Film for the Digital Photographer – Cameras, By Dan K Dan K returns to JCH with the first of a 3 part series, introducing film to digital photographers. In this first part Dan tackles the camera types available for film shooters.
Premium compact cameras – A buyers guide One of the big questions I get is “which compact camera is best for me….?” Now this is a question that is very hard for me to answer, as each person has their own shooting style, and requirements from a camera. I have written guides in the past [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Polaroid: Part II (Peel-Apart Film) by Phil Shen Phil is back with part two of this fantastic guide into the world of polaroid. Come and learn a bit more about peel apart film.
Camera Repainting and Modification A while ago I made a post about the great Kanto camera, and some of the services they offer. Well, I liked their service so much and I was so impressed with what they had on offer I decided to get something done for myself. A little reward for all of [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Polaroid: Part I (Integral) by Phil Shen Phil Shen recently contacted JCH about contributing to the site. And when I asked him what he wanted to share, it was a guide to Polaroid cameras. Well, that is something that I want to read, and I hope you do too.
No camera too small… Sometimes I feel like this site only shows the fancy pants gear, what with all the rare cameras and lenses that I find. But it is not all like that. I have a great deal of love for all cameras, no matter what they are. Here are a few that I [...]
Miyazaki lens conversions I have mentioned these on the site before, but I decided to get a couple done to my own lenses just to show you what the great man is capable of. Come and have a look at these impressive conversions.
Top posts of 2012 Well, that was 2012. We didn’t all burn up in a Mayan prophecy and the global markets didn’t completely fall apart. So what was happening on JCH? Well, a lot was happening. Here are some of the top posts of 2012 for you condensed pleasure.
The Leica Elcan 66mm Rare lenses come and go, and I have been through a few of them. But sometimes something really rare comes along. This is one of those lenses. The legendary Leica Elcan 66mm.
The Konica Hexanon 60mm F1.2 L-mount I get to see a lot of lenses, and if you are a regular reader of this site you will have seen some of the amazing items I have been able to get my hands on in the past. I have loved all of them. But there has been [...]