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17 October, 2022

Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC lens on Film with a Pentax LX – by Aivaras

By Aivaras

This wouldn’t be review of camera body or lens, there are plenty written. What I’ll share is my personal story of how I come to this set. One more aspect why I’m writing this is...

16 October, 2022

5 Frames with a Sinar F1 in the local park – By Alasdair Mackintosh

By Alasdair Mackintosh

A few weeks ago I went to the San Jose Museum of Art, which is showing an exhibition of Brett Weston's prints. (It runs until January 2023, and if you are in the area I highly r...

15 October, 2022

5 Frames with Rolleiflex T – Still Life in an old house – by Costas Papageorgiou

By Costas Papageorgiou

I've been thinking for a long time about taking a photo trip to an island in the Cyclades, under the light of the Greek summer and its reflections on the whitewashed houses and ...

14 October, 2022

How I made a focus-free lens for Micro 4/3 – by Tobias Eriksson

By Flashknappen

I have a plan to go on holiday to Paris with my daughter the year of her 10th birthday. I know exactly which (film) cameras I will bring. I have prepared a gift for my daughter ...

14 October, 2022

Grainsplaining – Fresh and Hilarious New Feminist Podcast by Alex Heron and Emma Lloyd

By Molly Kate

Alex Heron and Emma Lloyd bring you a hilarious and unapologetic new podcast called Grainsplaining. The podcast is fresh and feminist, with perspectives and discussions about fi...

13 October, 2022

CatLABS Releases New Black and White Film with Unique Emulsion

By Molly Kate

CatLABS has released a new black and white film featuring a unique emulsion which they say is not currently available in the market. The Boston based analogue-only camera store ...

13 October, 2022

Alfie Tych Preview – An Eccentric Camera that Fits in the Palm of Your Hand

By Hamish Gill

The Alfie Tych launched on Kickstarter a few weeks ago, and has just a few days left. It’s a brand new, extremely compact, half frame film camera with, I hope, a bright future a...

12 October, 2022

5 frames with Nikon F3P and Kentmere 400 – By Hans Gustafsson

By Hans Gustafsson

Arrived in a hotel room shortly after 11pm on a monday after a 5 hour drive. I'm fortunate to drive a very comfortable car so despite being a bit tired from a long drive after ...

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