The Yashica Atoron: A Subminiature Masterpiece

The Yashica Atoron is more than just a camera; it’s a testament to the precision engineering and timeless design of mid-century Japanese optics. This subminiature camera, a contemporary of the iconic Minox B, offers a unique blend of portability and image quality. A Pocket-Sized Powerhouse … Continue readingThe Yashica Atoron: A Subminiature Masterpiece

Testing lenses at home

In order to test the resolution of cameras for which there were no evaluations yet, I was forced to carry out tests myself. But I had never done this seriously before, so I had to find out more first. There are many tips online, but … Continue readingTesting lenses at home

The digital Minox A

is from 2018, is called Palm PVG100 and is my smartphone. The size (volume) and weight correspond almost exactly to my Minox A, so the comparison is justified. Of course, 70 years of technical progress is evident in all other categories. Further comparisons are therefore … Continue readingThe digital Minox A