OpticFilm 8200i Ai | Scanner Review | Cameron Kline

OpticFilm 8200i Ai | Scanner Review | Cameron Kline

The OpticFilm 8200i Ai is a dedicated 35mm film scanner that’s capable of scanning both cut strips of film and mounted slides. It’s hard to say exactly who this scanner is for, and a lot of people will probably see the lack of versatility as a shortcoming, but for the dedicated 35mm photographer it’s really pretty great. No extra film holders to store while not in use, a smaller footprint on your desk, and overall less fuss than something like a flatbed.

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A medium format camera that behaves like a large format camera: Fuji GX-680II Review | Raul Pires Coelho

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A medium format camera that behaves like a large format camera: Fuji GX-680II Review | Raul Pires Coelho

In this camera harem of mine, I have my favourites, the ones upon whom the passion is even stronger. One of them is the Fuji GX 680. I have model II, built in Japan from 1995 to 1998. And it is just something out of this world, that weights around 4kg, accessories out, made for studio work, but that I carry around hanging from the neck feeling it like a feather of joy and pride. A true love story.

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First Rolls | Hasselblad 500 c/m | Marc Nagainis

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First Rolls | Hasselblad 500 c/m | Marc Nagainis

I have a theory about hunting for used cameras, wherein the closer you get to that payment sweet spot, the more you will love that camera.. . . . Today we have the first in a series of articles on gear by Marc Nagainis, starting with the classic Hasselblad 500 C/M.