Tag: 2019 – January
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I go to a top-tier research university, and I’m getting my degree in photography. Here’s why.
You wouldn’t believe the number of weird looks I get when I tell people that I am getting my four-year degree in photography.
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How to shoot Instax Square in an Instax Wide camera (free download)
When we talk about instant film, Fujifilm and Polaroid Originals are the only mature solutions available at this time. One of the characteristics of these cameras is that we can choose only one format for one camera.
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UPDATED: Tetenal Europe GmbH to reportedly cease trading after 172 years
UPDATE 02 15 Feb 2019: Management buy out has succeeded.
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Cinematic storytelling part 2: motion picture film, print film and chemistry
In part two of this series we are going to go delve into the technical side of motion picture film: color temperature, print vs motion picture film stocks and finally start to get into what ECN-2 is all about.
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5 Frames… With Rollei Retro 80S (EI 50 / 120 format / Bronica ETRC)
Rollei Retro 80S is not a new kid on the block anymore, it’s been around since mid-2000s and plenty has been written about its most prominent characteristics: extended red sensitivity, high resolution and contrast – all signs of its
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5 Frames… With Rollei Infrared 400 (EI 400 / 35 format / Nikon FE)
I have always found the look of black and white infrared photographs intriguing and really wanted to try it myself.
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Photography: Off the job – Shot on ILFORD FP4 PLUS at EI 800 (35mm format)
Off the job Shot on ILFORD FP4 PLUS at EI 800. Black and white negative film in wide 35mm format (TEXPan). Push processed 2⅔-stops. Fuji GW690III + EBC Fujinon 90mm f/3.5. Development notes Kodak HC-110: 1+31(B), 21°C/70°F, 17:00 (N+2⅔) No presoak, 1-minute initial agitation, 5 inversions/minute, normal stop/fix/rinse
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Camera Review: Kodak Brownie Hawkeye, Flash Model
In 1900, Eastman Kodak introduced the original Brownie camera, the first in a long-running series of affordable, easy-to-use cameras for the general public.
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My return to film: James Silvester
When I first started photography many years ago, shooting film was the only game in town.
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Photography: Inside out – Shot on ILFORD FP4 PLUS at EI 800 (35mm format)
Inside out Shot on ILFORD FP4 PLUS at EI 800. Black and white negative film in wide 35mm format (TEXPan). Push processed 2⅔-stops. Fuji GW690III + EBC Fujinon 90mm f/3.5. Development notes Kodak HC-110: 1+31(B), 21°C/70°F, 17:00 (N+2⅔) No presoak, 1-minute initial agitation, 5 inversions/minute, normal stop/fix/rinse
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Cinematic storytelling part 1: an overview of motion picture film and still photography
This three-part series explores motion picture film for use in still camera and covers the theory behind motion picture film, currently available film stocks, the importance of correct development and the development process itself. Through this article and the
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5 Frames… With Japan Camera Hunter Streetpan 400 (EI 400 / 35mm format / Voigtlander Bessa R4M)
On a hot summer day in 2018, I made my way to the area around City Hall in Buffalo, New York, USA. This is one of my favorite places to shoot film, particularly for architectural images.
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Photography: Leave it to burn – Shot on ILFORD FP4 PLUS at EI 800 (120 format)
Leave it to burn Shot on ILFORD FP4 PLUS at EI 800. Black and white negative film in 120 format shot as 6×9. Push processed 2⅔-stops. Fuji GW690III + EBC Fujinon 90mm f/3.5. Development notes Kodak HC-110: 1+31(B
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5 Frames… With ILFORD FP4 PLUS (EI 125 / 620 format / Kodak Brownie Flash II)
Reading EMULSIVE reminded me that I’d shot my first roll of film in 1961, when, as a young boy, I’d bought a very old Kodak box camera from a village jumble sale with my pocket money.
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Photography: Duvel – Shot on Lomography Berlin 400 at EI 800 (35mm format)
Duvel Shot on Lomography Berlin 400 at EI 800. Black and white motion picture film in wide 35mm format (TEXPan) Push processed 1-stop. Fuji GW690III + EBC Fujinon 90mm f/3.5. Development notes Kodak HC-110: 1+31(B), 21°C/70°F, 11:00
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Camera review: the Nikon FE 2
Over the past few months, I’ve been trying to settle on “the one.” The one 35mm film camera that will serve all my photography needs.
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New for 2019: the CAMERADACTYL OG 4×5 hand camera – lightweight large format photography for all
For the last few months, I have been working tirelessly at destroying my anonymity for the purpose of selling cameras.
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The Ultimate guide to the Hasselblad 2000FCW, a focal plane shutter unicorn
The Hasselblad 2000FCW was the third in the legendary Swedish company’s family of 6×6 focal plane shutter cameras. If you want to be able to use all Hasselblad lenses (including 13 lenses that can only be used with this
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5 Frames… With Kosmo Foto Mono (EI 100 / 35mm / Leica M6)
You’ll no doubt know two things about Kosmo Mono film; first is the packaging and branding are great. Inspired by the artwork of Soviet era propaganda, it features blocky, simple designs of space rockets and jet planes.
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Photography: It’s all theatre – Shot on Kodak Portra 160 at EI 160 (35mm format)
It’s all theatre Shot on Kodak Portra 160 at EI 160 Colour negative film in 35mm format Leica M6 TTL 0.85 + Canon S Serenar 50mm f/1.5
Recently published
- Ultreia: Making pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
- 5 Frames… In the pits at Brands Hatch motor racing circuit on FP4 PLUS (35mm format / EI 125 / Nikon L35AF) – by Nik Stanbridge
- 5 Frames… Of my boy (skeleton) Jeffrey on Polaroid Color SX-70 film
- New film day! Say hello to HARMAN Phoenix 200, a brand new mid-speed colour film
- My First Roll… With a Yashica Mat 124G
- The Contax 645: Not just a wedding camera
