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681 Reviews, Guides, and Essays

FED 50mm 1:3.5 Industar-10
A Beautiful Russian Copy of Leica’s M39 Elmar Design for a Decent Price
January 28, 2022
I love the look of the Industar-10 lens on the FED-2 camera. It’s a beautiful piece of machined metal and glass. Its performance, however, has some drawbacks. This Russian copy of M39 Elmar is quite soft when shot at 𝒇3. 5, particularly in the corners.
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Film Photography News — January 2022 Recap
We Are Not Crazy; Also, New Cameras, a FREE Book, and New Reads
January 25, 2022
Canon, Pentax, Nikon and Leica sales have all skyrocketed over the past two years, with sales increases between 42 and 79 percent…
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Konica Color VX400 Expired Film Review
Stark Colours, Sharp, Crunchy Grain
January 17, 2022
The history of Konica’s film manufacturing brand and a review of its ultra-sharp high-speed C-41 emulsion from the ‘90s.
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Konica Color 400VX Technical Datasheet
Printable PDF 📑
January 17, 2022
Find the twenty-year-old Konica Color 400VX (C-41)’s manufacturer list of features, layer structure, exposure guide, film characteristic curves, granularity, density, and resolving power info.
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OK, USA
A Short Trip to 2018
January 13, 2022
A short photographic journey to a few memorable spots around the state before the world knew of COVID. My photographic highlights of the “before times.”
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Sunny 16 Calculator
Web App 📱
January 11, 2022
Quickly convert your exposure estimations into camera settings. Learn how to guess light without a light meter.
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A Film Case Story
Or How I Found Out if I Actually *Need* a Film Case
January 8, 2022
Film cases began popping up on the market about two years ago. Japan Camera Hunter was one of the first brands to offer them. From then on, it seemed like anyone with manufacturing capabilities began to sell those — including Kodak. But the simple “tech” isn’t new — eBay is full of vintage Kodak film cases.
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Olympus Mju Infinity Stylus Compact Camera Review
Olympus µ[Mju:]
January 4, 2022
A compact 35mm point-in-shoot with the best ergonomics in class. But does it hold up to its legendary status?
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Film Photography News — December 2021 Recap
Win a Camera, New Film, RA-4 Positives, and My Five “Predictions” for 2022
December 30, 2021
In this last month of 2021 (what a year it has been! ), Orwo teases new film for still photographers, huge RA-4 positives make for giant instant photos, Kodak launches a disposable camera loaded with TRI-X 400, and I review my past year’s “predictions” + make new ones for 2022.
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How to Shoot CineStill 800T in Daylight
Make Better Photos With Tungsten-Balanced Colour Film
December 27, 2021
This short guide will help you get better colours out of your tungsten-balanced film with and without the 85C filter.
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Bad Film Simulator
Web App 📱
December 21, 2021
While other apps claim to bring you the joy of shooting film, Bad Film Simulator does the opposite. Dip your toes into the ocean of dread that is film photography with this easy-to-use web app!
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What Is a Rangefinder Camera and How to Use It Well
December 16, 2021
Learn everything about this iconic film camera design. Definitions, types, features, mechanics, shooting, repair, and purchase advice.
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Amid Smoldering California Rocks With Quicksnap 400
Red Rock Canyon, CA Summer 2020
December 12, 2021
Summer of 2020 I took two 35mm Disposable Fujifilm Quicksnap 400’s out on a quick summer camping trip in the southern Californian desert. Easily around 100 degrees out there at this time of year all 24hrs in the day just about. Red Rock Canyon in Southern California is a great quick getaway for anyone who wants to see nothin’ but dirt, rocks, and shrubs.
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On Thresholds and Snapshots
The Lighthouses of Dovercourt Bay
December 9, 2021
After the end of the first COVID lockdown, my first trip out of London in weeks was to Dovercourt Bay - a drive of about 100 km (or a little over 60 miles) Southeast of Central London. At Dovercourt Bay there are two disused lighthouses considered of historic significance.
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Kodak Ektachrome E100 Film Review
Back by Popular Demand
December 7, 2021
The 2018 return of Kodak’s Ektachrome E100 transformed modern film photography. At last, this easy-to-shoot, ultra-sharp film is available in stores again.
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Dynamic Range in Film Photography
A Complete Guide to Your Film’s Defining Characteristic
December 2, 2021
Understand your film’s dynamic range, improve your images and master the contrast. Learn about film characteristic curves, film density and more.
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After Exposure: A Cyclopedia of Broken Cameras
Book Review
November 24, 2021
I learned about this book from Stephen Dowling’s website while he was helping me promote my own publication a few months back.
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Film Photography News — November 2021 Recap
New Film, Three New Cameras, Events, Sales, Price Hikes
November 23, 2021
Get “Community Letters” via email: a monthly overview of the film photography community’s latest news, events, and stories. This month’s letter is slightly ahead of schedule. That’s because I’ve got a ton of events to go through with you already, some — time-sensitive!
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An Autumn Essay
Illustrated With My Purma Special and Holga Cameras
November 21, 2021
The autumn arrives. The leaves start, slowly and by the hand of the wind blow, falling from the trees. The greens slowly fade away into a pastel brown. The night wins the battle with the sun, sooner than desired. At last but not at least, the temperature harms your finger – close to the shooting button.
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How to Zone Focus Quickly and Accurately
For Fast Action, Night Photography, and Specialty Cameras
November 20, 2021
Zone focusing is a powerful technique that can help you be faster, more confident with your camera and take better shots in subdued light.
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FED 50mm 1:3.5 Industar-10

A Beautiful Russian Copy of Leica’s M39 Elmar Design for a Decent Price

January 28, 2022

Film Photography News — January 2022 Recap

We Are Not Crazy; Also, New Cameras, a FREE Book, and New Reads

January 25, 2022

Konica Color VX400 Expired Film Review

Stark Colours, Sharp, Crunchy Grain

January 17, 2022

Konica Color 400VX Technical Datasheet

Printable PDF 📑

January 17, 2022

OK, USA

A Short Trip to 2018

January 13, 2022

Sunny 16 Calculator

Web App 📱

January 11, 2022

A Film Case Story

Or How I Found Out if I Actually *Need* a Film Case

January 8, 2022

Olympus Mju Infinity Stylus Compact Camera Review

Olympus µ[Mju:]

January 4, 2022

Film Photography News — December 2021 Recap

Win a Camera, New Film, RA-4 Positives, and My Five “Predictions” for 2022

December 30, 2021

How to Shoot CineStill 800T in Daylight

Make Better Photos With Tungsten-Balanced Colour Film

December 27, 2021

Bad Film Simulator

Web App 📱

December 21, 2021

What Is a Rangefinder Camera and How to Use It Well

December 16, 2021

Amid Smoldering California Rocks With Quicksnap 400

Red Rock Canyon, CA Summer 2020

December 12, 2021

On Thresholds and Snapshots

The Lighthouses of Dovercourt Bay

December 9, 2021

Kodak Ektachrome E100 Film Review

Back by Popular Demand

December 7, 2021

Dynamic Range in Film Photography

A Complete Guide to Your Film’s Defining Characteristic

December 2, 2021

After Exposure: A Cyclopedia of Broken Cameras

Book Review

November 24, 2021

Film Photography News — November 2021 Recap

New Film, Three New Cameras, Events, Sales, Price Hikes

November 23, 2021

An Autumn Essay

Illustrated With My Purma Special and Holga Cameras

November 21, 2021

How to Zone Focus Quickly and Accurately

For Fast Action, Night Photography, and Specialty Cameras

November 20, 2021

Or How I Found Out if I Actually Need a Film Case