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[@gentleman-shutterbug]

The first videos of yours that I watched were the "for peanuts" videos about cameras and lenses. As a beginner in film back in 2000, those were MUCH appreciated. Not everyone has multiple hundreds of dollars / euros for the new Pentax, Rollei, or Polaroid film cameras. For a new generation of enthusiasts, we need to be reminded of our options. Thank you.

[@Ybalrid]

I found your channel when searching infomation about Soviet rangefinder cameras, notably some of the KMZ Zorki ones. I am more interested in videos about the history of film cameras than anything to do with modern digital bodies... I would be very happy to watch the subject you are proposing about the "history of the great cameras" for sure

[@HumanClouds]

I’m happy if you stick to vintage lens and camera reviews. So much good stuff out there, so much to show! And yes, some camera or brand history is always appreciated. Keep up the good work!

[@nicusorapostol]

More lenses for our mirrorless cameras when is possible of course

[@paullacotta5645]

Agree strongly with series about The Great Cameras❤️👍

[@arise2945]

What I enjoy seeing is vintage equipment, the older the better, but relatively inexpensive. Leica and Hasselblad won't ever be in my kit, unfortunately. Using older lenses on digital cameras, too. I'm not really a fan of point-and-shoots, though. Terrific channel.

[@mpersad]

A series on the great cameras would, I think, be very popular. When one thinks of the 60s - 90s so many manufacturers were working to either reduce the size of their cameras, add features or push the tech as far as it would go, that a series on the “greats” would be terrific. Or do a poll of cameras to review. Really enjoyed this one.

[@richardbukowski3300]

I like photo walks with the equipment you're testing. Create your own photo projects so that lenses are used with different compositions than you've done in the past. It's fun to see photographers achieve their own goals. Review film stocks as well as your favorite stores where you live, or you can reach.

[@sputumtube]

Ideas? How about a series of videos to help disabled photographers? I'm disabled myself and and find it nearly impossible to walk unaided. I'm surely not the only one like this who subscribes to your channel. Clearly a long term project (which I guarantee has not been covered by any other photography channel). Perhaps: Week 1 - Equipment related to dexterity/budget. Week 2 - Locations and travel. Week 3 - Indoor/home projects. Week 4 - Relevant associations and/or local groups, and so on. Many disabled people are virtual prisoners in their own homes with neither inspiration or motivation. I for one would greatly appreciate this if it could be done.

[@bobmorr2892]

I know you've done some similar videos to this idea. Adapting vintage lenses for mirrorless cameras or dslrs to get that awesome old-school look on a budget. Really enjoy your channel you are the master of bringing together the old and the new lenses and cameras.

[@austinberner31]

I’ve been a real fan of this channel, but I admit I’ve skipped a few videos recently, since they featured newer gear (I still use a canon DSLR, so the newer mirrorless lenses are less relevant for me). I’m a big fan of your FSU camera content - I’d love to see you talk about some of the more obscure FSU lenses and cameras (like the Salyut, Droog, Zaria, etc.) Excited to see where the channel goes!

[@davidbuchanan3374]

I charity shop every weekend. Last weekend I nailed a belter to add to my camera collection. I got a Pen EE3 half camera in immaculate condition for £4.. Bargain. After having a nosey through some boxes I came across a Lumatic Exposure Meter still in it's original leather case. It cost £1.. well pleased..👍👍

[@barclayjb]

I look forward to your videos. Thank you. Ideas for topics: Lens hood for Jupiter. Lens hood for Leica Sumatar. Accessory view finder for hot shoe (for us people with eye glasses). DYI view finder made from disposable film camera. I like Nikon and Fuji, but your niche may be older lenses. How about DYI replacement of light seals in cameras? How about accessory filters to compensate for old lenses that have no coatings? Visit more swap meets or old cameras stores. How about on video, start to finish with one roll of film? Load, shoot, develop, scan, share. Talk more about your modern, digital cameras that you use with the vintage lenses. Buy a dirty, old camera and make a video just cleaning the thing. It sounds like I want to put you to work. I just enjoy your videos. Thanks,

[@bigshooter461]

I genuinely enjoy your videos, I have myself been shooting for more years than I care to admit I think one thing that many people in many fields take for granted is some of the more mundane fundamentals that we build upon, and just kind of assume everybody knows. Given the time of year it is, with students going back to school, you might find videos geared to film and photography students, and for people new to film photography, might search well. videos highlighting aspects of composition, elements of design, how black and white photography helps to develop understandings of balance of light and dark, positive and negative space, lines, textures, depth and form. I think you could do well with a series that does a course to follow with shooting projects, and give the viewers a # to use when posting their work on social media, for each project.

