Yeah, that account appears to be built on tricking people and then controlling their reputation with Facebook’s social media tools.
I think there’s a more ethical way to sell tricks like this: simply say that this is AI-generated content. They would have a different audience, but I think that their images are compelling enough to attract people anyway. I may even be interested in seeing how the technology and its usage advance.
But they want *this* audience for some reason, thus such an annoying effort to peddle lies.
I wrote about AI and film photography last year, which is when I examined some of the seeds that may have inspired accounts like this: analog.cafe/r/shot-on-film….
Still, creating images that aspire to have a certain look is not the same as passing them off as film by tagging them suggestively and telling lies about their origins.
A Threads/Instagram account is trying to pass AI-generated content as photos shot on film.
I believe that the manner and the tools used to create images matter. It’s why we celebrate film photography, marvel at the technique/timing, and shun ill-gotten content.
This belief is the reason I felt deceived and disappointed to learn that one of the accounts I follow hides behind plausible deniability to present their work as if it was shot on film.
The images the account is posting are edited to look like they were shot on film, which in itself is impressive. Unless you zoom in on every photo, examine their portfolio, and find some shots where the physics don’t quite make sense (like in the image attached here), you may, like me, assume that the poster is genuine.
Unfortunately, instead of showcasing their skills to folks who would appreciate them for what they are, @aymenfilmm chose to delete comments that ask them to do the same. And to the commenters who ask about their technique and equipment, they reply with seemingly AI-generated responses that mention film stocks and cameras that can not create the sorts of images they refer to.
This is major bad vibes for folks like me, who may now have even more trouble trusting what they see online.
Of course, this is not the worst thing that could happen, ever, but it sucks to see this deceptive attitude manifest within a niche built around physical medium meant to brings us closer to the real world.
Jollylook completes its range of hand-cranked instant film development units with an Inxtax Wide back.
Jollylook is a Ukrainian cameramaker known for their instant film cameras made of mostly wood and paper. But the company also has a following of DIY enthusiasts who enjoy Jollylook’s self-assembly camera kits and their film development units, which can be adapted to any camera.
I used one of these hand-crankable devices to make the world’s first functional instant film camera out of gingerbread: analog.cafe/r/building-the…). In fact, the whole camera was built around the Square development unit’s frame. I also have the Instax Mini version that’s been waiting to be used in another camera idea of mine (more on that later).
The Instax Wide version of Jollylook’s development unit is now another thing I want. These units make building film cameras from scratch a lot easier, thanks to the instant (film) feedback and the chassis, which are usually the most difficult part of simple film cameras to get right.
For example, the LEGO camera had to implement a very intricate lockable system to work, which took a lot of parts: analog.cafe/r/hands-on-wit…).
New film, Kentmere 200, and the state of BW film manufacturing 🌅.
Ilford released a new budget-friendly ISO 200 black-and-white film, Kentmere PAN 200. This is their first addition to the monochrome film range in a long while.
The challenge in marketing and selecting BW film is that it’s hard to visually identify. A survey of nearly 600 analogue photographers revealed that most of us can’t tell our BW films apart: analog.cafe/r/photographer… ¹.
However, there are consequential differences between black-and-white films, even if they’re hard to see, which can make or break a photo: analog.cafe/r/how-to-choos….
Thankfully, BW film production has been recovering from setbacks and even thriving lately, giving us more tools to produce great images. Film Ferrania is back on track (kosmofoto.com/2025/04/film…), which is great because their film has the most recognizable look (see ¹,☝️). Light Lens Lab made a post describing their progress with a new film sensitizing equipment: lightlenslab.com/blogs/upc…, and I even saw freshly-sensitized Film Washi in the wild (now mostly sold out). Meanwhile, Kodak has dropped prices on Tri-X: analog.cafe/r/colour-film-…
Updated: film Q v1.0.0-beta.8 makes inverting film negatives a little easier.
film Q launched as beta just over a month ago, and it has already inverted more than 10,000 film negatives. Thank you all for trying film Q and for your feedback thus far!
This new release fixes the app’s account authentication system so that it no longer requires you to sign in to Dropbox periodically. The work involved is deceptively complicated… I did my best to catch all the bugs before committing the code, but please let me know if you find any new ones.
There are also updates to the interface, which include new animations, transitions, and an overall smoother experience. 🧑💻
I first learned about Pentax working on a brand new film camera in 2022: analog.cafe/r/film-photogr…. But the company must’ve begun the process much earlier than that, starting with recruiting engineers who worked on film cameras like K1000 (analog.cafe/r/asahi-pentax…).
However, there had been a recent setback. The president of RICOH (which owns Pentax) resigned (asahi.com/ajw/articles/150…), and so had TKO (kosmofoto.com/2025/03/rico…). Pentax is now reconsidering whether it should pursue its PENTAX Film Camera Project further.
Now, it appears the Pentax 17’s continued success in the turbulent market must define the fate of the Film Camera Project.
I would advise against using any of the press kits, or “simplified” kits, as they are often marketed today. The bleach fix is a bit problematic with films — especially in a setting where the chemistry is not replenished. For best results, I suggest sticking with Fuji Hunt, or similar, professional quality chemistry.
I read in your recent article that areochrome is difficult to photograph with. I respectfully disagree, I’ve made some nice images with this particular emulsion without any issues. Areochrome remains one of the films for which I remain grateful to have had an opportunity to work with. And I should point out, I used this film before the prices became crazy unreasonable.
Updated: film Q, a web app for inverting film negatives in batches.
Version v1.0.0-beta.6 includes several important bug fixes and a new feature, Auto Start.
With the Auto Start setting turned on, film Q will automatically process files as soon as they are uploaded. This can be helpful for speeding up the workflow, especially if you scan directly into your Dropbox folder.
For example, you can set up a folder on your computer, which will automatically invert your negatives as soon as you place your files in it. Watch this video to see how it works: youtube.com/watch?v=OSp3Qh….
This update also fixes dark or distorted results when processing DNG files made with Silverfast scanner software and simplifies the user interface (fewer buttons). See help docs for more info: analog.cafe/app/film-q/help.
Invert v1.2-beta
Invert is a computer vision component of film Q. It calculates values for histogram equalization and manages camera RAW interpreter software.
This update fixes the image area detection mechanism, which has previously caused blank frames with certain types of scans. Version v1.2-beta also improves the saturation levels for camera RAW formats and colours on frames that may have scanning issues near the fringes.
Polaroid film reacts to sun exposure by fading, which has long been considered its downside. But this disadvantage (common amongst most printed materials) can be used creatively to make fun designs that reveal themselves after a few days of exposure, while saving birds from hitting a window.
I made a short video to demonstrate how easy Sol Prints are, what they look like, and how does it feels to reveal them after all the time spent waiting for a result: youtube.com/shorts/tjlqrhC….
For more details on how this works and how to make one (or a few) Sol Prints yourself, see this article: analog.cafe/r/how-to-make-….
Given the response Sissi received, her simple, well-designed pouch has been a success — at least when it comes to her fans’ desire to have one. Eventually, she got overwhelmed by the number of orders and had Roberts Distribution step in to help.
“I used to make small batches of the pouches in multiple sizes, and I’d love to offer that again. But as this project grew into something bigger, I had to be mindful of what was realistic for a wider launch.”
“Since this pouch started as a personal need and has helped me so much in my own journey, I’m really hoping the pouch will be accessible wherever people need it, and I’m definitely open to expanding stockists based on community feedback and demand.” — Sissi Lu.
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