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Paul Simon, Kodachrome and Nikon

ere’s a look back to 1973 when Paul Simon immortalized Kodachrome film (and the Nikon camera) with this tongue-in-cheek song. He sure seemed to be a prophet since unfortunately mama did take the Kodachrome away in...

Aaron Swartz, 1986 – 2013

Aaron Swartz, 1986 – 2013

Now I understand what you tried to say to me, How you suffered for your sanity, How you tried to set them free. They would not listen, they did not know how. Perhaps they’ll listen now. Computer activist Aaron H...

Even Movies Now Feature Retro Cameras

Even movies are now opting to replace DSLRs with retro looking cameras. Case in point, The Amazing Spiderman reboot [why, oh why?] originally featured Tobey Maguire holding a SLR but the reboot features Andrew Garfield...

Giant UK Camera Retailer Jessops Closes All 187 Shops

Sad news: Britain’s only specialist nationwide camera retailer Jessops has finally closed all its 187 stores today. About 1,370 store staff are immediately out of work, with those working at its Leicester headquarters...

Image From the Viewfinder Says It’s Time To RUN!

If you ever see a bear charging like that one through your viewfinder, would you even take the time to click the shutter? Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest...