Camera Techie: 2012

Fuji x100

Fuji x100 Camera

First introduced in May 2011 , Fujifilm FinePix X100 is a 12.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor. Fujifilm later replaced X100 with X100S. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:

Fujifilm X100 is a member of Fujifilm's X100 series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Ebony RSW45

Ebony RSW45 Large Format Camera

Ebony's legendary series of folding 4x5 cameras. The SV45U2, SV45U and SV45TE are superbly crafted from quarter-sawn ebony heartwood, one of nature's hardest, strongest and most stable construction materials. This extremely dense and straight-grained wood is aged for over 20 years before it is cut, and finished with a premium grade oil to retain its unique natural lustre.
The SV45Ti is constructed with the same care and attention to detail from 20-year-old quarter-sawn mahogany heartwood, and finished with exquisite Lacquer Japan ('urushi').

As with all Ebony cameras, the metal parts of the SV45 series are made of solid titanium - harder, stronger and lighter than stainless steel. The uniquely thin and supple yet durable calfskin bellows are hand-made to Ebony's specifications. The hand-strap is made of genuine cordovan leather. All parts are made to unequalled standards of precision and meticulously assembled by hand. Every camera is then rigorously checked and tested by Ebony's team of craftsmen to ensure total accuracy and reliability. The Ebony SV45 series are cameras without compromise - in materials, craftsmanship or range of abilities.

Absolutely rigid construction: no vibration or sway, even at maximum extension. Complete stability is assured.
The movements, precision and rigidity of a view camera with the portability of a field camera
Base and center tilts at both front and back (Asymmetrical tilts and swings replace center tilts and swings on back
standard of SV45U and SV45U2 allowing perfect focus to be maintained during adjustments.)
Huge triple-draw bellows extension enabling use of 35mm-800mm lenses. (Universal bellows, allowing greater range of movements with wide-angle lenses, replace standard bellows on SV45U2. Interchangeable wide-angle bellows also available as optional accessory for all SV cameras.)
35/38mm lens may be used with recessed lensboard
Foldable, with 30° bed drop
Compatible with Linhof-type 4x5 lensboards
Accepts both 4x5 International Standard and 6x9 Graphic Standard roll film holders (Horseman, Mamiya RB67 etc.): format reducing adapter required for 6x9 roll film or instant film holders.

Old Kodak Camera

Fed 4

Fed 4 Camera

Gold Nikon

Gold Nikon Camera

Olympus

Olympus Camera

Yashica D

Yashica D Camera

Paper Camera

Camera Battery Check

Leica M6

Leica M6 Camera

The Leica M6 is a 35mm film rangefinder camera produced by Leitz in 1984. It is part of the Leica M-series rangefinder camera system originating with the Leica M3. It was the first progression of the M series model number since the Leica M5 of 1971.

The M6 provides TTL exposure measurement but, unlike the unsuccessful M5, does so within the 'classic' M3 body size. Although having the same dimensions as the M3, the M6 was subtly restyled. The viewfinder includes LED exposure display which, unlike the M5, uses a fixed light receptor beside the bayonet lens mount pointing at a white metering circle on the first shutter curtain. Metering is only possible when the shutter has been advanced and some early lenses with deep rear elements will not give correct readings.

The electronics necessary for metering meant that a self timer was no longer fitted. Following on from the Canadian made M4-2, M6 production reverted to Germany.

Casio Exilim

Casio Exilim Camera

EX-ZR100 - Digital cameras Casio Exilim ZR-Series - Specifications. For excellent pictures, even in difficult lighting conditions. 24 mm wide-angle, 12.5x optical zoom and up to 600 mm zoom with the Multi Frame SR Zoom. High-speed recording.

Diamond Camera

Nikon 24mm

Nikon 24mm Lens

Argolfex

Argolfex Camera

Yashica GSN

Yashica GSN Film Camera

The Yashica Electro 35 GSN isn't an extremely small film camera. The front of the camera is plain and simple. There is a lens, the rangefinder, the meter and nuclear symbol.

Leitz

Leitz Camera

Ricoh

Ricoh Camera

Olympus Trip 35

Olympus Trip 35 Film Camera

This is a fully automatic exposure 35mm film camera introduced in 1968. Olympus made over 10,000,000 of them through 1988. It was, and still is, an inexpensive, lightweight camera with few adjustments.

I bought this particular sample at a thrift shop for $5 on 7/7/7 with a dented filter ring. This one's date code says it was made in 1974.

The Olympus Trip 35 operates completely without batteries. Its light meter and programmed automatic exposure system is solar powered! This makes it one of the world's most advanced cameras which provides fully automatic exposure completely without batteries or external electrical power.

The examples below are from one 24-exposure test roll of ISO 400 print film.

Alfa Camera

Instacora E

Instacora E Film Camera

Coronet Vogue

Coronet Vogue Camera

Rolleicord

Rolleicord Camera

Nikon V1

Nikon V1 Camera

Canon 450D

Canon EOS 450D DSLR

First introduced in May 2008 , Canon EOS 450D is a 12.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor. 450D is also sold as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 in some of the countries. Canon replaced the older Canon 400D with this model and later 450D was replaced with Canon 500D.

Pre-PMA 2008: Canon has today announced a new compact digital SLR, the twelve megapixel EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi). On the surface a very similar camera to the EOS 400D, however there are a range of significant improvements; twelve megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.0" LCD monitor, Live View with both AF modes (contrast-detect and passive), 14-bit processing and RAW, spot metering, improved AF, 3.5 fps continuous shooting, a larger viewfinder, SD/SDHC storage and a new higher capacity battery. All in all a fairly impressive range of usage oriented improvements and refinements.