Comparing the Super Ikonta 532/16 and Ensign 12-20 folding cameras –...
British camera manufacturer Barnet Ross Ensign boldly advertised in the post-Second World War period that photographic development had now moved from Europe to Great Britain.
The Unique Nikon Nikkor-Q 25CM f/4 for Bronica S2/S2A – by...
Most people will never see, hold, or use the Bronica S2A's Nikon Nikkor-Q 25CM f/4 lens. In fact, Tony Hilton's authoritative Bronica S2A book "Bronica: The Early History and Definitive Collector's Guide" lists only five known copies.
Oly travel twins: The Olympus Trip 35 vs the Olympus XA2...
Both these little cameras get a lot of love and I think they deserve it.
The GOOSE: Reviewing the Polaroid 600SE
The 600SE was the crème de la creme of Polaroid cameras in its day.
The best medium format camera ever made – Mamiya 6 MF...
About a year and a half ago I finally bit the bullet and bought my very first medium format camera, a Mamiya 6 MF.
Color drama: Negative Lab Pro v2… Finding the right workflow for...
What if you had a scanning solution for color negative and black and white film that enabled you to scan and convert a whole roll of 35mm film in less than 15 minutes and all that in next to
My first Impressions with the Bronica ETRSi
I was recently tempted to get into medium format more seriously and began around looking for the camera that would allow me to do so.
Polaroid Originals SX-70 film review and user guide
If you want my Cliff notes on the Impossible/Polaroid Originals SX-70 Film - here they are:
It’s shit - but it’s the only shit we got.It’s useful today in a way the old stuff wasn’t back then.
Allow me
Film review: ORWO N 74plus ISO 400 black and white negative...
Disclaimer: Unlike most film reviews that have comparison shots of the same subject, taken under different settings and exposure values, this review will feature a set of photos that show the film's capability to perform under different lighting conditions.
Blind film review #02: CineStill 800T vs Kodak Portra 400 in...
This article pits Kodak's medium format Portra 400 against CineStill's 800T in a head-to-head.
Camera review: The Pentacon Six TL, a (hopefully) comprehensive guide to...
The Pentacon Six TL is a phenomenon of a camera.
Two out of three. A look at three bellows cameras from...
Most of my photo output is from digital cameras, although I have an abiding love for film. I recently bought some 35mm and medium format cameras online.
Why did it take me so long to start shooting Kodak...
There are a few reasons it's taken me so long to become comfortable with shooting Tri-X, and I thought it might be useful to share these, both so that I can understand my process more coherently (as with most
The Nikon F2: an everyday camera for the 21st Century
The F2 was Nikon's mechanical, manual flagship camera of the 1970s.
Film showdown: ADOX Silvermax 100 vs original Agfa APX 100
Is ADOX Silvermax 100 film the same as the old and revered Agfa APX 100 film? One day I decided to find out.
Camera Review: Mamiya 645 Pro, plastic fantastic? – Kikie Wilkins
In 1975, Mamiya introduced their M645 series of medium format cameras. The M645 series have been very successful over the years, continually being upgraded and refined.
Discovering Dan K’s “THE LATENT IMAGE”: a unique one-off, one-time photo...
Some weeks ago I got a call from Dan K asking if I was interested in reviewing his new photo book, "The Latent Image".
How to save money with a Nikon Pre-AI camera system –...
The cost of manual-focus 35mm equipment increases to rise and Nikon gear is leading the pack.
Camera review: the flawless BOMM V810 8×10 camera – by Craig...
Flawless finish, consistent operation and engineered like a fine timepiece, the BOMM V810 is a wonder of thought, effort and passion...and my new 8x10 workhorse.
Film stock review: Comparing Kodak Ektar 100 to Fujifilm Velvia 50...
To the analogue landscape photographer, choosing one’s film stock is one of the most crucial steps in the creative process.
