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Thanks for your video. Previously, I had an Olympus AZ 300 & I’ve currently got an Olympus IZM 300. In both cases they’re great cameras & despite the annoying side strap, are surprisingly easy to use. 👍😀

I have several of these cameras. They can do long exposures and multiple exposures and almost always accurate exposed images. Love these cameras. I just saw the images after I posted a comment. I was expecting a zombie type vibe with the music you chose.

Great to see you back Keith. Never even saw this camera in Australia back then. Quite advanced for these cameras at that time. I like the Crap Cameras series. Cheers Marco.

I've got the AZ 330 variant, excellent lens but not a great minimum focus distance, struggles with close ups of flowers and if I remember the 'half press' focus is far too sensitive so I ended up with some blurry shots as I was re-composing (bugger, I've just wasted 50p). I have to say I much prefer the Chinon's in this 'Z' camera format, just better designed for holding. I think the hand strap on the Olympus is just there to compensate for the likelihood of dropping it.

Ha, jus got one those last week, film window light seal needed replacing, just running a test roll at the mo

It packs a punch!

A very unusual design. Are you able to control precisely how far the lens zooms?

Nice images. I suspect the camera's bulk told against that style, Chinon made a couple that were similar.

Taking photo's of graves a bit morbid.

How are you scanning your shots?

Interesting video as always Keith. No feline photo bombing this time eh? 😁. It's usually "socks"

I've looked at those Olympus models, I think every manufacturer seemed to have had one of these wierd looking 'bridge' cameras in their line-ups during that era. My personal favourite and one I want to pick up if I find a reasonably priced working one is the FujiFilm FZ-3000 ZoomDate which looks like a pair of binoculars out of Star Wars. You can't knock the images you got out of it though, Keith. It might not be pretty but it takes some good shots.

Subscribed. Hope to see many more videos on your channel in 2024 and beyond.

😂😂😂 Small n smooth...and the "ladies" were in 'pretty' sharp focus (pun intended) ❤

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Get well soon Keith!

I had one. East German camera. Good sharp lens.

I thought crap camera 5, the minolta? It had a sharper lens.

These little cameras used to bang in the day especially as travel cameras. Nice shots Keith.

It’s amazing to see how many decent crap compact cameras there still are out there Keith. It’s great to see you unearth one after another. And that expired and also crap expired ColorPlus 200 also did a decent job in the circumstances. I’m really enjoying your videos and the photographs are always interesting to see. Keep up the good (not at all crap) work! All the best, Paul

Keith, you'll have to change the title of this group of cameras! Crap cameras that take good photos doesn't sound right, maybe "reasonable oldies" may be an alterative. As ever, an entertaining video with good results from out dated film and "reasonable budget compact camera". keep your videos coming - love them - keep me entertained. Cheers, Ray

You seem to have a knack of picking up some half decent 'crap cameras' Keith. The shots looked pretty good.

- 00:07 🏺 The speaker visits an antiques shop and buys a late 1950s viewfinder camera, intrigued by its appearance. - 00:50 📷 The camera has a 45mm f/2.8 lens, limited shutter speeds (1/30, 1/60, 1/125), and a cold accessory shoe on top. - 01:52 🛠️ The camera's quirks include a unique method for setting the frame counter and operating the rewind function. - 03:00 👁️ The viewfinder is poor, making composition difficult; the shutter release is long and prone to causing camera shake. - 03:45 💡 The speaker believes the lens could be sharp under the right conditions, suggesting use of a cable release for steadier shots. - 04:09 🎞️ They jokingly introduce a new photography genre, "Baretography," likening it to Lomography for its quirky camera output. - 05:41 📸 The speaker finds the resulting photos reminiscent of basic family cameras like the Box Brownie, with slow shutter speeds. - 06:24 😂 The term "Baretography" is a playful nod to the camera's tendency to produce slightly shaky images. - 06:43 📽 The speaker teases two upcoming film projects involving urban photography and a Minolta Maxxum 7000.

Very nice review, i see by searching online that it was introduced in 2002 … and was one of the last film cameras that Konica produced.

Some really nice colours there, as you say, natural.

Infinity is efficient through a window lol. Nice Keith brings back memories. Cheers Marco.

Sounds like the camera had been well travelled before you got it, Keith. The previous owners obviously took care of it as it still had the box and manual. The photos weren't too bad considering it was an expired film and the camera exposed it as new.

Nice little holiday camera that.

I also got one of these from Boots The Chemist in the 1960s my first 35mm camera it cost 6-95 then and I used it until the 1970 I still have it among my collection and took many photos with it the lens is quite sharp I remember but I agree about the shutter release

Granted that’s an awful camera to use but the pics looked good. Still though, I’m with you. I wouldn’t huck it in the trash but it’d get forgotten on my drawer- no that’s too good for it. It would go into my bag of crap lenses.

Hello from Oregon state USA! I just found your channel from your post on 35mmc. It’s refreshing to see more gear reviews since most of the new contributors are meandering into the artsy/philosophical shooting experience side. I’m a 64 year old Pentax user. I find digital to be too easy, therefore boring. My ability taking interesting pics is lousy but I still find film cameras fascinating and once in a while I’ll screw up and actually take a good shot. You and Cameron both have the eye for it. Nice work. Keep the reviews coming!

Very well done Cameron.

Cameron clearly has an eye for composition. The shots he took looked pretty damn good. Both cameras and photographers did well, Keith. Looking forward to seeing what the crap/not so crap cameras can deliver.

He has a talent ... now he just needs to develop a passion.

Welcome back Keith. Family is the most important. Luved the video.

Your grandson has a good eye for composition. Well done, especially for a first time with a manual focus camera.

The first shot of Cameron's is very impressive. Nice Video👍

I actually said "bloody hell" out loud to myself on that first shot of Cameron's. Impressive stuff for a first/second timer!

My dad bought one of these in Boots Sunderland in the 1960's. I used it a lot and believe it or not I still have it. I used to take photos of locomotives on Newcastle Station. My version has a rewind lever and is in a black case. They were made in East Germany by Beier...

Cool camera and nice shots- sometimes the worst camera is the best!

So sorry to hear that Keith . Hoping you make a good recovery and have a great holiday . Take care.

If I had spotted the acronym at that meeting I would have kept my mouth well and truly shut ... 😐😖😆

My first camera. Dad bought it for me in Munich in 1960. I was so proud. To be honest, it wasn't fabulous and I upgraded to a second-hand Paxette two years later. Thank you for the memories.

I hope you are better

My favourite shot was the little old lady with the Superdrug carrier bag passing by completely unaware of your presence but in the background a man with a guitar in a soft case is watching you. Other shots I liked were the Haymarket bus station and the City Baths building. One of these days I'll probably see you out and about taking pictures as I live in the North East. Thanks for a great video.

I do prefer Kentmere to Fomapan, I tend to stick that in crap cameras where the results don't matter so much. I do enjoy street photography so I don't know why I don't do it more often. Newcastle is a great spot for it too. Great video and some really nice images there, Keith. There is something about the shot at 3.39 that really works for me. I think it's the perspective of both the building and the people. 👍

Amazing video❤❤❤

I'm glad I made the shift to Kentmere film as my budget option. I dunno what went wrong at Foma, but the quality has been very inconsistent over the last couple of years.

I saved my pocket money and bought one of these from a local pawn shop in the 70s. It got me started with developing and printing 35mm film. I later “upgraded” to a Zenit E (a well trodden path, I’m sure!). Now shoot with a Fujifilm GFX system, but sometimes pull out a Mamiya 645 for film. (Still got the Zenit though,but sadly not the Beirette.)