Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar f2.8/120 – Aperture Stuck Repair
A factual walkthrough of diagnosing and repairing a stuck aperture on a CZJ Biometar f.28/120 lens, including rear and front cleaning, graphite lubrication, and lessons learned
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Exploring the art of analog photography—tips, stories, and inspiration for rediscovering the joy of film in a digital world.
Silent Witness: The Fall of the Tree
It’s been a while since I wrote Silent Witness: The Tree That Nurtures, a ref...
Rediscovering the Negative: Why I Scan My Own Film
In analog photography, every print is interpretation. Here's why I stopped trusting lab scans and started scanning with my Epson V800.
The Pentacon Six TL - My Latest (and Final!) Camera Addition
Specifications Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 2.8 / 80mm “Zebra” Camera...
Close-Up Photography with Zeiss Proxar Lenses for the Zeiss Ikon Contina IIa
Mastering Close-Up Photography with Zeiss Proxar Lenses for the Zeiss Ikon ...
Exploring the Zeiss Ikon Contina IIa - A Bargain Camera with Surprising Results
I tested my $15 Zeiss Ikon Contina IIa, paired with Ilford HP5 Plus 400 B&...
Silent Witness: The Tree That Nurtures
Lens: Zeiss Tessar 4.5 / 10.5cm Camera Serial Nr.: F23627 Lens Serial Nr.: 22...
The Adventure Begins: Three Films, One Camera
Lens: Zeiss Tessar 4.5 / 10.5cm Camera Serial Nr.: F23627 Lens Serial Nr.: 22...
How to Shoot the Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521/2
Lens: Zeiss Tessar 4.5 / 10.5cm Camera Serial Nr.: F23627 Lens Serial Nr.: 22...