Mercury batteries provide a pretty consistent voltage over the course of their life, so this was quite an ideal choice when designing a camera back in the day. Light meters require an solid voltage to be accurate, so using mercury … Continue reading
Photos from the Bessa R2A, with the 50mm f/1.8 lens Fuji Superia 100: Era Pan 100:
Russia makes some good cameras and some good lenses. Russian Rangefinders and lenses, if you get a good one, are known to be outstanding performers. They are disregarded by many because of their low price – but cheaper doesn’t always … Continue reading