Tag: Kodak Tri-X

  • When I shared the results from a Minolta XG1 I recently won in an auction ($10!), I was concerned that I had some concern that the meter was out and it looked like it was possible that it was underexposing a little. Part of this came from the results (thin negatives, but the rebate text…

  • The second of a total of three times I’ve used a Leica had me using the Leica R8. Sure, the R8 (and succeeding R9) is not the most attractive modern SLR, but once I began using it, I was pleasantly surprised at what a joy it was to actually use. Unfortunately, at least by my…

  • Admittedly, it wasn’t exactly a fair trial. The camera’s mechanical condition was unknown and the lens – though wonderful in its own right – was not first party. Still, it was the first time I had tried using a Leica. In Summer of 2021, I was handed a Leica IIIb at a local camera shop…