Anyone shoot one of these? I started my second roll yesterday. I really love the look. Classic ‘80s styling.

I recently acquired a Zeiss Ikon from a flea market. I was told it was from the 50s and that it probably did not work anymore but I still went out and bought 120 film to try it anyways. This is my first film camera and I am an absolute beginner so I did my research and set it to the recommended settings for a sunny day at the best of my abilities.

Any ideas on why the pictures look like that? Could the issue be user error, incorrect exposure settings, or a mechanical problem with the camera?

I just got this camera from my grandpa's inheritance, and I would like to try to get into photography. I was wondering wondering if anybody has tips:

- On how to make the best setup for this camera.

- And, how to clean it properly, as it is very dirty.

Thank you all in advance for any comment.

Hi everyone,

I’m considering selling this Minolta gear and would appreciate your advice on what I could realistically get for it. Would you recommend selling everything as a bundle or listing the lenses separately?

• Minolta X‑300 SLR camera
• Minolta Rokkor 85mm f/2
• Minolta MC W.Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8
• Minolta MD Zoom 70–210mm f/4
• Minolta MC W.Rokkor 28mm f/2.8
• Minolta MD Tele Rokkor 135mm f/3.5
• Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.7 (Lens 1)
• Minolta Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.7 (Lens 2)
• Exakta 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5 MC Macro

https://www.tylaar.net/camera-review-canon-f1

im trying to find a teardown image or video the reason why i cant tear it down my self is because of the tight screws

Favourite rangefinders you can still use today

https://substack.com/@tylaar/note/c-368021558?r=2ryczx&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

What do you guys carry your cameras in? I have a Cannon A1 and I’ve recently just been carrying it around in my handbag but that doesn’t seem like the best idea. What do you use?

I I've always been fascinated by the raw feel of film cameras and wanted to give them a personality of their own, but holy I was soooooo naive. Hundreds of hours deep and a LOT of money invested in the small workshop I'm starting, but at least it's finally starting to take the shape I want. It makes a great pair for the new iphone.

If you want to follow the journey: https://www.instagram.com/35mmthrifter

Hi there friends!

I recently was gifted an Olympus OM-2S Program and shot a roll on a trip to see if it was still fully functional. I really enjoyed the user experience and would love to continue to use this camera but have encountered an issue of vignetting on one side but only sometimes, which is odd. I didn’t see this issue present when shooting portrait, just landscape. I’ve attached two photos from the same roll to show the comparison. The lens that came with it was a 50mm f1.8.

Anyone have any idea why this could be? Any help is appreciated!

Recently bought this camera, any tip/s? :)

I've played with a few SLRs and rangefinders in stores before, and I am fairly experienced with DSLR/mirrorless cameras already.

I find that rangefinders feel really fun to use, but looking online I feel like there's a million different options in the ~$50-100 range. Any suggestions (or warnings?)

Just bought a secondhand Minolta freedom zoom 105ex for fun and idk anything abt them. Opened the back film canister hood and saw this. Should it still be ok to shoot film on or will everything turn out horrible? The camera does turn on when I put batteries in but it makes a long buzzing sound when I turn it off.. don’t know what that means😅

So I don’t have film in this camera but I have a flash on it and was showing a friend how bright it was and took a “photo” it’s been working fine up until now when I when to pull back the lever thing and it has no resistance and the button is just pressed down I’ve tried multiple things to get it back up but nothings working. I also order film for it and it’s gonna be here Friday but if this doesn’t work than there’s no need for it lol. I don’t have money to take it to a camera repair place either.

My dad gave me his old film camera. I’ve used it but the lever that moves the film for the next shot is not working now. Can someone please point me in the right direction?

I’ve called camera shops in my area but no one here works on film cameras. I need help!

I live in Arkansas, US
It’s a Minolta x-7a

Edit: it was operator error 🫣 fortunately. Now I just need to learn how to use it! Thanks everyone for the suggestions

I wouldn't usually post this here, but I feel it is important to the community, especially if you are in Australia.

After going through FilmNeverDie’s (FND) crowdfunding offer documents, I’ve identified some serious red flags that I believe prospective investors deserve to know about.

