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11 September, 2026

Washi W and Washi Y – Paper Roll Film – If You Are Ready for a Challenge?

By Neal Wellons

I really like the old fashioned look I get with paper roll film, but there are lots of challenges. These include limited availability of films, low film speeds, low dyna...

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Neal, your piece illustrates the unusual & beautiful results that these films can produce. Your architectural/building shots with the SWC…
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Neal, that’s a really fascinating article. I don’t develop my own so I won’t be able to try out Washi…

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