Sunny 16 Rule “Expanded”: Day and Night Metering for Keen Eyes

Sunny 16 Rule Expanded

For over a decade, the Sunny 16 Rule has been a cornerstone of my photography practice. Today, I’m excited to unveil an enhanced version of this timeless technique, tailored for both novices and seasoned photographers alike. This guide aims to demystify the Sunny 16 Rule, making it an indispensable tool in your photography arsenal. The … Read more

Mamiya 645 Pro and M645 Series: Mamiya’s Compact Medium Format Guide

Mamiya 645 Series

The Mamiya 645 Pro is a medium format SLR camera from the Mamiya 645 series. Overall, the Mamiya 645 series offers affordability and is an ideal choice for those looking to easily acquire a second-hand medium format camera. While there are many medium format cameras produced in Japan, such as Zenza Bronica and Pentax, the … Read more

Mamiya RZ67 Review: Exploring Medium Format’s Lasting Significance

Mamiya RZ67

Back in the 1970s, there existed a camera that made significant contributions to professional medium format photography. However, it’s not about that camera that we’ll discuss on this occasion, but rather its successor, the RZ67. In this Mamiya RZ67 review, we will cover all aspects of the camera without delving too deeply into the details, … Read more

Minolta TC-1 Review: The Long-Awaited Point and Shoot

Minolta TC-1

In this Minolta TC-1 Review, we’ll discuss one of the 35mm compact cameras manufactured in the mid-1990s, during the peak of point-and-shoot cameras. Cameras like the Olympus mju-II or the Contax T2 were popular choices among enthusiasts of “premium” compact cameras. Choosing the TC-1 as your first camera will make you appreciate its ingenious functionality … Read more

Olympus XA: Opening the Doors to a Fresh Market Era

Olympus XA review

The name Olympus XA resonates among the prominent single-focus compact cameras. Despite being surprisingly compact and lightweight, the first generation has the uniqueness of featuring a rangefinder focus, allowing one to enjoy the focus adjustment process. The continuation of this series, the XA2, considered the best-selling model in the XA series, largely retains its original … Read more