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Chinon GL-S Buying & Shooting Guide (2025) - Dutch|Thrift
Chinon GL-S Buying & Shooting Guide (2025)
A practical, creator-focused guide to getting authentic Super 8 results with the Chinon GL-S today—covering features, workflow, costs to consider, and second-hand buying tips. Chinon GL-S Super 8 camera —... Read more...
Yashica Minipak: Pocket Film Fun in 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Yashica Minipak: Pocket Film Fun in 2025
Yashica Minipak pocket 110 film camera — tested second-hand simplicity. Meet the Yashica Minipak The Yashica Minipak is a compact 110 cartridge film camera from the early 1970s designed for... Read more...
Zenit E in 2025: Rugged 35mm SLR for Creators - Dutch|Thrift
Zenit E in 2025: Rugged 35mm SLR for Creators
The Zenit E is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR from KMZ that still inspires modern creatives. This guide shows how to use it well, pair it with the right lenses... Read more...
Praktica B100: 2025 Guide to This 35mm SLR - Dutch|Thrift
Praktica B100: 2025 Guide to This 35mm SLR
Praktica Electronic B100 — Photo via DutchThrift What the Praktica Electronic B100 Is and Why It Matters The Praktica Electronic B100 is a 35mm SLR film camera designed by Pentacon... Read more...
Minolta Riva Zoom 70 Review: Features & Buying Tips - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta Riva Zoom 70 Review: Features & Buying Tips
The Minolta Riva Zoom 70 is a compact 35mm film camera with a practical 35–70mm zoom, easy automation, and a classic snapshot look. This guide helps you evaluate a second-hand... Read more...
Casio Exilim EX-Z350: Lo‑Fi Pocket Shooter - Dutch|Thrift
Casio Exilim EX-Z350: Lo‑Fi Pocket Shooter
Looking for a compact camera that adds character to your everyday? The Casio Exilim EX-Z350 is a small, simple, and charming choice for creators who want that unmistakable CCD feel... Read more...
Fujifilm FinePix S2950: Second‑Hand Buyer’s Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Fujifilm FinePix S2950: Second‑Hand Buyer’s Guide
The Fujifilm FinePix S2950 is a budget-friendly bridge camera with an 18x optical zoom, manual controls, and easy AA power. This practical guide shows what it does well today, how... Read more...
Canon Sure Shot 115U Review & Buying Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Canon Sure Shot 115U Review & Buying Guide
The Canon Sure Shot 115U (also known as the Autoboy 115 or Prima Zoom 115) is a pocketable, fully automatic 35mm companion. Below you’ll find what it is, how it... Read more...
Olympus FE-5500: Lo‑Fi Digital in 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Olympus FE-5500: Lo‑Fi Digital in 2025
The Olympus FE-5500 is a pocketable, vintage digital point-and-shoot with a distinctly early‑digital feel. If you’re drawn to softer detail, punchy mid‑2000s color, and the simplicity of true point‑and‑shoot operation,... Read more...
Yashica MG-1: 2025 Guide to a Budget Rangefinder - Dutch|Thrift
Yashica MG-1: 2025 Guide to a Budget Rangefinder
Yashica MG-1 35mm rangefinder — DutchThrift product image Yashica MG-1 at a glance The Yashica MG-1 is a mid-1970s 35mm rangefinder designed for simple, reliable shooting. It pairs a fixed... Read more...
Nikon AF 600 with Broken Screen: A 2025 Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Nikon AF 600 with Broken Screen: A 2025 Guide
Nikon AF 600 — ultra-compact 35mm simplicity in your pocket. What the Nikon AF 600 Is (and Why It’s Still Fun) The Nikon AF 600, also known as the Nikon... Read more...
Olympus µ[mju:] Zoom Buying Guide & Tips - Dutch|Thrift
Olympus µ[mju:] Zoom Buying Guide & Tips
Olympus mju Zoom — pocketable 35mm point‑and‑shoot with clamshell design Olympus µ[mju:] Zoom at a Glance The Olympus mju Zoom (also written Olympus µ[mju:] Zoom and known in some regions... Read more...