A “starter lens” for 8×10.. by thart2009 on Flickr.

The mechanical parts of this are amazing. Such a different era of lens making.

In 1970 Don McCullin was in Cambodia working for his newspaper. He was shooting with a Nikon F (black) and was shot by a Cambodian soldier. His Nikon stopped the ak-47 round from killing him.

salvadorsanvicente:

David Douglas Duncan‘s Leica M3, a camera that captured some of the most well known war images along with incredible portraits of his good friend Pablo Picasso. It was just sold for $2.19 million,making it the most expensive commercially manufactured camera ever to be sold.

(via Taking the Chair, Classic Paintings of Chairs Recreated in Photos)

(via F.N.D | The Hyperscope: A Custom made Pinhole camera that bends Film up to 300°)

With 35mm Film Dead, Will Classic Movies Ever Look the Same Again?

adanvc:

Man Ray with his magnifying glass.

by Arnold Crane

Film’s not Dead (@FilmsnotDead) tweeted at 11:12 AM on Thu, Nov 22, 2012: Some speculation that Lomo might buy Kodak’s film diversion? http://t.co/ObtcYdFE #Filmsnotdead (https://twitter.com/FilmsnotDead/status/271647434734710784)

Broom Factory Door by Brian Russell.

Nikon F3, Ilford Delta 100, Rodial (1+100)

This is a side door on the Broom & Mattress Shop that is part of the old N.C. School for the Blind and Deaf on North Dawson Street in Raleigh, North Carolina.

A real pic by this tumblr’s owner.

Alfred Eisenstaedt who was famous for this photo.