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In the intimate confines of Blue Moon Camera & Machine, Portland's legendary camera haven, Mike Knight and a colleague work with reverent concentration behind a gleaming glass counter. The warm tungsten light illuminates their careful examination of vintage equipment while towering displays of classic cameras—from twin-lens reflex models to large format view cameras—create a museum-like backdrop. The scene captures the quiet dedication of analog photography's guardians, their focused gestures speaking to decades of expertise amid this treasure trove of mechanical precision.

Craftsmen Among Vintage Cameras in Portland Shop

Mike Knight (right) and a colleague examine vintage cameras behind the counter at Blue Moon Camera & Machine in Portland, Oregon.

In the intimate confines of Blue Moon Camera & Machine, Portland's legendary camera haven, Mike Knight and a colleague work with reverent concentration behind a gleaming glass counter. The warm tungsten light illuminates their careful examination of vintage equipment while towering displays of classic cameras—from twin-lens reflex models to large format view cameras—create a museum-like backdrop. The scene captures the quiet dedication of analog photography's guardians, their focused gestures speaking to decades of expertise amid this treasure trove of mechanical precision.

Date
Camera
FUJIFILM GFX 50R
Lens
Fujifilm Fujinon GF32-64mm F4 R LM WR
Focal length
32mm
Aperture
f/4
Shutter speed
1/60s
ISO
1000
Location
Blue Moon Camera & Machine, Portland, Oregon, United States
Copyright
© 2019 Tim Trautmann, All rights reserved.
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