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Long time favorite of Photojournalists and Press photographers. What makes it so unique? Ilford launched HP5 in 1976. Plus version came in 1989. HP stands for Hypersensitive Panchromatic. HP line of films is stretching all the way up to the 1930’s. Original one was 160 asa which was an insane speed for the period. From…
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Character over perfection It is well known that the USSR produced a vast number of cameras and lenses after World War II. For most of these lenses, however, it cannot be said that they were entirely original designs. Rather, they were adaptations. In the aftermath of the war, the Soviet Union acquired a significant number…
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Plastic fantastic or disposable disappointment? Finding a proper wide-angle lens with a good aperture and without major optical drawbacks has never been cheap. Before we dive deeper, let’s first explain how the terminology works: Standard lenses, which are closest to human vision and provide a natural perspective, typically fall in the 35–50 mm focal length…
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Worth Every Penny or Just Hype? What to Know Before Buying One This isn’t going to be a regular technical review—you can find those anywhere. This review is meant to help you first determine if the F100 is the right camera for you. If you decide it is, I’ll explain a few things you need…