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Giveaway: A Holiday Film & Camera Pack
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I’m giving away a half-frame camera and three rolls of film to one lucky winner! Subscribe to Analog.Cafe GOLD membership before December 16 and you’ll be entered into the draw. If you are already a subscriber, you will be entered into the draw automatically. I’ll announce the winner on December...
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What is the best glue for fixing a leatherette on a film camera?
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#editorial for November 13, 2024 continues: “Pliobond 25 is highly recommended thanks to its excellent gripping power, flexibility, drying time, and solvability in rubbing alcohol for easy removal. ”.
on Wed, 7PM
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Kodak Vision 3 50D 5203/7203 Film Review
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Kodak Vision 3 50D 5203/7203 colour negative film was designed for movie cameras. However, CineStill popularized its use in SLRs and rangefinders with their remjet-less version of 50D.Kodak Vision 3 film requires a pre-wash to remove the remjet layer.
on Tue, 6PM
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CineStill 50D Film Review: Cinema Colour in a Little Blue Box
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CineStill 50D is a relatively slow, fine-grained/high-resolution, colour-accurate negative film that shows prominent red halos around bright highlights. In this review, I share numerous samples made with this film (along with a downloadable high-res scan), explain its origins, cover technical...
on Mon, 11PM
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Nikon Nikkor 28mm 𝒇3.5 AI-S Lens Review
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The 28mm Nikkor AI-S is sharp, relatively distortion-free, it’s a pleasure to use, and it features a close focus of .3m/1’. In this review, I’ll cover the specifics of this 28mm wide-angle lens, retell its brief history, and share plenty of high-res scans, including an image (with an...
on Nov 7
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Amateur Photographer opens Inaugural Film Photographer of the Year competition for UK residents.
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#editorial for November 6, 2024 continues: “The UK’s biggest-selling photography magazine is now taking free entries to their first analogue-centric competition, sponsored by Kodak, Analogue Wonderland, and Ricoh Imaging. ”.
on Nov 6
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Film Ferrania Orto 50 Film Review
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Film Ferrania’s Orto 50 is a newly reissued (2023)¹ orthochromatic black-and-white film by the famous Italian film factory. It features fine grain, high contrast, and blue light sensitivity (which makes it blind to the red colours). Orto 50 shares its fine grain, strong contrast, and some...
on Nov 5
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Call for Submissions: “What the Film?!”
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#editorial for November 4, 2024 continues: “Help us build a game for film photographers.”.
on Nov 4
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Analog.Cafe New search tools and recommendations live on Analog.Cafe! This blog…
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“New search tools and recommendations live on Analog.Cafe! This blog hosts over 630 long-form articles and thousands of notes like this one. Some are reviews, others are essays, guides, apps, community, or editorials. You could always use the…”.
on Nov 3
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CineStill 400D Dynamic Film Review
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400D is a medium-speed, high-resolution film, that renders natural colour with a slight mint-green cast and the signature red halos.
on Oct 31
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Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm 1:3.5-4.8 Macro Lens Review
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This zoom glass caught my attention for its incredibly light 189g/6.7oz frame and the apparent fact that it’s optically the same as the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm 1:3.5. There’s also a version of this lens with macro capabilities that weighs a bit more but can focus at 33cm/13” with a 0.25x...
on Oct 30
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Film Photography News — October 2024 Recap
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Kodak is no longer selling Vision 3 film reels for bulk loading, photographers are terrible at telling which black-and-white film a photo was shot on but we can expose it with LEGOs — which is pretty cool. Lomography released Lomo’Instant Wide Glass, “the world’s sharpest instant camera,” and a...
on Oct 29
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Photographers Are Terrible at Identifying Most B&W Films
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What guides your choice of black-and-white film? Is it the contrast, the grain, or something else? Last year, I built a game, “What The Film ?!” with Daren and Yvonne. It randomized black-and-white photos and asked players to guess what film they were shot on. This weekend, I brushed through the...
on Oct 28
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Should you edit your scans — and if so, how would you do that, if the film was exposed with a few LEGO bricks? And what about doing that for a living? In this monthly letter for GOLD members, I’m introducing a new course on editing film photos, sharing some bonus content related to the unique...
on Oct 25
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How to Edit Film Scans: Bring Out the Best Out of Your Film
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This course will teach you the nuances of colour balance and a few simple methods for applying colour corrections. You will learn how to get the best colours and detail out of your film scans and how to draw viewer’s attention to your photos through editing without going too far.