[@nakhonsisean]

My first classic camera was an early Leica III with a couple of lenses, all in mint condition I bought in a junkshop in Croyden in 1981 for £12.50 on the way to boarding school in E.Sussex, still in my small collection. I have shot hundreds of rolls of film in it and it is still mint! Had it serviced by Leica once in the late '90s and it's still going strong. Only other bargain I've found was a lovely, and I think one of the most beautiful cameras ever made, is a King Regula IIId, also in mint condition, for $20 in a thrift store here in Alberta about a year ago. Having had two bits of great luck myself, I love videos about thrift shop hunting! Just wish I had a better hit rate, 2 times in 40 odd years is not great! I am always looking for great cameras on a budget so would also like any videos about classic cameras and lenses on a tight budget!

[@sebastianop.3052]

I like the format of this channel, i found fascinating how delivery your feeling for lenses and cameras not just technically, and I like the history too.

[@erichbrunner6157]

I would love to see some episodes that center around the history of the great cameras of yesteryear. I am particularly enamored with Nikon and I have a about 20 Nikkor lenses including the some of the latest Z mount lenses. I also am nuts about shooting film. I use an Epson 800 Flat bed scanner. It is pretty expensive; but I develop and scan a lot of film so I think it is worth it. I've also figured out a way of controlling dust. I use a nitescape blower like the ones you recommended on your channel. I blow off the scanner, then the plastic negative holders and then the negatives themselves. I still get tiny specks of dust; but it is very manageable in post. Best of luck and thank you for all the great work that you do.

[@barryconway]

I’d be interested in the classic camera evolutions - I know nothing about Nikons, for instance, having just settled on Canon(AE1) back in the 70’s. But I know they are equally fine beasts. I’ve finally got to play with Canon’s F1 and EF but the experience has just served, for me, to reinforce just how usable the AE1 (still) is. YMMD.

[@kuchcyk]

I like this very professional lighting you have created. Very nice!

[@sarahneedham]

Great camera series and some more photo walks

[@piero_75]

I remember you did some photo walk videos a while back, I really enjoyed those and would like to see more!

[@GeorgeK356]

OK, further to my post regarding an idea I've had. How about audience participation? "How can we do that?" I hear you all shouting. Well, how about loading a cheap point and shoot camera (one of the £5 wonders that Nigel seems to find) with a cassette of b&w film, all those who want to participate in the project send Nigel the postage cost of receiving and returning the camera, and each participant takes one photograph on the roll and returns it to Nigel for onward shipment to the next participant. This means that only Nigel has the list of names and addresses, and at the end the film is developed and scanned and the images appear in a future episode. I don't know if this is a feasible thing to do, but it would make great viewing IMO seeing what each participant shoots.

[@matthewneleigh567]

I originally came to his channel for the vintage lens reviews, and I've gotten a number of very nice lenses based partially or completely on your vids about them (most recently a CZJ 50mm f/2.8 that I haven't gotten out for testing yet- my first actual Zeiss-built Tessar!). I think at one point you had added larger collections of photos you'd taken while walking around with those lenses, and I enjoyed that quite a bit. The vintage camera reviews are good to see, too, though admittedly I'm less likely to watch those if only because I'm more interested in lenses (which I tend to adapt to digital bodies) than cameras. I've also been less likely still to watch the vids where newer equipment is reviewed, unless it's notable for being a newly-built but accessibly-priced re-implementation of a vintage optical formula (Tessar, Sonnar, etc.). Admittedly there's been more competition for my time lately so it's rare that I don't occasinally skip a vid from any/all of my subscriptions, so some of my own reduced viewing is not because of anything you've done at all.

