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719 Reviews, Guides, and Essays

Introducing: GOLD Memberships
Premium Content and Features for Analog.Cafe Supporters
January 23, 2024
The new GOLD memberships are an affordable way to learn more about film photography, use new tools to do it better, and support Analog.Cafe in the meantime.
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Pedestrian Detroit
An Offline Photobook Encounter
January 16, 2024
I bought my copy of Pedestrian Detroit at my favourite coffee shop down the street from home. They serve what I think is the best-tasting brew in town and often feature creative works from the community artists for sale. Pedestrian Detroit was laid in a small stack in front of the counter with a note that they’re sold on a donation basis.
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Film Scanning: Which Side Is Up?
How to Load Film Into a Film Scanner/DSLR Holder Correctly and Get the Best Image Quality
January 9, 2024
There are four ways to insert film into a scanner’s film holder. This post explains which side is the right side up. It also explores what happens if you insert film the “wrong way” in.
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Olympus Trip 35 Film Camera Review
A Cult Classic, an Engineering Marvel, and an Excellent Value for a Modern Film Photographer
December 29, 2023
Olympus Trip 35 is one of the most popular 35mm film cameras ever produced — and for a good reason. Its battery-free light meter is reliable, the lens is surprisingly sharp, the body is nearly pocketable, and the price is right. This review is a deep dive into the world of this small, mighty camera.
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Olympus Trip 35 Instructions Manual
Printable PDF 📑
December 28, 2023
A free, unmarked Olympus Trip 35 camera manual (in German, English, and Spanish). 12.5MB PDF .
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Film Photography News — December 2023 Recap
I Ate My Film Camera. 🎄📸
December 25, 2023
An edible instant film camera made of gingerbread and icing with an active sugar lens enters my belly. A new colour film by the same folks who make Ilford HP5+ goes live. And a new camera strap by RETO.
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Amber T800 Film Review
Is It as Good CineStill 800T?
December 22, 2023
In this review, I’m comparing Amber T800 to CineStill 800T (in terms of image quality, price, and shooting experience), discussing reasons for its existence, and giving you my thoughts on whether it’s a suitable CineStill alternative.
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Building the “World’s First” Gingerbread Camera
It Shoots Instax Film Through a Lens Made of Sugar and I Ate It 🍭
December 20, 2023
Dmitri explains how his edible film camera uses an isomalt sugar lens to photograph subjects with fast shutter speeds on a piece of bread loaded with Instax Square film.
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Harman Phoenix 200 vs. Ilford Ilfocolor 400
Comparing Two New “Ilford” Colour Films
December 18, 2023
Did you know that there are TWO “Ilford” brands, and both of them have recently begun selling colour film? This article explains everything and compares the emulsions in depth.
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My Top Five Favourite Film Cameras of 2023
December 8, 2023
In today’s short post, I’ll introduce you to my top five favourite film cameras from the nineteen I tried this year.
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My First Roll With Yashica Mat 124G

December 5, 2023
Yashica Mat 124G is a simple and straightforward camera. There’s nothing unnecessary in its design — every button or dial has a purpose.
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Film Photography News — November 2023 Recap
Sugar-Lens Gingerbread Instax Square (Edible Film Camera), WTF?!, and More!
November 29, 2023
I built an instant film camera out of gingerbread and candy — sugar lens and all! What The Film?! JollyLook, Kodak Super 8, and Ilford Spoilers.
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“WTF?!,” a Game for Film Photographers Is Now Live!
Can You Beat My Score?
November 29, 2023
What The Film?! is a new (free) web game built for film photographers by film photographers.
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Kodak Gold vs. ColorPlus
Side-by-Side Comparison
November 23, 2023
Our extensive tests revealed no significant difference between the two emulsions. But there’s a slight nuance you may like to know about.
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How to Choose Black-and-White Film for Photography
Looks Can Be Deceiving
November 17, 2023
10 principles for selecting black-and-white film. Some of which may contribute to your final results in unexpected ways.
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Windows to the Soul
Of New Orleans
November 14, 2023
A study of the many New Orleans’ beautiful neighborhoods through their windows in 7 frames, shot on film.
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Mamiya RZ67 Professional II Camera Review
Handheld With Mamiya Sekor RZ 110mm 𝒇2.8 Portrait Lens
November 13, 2023
Mamiya RZ67 Professional II is a medium format SLR that shoots large 6x7 frames on 120 film with some of the best lenses in class.
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Minolta P’s (Riva Panorama) Camera Review
An Easy, Affordable, Panoramic Point-and-Shoot Film Camera
November 7, 2023
A panoramic point-and-shoot film camera with motorized film transport, autofocus, autoexposure, flash, and a 24mm 𝒇4.5 coated lens.
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What the Film?!
Web App 📱
November 2, 2023
How well can you tell black-and-white films apart? Play the web GAME FOR FILM PHOTOGRAPHERS.
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Film Photography News — October 2023 Recap
Spooky Scandal, Film Discounts, 3 New Cameras, and a New Lens
October 31, 2023
Polaroid Now I-Type Camera winner, CineStill trademarking fiasco, discounts on 120 film and a new lens from Lomography, big Fujifilm money flowing into Instax, two new compact “reusable” cameras, a new Leica Sofort, a new giant list of public darkrooms, and photography as a mental health treatment in the UK.
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Introducing: GOLD Memberships

Premium Content and Features for Analog.Cafe Supporters

January 23, 2024

Pedestrian Detroit

An Offline Photobook Encounter

January 16, 2024

Film Scanning: Which Side Is Up?

How to Load Film Into a Film Scanner/DSLR Holder Correctly and Get the Best Image Quality

January 9, 2024

Olympus Trip 35 Film Camera Review

A Cult Classic, an Engineering Marvel, and an Excellent Value for a Modern Film Photographer

December 29, 2023

Olympus Trip 35 Instructions Manual

Printable PDF 📑

December 28, 2023

Film Photography News — December 2023 Recap

I Ate My Film Camera. 🎄📸

December 25, 2023

Amber T800 Film Review

Is It as Good CineStill 800T?

December 22, 2023

Building the “World’s First” Gingerbread Camera

It Shoots Instax Film Through a Lens Made of Sugar and I Ate It 🍭

December 20, 2023

Harman Phoenix 200 vs. Ilford Ilfocolor 400

Comparing Two New “Ilford” Colour Films

December 18, 2023

My Top Five Favourite Film Cameras of 2023

December 8, 2023

My First Roll With Yashica Mat 124G

December 5, 2023

Film Photography News — November 2023 Recap

Sugar-Lens Gingerbread Instax Square (Edible Film Camera), WTF?!, and More!

November 29, 2023

“WTF?!,” a Game for Film Photographers Is Now Live!

Can You Beat My Score?

November 29, 2023

Kodak Gold vs. ColorPlus

Side-by-Side Comparison

November 23, 2023

How to Choose Black-and-White Film for Photography

Looks Can Be Deceiving

November 17, 2023

Windows to the Soul

Of New Orleans

November 14, 2023

Mamiya RZ67 Professional II Camera Review

Handheld With Mamiya Sekor RZ 110mm 𝒇2.8 Portrait Lens

November 13, 2023

Minolta P’s (Riva Panorama) Camera Review

An Easy, Affordable, Panoramic Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

November 7, 2023

What the Film?!

Web App 📱

November 2, 2023

Film Photography News — October 2023 Recap

Spooky Scandal, Film Discounts, 3 New Cameras, and a New Lens

October 31, 2023