on Oct 24
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Fujicolor Natura 1600 Film Review
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Natura is the highest box-ISO colour film ever sold. It produces natural colours and contrast via remarkably-fine grain.
on Oct 23
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for October 23, 2024
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“Lomography just launched an Instax Wide camera with a 90mm 𝒇8-22 coated glass lens for under $300: Lomo’Instant Wide G…”.
on Oct 23
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Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures: Book Review
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Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures is the second book from the Webby Award-winning namesake team, Accidentally Wes Anderson. Like the first edition, this book contains a collection of photography created and selected for its embodiment of the filmmaker’s cinematography. Yet, I think this...
on Oct 22
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Nikon FE Film Camera Review: Zero Compromise for Purpose and Price
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Nikon FE is an SLR with a delicate balance of features to accommodate portability, practicality, build quality, speed, and price. It is also built with exceptional attention to detail.
on Oct 21
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for October 19, 2024
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“Is same-day event reportage on film back? This week, Miles @expiredfilmclub shot the NY Jets game on film, developed it…”.
on Oct 19
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Lomography Color Negative 800 Film Review: A Portra in Disguise?
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Lomography Color Negative 800 film is a high-speed medium-high saturation film sold in triple packs of 35mm and 120 rolls. It features accurate colour reproduction and fine grain. Though Lomography does not reveal the exact origins of this film, it’s most likely manufactured by Kodak — but it’s...
on Oct 18
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for October 16, 2024
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“Confirmed: Kodak is no longer selling its motion picture reels (this includes Vision 3 250D, 50D, 500T, and Ektachrome)…”.
on Oct 18
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Minolta MC TELE Rokkor-X 135mm 1:2.8 Lens Review
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Minolta MC TELE Rokkor-X 135mm 1:2.8 is an affordable, well-built manual focus lens for Minolta SLRs. It has enough speed and focal length to capture fast action at a distance and bokehlicious portraits up close. One of the nicest lenses (by feel and looks) in my collection!
on Oct 17
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for October 17, 2024
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“Jagglé launched the Berlinova daylight table-top enlarger for black-and-white prints without a darkroom (on Kickstarter…”.
on Oct 17
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How to Remove Remjet & Develop Cinema Film in C-41
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Kodak is the world’s leading producer of colour-negative film, but not all of it is meant for still cameras. In this guide, we’ll examine Kodak’s cinema film options, what makes them unique, how to use them in still cameras (your regular rangefinder/TLR/SLR), and how to develop them at home or in a lab.
on Oct 16
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for October 9, 2024
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“73 Degree Films published a video history of disposable film cameras and their rise in prominence 👇. https://www.yout…”.
on Oct 10
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Hands-on With ZH1, a WORKING LEGO Film Camera
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This August, I had the chance to interview Zung Hoang , the inventor of the first fully functioning (yet to be official) LEGO film camera over chat. A few weeks later, I met with the man to learn more about the project, see the camera stripped down, and borrow it for an entire month. This is the...
on Oct 8
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Becoming a Creative Professional
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I worked on this blog for so long that I can no longer imagine my life without it. In this essay, I’d like to take you on the journey of this creative project’s evolution — which ultimately transformed me into a full-time, independent film photographer.
on Oct 7
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for October 5, 2024
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“New ways to support Analog.Cafe are launching soon for all readers! This blog hosts over 600 articles and apps, with c…”.
on Oct 5
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Kodak Gold 200 Film Review: Now Available in Medium Format!
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Throughout its 36-year history, this film was marketed as a cheaper alternative to Kodak’s professional portfolio films. This review explains why.
on Oct 4
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Bulk loading film saves money, frees you up to use any (reasonable) film length in a canister, helps upcycle 35mm canisters, and even simplifies home film development. With the right tools, you can roll your own cinema film or stage photography experiments that wouldn’t be possible with...
on Oct 3
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for October 2, 2024
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“Polaroid just made a new special-edition film available at their store: Reclaimed Green. You may remember last year’s…”.
on Oct 2
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Ricoh Auto Half E2 Film Camera Review
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Ricoh Auto Half E2 is a 35mm half-frame film camera with a unique combination of features that make it one of the few full-fledged point-and-shoot film cameras that don’t need any batteries.This camera will set the exposure and advance the film for you, once you wind it like an old toy.
on Oct 2
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How to Develop Black-and-White Film at Home
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It’s easy to develop black-and-white film at home. The choice of chemicals, timings, and formulations may seem daunting at first, but once you understand how it works, you’ll find it to be a simple, forgiving process with lots of opportunities to excel and advance the quality of your images.