[@Big.E]

Keep up the amazing work, a good mix of film and digital in your unique and memorable style. Great chanel 👍

[@nilssieper6648]

A very nice feature on the MJU II is the focus AND exp. lock. This is an often overlook feature. But if you use it with that, I mind it will give you much more options. The SX 70 probably just had some rusted battery contacts. Take a look at the contacts from the front if no film is in it. A fix to that would be to glue small Piece of fine sandpaper onto the contacts of your now empty film box. and then put it in the camera a cuppel of times. after doing so your sx70 should work fine again. Blow out all the Dust and get some new Film. You can shoot the much easier to get 600 Film with it by using a small fitting ND Filter. The topic of Film scanning is a Rabbit hole in itself... For 35mm Film the best Way is to use a good Camera and a Makro Lens or an Enlarger Lens with some Makro Bellows. Get the Nikkor 80mm 5.6 EL (60€) a m39 to m42 adapter (2€) and a M42 Makro bellows like one from novofelx or something, I got mine on a local flee market for 10€. This Combi will give you amazing results for scanning negatives! It helps a lot if you got a copistand but you don’t need it. Just use a tripod. All you need now is a light source and a way to hold the negative flat. The cheapest way to do that is by using your Phone as the light source and something like a negative carrier form an enlarger as a way to get the negative flat. If you want to have an easier Time, get the Digitiliza from Lomography. I own one. It’s okay, it works, and with the antistatic brush form the valoi 360 System (40€) it’s a good combo. But it’s not the best Quality... If you don’t mind the Money, get the Valoi 360 System! It’s much nicer. If you own a good digital Camera and shoot mostly 35mm Film, get the Lomography. If you shoot mostly 120mm Film and within it 6x9 or even something like 9x12cm or 4x5`` Film, get a good flatbed Scanner. Epson V700,V800, V850 is the way to go here. You can make it happen with a camera but everything over 6x7cm is easier on a good flatbed scanner. The topic of views on your channel, well I think it’s just simply very niche content. Something that works here is to have a clear series. Every Monday is Zenography Day. And what always works is, if you can win something. So may by there is a way to sort out something like that. You make an episode about the Olympus Om Series and there is a Way to win a OM1. And there is a way to win a Camera every week. I think this would give a good boost. Cheers

[@DethronerX]

Looking good, Sir, nice lighting. Speaking of scanning, if I didn't ask before or you didn't already talk about it, instead of scanning the film, would you give a try to exposing it to a larger photographic paper and then taking its digital photo, for online sharing or just showing us the exposed image itself? I think, for still photography, it's a nice way to get a good digital image from a larger copy, than the tiny film. And you can even sell those prints, if you like.

[@CarelCronenberg-wh7ty]

I always enjoyed your photo walks doing some street photography with a specific camera or lens, experimenting and looking for the unexpected. Particularly liked your trips to London. Would be nice to include others for a discussion or just a chat. The one you once had in a pub was a bit too noisy, but the setting was great.

[@zenography7923]

Thanks for the input

[@MrFreakwent]

Selecting some of the old Nikkor lenses would be nice. The AI or pre-AI 105mm f 2.5 comes to mind , as does the 28mm Nikkor and 50mm 1.4.

[@cameraprepper7938]

I had the very compact Minox 35 ML which I operated with one hand.

[@CelloSounds1]

the mju2 is an awesome camera. i went into a camera store in Bath many years,ago and asked for the best point and shoot camera they had picture quality-wise. They sold me this camera and i never looked back. lovely colours and almost slr sharpness

[@zenography7923]

A fantastic little camera, for sure!

[@vincentgraffeo9030]

Please keep going! I love all of your content and your approach to photography and reviewing vintage lenses.

[@JohnR.Marshall]

I enjoy your channel and your style of presenting, but the videos I like the best involve showing what old lenses can do on Mirrorless cameras. I would like to see side-by-side shots of old lenses vs new or one make vs another make - eg all the old 50s vs a Sony 50mm (or whatever you have), just so we can see the differences, the character, the out of focus, on the same scene(s). But keep it going!

[@iaindickie9648]

Hi Nigel, another really interesting video, cheers 👍. In terms of the channel in the future.....I like your idea about looking closer at the Nikon system and Nikkor lenses, I also shoot Canon as well. So I'd also like a look at some of the classic Canon SLR's of the 70's and 80's. I must say I like your more "philosophical videos too e.g. "no surrender" and "inspiration or perspiration" and the likes of the one you did regarding your likes and dislikes re film photography. Looking forward to more great content 👌

[@caw25sha]

As you're looking for suggestions I'd be interested in more information and opinions on the films you use. For example you mentioned you used Foma 100 in your Mju and as I've never used it I'd be interested in what you think of it, how it compares to, for example, FP4, grain, latitude and all that sort of thing. Do you develop your own b&w film?

