Analog.Cafe
383 Film/Camera Reviews, Guides, and Photo Essays
Olympus 42mm F/1.2 H.Zuiko Auto-S Lens Review
The Fastest Half-Frame SLR Lens Ever Made
June 30, 2022
A “dream” lens for a half-frame camera with all the bokeh you could ever wish for.— Dmitri.
Film Photography News — June 2022 Recap
Five New Colour Films of 2022 in Samples
June 29, 2022
Check out samples of 5 new colour films of 2022 and learn how to get your hands on some today. Plus: more films launching soon and the new $20K film Leicas.— Dmitri.
Clusters of Discrete Dots
Photographing Hammersmith Bridge on Sub-Miniature Film
June 28, 2022
Exploring architectural photography on 110 film format with Minolta 110 Zoom SLR mark II subminiature camera.— Danilo Leonardi.
Konica Big Mini BM-201 Camera Review
Another Cult Classic
June 26, 2022
A beautiful Japanese point-and-shoot sporting an “auto-variable” flash, a sharp 35mm lens with macro/close-up, and a comfy viewfinder.— Dmitri.
How to Make Perfect Exposures on Film
June 22, 2022
This guide to perfecting your exposures covers advice for both manual and point-and-shoot cameras.— Dmitri.
Agfa Vista 200 Film Review
The (Expired) Classic Colour Film of the 2010s
June 10, 2022
Agfa Vista films were my favourite choice for colour 35mm emulsions in the late 2010s — until they were unceremoniously discontinued in 2018.— Dmitri.
Konica Big Mini BM-302 Camera Review
Better Than Ever
June 2, 2022
A second-generation Japanese point-and-shoot 35mm film camera with 𝒇3.5 35mm lens. Excellent for up-close portraits and action shots.— Dmitri.
Film Photography News — May 2022 Recap
New Colour Film, “Betty’s Favourite!” TONS of Cameras, New Lomography Lens
May 31, 2022
ORWO’ new colour film. Lomography’s Daguerreotype lens. Ektar H35 camera. £19 billion’s worth of unused photo gear. And “Betty’s Favourite!”— Dmitri, with images by Betty.
Adox Color Mission Film Review
Grainy Colour Magic
May 26, 2022
Adox Color Mission is a brand-new C-41 emulsion distributed by a prominent German film manufacturer. Characterized by chunky grain along with vivid yet well-balanced colour renditions. — Dmitri.
What Is Exposure and How to Measure It
Learn About Stops of Light, EVs, and How to Apply Them to Your Photography
May 24, 2022
This short article will help you understand two key concepts in photography: stops and EVs. You will also learn how to apply them.— Dmitri.
Fujifilm Neopan Acros Film Review
Almost Cancelled
May 18, 2022
Acros is a lovely medium-speed black and white emulsion. It features silky-smooth gradients with high-contrast shadows and expansive over-exposure latitude.— Dmitri.
Cadillac Club
A Photo Essay From South Phoenix
May 16, 2022
Frankie J caught my eye, and I asked if I could take his picture. “Hell yeah. ” I said I liked his ride, a Cadillac from the early 2000s, fading from an ivory roof to a gold-flaked champagne at the bumpers. “I added those gold flakes myself,” he said.— Jason Bruner.
Minox 35 GT Camera Review
“The Smallest Full-Frame Camera Ever Made”
May 12, 2022
This aperture-priority foldable full-frame 35mm film camera with a 35mm 𝒇2.8 lens is only slightly larger than a roll of film.— Dmitri
Film Log
Web App 📱
May 9, 2022
A free app that lets you effortlessly keep a record of your film as it gets cycled through your cameras, labs, and archives.— Dmitri.
Cuba Square Project
May 4, 2022
A photo essay.— Kitja.
Kodak Gold Film Review
Now Available in Medium Format!
May 2, 2022
Throughout its 36-year history, this film was marketed as a cheaper alternative to Kodak’s professional portfolio films. This review explains why.— Dmitri.
Film Photography News — April 2022 Recap
Fujifilm Raises Prices by 60%, New Film, New Old Lenses, New Film App
April 28, 2022
This month, Fujifilm delivered some bad news — again. Their film prices are to rise by up to 60% and their slide films in medium format will be produced in limited quantities.— Dmitri.
Kodak Ektar 100 Film Review
“World’s Finest Grain”
April 20, 2022
Kodak’s Ektar 100 is an exceptional emulsion. It stands apart from all other Kodak products in its colour rendition, dynamic range, and, of course, the grain.— Dmitri.
What Is an Aperture and How Does It Work
Printable PDF 📑
April 13, 2022
A printable PDF guide on aperture in photography. Understand how it works, build your own practical experiment, and learn everything there is to know about how it affects light.— Dmitri.
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Book Review
April 12, 2022
A review of a limited-print photobook, 665, by Sol. Shot on long-discontinued film across North America’s beautiful parks.— Dmitri.
