Like anything in life, it’s important to choose the right tool for the job. When it comes to shooting portraits you can choose strobes or …
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As I write this in mid-May 2020, it’s week seven of lockdown here in the UK. I’ve been furloughed and have found myself at home …
Read moreCan you shoot Instax Mini in a 35mm camera? Well, yes… maybe
Enter your criteria and discover the perfect Leica for you based on the features and functionality you need for your photography. It’s that simple.
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 …
Read moreA guide to Simple, effective and CHEAP macro photography
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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.
I want to spread the idea that a photographic enlarger is fundamentally a very simple thing.
The cost of manual-focus 35mm equipment increases to rise and Nikon gear is leading the pack.
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).
In this article, I will go over the steps you need to take and the decisions you need to make to enter the wonderful world of film 35mm photography.
I recommend starting with the 35mm format as the cameras
The new year is upon us but it needn’t be filled with broken resolutions, especially if you’ve committed yourself to create a new photography website (or plan on refreshing one you already have).
I’ve been stuck in my house filling orders for my Kickstarter campaign for the CAMERADACTYL 4×5 Field Camera, mostly just babysitting printers, changing filaments and adjusting extruders every few hours.
Photographs become something special when printed. You can touch them, feel them, and get up close to them.
Hello, my name is Anil Mistry. I love messing with both film and digital cameras and I shoot lots of street portraits.
Welcome back to this guide on building your own JOBO-style automatic film processor.
I have always wanted a Jobo film processor.
Every year on the summer solstice, the sun is higher in the sky than at any other time in the year.
