Month: July 2022

Sekonic Light Meter

Is a Vintage Sekonic Light Meter Worth Buying Over a Modern One?

Most modern cameras have a built-in metering system but they have their limitations in high or low light situations. A light meter will help you calibrate your shots with a range of good lighting settings. A modern digital light meter will do the trick but they cost $200+. Are there inexpensive vintage options like a …

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Sawyer vintage viewmaster

To Get a Vintage Viewmaster Projector or a New One?

Mattel stopped making viewmaster projectors. Decades ago. Vintage viewmaster projectors are relatively cheap online and you can find one around $40 online. They are very well built for items that are over 40 years old so there are lots to choose from. If you don’t want to enjoy your reels without pressing a viewfinder to …

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polaroid lms 600 camera

Why the “LMS” in the Vintage Polaroid Sun 600 LMS Instant Camera more interesting than you think

The Sun 600 seems to be an overlooked 600 series Polaroid camera. It doesn’t have a sonar autofocus feature (more on that in another article) This camera doesn’t have an autofocus feature period; instead it has a 106mm lens that will infinity focus objects beyond four feet (though slightly fuzzy). LMS A distinct feature of …

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