[@stephentalas1940]

I worked in Advertising in London back in the mid 80's and the office's SX70 was a fabulous tool and useful for planning photo shoots, especially product shots. Back in those days if you went for studio shots, the photographer would have a polaroid back on his Hassleblad which would give us a thumbnail idea for the actual film shots. I think as money is tight for so many and the market pushes mirrorless, there's going to be a lot of classy old gear on the market which hopefully will stay largely affordable, I think there's plenty more ground yet to explore.

[@Mucklegipe]

The Olympus XA1 is a rangefinder.

[@camedia7291]

One idea I have is instead of talking about vintage lenses and cameras, what about talking about photographs from the past, not the great ones but the lesser known ones, that will be educational for you and for us. Keep up the good work.👍📸 Thanks Chris.

[@chriss5675]

A history of some of the big names but also perhaps the lesser known ones and some design ideas that didn't really stand the test of time. Also keep the vintage lens reviews going now and again as I think its a way of getting some good results on mirrorless cameras on a smaller budget. Lastly thanks for all the work you've put in to this channel so far.

[@davidmill7289]

Hi Nigel. Your channel has been a great source of inspiration to me and many others no doubt. I now have 21 old lenses and have recently returned to using film as many others seem to be doing. For the future some tips on using a film camera compared to digital would be appreciated I think, maybe seeing you using them in the field occasionally. The history idea is interesting also.

[@Mucklegipe]

Half frame, Olympus PEN, the Olympus Pen F perhaps.

[@SloopJohnBee-vq6dw]

I get my film processor to scan, but I am mainly a digital shooter. Film is a treat 👍📸

[@paul-os4rq]

I enjoy your channel. I would like to see you out on a walk shooting with your collection of cameras.

[@100davies]

What about a bit on lens adapters, macro tubes or teleconverters, or on using modified lenses, what about using a slide copier to scan negs, folding cameras would be a good one too.

[@caw25sha]

I now digitise film using a lightbox (an LED one which cost about £20) and a macro lens. I'm very pleased with the results and also the speed and convenience, all of which are way better than any of the several scanners I've used in the past. The lens was a bit extravagant at £600 but you could spend that on a scanner. The upside is that the lens can also be used for other macro photography, which is something I'd like to get into at "going forward" 😄 Obviously there are cheaper alternatives: macro extension tubes for ordinary lenses or older second hand macro lenses for example.

[@Riddlewire]

The predecessor to this camera, the Mju (aka Infinity Stylus in the U.S.) was also a one-hander. In my opinion, it's a more attractive camera, with a more symmetrical curved appearance. It had a f/3.5 triplet lens instead of the faster tessar in the Mju II.

[@GeorgeK356]

I like the photos that you take to demonstrate how lenses from the past render on modern mirrorless cameras but would like a more in-depth explanation of the ethos of the image, why and how you decided that that was the image to show what you wanted from the lens, plus some of the images you took which fell short of your final cut. I also like the occasional walkabout you do, if you remember the "Haywain" shoot, that would be good with more explanation of what you saw and why you decided on a particular viewpoint for the shot, maybe again with some images which fell short of the ideal. Apart from that the channel is just perfect for me, I like the lenses, the cameras, the "hippy" side of the introspevtion that you sometimes do. I have a couple more ideas which I'll expand upon in another post in this thread (as I do tend to ramble on a bit) 🤣🤣

[@sgit1]

There seems to be a renewed interest in earlier digital cameras with CCD sensors. It's said that these sensors return a more film like capture. It might be interesting to look into that claim and give us your opinions.

[@DanSchnabel]

Hello - I like it when you show suggestions for cameras and lenses that are maybe not so well known. Obscure items and bargains - things that other KZbinrs are not showing. If you do "The Great Cameras", make sure you tell us about and compare bargain alternatives. Mix that up with inspiring ideas about "what to photograph" and I will keep watching.... Well, I will keep watching anyway.

[@Lawman212]

I'm very interested in Nikkor lenses. I'm trying to figure out which of the older F AIS lenses are sharp enough wide open for modern expectations. But that's an expensive topic certainly. I also just bought an XA camera, but haven't used it much. I was a big fan of the mju, but, sadly, my copy is broken. Also, ideas for you might be to sum up your reviews in a pdf that you could give away free in exchange for an email. It's always good to have a way to contact your viewers directly. I don't think you would need to make a pdf for every video. Perhaps just one for soviet lenses, rangefinders, vintage lenses that work well on a Sony. I'm always trying to remember your favorites. Would love to have a list. I can only ever remember the CZJ Pancolar.

