Film Cameras

Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Review — For Second Shooters and Assistants By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer If you need an ultra-lightweight backup body for unpredictable weather or a cost-effective assistant tool…

Pentax 67 Medium Format Review — For Photographers Tired of Marketing Hype By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Pentax 67 medium format system offers an exceptional balance of portability and resolution…

Hasselblad 500CM Medium Format Review — For Wedding and Event Photographers By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Hasselblad 500CM is not for you unless your business model relies on selling prints…

Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Review — For Photographers Adding Video Work By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Minolta X-700 is not a video camera; it is an analog stills-only body that…

Mamiya RB67 Medium Format Review — After Testing on Wedding Day Conditions By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Mamiya RB67 remains an industry standard for large format photography, but its value…

Contax RTS III 35mm SLR Review — Honest Review from Portland Oregon By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, and commercial landscapes across the Pacific Northwest. The Short Answer The Contax RTS III is a legendary 35mm SLR from the early 1990s that offers a robust mechanical build, a…

Pentax 67 Medium Format Review — Honest Review from a Working Pro By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Pentax 67 is a magnificent film camera that delivers unmatched medium format image…

Hasselblad 500CM Medium Format Review — For Real Estate and Commercial Work By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The Short Answer The Hasselblad 500CM is a legendary medium format film camera that offers an unmatched tactile…

Mamiya RB67 Medium Format Review — For Real Estate and Commercial Work By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Mamiya RB67 Pro SD 220 remains a powerhouse for large-format commercial work, delivering…

Leica M6 Rangefinder Review — Tested Under Real Client Pressure By Nate Calloway — 18 years as a working photographer covering weddings, portraits, corporate events, and commercial landscape work across the Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Leica M6 Rangefinder is a legendary tool that excels in controlled studio environments and high-end…