O-Z – John's Cameras. A collection of interesting and old cameras.

Kiev 30 or Киев 30.

This is a very small camera from the former Soviet Union. It might be small but it is not light – it is made entirely from metal. The camera measures 28 by 47 by 86 mm and weighs 190g. When new, the camera was supplied with a 13 by 17 mm adapter to allow theContinue reading “Kiev 30 or Киев 30.”

Glossary of Photographic Terms (O to Z)

orthochromatic sensitive to blue and green light. The name means ‘correct colour’. Orthochromatic film can be handled with a normal darkroom safe-light. panchromatic sensitive all colours – the usual film that is currently available. Must be handled in complete darkness. Parallax The differences between the positions of objects when you move your viewpoint. Noticeable whenContinue reading “Glossary of Photographic Terms (O to Z)”