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Mechanical ME | Asahi Pentax MX Review

March 4, 2026 at 12:33 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Form, Function and the Pentax MX.

youtu.be/Mrkr0zTJF6w?...

#filmphotography #camerareview #pentax #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Seven or Nine | Minolta Maxxum 7 Review

July 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Is the Maxxum 7 Minolta's most advanced SLR? Yes, Yes it is.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RhD...

#minolta #camerareview #maxxum #filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Half Life II | Canon Demi EE17 Review

March 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

I'm not letting myself be scared of half-frame anymore...because the Demi EE17 makes it fun!

youtu.be/tcVxbWHLzXM

#filmphotography #photography #camerareview #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #halfframe

July 22, 2026 at 12:07 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Taking a first look at the Reto Snapic A1, a camera that isn't aimed at photographers like me, but man, is it ever fun to use! So maybe it is?

open.substack.com/pub/alexluyc...

#photography #filmphotography #firstlook #retosnapica1 #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #camerareview

RETO Kodak Snapic A1

Bonus Camera Review - Asahi Pentax Auto 110

May 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

A 110 SLR? Full interchangeable lenses? You bet and only from the folks at Pentax!

www.alexluyckx.com/blog/2026/04...

#filmphotography #photography #camerareview #pentaxauto110 #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

The tiny SLR that packs a big punch. The Pentax Auto110 is only one of a handful of 110-Format SLRs.

Pony Up | Kodak Pony 135 Model C

April 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Mid-Century Charm, Family History. The Kodak Pony 135 Model C.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JJf...

#filmphotography #photography #camerareview #kodak #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Camera Review Blog No. 173 - Canon Demi EE17

April 22, 2026 at 11:43 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Half the frame, double the fun and all at an affordable price! The Canon Demi EE17!

www.alexluyckx.com/blog/2026/07...

#camerareview #halframe #filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Half the frame, double the fun...well it depends on who you are.

Perfection | Nikon F2 Review

July 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

When it comes to form, function and joy of use you can’t beat the Nikon F2!

youtu.be/1pfzdiCLGBQ?...

#camerareview #nikon #nikkor #filmphotography #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

March 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

I have been having a lot of fun with more consumer-friendly options! Here's my first take on the Minolta Maxxum 5!

open.substack.com/pub/alexluyc...

#filmphotography #photography #camerareview #minolta #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

The Minolta Maxxum 5

June 24, 2026 at 11:54 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

It's so small that it makes the OM-1 and FM look big in comparison! My first look at the Pentax MX! Tiny Camera, Big results.

open.substack.com/pub/alexluyc...

#filmphotography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #pentax #camerareview #firstlook

Asahi Pentax MX

Steak Sauce | RETO Kodak Snapic A1 Review

April 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The Snapic A1 is perhaps the most fun camera I have reviewed recently! It’s not just a camera for cheap steaks!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucDa...

#filmphotography #photography #camerareview #review #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

The Last Pro - Asahi Pentax MZ-S

September 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

My first impressions of the Pentax MZ-S! A far lighter, far different take on a professional camera than what I have used in the past!

open.substack.com/pub/alexluyc...

#filmphotography #camerareview #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #pentaxmzs

October 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Taking a first look at the Pentax Zoom 280-P a 1990s point-and-shoot that won't cost you an arm and a leg!

open.substack.com/pub/alexluyc...

#camerareview #filmphotography #pentax #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

Pentax Zoom 280-P

Camera Review Blog No. 172 - Hanimex 35ES

July 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Part toy, Part Nostalgia, all Halina but with a different name, the Hanimex 35ES.

www.alexluyckx.com/blog/2026/05...

#camerareview #toycamera #hanimex #filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

A little bit of nostalgia, a little bit of a dream, it's the Hanimex 35ES.

Miranda Sensorex - A First Look

May 19, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Don't judge a camera by its reputation. I take a first look at the Miranda Sensorex and was pleasantly surprised! Super excited to take it out this weekend with the 25mm f/2.8 lens!

open.substack.com/pub/alexluyc...

#filmphotography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #camerareview #firstlook

Don't Judge a Camera by it's Reputation

Nostalgia | Hanimex 35ES Review

March 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The Hanimex 35ES wouldn't be the first camera I would reach for, but it's a touch of dreamy nostalgia makes it pretty cool.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=62eC...

#camerareview #filmphotography #photography #hanimex #beleiveinfilm #shootfilmbenice #toycamera

The Last Pro | Pentax MZ-S Review

May 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM

RootNationEN

@rootnationen.bsky.social

Panasonic Lumix GH7 Review: Almost the Perfect Camera https://root-nation.... #Panasonic #LumixGH7 #CameraReview #Photography #Videography

December 23, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

The Pentax MZ-S is a wild and impressive camera that was Pentax's final professional 35mm offering, and it punches well above its weight!

youtu.be/kO_RLGtvKL4

#photography #filmphotography #camerareview #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice #pentaxmzs

#KodakC190 #DigitalCamera
#PointAndShoot
#OldDigitalCamera
#RetroTech
#VintageDigital
#DigitalPhotography
#PocketCamera
#Snapshot
#CompactCamera
#photography
#CameraReview
#TechReview
#GadgetReview
#CameraGear
#ThrowbackTech
#Y2K
#DigitalRetro
#Early2000sCamera
#NostalgiaTech
#LoFiPhotography

November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Techs

@werewolfpack.bsky.social

My First Digital Camera Kodak Easyshare C190

YouTube video by WolfyTech

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June 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM

Edmond Terakopian

@terakopian.bsky.social

My thoughts on the medium format marvel from Fujifilm; the GFX100RF:

photothisandthat.co.uk/2025/08/08/f...

#camerareview #gfx100rf #fujifilmgfx100rf

August 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Alex Luyckx

@alexluyckxphoto.bsky.social

Don't discount the Snapic A1 because of its simplicity; this camera punches well above its weight and is a lot of fun to use!

www.alexluyckx.com/blog/2026/09...

#filmphotography #photography #camerareview #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice

Camera Review Blog No. 174 - RETO Kodak Snapic A1

The Snapic A1 is not just a camera for cheap steaks. The Snapic A1 marks a major leap forward for RETO from previous offerings, with a motorised film advance and three-element glass lens it is a prett...