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Panasonic DMC-FS4: Why This Compact Still Inspires - Dutch|Thrift
Panasonic DMC-FS4: Why This Compact Still Inspires
Panasonic DMC-FS4 — compact, simple, and creative. What the Panasonic DMC-FS4 Is The Panasonic DMC-FS4 is a pocketable Lumix FS-series point‑and‑shoot that keeps things delightfully simple. Built around an 8.1MP... Read more...
Canon IXUS 750 in 2025: A Practical Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Canon IXUS 750 in 2025: A Practical Guide
The Canon IXUS 750 remains a tiny, metal‑bodied compact with a uniquely pleasing CCD signature. If you’re seeking authentic early‑digital character without overthinking settings, this guide explains what the IXUS... Read more...
Minolta Dynax 7000i Buying & Shooting Tips - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta Dynax 7000i Buying & Shooting Tips
The Minolta Dynax 7000i is a dependable, affordable 35mm autofocus SLR that makes film photography simple and rewarding. This focused guide covers what it is, how it shoots, what to... Read more...
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Buyer’s Guide (2025) - Dutch|Thrift
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Buyer’s Guide (2025)
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 controls and classic styling—ideal for creative instant photography. If you want instant prints with real creative control, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 still shines. This guide... Read more...
Polaroid 600 Extreme: The 2025 Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Polaroid 600 Extreme: The 2025 Guide
A clear, real‑world guide to understanding, evaluating, and creatively using the Polaroid 600 Extreme. Practical tips, second‑hand checks, and a friendly workflow that helps you make the most of instant... Read more...
Olympus IS-100s: Simple 35mm SLR, All in One - Dutch|Thrift
Olympus IS-100s: Simple 35mm SLR, All in One
Olympus IS‑100s all‑in‑one 35mm SLR—compact, quiet, and ready for everyday film. If you want to try film without juggling lenses or settings, the Olympus IS‑100s keeps things refreshingly direct. This... Read more...
Canon FD 50mm f/1.8: The 2025 Nifty Fifty - Dutch|Thrift
Canon FD 50mm f/1.8: The 2025 Nifty Fifty
A timeless, budget-friendly manual focus 50mm that delivers character-rich stills and video—on film bodies or adapted to modern mirrorless. Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 — DutchThrift product photo What the Canon... Read more...
Canon Digital Ixus 95 IS: Creative Classic 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Canon Digital Ixus 95 IS: Creative Classic 2025
The Canon Digital Ixus 95 IS is a compact, characterful camera that rewards playful creators. Its 10MP CCD sensor, simple controls, and optical image stabilization make it a pocket tool... Read more...
Konica A4: Compact Film Creativity in 2025 - Dutch|Thrift
Konica A4: Compact Film Creativity in 2025
The Konica A4 is a straightforward, compact 35mm film camera that makes shooting feel relaxed and intentional. If you’re exploring film for the first time—or coming back to it—the A4... Read more...
Canon PowerShot A495 in 2025: Still Fun - Dutch|Thrift
Canon PowerShot A495 in 2025: Still Fun
The Canon PowerShot A495 is a pocketable, second‑hand gem with a distinct character: 10MP CCD color, a modest 3.3× zoom, lo‑fi 480p video, and the total convenience of AA batteries.... Read more...
Yashica Electro 35 GS: 2025 Buyer’s Guide - Dutch|Thrift
Yashica Electro 35 GS: 2025 Buyer’s Guide
The Yashica Electro 35 GS is a classic aperture priority rangefinder with a fast fixed lens, intuitive meter readouts, and the kind of tactile handling that invites you to slow... Read more...
Minolta Freedom Mini 2AF: Buy, Load, Shoot - Dutch|Thrift
Minolta Freedom Mini 2AF: Buy, Load, Shoot
The Minolta Freedom Mini 2AF is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera that keeps film simple: autofocus, built-in flash, and auto advance/rewind in a pocket-friendly body. This guide covers everything you... Read more...