Echo Lens Photography, Author at Casual Photophile

October 12, 2023

The Minolta XE7 from a Nikon Loyalist’s Perspective

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Dylan compares the Minolta XE7 with a similarly designed Nikon from the same era.

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June 5, 2023

A Year of Large Format Photography – Chapter 1: Rediscovering My Photographic Purpose

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A photographer explores the gear of large format photography, and how it influences their process and philosophy.

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February 13, 2023

A Vest Pocket Kodak Camera Retrospective

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The Vest Pocket Kodak camera is over 100 years old. Here’s everything about it, and why it’s one of the most important cameras ever made.

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November 23, 2022

Photographing New Mexico with the Nikon Nikkor 15mm f/5.6

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Nikon’s ultra-wide rectilinear 15mm f/5.6 is a rare, wonderful, and (obviously) very wide lens that every Nikon fan should experience.

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November 16, 2022

Shooting Polacon with a Toyo Super Graphic and Instax Wide

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Shooting Polacon, a massive annual gathering of instant film fiends, on Fuji Instax film with a large format camera.

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September 26, 2022

Back to Basics with a Nikon F, 50mm f/2, and a roll of Tri-X

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Sometimes things feel complicated, our brains and shelves get cluttered. At these times, getting back to basics can add some clarity.

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September 9, 2022

Why I Love Cheap Manual Focus Telephoto Lenses

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Dylan makes the case for cheap manual focus telephoto lenses, and offers some tips on how to buy, shoot, and enjoy them.

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