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444 Film and Camera Reviews, Guides, Photo Essays
Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 400 Film Review
A Medium-Speed Colour Film, Available at Your Local Drugstore
December 8, 2022
Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 400 is a medium-speed C-41 emulsion, widely distributed across North American drugstores.— Dmitri.Olympus OM-1 Film Camera Review
With Olympus F-Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 Kit Lens
December 6, 2022
OM-1 is a film SLR everyone’s talking about. It’s compact, streamlined, reliable, easy to use, versatile, and affordable. Who wouldn’t want such a camera?— Dmitri.#BelieveInFilm — a Film Photography Community
“Available Wherever Fine Hashtags Are Used”
November 30, 2022
The story of a genuinely open online community for film photographers.— Dmitri.Film Photography News — November 2022 Recap 🍁
Lomography’s 30th Birthday and Holiday Camera-Themed Cooking Instructions
November 29, 2022
Lomography turns 30. Receding ice reveals 85-year-old abandoned cameras. Fujifilm is running low on film. Plus: Build a Polaroid SX-70 gingerbread house!— Dmitri.How to Make a Polaroid SX-70 Gingerbread House
Recipe, Printable Template, and Detailed Instructions
November 28, 2022
I love my Polaroid SX-70 camera. It’s instantly recognizable and it can make some really good photos, too. But wouldn’t it be better if it was edible?— Dmitri.Polaroid SX-70 Gingerbread House Printable Guide
File Download 📥
November 27, 2022
Recipe, ingredients, and printable templates for making your Polaroid SX-70 gingerbread house.— Dmitri.Canon Canonet QL17 GIII Film Camera Review
Aperture Priority Fixed-Lens Japanese Rangefinder With Full Manual Controls
November 24, 2022
Often recommended for new photographers, this camera comes with a great lens and full manual controls.— Dmitri.Red-Colour Experiments
The Red as a Monochromatic Approach
November 21, 2022
In this essay, I’d like to discuss my fascination with the colour red and the techniques I used to achieve the results.— Justino Lourenço.New Classic EZ 400 Film Review
An Affordable, Flexible, Medium-Speed Monochrome Film With 40% Less Plastic
November 16, 2022
New Classic EZ 400 is a medium-speed black-and-white film with plenty of sharpness, medium contrast and somewhat chunky grain.— Dmitri.Ilford FP4 Plus Film Review
Versatile, Fine-Grained, Affordable
November 14, 2022
Ilford FP4 Plus is a classic emulsion with fine grain, impressive dynamic range, and extra-smooth gradients at ISO 125.— Dmitri, with images by Betty.Film Photography Website Shortlist
My 8 Favorite Blogs, a (Web) App, and a Wiki
November 8, 2022
A list of film photography websites I regularly seek out. I recommend you visit them at least once.— Dmitri.Kodak Retina Longar (Xenon C) 80mm F/4 Lens Review
Telephoto Lens Attachment for Retina IIIC Film Cameras
November 3, 2022
Kodak Retina Longar (Xenon C) 80mm 𝒇4 is an encased set of front elements that augments Kodak Retina IIIC’s native 50mm lens. It transforms the fancy 35mm film folder into a non-foldable telephoto camera— Dmitri.Kodak Retina IIIC Foldable Film Camera Review
The “Big C” Collectible German Rangefinder
November 2, 2022
Kodak’s Retina IIIC (Big C) is the best rangefinder the iconic American brand has ever produced. It was built in the 1950s by German engineers with German optics.— Dmitri.Film Photography News — October 2022 Recap 🎃
A Belated Update; New Films, New Cameras, New Lens, and More
November 1, 2022
Euphoric by Atlanta Film Co, X 320 Pro by CatLABS, a new lens by Chroma, a new Instax Mini SLR by NONS, and Lomography’s Lomo Apparat 35.— Dmitri.Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50 Film Review
Incredible Detail With Vivid Reds and Blues
October 21, 2022
Fujifilm’s Fujichrome Velvia 50 is a premium high-definition slide emulsion from Japan. It features accurate colours and some of the finest and sharpest grain on positive film.— Dmitri.Steganography
Slow Pace Photography
October 20, 2022
I’ve been granted access to a different view of Santa Eulària des Riu (Ibiza). I’d like to share it with you.— Carlos García-Suárez.Voigtländer Vitomatic I Camera Review
Forgotten Gem
October 10, 2022
A beautiful post-war German mechanical instrument with fantastic optics. Today, it can be found for as little as $20.— Dmitri.Film Speed
Web App 📱
October 6, 2022
Use this app to convert the Soviet ГОСТ or the German DIN values to modern ISO/ASA film speeds.— Dmitri.Ilford Delta 400 Film Review
Fine Grain, Complex Contrast
October 5, 2022
Ilford Delta 400 is a medium-speed, relatively fine-grained medium-contrast black and white film.— Dmitri.Cyanotype Landscapes
Large Format, Digital Negative, Botanicals
October 4, 2022
I recently returned from the big lap around Australia with my family. It was a chance to unwind after an intense couple of years and reconnect with the landscape. I make photographs on film using a large format 4x5 view camera. This is mainly a solitary pursuit.— Mat Hughes.