on Oct 1
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How to Use Extension Tubes on Film Cameras: Macro Photos for Less
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Extension tubes are simple mechanical devices that let you to focus your regular or macro lens closer to your point of interest. This can help you fill more of your frame with your tiny subject. However, there are some limitations and a few formulas that you should be aware of.
on Sep 30
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for September 29, 2024
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“Analog Sparks has announced the winners of their 2024 International Film Photography Awards 🎉! In its second running y…”.
on Sep 29
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Fujifilm Fujicolor PRO 400H Film Review
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Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H is a pro-grade colour negative film with excellent dynamic range and unique colour reproduction thanks to its fourth colour layer. In this review, I’ll cover my experience with this film in 35mm and medium format, share a few samples, and discuss its technical properties.
on Sep 27
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Kiki Pan 320 Film Review: Meow 🐾
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Kiki Pan 320 is a medium-speed black-and-white film by a Hong Kong analogue photography distributor, Camera Film Photo. Kiki Pan is a German-made emulsion packed in a super-cute box with its DX-coded canister and negatives featuring a design inspired by the shop’s resident cat, Kiki. 🐾
on Sep 26
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Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow 400 Film Review
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I was one of the project’s original backers, which gave me a chance to buy a “Briefcase Box” pack with five rolls and a delightful graphic novel by My Mate Does Art. Alas, by the time I got to writing this review, the film was no longer available for sale. Not even on eBay. So this review is...
on Sep 25
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Film Photography News — September 2024 Recap
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A new modern lens and shutter for large format cameras from Intrepid and an upcoming “hand-held” large format camera from Smartflex, Phoenix 200 in medium format, an upcoming daylight enlarger from Jagglé, a new stand-alone film inversion software from Chemvert, new guides for fixing and selling...
on Sep 24
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Developing Colour Film as an Absolute Beginner
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Developing colour-negative film has a lot of steps, but it’s surprisingly easy to get good results, especially when you got the right tools.
on Sep 23
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for September 22, 2024
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“Today, I’ve read a long and somewhat concerning summary of the Film Never Die’s Nana camera project on the Canny Camera…”.
on Sep 22
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Scanning 35mm Film With PrimeFilm XAs
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A long term review of the PrimeFilm XA dedicted 35mm film scanner. Tips for better results and software overview.
on Sep 22
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Yashica T2 Film Camera Review: Carl Zeiss P&S for Less?
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Yashica/Kyocera T2 is a relatively affordable point-and-shoot camera with a fantastic Carl Zeiss Tessar 3.5/35mm T* lens in a somewhat bulky but very fun package. This camera is a lot of fun to use and it can produce sharp images with unique rainbow flares.
on Sep 21
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Fixing and Selling Film Cameras
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This month, the focus is on maintaining, fixing, and, if you so choose, selling film cameras (as well as a few other things). I’ll also explain how I’ve been continuously improving the content on Analog.Cafe, what’s coming next, and some of the relevant industry news in this September letter for...
on Sep 21
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Kodak Pro Image 100 Film Review
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A relative newcomer to the North American market, Pro Image is Kodak’s low-cost alternative to Portra, Ektar, and Ektachrome with a few twists of its own.
on Sep 20
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Minolta X-700 Film Camera Review
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Minolta X-700 is one of the easiest and most fun film SLRs ever built. This vintage camera can suit almost anyone, and the expansive Rokkor lens selection is considered by many to be the best quality per dollar spent. But no gadget is perfect. In this review, I’ll cover my extensive experience...
on Sep 19
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Analog.Cafe #editorial for September 18, 2024
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“Jonathan Paragas, or @KingJvpes, recently published a video about his incredible experience finding a Leica M3 at a thr…”.
on Sep 18
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Home Film Camera Maintenance and Basic Repair Guide
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How you take care of your gear should depend on the size of your collection, the shape your cameras are in, and their various ages and kinds. This guide takes a measured, customized approach that focuses on preservation and minimal meddling with the gear.
on Sep 17
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Agfa Ortho 25 Expired B&W Film Review
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Agfa Ortho 25 is the vintage predecessor to the modern Rollei Ortho 25 — a fine-grained, slow-speed orthochromatic film for black-and-white photography. In this review, I’ll share a brief history of this emulsion, explain its technical properties, and share some results along with my opinions...
on Sep 16