Dmitri ☕️
Managing Editor
Shooting film, reviewing beautiful cameras, and building websites.
Articles on Analog.Cafe:
Giveaway: Polaroid Now I-Type Camera & Film!
Ends on October 31, 2023 ☝️
September 21, 2023
To win, post your favourite instant photo in the comments and write a few words about it.— Dmitri ☕️.
Polaroid SX-70 User Guide and Review
Is It Really the Best Instant Film Camera? Plus: How Make Better Pictures With It
September 20, 2023
This is a beautiful, immensely capable instant film camera. This guide covers everything you need to know about it.— Dmitri ☕️.
Instant Film Dimensions
Polaroid, Instax, One Instant
September 18, 2023
A list of all modern instant film dimensions in millimetres and inches with sources and explanations.— Dmitri ☕️.
A Brief History of Polaroid
Innovation, Success, Luck, Persistence, a Ponzi Scheme, and Family Fortunes
September 17, 2023
Today’s Polaroid was rebuilt and re-invented by the artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs who could not stand seeing it fade. This is the story of its incredible survival.— Dmitri ☕️.
Nike SB X Polaroid Shoes
September 16, 2023
While these kicks aren’t a piece of photo gear you’d typically read me blog about, they are at the intersection of my three life’s obsessions: shoes, skateboarding, and film photography.— Dmitri ☕️.
Polaroid Photo Box Review
An Easy Way to Keep Your Precious Film Safe From Dust and Sun Damage
September 14, 2023
Learn about archiving your Polaroids: what can damage them, what can save them, and how Polaroid Photo Boxes stack up against the other options.— Dmitri ☕️.
Polaroid Film Characteristic Curves
2nd. Edition Printable PDF 📑
September 13, 2023
Film characteristic curve approximations for modern Polaroid films. Use this datasheet to understand contrast profiles and dynamic ranges.— Dmitri ☕️.
Polaroid Color 600 Film Review & Shooting Guide
Inc. I-Type Colour Films, Go, and 8x10 Packs
September 12, 2023
This is the most versatile instant film. But you need to know how to expose, store, and scan it properly for the best results, as it is not cheap.— Dmitri ☕️.
Summer Hikes on Film
Sunshine Coast and Garibaldi Highlands
September 6, 2023
A short photo essay about the days by the sea and near the tops of the mountains of British Columbia.— Dmitri ☕️.
A Beginner’s Guide to Shooting Manual Film Cameras
Printable PDF 📑
September 4, 2023
A free eighteen-page printable PDF guide on how to shoot manual/mechanical film cameras.— Dmitri ☕️.
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