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1 March, 2023

Diffraction and its Impact on Sharpness – By Tony Warren

By Tony Warren

I recently had some disappointing results while trying out a colour negative film in a Retina IIc. I was shooting the urban art (and some graffiti) that has been created here in...

28 February, 2023

Anecdotes from the Analogue World Ep. 4 – By Nandakumar

By Nandakumar N

Things took a rather grim turn in my last post when I shared this story about mental health and how crippling it can be in preventing humans from pursuing their passion or even ...

28 February, 2023

5 frames with the Flea Market Find Yashica T2 – By Nico Hilbert

By Nico Hilbert

Going through my local flea market, one camera instantly caught my attention. The Yashica T2. With no battery, I wasn't sure if it was working. However, I negotiated the price d...

27 February, 2023

Pentax KX – Mechanical Mastery, The Smoke, Sounds, and Nostalgia – By Jarrod Sams

By Jarrod Sams

Smoke fills the crisp morning summer air. The thundering sounds of steam locomotion shake the ground. The clanking and creaking of railroad cars rolling up to the depot. The lig...

26 February, 2023

5 Frames with a Leica IIIa, Canon LTM 50mm f2.8 lens and Kentmere 400 – By Richard de Bulat

By Richard de Bulat

I have used this little Leica for a couple of years having bought it 2nd hand during the Lock-downs. The original lens was the Elmar 5cm f3.5, the type that sits inside the came...

25 February, 2023

Bromoil prints – Enduring Patience in ‘Painting’ a Photograph – By Tom Schulte

By Tom Schulte

Early last year I began making Bromoil prints, and I cannot recall why. Many a time I’ve scoured my brain for any clues. Unsuccessful however (so far)… I can only assume that o...

24 February, 2023

NEWS: Double the Fun with AgfaPhoto’s New 35mm Half Frame Film Camera

By Molly Kate

Lupus Imaging & Media, the company now behind the AgfaPhoto brand and APX black and white films, has brought us a new fixed-focus half-frame camera with a 50mm F5.6 lens. Th...

24 February, 2023

The Gratitude Project – By John Pemberton

By John Pemberton

It’s that time of the year. Joy felt Holiday celebrations are ramping up and resolutions are being planned to contribute to a brighter year ahead. Photographers make resolutio...

Dave Powell on The Jumping Bird (A One-Shot Story) – By Dave Powell
Here's a thought, my friend: The universe is proven to run on a quantum foundation based on probabilities. So everything…
Dave Powell on “Understanding Life Backwards” in Two Old Photographs – By Dave Powell
There are always more questions to ask, aren't there!! -Dave
Dan Cuny on Zeh Zeca-Flex Camera Review
Hello Emmanuel, Thank you for your comment. It's appreciated. You can see more of my camera reviews on my website,…

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