can’t actually remember). To me it looks to be in very good condition and the shutter sounds right on all speeds (whatever that might mean, but it is reassuring). There are a few scuffContinue reading “My 1967 Zorki 4”
My first “new” old camera
When I retired a decided that I wouldn’t rush around joining clubs and finding things to do – I wanted to just take it easy for a while, sort out the garden (which is large) and generally potter about for a bit. As it happens a lot of things got in the way of thatContinue reading “My first “new” old camera”
Why would you want to buy an old film camera?
When I was ten or eleven, I was given a camera for my birthday, a Brownie 127. I loved that little camera. Sure it had a simple fixed focus lens and could only take photos in good light but at least I could point it where I wanted to. In truth I wasn’t much ofContinue reading “Why would you want to buy an old film camera?”
I BOUGHT AN OLD FILM CAMERA 