[@LeeWilson-x6c]

Hi Nigel, been watching your videos for a long while and am a subscriber. Due solely to you, I purchased a Fuji X-T1 with the 15-45mm ( since replaced with the 18-55 ). Have quite a few Nikon dslr’s and lenses but I bought the Fuji and love it. Thank you ! I have two adapters for manual Nikkors and auto G lenses and love the results from both on the Fuji As a constructive criticism of your recent videos, I find them a tad long compared to ones a while ago on individual cameras or a same focal length lenses . The one on the Olympus Mui being an example ,. Compare it to other models and brands that can be found rather than spending quite a while on one camera. After talking about a camera for twenty minutes or so, I find myself clicking off and watching something else. Anyway, just my view. Keep the videos varied rather than just on one item like you used to.

[@zenography7923]

Thanks for the input, appreciated

[@jasonwhitehead4068]

Some reviews of the old Nikon pre ai lenes would nice especially the fast ones. 50 f1.4, 58 f1.2, 85 f1.8, 105 f2.5 to name a few

[@fintonmainz7845]

Would you consider doing a video about medium format film cameras?

[@anthilly2585]

Good evening, I love the old cameras but the overall cost of film puts me off, however an idiots guide to using the lovely old lenses on say a sony a7 and the old but great nikons like D700 , D200 et al would be extremely useful. Keep up your good work, all the best, Mick.

[@sclogse1]

Send them (the negs) off. Or, get five friends involved in the scanner purchase. Spotting dust in Photoshop using the apps within instead of a cloning tool is iffy. I did it for a living, so picking a favorite shot out of 12 to work on is no big thing. The whole roll? Pay me. Much better to get an enlarger and print your own. And of course then you'll make your own contact sheets. Idea for the future? Show off the history of where you live.

[@aidanhowgate5437]

A muju tip, if you ever get lens light leaks, just warm the seals up with a heat gun. I've saved a couple with this trick.

[@tomislavmiletic_]

I had Mju2 until it was stolen from me. Not the biggest loss, course that camera has plastic gearing inside that are prone to failure. And best of luck to anyone who tryes to fix that camera these days. I still got a Mju1, which actually has a bigger viewfinder. And better shutter button 😉 BTW, if you shoot Mju2 (and any camera of that Mju series) in the sunlight, it's a really rare occasion that flash will fire, rather, you'll have to force it (3x depressing that little rear button?) if you say work in the backlight. But I agree, for us that know something about photography, those settings that are forced upon us are annoying. And last but not least, the prices that are demanded for that camera these days are ridiculous...

[@carlosoruna7174]

Olympus Stylus and an Xa2 The Xa had a better lens and rangefinder focusing..

[@AashishBhosaale-i1l]

Hello sir your videos about the lenses are of great help. I wanted to understand when you buy any lenses which websites do you refer? I am from India and looking for Miranda 70-210mm lens. Thanks

[@petercastell4450]

Why not some history around 100 years ago box cameras folding cameras there is the large range of Kodak cameras ranging from the so called soldiers camera to the huge 3A autographic the special was the first camera with a coupled range finder they are not just ornaments people are adapting them to use (mine is work in progress) in the UK you have firms like Houghton and Butcher making cameras

[@mitchellwnorowski6747]

ccd sensor cameras, early hidden gem dslrs, forgotten dslr lens gems

[@Lawman212]

I've found that home scanning isn't worth the expense and time. Often the labs have better scanners than anything you can buy for the home. Also, their scanners are much much faster.

[@charleslawrence7327]

Wow!

[@cameratrav]

Hi, I have a house full of collected cameras and lenses on the south coast (not necessarily all working!) that I would be happy to lend you for content including Nikkor lenses, but I don't know how to contact you directly?

[@Fat-totoro-cat]

If you want a mu2, then dont bother with ebay :) I sold mine for around 500AUD last year...

[@petermiller2880]

Whats a thrift store

[@tedcrosby9361]

It’s a charity shop. We don’t have thrift stores in the UK

[@nicusorapostol]

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