Archive - Camera Clara

Do not buy a Leica M EV1, get the Visoflex instead

A $250 accessory that makes a $9,000 camera pointless

Feb 19 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

How I stopped taking random photos and found my visual identity

Film recipes got me started. Selling everything helped me find my eye.

Feb 18 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

Think about using Auto-ISO in your digital camera

... and combine it with manual focus for a street photography secret weapon.

Feb 15 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

You don't need hundreds of photos to call it a day

All you need is intention. Intention is all we need.

Feb 13 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

Snow, espresso, lasagna, and an unexpected photography chat, brought by what I call "The Leica Social Effect"

Once again, Leica sparks another unexpected friendship. Featuring another visual storytelling for you, dear Camera Clara reader.

Feb 12 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

Why mechanical Leicas are worth the money

Your contact sheet proves it in a way no review ever could.

Feb 9 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

Lake Dolores waterpark: a forgotten dream in the Mojave desert

Photos by Raf, taken on the Mamiya 7ii with a CineStill 800T

Feb 6 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

A collection of the best photos I took in 2025 in Japan

Feb 3 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

January 2026

STOP EXPOSURE GAMBLING and start training your eyeballs

I ignored what my camera told me to do, and film photography taught me why I was right. Bonus: this post includes a practical exercise to train your eye…

Jan 19 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

Why the Essential Film Holder is the best DSLR scanning gear

And remais the absolute best choice for a film holder in 2026 (and likely 2027, 28, 29...)

Jan 17 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

I shot 15 rolls with the Lomo MC-A. Here's why it's not my cup of tea

I recently got my hands on the highly anticipated Lomo MC-A.

Jan 9 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

This $30 Kodak camera is selling for $200 on eBay

I tested the Kodak Charmera: a camera? a keyring? a toy? All combined, and I took it to the streets of NYC anyway.

Jan 8 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts