Dmitri

Founding Editor

I love talking about film and film cameras! Analog.Cafe is my blog where I publish premium and free (always ad-free) reviews, guides, and web apps.

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SMC Pentax-M 1:1.7 50mm Kit Lens Review
Premium Quality and Excellent Design for Under $50
November 2, 2026
A standard lens with no “extra” qualities like a slim profile or macro capabilities, it is also the one that introduces and represents the entire mount ecosystem. And it does so brilliantly. In this review, I’ll discuss the significance of the Pentax-M 1:1.7, talk about its specs and image quality, compare it to the Pentax-A, and share lots of samples.
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Film Photography News — October 2026 Recap
A Double-Podcast Feature, New Harman Film?, $19M in Fujifilm Money, Apps, Meters, and Tri-Colour Scanning
October 27, 2026
TL;DR: A Double-Podcast Feature with Mia Glanz and Yvonne Hanson; rumours of new Harman colour-negative film; Fujifilm invests $19,000,000 in Instax production; new apps for film photographers, tri-colour scanning, and a new spot-meter.
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Scanning Film Just Got Easier
A Monthly Newsletter for GOLD Members
October 23, 2026
film Q (a web app for inverting film negatives online) does things differently from other similar products, so while I personally enjoy using it, I wasn’t sure if it was a good fit for other photographers — but a glance at usage statistics, showing that at least half of you tried it, gave me the push to improve it. The new version 1.1.0 features significant image quality upgrades, fun new UI elements, and faster processing speeds.
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Ilford Delta 100 Film Review
Smooth or Crispy, Edited or Plain, It Works Exceptionally Well
October 8, 2026
Ilford Delta 100 is a high-resolution medium-speed black-and-white film that features tabular grain in its emulsion (a Core-Shell™ technology). Launched in 1992, it was the response to Kodak’s T-Max film series and the tech that promised more detail without having to resort to slow ISO values. In this review, I’ll explain what tabular grain is and why it’s important for films like Delta 100, talk about this film’s key properties, such as resolution and dynamic range, share lots of samples, explain why I like working with this particular film in challenging lighting conditions, and offer tips to avoid mistakes I made while shooting it over the past six years.
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Film Photography News — September 2026 Recap
Polaroid Mod, Phoenix in 4x5, Save $ on Film, and Develop C-41 at Room Temp
September 29, 2026
Polaroid Mod is a new camera — launched just now¹! Kyle McDougall got to try experimental sheets of Harman Phoenix and Kentmere 400 in 4x5 — the results are impressive. Photography in search of whimsy is a short essay on the state of culture and technology. I share 27 tips for saving money on film, my complicated and somewhat disappointing experience with Lucky C400, and a formula for developing C-41 at room temperature. Plus, a new app: Flash ⚡️ Exposure Calculator, and an interview with C41 Coffee founder on this month’s Analog.Cafe Podcast.
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Flash ⚡️ Exposure Calculator
Web App 📱
September 26, 2026
Flash exposures can be difficult to guess on a manual or a toy/disposable film camera. This tool offers an easy way to get it right. Set your distance, and the Flash Exposure Calculator will give you a correct aperture for your camera. That’s it!
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New Resources for Affordable Creative Photography
A Monthly Newsletter for GOLD Members
September 25, 2026
Though photography is a privilege, it doesn’t have to be a luxury.This month I explored several ways to save money on film, film development chemicals, film scanning, and film cameras. I’ve also explored a relatively cheap new colour-negative film from Lucky in China and shared a special technique for developing C-41 at room temperature (which can save water and eliminate some expensive tools from the process).In this newsletter:27 tips for spending less on film.I learned some of these tips several years ago while searching for ways to shoot more film while earning $8K/year.
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How to Save Money on Film
25+ Practical Ideas to Save Without Sacrificing Fun or Image Quality
September 22, 2026
If you want to shoot more and pay less, this extensive guide will give you plenty of options to choose from, along with guidance on when each may be the most appropriate. Whether you expose one or a hundred rolls per month, wherever you are in the world, there will be something for you to consider.
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Becky’s Purse
Book Review
September 21, 2026
Becky’s Purse is a book about Mia Glanz’ childhood friend, Becky, told in Becky’s own words through a collection of handwritten notes and items.
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Ilford Delta 3200 Review
A Long-Term Review With Tons of Samples, and Developer Tests
September 17, 2026
This film can look very different, depending on how or what you develop it with. I spent six years and countless rolls with this emulsion as a go-to. In this in-depth review, I share samples developed in various recipes and discuss what makes this film shine, as well as its weak points.
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SMC Pentax-M 1:1.7 50mm Kit Lens Review

Premium Quality and Excellent Design for Under $50

November 2, 2026

Film Photography News — October 2026 Recap

A Double-Podcast Feature, New Harman Film?, $19M in Fujifilm Money, Apps, Meters, and Tri-Colour Scanning

October 27, 2026

Scanning Film Just Got Easier

A Monthly Newsletter for GOLD Members

October 23, 2026

Ilford Delta 100 Film Review

Smooth or Crispy, Edited or Plain, It Works Exceptionally Well

October 8, 2026

Film Photography News — September 2026 Recap

Polaroid Mod, Phoenix in 4x5, Save $ on Film, and Develop C-41 at Room Temp

September 29, 2026

Flash ⚡️ Exposure Calculator

Web App 📱

September 26, 2026

New Resources for Affordable Creative Photography

A Monthly Newsletter for GOLD Members

September 25, 2026

How to Save Money on Film

25+ Practical Ideas to Save Without Sacrificing Fun or Image Quality

September 22, 2026

Becky’s Purse

Book Review

September 21, 2026

Ilford Delta 3200 Review

A Long-Term Review With Tons of Samples, and Developer Tests

September 17, 2026

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