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Jackson Laurie / Florida
Journal.
Notes on cameras, film, repair, and shooting in Florida. Written when there is something worth saying.
5 posts
2023 -- 2024
Camera Review/FloridaFeatured
Why the Leica M3 is still the best camera ever made
Twenty years of shooting Leicas in Florida. The M3 is still the one I reach for.
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Repair Notes
What a CLA actually involves
A CLA is not a cleaning. Here is what actually happens when a camera goes on the bench.
10 min read·740 wordsFilm
Shooting Cinestill 800T in Florida at night
Cinestill 800T was made for tungsten light. Florida at night has plenty of it.
6 min read·680 wordsBuying Guide
Buying vintage cameras on eBay without getting burned
eBay is where most vintage cameras end up. Knowing what to look for saves money.
7 min read·760 wordsMedium Format
Switching to medium format for Florida landscapes
Switching from 35mm to medium format changes what you see before you press the shutter.
9 min read·700 words