film camera – I BOUGHT AN OLD FILM CAMERA

Biddulph Grange

I visited Biddulph Grange in September when the gardens were reopened to visitors and took my Zorki 4 along with me. Biddulph Grange gardens were developed by James Bateman using money he inherited from his father, who had become rich from coal and steel businesses. James Bateman moved to Biddulph Grange around 1840 and createdContinue reading “Biddulph Grange”

More from the Pentax P30T

Not long after my first outing with the Pentax P30T, I went across to Speke Hall next to Liverpool’s John Lennon airport. It’s another National Trust run property, an interesting 16th century manorhouse which I think photographs well. Once again it was another mixed day, mainly cloudy with a little bit of sunshine here andContinue reading “More from the Pentax P30T”

My second “new” film camera

I didn’t intend this to happen but looking through some blogs on film cameras the other day made me think that a second film camera might not be a such bad idea just in case I have problems with the Zorki again. Reading through various suggestions it seemed to me that a Pentax K1000 mightContinue reading “My second “new” film camera”

The Zorki goes to Iceland

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”

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”