Q2 and Q3 2021, on film

After my Leica Minilux and Nikon FE2 failed on me in Q1, I found myself reaching for film a lot less.

I shot with the Fujica GS645 Pro a handful of times. Most shots were plagued by missed focus due to low ISO film and a misaligned rangefinder (and insufficient composition and exposure skills :).

Q2 Photos

Tahoe, Fujica GS 645 Pro, Portra 160

Treetop, Fujica GS645 Pro, Portra 160

Oakland BBQ, Fujica GS645 Pro, Portra 160

Q3 Photos

I found a repair shop for the Minilux that was based in Ukraine and got it back in time for the end of summer. I also picked up a Minolta TC-1 and an Olympus Stylus Epic in the mean time to hold me over.

The Minilux is still my favorite point and shoot – the 40mm Summarit lens renders so beautifully and I love that angle of view. The TC-1 is perplexing. I don’t like shooting 28 very much, and I find the resolving power of the lens to be weak, but once in awhile it will produce an amazing shot. I think the Olympus Stylus Epic is the most fun to shoot with its easy-to-open slider design, and it’s a great bang for the buck option. I’m usually pleasantly surprised by the images I get.

Nest, Leica Minilux, Portra 160

Montauk, Leica Minilux, Portra 160

Party Wave, Fujica GS645 Pro, Portra 400

Lana + Highlight Bloom, Minolta TC-1, Cinestill 50D

Pool boy, Minolta TC-1, Cinestill 50D

Balcony View, Minolta TC-1, Cinestill 50D

Rainbow’s End, Leica Minilux, Portra 160

1 Mile Hike, Leica Minilux, Fujifilm Superia 400

Kaui Canyon, Leica Minilux, Portra 160