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Canon A-1 35mm SLR film camera with Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 lens
Canon A-1 Review: The Most Capable Classic Canon SLR?
Canon A-1 review: every exposure mode explained, viewfinder and handling, the A-series shutter squeal, battery needs and fair UK prices. Read more...
Olympus OM-1 MD 35mm mechanical SLR with Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 lens
Olympus OM-1 Review: The Compact Mechanical SLR Classic
Olympus OM-1 review: fully mechanical shutter, the battery question, OM-1 versus OM-1n, prism and meter faults to check, and fair UK prices. Read more...
Olympus OM10 35mm SLR film camera with Zuiko lens
Olympus OM-10 Review: The Easiest Way Into Film SLRs?
Olympus OM-10 review: aperture-priority automation, the Manual Adapter explained, Zuiko lens options, common faults and fair UK prices for beginners. Read more...
Olympus mju II 35mm all-weather compact film camera
Olympus mju II Review: Is the Cult Compact Worth the Price?
Olympus mju II review: the 35mm f/2.8 lens, handling quirks, the mju II Zoom alternatives, faults to check and what UK buyers should expect to pay. Read more...
Olympus XA2 35mm compact film camera with A11 flash
Olympus XA2 Review: The Pocket Film Camera That Still Makes Sense
Our hands-on Olympus XA2 review: how it handles, what the 35mm D.Zuiko lens delivers, the faults to check before you buy, and what a fair price looks like in the... Read more...
Helios 44 2 Review: Worth Buying Now?
Helios 44-2 Review: Is It Worth Buying Now?
Helios 44 2 review for UK film photographers and collectors. We cover sharpness, bokeh, handling, mounts, prices and whether it still earns a place. Read more...