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15/08/2026

Our next meet up & photowalk will be taking place at the beautiful Pin Mill ✨

When?
19th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where?
Meet at St Andrews Church, Chelmodiston

Everyone is welcome to come along for our meet up & walk, whether you’re a photographer, creative or just fancy a stroll! ✨

Comment below or RSVP via our website to let us know you can make it 👏🏼

Thanks to Beckie | Suffolk family photographer for the background image for this post 🤎

20/06/2026

For Sale ✨

Pentax MV1 35mm Film Camera with Pentax-M 50mm f/2 Lens

£45 + pp

The camera body is in good cosmetic condition overall. The item has not been fully tested and is being sold as untested.

The lens focus ring operates smoothly. However, there are visible marks on the glass and there may be signs of haze and/or fungus present, as shown in the photographs. No lens cap is included.

Condition:

Camera body in good cosmetic condition

Untested operation

Lens focuses smoothly

Lens has marks to glass

Possible haze and/or fungus present

No lens cap included

Sold as vintage/as-is

Included:

Pentax MV1 camera body

Pentax-M 50mm f/2 lens

19/06/2026

For Sale ✨

Konica C35 AF 35mm Compact Film Camera

£30 + pp

A classic Konica C35 AF compact film camera fitted with the sharp Hexanon 38mm f/2.8 lens. The C35 AF is historically significant as one of the world’s first mass-produced autofocus cameras and remains popular with collectors and film photography enthusiasts today.

This example is finished in black and appears to be in good cosmetic condition for its age, with normal signs of use and wear. The lens appears clean from external inspection, and the original wrist strap is still attached.

Features:

35mm film format
Konica Hexanon 38mm f/2.8 lens
Autofocus system
Built-in flash
Compact point-and-shoot design
Made in Japan

Condition:

Vintage pre-owned camera.
Untested unless otherwise stated.
Cosmetic wear consistent with age and use.
Please inspect all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Sold as seen.

Included:

Konica C35 AF camera
Attached wrist strap
A great camera for collectors, display, or film photography enthusiasts looking to experience an important piece of camera history.

17/06/2026

Christchurch Park Photowalk ✨

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to our photowalk last night! It was another beautiful evening with some lovely people.

Our next walk is TBC so keep an eye out 👀

12/06/2026

For Sale ✨

Polaroid Land Camera 95A Folding Instant Camera

£60 + pp

Vintage Polaroid Land Camera 95A in very clean cosmetic condition for its age.

The camera presents well, with clean bodywork and bellows that remain in good condition with no obvious issues noted. The shutter fires correctly when operated, though the camera has not been film tested and is therefore being sold as untested.

The lens shows some light marks consistent with age and use. These are minor and are not expected to significantly affect image quality, but please examine the photographs carefully and satisfy yourself as to condition.

Condition:

Very clean overall cosmetic condition

Bellows in good condition

Shutter fires correctly

Untested with film

Light marks to lens

Sold as-is due to age and lack of full testing

10/06/2026

For Sale ✨

Nikon 35mm f/2.8 AI / AI-S Manual Focus Prime Lens

£125 + pp

The lens is in good used condition with clean glass and smooth focusing. The aperture ring moves correctly through all stops and the blades appear to operate as expected during visual inspection.

This is a compact and highly regarded manual focus Nikon prime, well suited for film photography or adapted digital use.

Condition:

Clean glass with no obvious haze, fungus, or major scratches

Smooth focusing ring

Aperture ring clicks correctly through stops

Good cosmetic condition with light signs of use

Untested on camera

09/06/2026

Our next meet up & photowalk will be taking place at the beautiful Christchurch Park ✨

When?
16th June, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where?
Meet outside the Mansion

Everyone is welcome to come along for our meet up & walk, whether you’re a photographer, creative or just fancy a stroll! ✨

Comment below or RSVP via our website to let us know you can make it 👏🏼

Thanks to for the background image for this post 🤎

08/06/2026

For Sale ✨

Canon Canonet 28 Rangefinder Camera with fixed 40 mm f/2.8 lens

Untested. Camera fires ok but meter appears to not be working. Lens has some light dust as to be expected and will not affect the images.

£40 + pp

04/06/2026

New Blog now live ✨

Thanks to our fantastic blog writer our first blog post this year is up!

Follow the link in our bio & stories to have a little read about our Newbourne Springs walk with the theme - Whimsical ✨

Next walk is on the 16th June, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, location - Christchurch Park

Everyone welcome ✨

Background image from our walk by

01/06/2026

Panon Widelux F7 for sale ✨

Fully tested - see capture on the next slide or visit his blog to see how he got on with using it 👏🏼

Drop me a message if you’re interested 👀

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Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

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