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713 Reviews, Guides, and Essays

Kodak ColorPlus 200 Film Review
The Cheapest Colour Film on the Market
June 13, 2023
Kodak ColorPlus is the cheapest colour film on the market. And not that long ago, it was the cheapest film, period. In this review, I’ll break down all the technical characteristics of this film and how it compares to others in its class. I will also explain exactly what makes this film special and why I believe it will remain the most affordable photographic choice for the foreseeable future.
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Kodak UltraMax 400 Film Review
It ❤️ Loves the Sun and Doesn't Cost an Arm
June 11, 2023
Kodak UltraMax 400 is a medium-speed, fine-grained colour-negative film. It renders natural tones cheaper than Portra and much more accurately than most new emulsions. UltraMax may even be the most affordable ISO 400 colour film on the market.
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Konica Big Mini F Camera Review
Neither Over-Hyped nor Over-Priced 👌
June 6, 2023
Konica Big Mini F is the top-tier film camera in the series of mid-level Japanese point-and-shoots that can be had for under $300.
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ORWO Wolfen NC 500 Film Review
A Film for the Summer ☀️
June 1, 2023
This is a new German-made colour-negative film. As many have pointed out, it delivers mixed results. I discuss how to get the best images with it at length in this post.
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Film Photography News — May 2023 Recap
7 New Films and a Book for the Summer
May 30, 2023
Two new colour films from Reto, the return of the Street Candy, Ilford’s Ultra-Large Format program, WonderPAN, dubblefilm’s GLITCH, Foma Ortho 400, film cameras in space (again), new website features, and a new book! Plus: is film getting cheaper?
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Photography Through the Pandemic
A Book Review and Introspective
May 25, 2023
Photography Through the Pandemic is a community photo book created by Holly Gilman and produced by 35mmc (Hamish Gill). It is dedicated to John Whitmore, who passed away unexpectedly as this book was being put together.
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Lomochrome Turquoise XR Film Review
With Exposure and Editing Tips
May 22, 2023
Lomochrome Turquoise XR film is a false-colour emulsion that’ll make your skies appear orange and your skin blue.
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Between Blocks
Book Review
May 20, 2023
Between Blocks is a collection of Polaroid frames filled with flowering plants of Vancouver, printed to scale across 100 pages in softcover, perfect-bound — limited to 500 copies.
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Pentax Espio Mini Camera Review
A.K.A. Pentax UC-1
May 18, 2023
Pentax Espio Mini is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera with a 32mm 𝒇3.5 lens and a great close-up mode.
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Miranda Sensomat Japanese Film SLR Review
With the Waist-Level Finder & a M39 Lens Adapter
May 17, 2023
Miranda Sensomat is a Japanese 35mm SLR with a versatile lens mount, swappable viewfinder, and great build quality at an affordable price.
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Kodak Portra 800 Film Review
Treat Yourself
May 13, 2023
Kodak Portra 800 is the most colour-accurate, widest dynamic range high-speed colour-negative film on the market. It’s not the cheapest, but if you want low-light sensitivity, resilience in high-contrast scenes, and realistic yet unmistakably analogue images out of your camera, this film is your best option.
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PolaCon, an Instant Film Photography Convention
Live in NYC — May 19-21, 2023!
May 11, 2023
What to expect from the upcoming PolaCon. Plus: a brief history of the event and the Instant Film Society that’s behind it.
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Sea to Sky With Olympus PEN FV & CineStill 400D
May 3, 2023
An old friend came to visit my hometown, and we took off on a short road trip. I review the photos that turned out.
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Voigtländer Bessa-L Film Camera Review
A Pro-Grade Rangefinder-Type 35mm Film Body for Under $200
May 1, 2023
Voigtländer Bessa-L is a relatively modern and lightweight rangefinder-style 35mm film cameras with a fast focal plane shutter for LTM|M39/M/C/S lens mounts.
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Film Photography News — April 2023 Recap
More New Film! (And Other Stuff)
April 25, 2023
New film from Polaroid, Film Photography Project, and Film Ferrania. Updates from Lomography. Fujifilm suspends domestic film supplies.
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Polaroid Reclaimed Blue 600 Film Guide
Review and Shooting Tips
April 24, 2023
Made from materials destined for a landfill, Reclaimed Blue is the most exciting film release to come out of Polaroid in my recent memory.
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Kosmo Foto Mono 100 Film Review
A Medium-Contrast Black-and-White Film in a Pretty Box
April 16, 2023
Kosmo Foto Mono 100 is a rebranded emulsion that rivals its OM’s reach and affordability. But the first thing everyone notices is always the box.
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Chinon Belami AF Point-and-Shoot Camera Review
April 13, 2023
Chinon Bellami AF is an early pocketable point-and-shoot camera by a Japanese company that’s currently owned and operated by Kodak.
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How to Replace Light Seals on a Film Camera
Fix Light Leaks and Increase the Value of Your Old Rangefinder/SLR/TLR
April 12, 2023
Learn how to fix light leaks and what they are. Easily service your film camera at home.
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Polaroid B&W SX-70 Instant Film Review
Better Than Colour
April 8, 2023
Made for Polaroid SX-70 cameras. This review includes tips and experiments for better exposures.
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