From a young age I was fascinated with the way stuff worked. I would carry around keys and old cell phones, and by 12 I was repairing peoples phones and computers. So it's no surprise really that when I got into film photography that I became obsessed with the workings of film and the technologies that drive the cameras. Here's a few of the camera's I have, and what makes them interesting.
Yashica Electro 35 GSN
I got this camera in the summer of 2021 from my grandfather. Equipped with a fixed 45mm lens this rangefinder is quite fun to shoot. This was the first all electronically controlled camera to be released, and the first version came out in 1966. Unless you are using it alongside a flash, the only option is to shoot in "Auto" aperture-priority mode. I carried this all around college and anywhere else I went. It's been a little while since I've run film through it, but it's still one of my favorite cameras, and the one that got me more into film.
Obligatory Yashica mirror selfie.
Mamiya 645 Pro TL
One day I was researching different cameras, as one does in their endless free time, and went down the rabbit hole and discovered medium format. Right away I fell in love and become obsessed with this camera. I borrowed one from a friend, and ended up buying it a few months later. To date, I've shot over 50 rolls and it continues to produce stunning images.
Mamiya 645 Pro with 80mm 1.9.
Nikon F5
Between my wife and I, we have an F3, F4, and F5. The Nikon F5 was my first 35mm film camera that I purchased. After learning on cameras that had been gifts, I landed at the F5 because of its ability to integrate with modern Nikon DSLR autofocus lenses. It's easy to use meter, autofocus, and auto wind all make it a very simple camera to use. And when I want something a little more manual, I reach for my Mamiya or the F3.
Super8
I have a Nikon R10 Super, and it has been with me on multiple weddings and other short projects. The parafocal built in zoom lens, easy metering, and automatic shutter and aperture make it an amazing camera for capturing special moments.
Loading the Nikon R10 Super with some Kodak Vision3 500T. Shot on Mamiya 645 Pro 80mm 1.9 with Kodak Portra 400.