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713 Reviews, Guides, and Essays

Industar-50 50mm 1:3.5 Lens Review
A Soviet M39 Pancake Lens for Miranda, Zenit, Pentax, and Praktica SLRs
April 8, 2023
Industar-50 50mm 𝒇3.5 lens is a compact Soviet-made lens with great creative potential and characteristic flaws.
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Nikon L35AD2 (L35AF2) Point-and-Shoot Camera Review
a.k.a. Nikon One Touch
April 4, 2023
A sharp 35mm 𝒇2.8 “character” Nikon lens in a plastic point-and-shoot body with metal chassis, auto-focus, and auto-exposure.
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Rollei RPX 400 Film Review
A Versatile, Affordable Medium-Speed Monochrome Film of Mysterious Origins
April 2, 2023
This film is an excellent value for the money: it has a wide dynamic range, renders fine grain, and is available in bulk. But it needs a thoughtful process for the best results.
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Polaroid Film Shield a.k.a. “Frog Tongue” Review
Does It Work and Is It Worth It?
March 30, 2023
In this review, I discuss and demonstrate Polaroid Film Shield’s effectiveness at preventing opacification failure and improving overall contrast.
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Polaroid Now I-Type Instant Camera Review
A Reborn Classic
March 28, 2023
The “Now I-Type” is a modern instant film camera by the same company that makes Polaroid film. This is my in-depth review and shooting guide.
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Back to Nature
March 27, 2023
In this portrait series, I’m focusing on the connection with nature that we have as humans.
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Film Photography News — March 2023 Recap
🌷XTRA: Pentax, Rollei, Polaroid, MiNT, DPReview, Chroma, VALOI, Dunkbot +1
March 23, 2023
Instant Box Camera, a new Rollei “DTLR,” VALOI easy35, two new film cameras by MiNT, a new Instax camera, Dunkbot, Polaroid, Pentax, and more.
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Polaroid 600 Green Duochrome Film Review
March 21, 2023
Black & Green Duochrome is the latest Polaroid film that features wild, contrasty results that are guaranteed to make the heads turn — if used correctly.
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A Film Photographer’s Note-Taking App
FILM LOG Is a Digital Memo “Holder” for All Your Film Cameras
March 14, 2023
This free app helps you remember which film’s inside your camera, take field notes, and archive your film’s entire journey on the cloud.
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Fujichrome Provia 400X Slide Film Review
Ultra-Fine Grain, Vivid and Accurate Colours at ISO 400 (Expired)
March 12, 2023
Fujifilm Fujichrome Provia 400X gives the most detail and superior colour accuracy in an unrivaled ISO 400 colour reversal film package.
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Hasselblad XPan/Fuji TX-1 Pano Rangefinder Review
The One and Only
March 7, 2023
Hasselblad XPan is a true panoramic rangefinder that makes the most of 35mm film.
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How to Store & Organize Film & Film Scans
March 4, 2023
A tried and tested way to index and organize your negatives and film scans. Quick, easy, and effective.
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Shoot Polaroid 600 Film in SX-70 With Backlit Scenes
No Modifications, ND Filters, or Flash Needed
March 2, 2023
Make your SX-70 use the incompatible Polaroid 600 film without any modifications, accessories, or even touching the exposure dial.
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Analogue WonderLab Film Printing Service Review
March 2, 2023
Analogue Wonderland has just launched Professional Photo Prints. Geared specifically for film developed at the WonderLab, this service lets you see your images in print as soon as you get your negatives back.
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Film Photography News — February 2023 Recap
🍓 Aerochrome Conspiracies
February 28, 2023
A new Aerocolor IV colour-negative film source, Kodak P3200 peering into space, and Aerochrome conspiracies.
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Kodak Aerochrome — a Colour IR Film Guide & Review
“The Most Expensive Film Money Can Buy!” 💸
February 25, 2023
Kodak Aerochrome is the only film of its kind — a false-colour infrared. This emulsion has been out of production for over a decade, and yet it’s still high in demand: as of this writing, a 24exp. 35mm film canister may cost you north of $250 or over $10 per frame.
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Kodak T-MAX P3200 Black-and-White Film Review
Box Speed Is the Best Speed
February 13, 2023
Kodak T-MAX P3200 is an ultra-sensitive black-and-white negative film (when exposed at box speed) made for high-speed and night photography.
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Developing Colour Film as an Absolute Beginner
With CineStill Film Cs41 Powder Developing Kit
February 7, 2023
Developing colour-negative film has a lot of steps, but it’s surprisingly easy to get good results, especially when you got the right tools.
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Ricoh FF-1s Compact 35mm Film Camera Review
A Hidden Gem of a Lens in a So-So Body
February 4, 2023
Ricoh FF-1 is a little-known compact full-frame 35mm film camera with foldable lens bellows. It features an excellent 35mm 𝒇2.8 lens at a wallet-friendly price.
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Fujifilm Fujicolor “Industrial” 400 Film Review
(業) 記録用力ラーフィルム
February 2, 2023
A high-speed, medium-grain discontinued (but still available) colour-negative film with strong green-red saturation, good artificial light performance, and excellent shadow balance.
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