Welcome. I'm Star Rush, an amateur photographer and iphoneographer in Seattle. Along with mobile photography, I love 35mm film cameras. I've been collecting a long time. Some say it's a fever. I say it's devotion. This is my collection and some film photography. The cameras aren't precious or valuable, but usable. I like them for their mechanical engineering, industrial design, and the wonderful photos they create. Trying to keep it close to home, I buy 35mm locally at Glazer's Cameras or drugstores. I use a local lab, 60 Minute Photo Lab, on Capitol Hill. Photos and cameras are 35mm, unless noted. Please contact me about using my photos. When reblogging, kindly credit me.

My iphoneography is at http://StarRush360.tumblr.com.

Photos by Star Rush. © All rights reserved.

Minolta XE7, RokkorX 1:1.7 50mm
Newest addition to the camera family. This is a product of a collaboration between Minolta and Leica in the 1970s. Silky smooth shutter, excellent heft, and a fantastic addition to my Minolta cameras. Woo-hoo!

Minolta XE7, RokkorX 1:1.7 50mm

Newest addition to the camera family. This is a product of a collaboration between Minolta and Leica in the 1970s. Silky smooth shutter, excellent heft, and a fantastic addition to my Minolta cameras. Woo-hoo!

Minolta QT: 23mm lens, f/3.5 to f/22 and shutter speed 1/30 and 1/250.
This is a subminiature camera taking 16mm film.  It’s approximately 4” x 2”.  I love it.

Minolta QT: 23mm lens, f/3.5 to f/22 and shutter speed 1/30 and 1/250.

This is a subminiature camera taking 16mm film.  It’s approximately 4” x 2”.  I love it.

Minolta Hi-Matic E Rokkor-QF 1:1.7
I could look at this camera all day long; it’s beautifully designed.

Minolta Hi-Matic E Rokkor-QF 1:1.7

I could look at this camera all day long; it’s beautifully designed.

Volvo. Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 Vivitar 35mm-70mm Kodak Gold 200
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Volvo. Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 Vivitar 35mm-70mm Kodak Gold 200

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Minolta x700 Rokkor MD 1:1.4 50mm
I have a thing for Minolta—they’re fun to use, and this one is just great.

Minolta x700 Rokkor MD 1:1.4 50mm

I have a thing for Minolta—they’re fun to use, and this one is just great.

Minolta SRT 102 Rokkor 1:1.7 50mm 
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Love this for lots of reasons, especially mirror lock-up

Minolta SRT 102 Rokkor 1:1.7 50mm
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Love this for lots of reasons, especially mirror lock-up

“Backside” Pioneer Square in Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 August 2010 
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“Backside” Pioneer Square in Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 August 2010

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“Words on Greenwood” Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 Kodak Max 400 August 2010
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“Words on Greenwood” Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 Kodak Max 400 August 2010

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“Porcelain in the Window” Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 Kodak Max 400 August 2010
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“Porcelain in the Window” Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 Kodak Max 400 August 2010

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“Lace in the Trees” Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 Kodak Max 400 August 2010
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“Lace in the Trees” Seattle, Wash. Minolta x700 Kodak Max 400 August 2010

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