Tag Archives: New Orleans

Camera Review: the Pho-Tak Traveler 120

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Tom (Admin)

Never heard of the Pho-Tak Corporation and the cameras they manufactured around 1948-1950 in Chicago? Neither had I, until I unwrapped this Christmas gift from my daughter, who sparked my interest in vintage cameras about 6 years ago. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Ektachrome Returns!

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Tom (Admin)

I followed with interest the hype surrounding the re-release by Kodak Alaris of Ektachrome 100 slide film, announced in early 2017, after having been completely phased out by 2013. Honestly, initially I wasn’t that interested, but as time wore on … Continue reading →

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Test: Three Plastic Cameras

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Tom (Admin)

If you’ve spent 20 minutes clicking around on my blog, you’ll know that one of the things I enjoy doing is loading up old, often inexpensive, but working cameras with film and taking them out for a spin to see … Continue reading →

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