Using the Mirror Box 2

Using the Mirror Box 2

Nov 22, 2023

Shooting with the Mirror Box 2 This is my Model 7 (Ser. No. 835801) witha Mirror Box 2  and M 135mm f/2.5 (Ser. No. 19686)telephoto lens. This is the gear I took for a walk last week. One of the great things about collecting old cameras is being able to take pictures...
But is it Art (Part II)

But is it Art (Part II)

Nov 9, 2023

When I wrote “But is it Art (Part 1)” it was my intention to examine the struggle of photography to be recognized as a legitimate art form and in the process have a look at what constitutes Art. That is a big subject and I was going to make it a series of two or three...
A Book Report

A Book Report

Oct 31, 2023

And Now for A Book Report I have not bought this book before now because of the language barrier. But now, with Google Translate, that is no longer a problem. And what I found in its pages is wonderful. This is different! I have never reviewed a book on this site, or...
A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park

Oct 16, 2023

A Walk in the Park Seeing the Photograph before you Click the Shutter Fall in Confederation Park. This lovely spot is only a five minute walk from our house. “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera”. This was said by Dorothea...
Lens, Book and Camera

Lens, Book and Camera

Oct 4, 2023

Another day with the Guys Lens, Book and Camera October 1st was the latest Camera Show here in Vancouver and as usual I had my table. Again I went to this show with very little in the way of cameras to sell. I did take lots of camera cases and other stuff that I have...