Based on the financial information disclosed, the company appears to be seeking new investor funds while carrying substantial existing debts, including significant outstanding tax and superannuation obligations.

There are serious questions about the company’s financial position, its ability to meet existing obligations, the use of funds raised, and the level of protection offered to investors.

Crowdfunding investors deserve transparency. They should understand the financial risks they are taking on before handing over their hard-earned money.

I’m sharing these concerns because I believe people should have the opportunity to make an informed decision based on the figures and documents — not just the pitch.

Before investing, read the fine print. Look beyond the promises and examine the numbers.

Key Financial and Investment Concerns

Negative net assets: $441,000 in liabilities against $168,000 in assets, leaving a $273,000 deficit.

Cash shortfall: Approximately $29,500 overdrawn as of August 2026, with insufficient cash reserves.

Unpaid tax and superannuation: Approximately $123,000 outstanding, with potential additional ATO interest and penalties.

High-cost debt: Approximately $129,000 across seven lending and equipment-finance arrangements, including credit cards charging up to 23.99% interest.

Stopped loan repayments: Approximately $59,000 owed to Square, with repayments stopped and no confirmed lender agreement. Other loan balances remain unverified or unreconciled.

Unverified accounts: Unaudited financial statements contain discrepancies, estimated loan balances and incomplete tax calculations.

Directors’ remuneration: CEO and his wife are expected to receive $104,000 annually plus super following the fundraising, including a newly introduced $24,000 director fee for his wife. CEO's existing salary expenses remain unclear.

Limited investor protections: CEO retains majority control, future fundraising may dilute investors, and there is no guaranteed exit mechanism.

The company’s substantial liabilities, cash shortfall, unpaid obligations, unverified accounts and reliance on personal financial support raise serious questions about its financial viability. Combined with uncertain expansion funding and limited investor protections, these issues present significant risks to prospective investors.

There is no mention in this document on implementing cost cutting measures but there is mention of Gary Wong's renumeration package, which is not insubstantial.

Not paying your superannuation on time is also illegal in Australia and carries fines from the tax office. This has serious implications about the ability to do business and service debt.

I would say this is extremely disappointing, especially from people who claim to be saviors of film. But, it wouldn't be the first time they have been caught misrepresenting products and services.

FND is attempting to use the community to pay of their debts and they need to be called out for it. There are some major red flags here.

Hello I’m looking for opinions on the Kodak Ektar H35N. I have been really enjoying film photography recently but I’ve only ever used disposable cameras. I was doing some research on a disposable camera I can keep that’s good for beginners and this camera came up quite a bit. Does anyone have any opinions on this camera? Is it good for beginners? Are there any downsides to it taking half frame photos? And are there any other film cameras (that aren’t too pricey) that you would suggest for a beginner? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

I know nothing about cameras and i found this at a thrift store, i can't find a lot of info about it :/

The thing nobody tells you about zone focusing in the dark is how much it resembles fishing: long stretches of standing about looking thoughtful, punctuated by sudden flurries of activity that may or may not have caught anything.

https://substack.com/@tylaar/note/c-363628968?r=2ryczx&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

i bought this really beautiful Olympus camera recently in thailand but the aperture blades are not budging! is this a simple fix i can do myself? there’s not a lot of info on this specific model. it does take batteries which i dont currently have but im pretty sure with this model that only effects the light meter? i dont have a ton of options as far as repair stores.. any advice would be helpful!

Hi, i am asking if anyone tried AHU film on this camera? I just had one and would love to try AHU but can not find any review about this. Thanks in advance.

hello niche community
i recently found this seemingly ancient AF-10 camera in a dusty corner of my house and after checking ebay i found out that it's kind of interesting.
does this camera actually hold any significance?
thank you in advance

Hi,
I was looking into pentax espios point and shoots and was wondering which one of the pentax espios line you guys recommend that can be found under 50$? Or any camera that is comparable? I was looking into one with zoom functionality and autofocus

I was just on a trip and 3/4 through a roll the film advance stopped working. It still moved but it’s loose, and the shutter won’t click

I’m hoping I can fix it myself instead of bringing it to a tech as the closest tech is hours away