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Guides, How-tos and articles describing process, technique, film and gear a created by EMULSIVE and members of the analogue photography community. From shutter speed testers to large format cameras, we’ve got you covered.

Managing exposure: Using Sunny 16 and the Zone System at the same time
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Managing exposure: Using Sunny 16 and the Zone System at the same time

by Tony WarrenMay 22, 2020July 31, 2021

Linking a relatively simple and intuitive method for photographic exposure determination to a highly complicated and comprehensive system for analysing every step for making a high-quality photographic print may seem to be stretching things a bit. But the fact is there are a couple of features of the Zone System that are are very useful […]

How-to: Make a UV LED box for cyanotype prints
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How-to: Make a UV LED box for cyanotype prints

by Gavin LyonsMay 11, 2020July 31, 2021

In this article, I’m going to show you how to make a Cyanotype print with UV LED box as the light source. Cyanotypes are traditionally developed in sunlight and the prints are often referred to as “sun prints”. But it is winter, it is cold and UV light isn’t so strong and readily available as […]

So you want to shoot Fujifilm Instax? These are your options today... Image Credit: Edward Conde
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So you want to shoot Fujifilm Instax? These are your options today

Avatar - EMby EMApril 26, 2020July 31, 2021

Fujifilm Instax covers a huge range of instant film and cameras created and sold since 1998. Over the past 2+ decades, while the number of other instant film options have dwindled to just enough to count with your fingers and toes, Instax has gone from strength to strength. In this article, I cover the history […]

A guide to; Simple, effective and CHEAP macro photography
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A guide to Simple, effective and CHEAP macro photography

by Neil KohlMarch 31, 2020July 31, 2021

Business closures, stay at home orders and the imperative for social distancing have probably cut you off from your normal sources of photographic inspiration. Your project Strangers Touching Each Other’s Faces in Dense Crowds is on hold for the foreseeable future. So rather than capturing the wide world, here is a technique to explore the […]

65 photographic projects you can do when you're stuck at home
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65 photographic projects you can do when you’re stuck at home

Avatar - EMby EMMarch 24, 2020August 28, 2021

To help beat the boredom, I reached out to the film photography community and asked what kinds of photography projects they’d be doing while stuck at home/physically distancing over the next…

What is exposure? How to use light meters in film photography
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What is exposure? How to use light meters in film photography

by Tony WarrenMarch 1, 2020July 31, 2021

Getting your exposure right is the first priority in making a photograph and comes before almost any other decision after the initial idea for a shot. Nowadays though, it is hardly given a thought. With many cameras making the basic choice, the photographer only needs to decide if any adjustment should be made to achieve […]

How-to: Your ultimate guide to printing a photography zine
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How-to: Your ultimate guide to printing a photography zine

by Adam SmithFebruary 11, 2020July 31, 2021

This article covers everything you need to understand when it comes to printing your zine and owning the selection process for paper, binding, finishing and preparing your file(s) for print

Rants: How to shoot expired film or, no you do not need to add one stop per decade
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How to shoot expired film or, no you do not need to add one stop per decade

Avatar - EMby EMFebruary 5, 2020July 31, 2021

There is a “rule” for shooting expired film. This “rule” states that when shooting expired film, one should add one stop of exposure per decade it has been expired. The rule is wrong and by blindly following it, you are doing yourself, your film and your subjects a disservice. No-one knows where the rule came […]

How to organize a photowalk: A guide by Anil Mistry
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How to organize a photowalk: A guide by Anil Mistry

Avatar - Anil Mistryby Anil MistryOctober 2, 2019July 31, 2021

I love the social aspect of photography. Meeting other photographers and discovering the way they approach their passion has always been an enjoyable part of mine, so a few years ago I started to arrange little photowalks – mainly with groups of close friends. Some of these friends started to invite other friends and so […]

Introducing the Crumpotype - buttery Summertime cyanotype fun
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Introducing the Crumpotype : Buttery Summertime cyanotype fun

by John WhitmoreJuly 28, 2019July 31, 2021

Traditional photographic processes require forethought, preparation and involvement on the part of the photographer. To demonstrate this, I made crumpets from scratch and then made cyanotypes using them. Because, obviously.

Cover: How To- Make A Simple Large Format Pinhole Camera - By Tony Warren
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How to: Make a simple large format pinhole camera

by Tony WarrenJuly 19, 2019July 31, 2021

In this article, I will be guiding you through the construction of a simple pinhole camera out of a cardboard box, which uses photographic paper to make photographs.

Cover: How to - Get over early hurdles in film photography
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How to: Get over early hurdles in film photography

by Simon KingJune 27, 2019July 31, 2021

Film can be daunting for some, but I find it is worth the investment of time and money, as long as you understand exactly what your expectations are from the medium.

Cover: How to - Connect legacy film scanners to modern computers
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How to: Connect legacy film scanners to modern computers

Avatar - EMby EMJune 25, 2019July 31, 2021

It’s time to simplify and demystify the dark art of connecting legacy film scanners and other hardware to modern computers.

Cover: Research - is there really a difference between real and simulated film photography
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Research: is there really a difference between real and simulated film photographs?

Avatar - Roy Fochtmanby Roy FochtmanJune 19, 2019July 31, 2021

To answer this question, I researched the foundations of film and digital photography; and which factors can influence the style of the results for my bachelor thesis.

How to: Make your own 126 film perforator
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How to: Make your own 126 film perforator

Avatar - Ian Flemingby Ian FlemingApril 30, 2019July 31, 2021

This is a follow up to my original article on the Kodak Instamatic 500 and my passion for the (rather underloved) 126 Instamatic format. There are loads of great “square format” point and shoot cameras out there, if only

Cover - How to - Shoot Fuji Instax instant print film in a classic large format camera
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How to: Shoot Fuji Instax instant print film in a classic large format camera

Avatar - Peter Bryentonby Peter BryentonApril 23, 2019July 31, 2021

Some of my classic cameras remind me of the fascinating history of photography. Recently I wanted to see if I could make instant prints with my Speed Graphic press camera.

Cover - The Simple Enlarger - compact, portable, low-cost darkroom printing for all
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The Simple Enlarger: compact, portable, low-cost darkroom printing for all

Avatar - Dan Kby Dan KApril 10, 2019August 28, 2021

I want to spread the idea that a photographic enlarger is fundamentally a very simple thing.

Cover - How to save money on lenses with a Nikon Pre-AI system v2
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How to save money with a Nikon Pre-AI camera system

Avatar - Brian Grossmanby Brian J. GrossmanMarch 28, 2019September 4, 2021

The cost of manual-focus 35mm equipment increases to rise and Nikon gear is leading the pack.

Cover - How to- Shoot nightlife flash photography with Kodak Ektachrome E100
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How to: Shoot nightlife flash photography with Kodak Ektachrome E100

by Raymond van MilMarch 13, 2019July 31, 2021

Using reversal film for flash photography is not the most obvious choice but there are a few characteristics which make using Kodak’s new Ektachrome E100 for flash photography very interesting.

Cover - How to make a TEXPan, aka shoot wide-format 35mm film in the Fuji GW690 rangefinder
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How to make a TEXPan: shoot wide-format 35mm film in the Fuji GW690III rangefinder

Avatar - EMby EMFebruary 5, 2019February 5, 2022

In this article, I’ll be showing you how to very simply modify your Fuji medium format rangefinder to shoot wide-format 35mm film (aka make your own TEXPan).

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