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Why is the Canon AE-1 Program one of the best film cameras and why you should get one today

January 8, 2017Udi Tirosh

The Canon AE-1 was a landmark in the SLR history (this is right, no ‘D’ there). It was introduced back in 1976 and if you are holding any SLR/DSLR from Canon, there are probably traces of the AE-1 design in it. Why is it so good? And why you should get one today? hit the jump […]

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Nikon and Canon put to the ultimate durability test in this hydraulic press

July 7, 2016John Aldred

Durability tests are usually good fun to watch. Some make you marvel at the science that goes into the testing and measuring to see just what kind of punishment the gear can handle. Others make you think “Oh, what’s Kai destroying this week?” This one from the Hydraulic Press Channel, is a little more blunt […]

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10 Classic Film Cameras for Less Than $100

November 21, 2014Josh

When we think about classic film cameras we wish we owned, many of us will stare off into the distance, with eye glazed over, imaging another world where our everyday shooter was a Leica M6 rangefinder. Unfortunately, reality is harsh. The body alone costs upwards of $1,000. Although it may remain…

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