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James Tocchio

James Tocchio

James Tocchio is a writer and photographer, and the founder of Casual Photophile. He’s spent years researching, collecting, and shooting classic and collectible cameras. In addition to his work here, he’s also the founder of the online camera shop Fstopcameras.com.

Harman Phoenix 200 – the Review

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James reviews the world’s newest color film from the makers of Ilford black-and-white film, Harman Phoenix 200.

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NEWS: Harman Unveils Phoenix 200, a Brand New Color Film

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A three-minute read containing everything you need to know about the launch of Harman’s brand new color film, Phoenix 200.

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Seeking the Ghost of Edwin Land at Polaroid’s Former Headquarters

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The past has a way of disappearing.

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Perkins Cove, Maine, on Polaroid Film

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A Polaroid travelogue; shooting a coastal Maine harbor village with a Polaroid camera from 1982, and everything that comes with it.

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These are the Best Medium Format Film Cameras for Beginners

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James lists a number of the best medium format film cameras for people just starting their medium format journey.

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Adox 300 Review – a 35mm Film Camera with Interchangeable Film Magazines

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James reviews the Adox 300, a 35mm film camera from 1956 with one very rare feature – interchangeable film magazines.

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Lomography Announces Big Price Cuts on Medium Format Film!

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Lomography has just announced massive price cuts on their medium format film. Here are all the juicy details.

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Shooting a 50 Year Old Roll of Kodak Panatomic X 35mm Film

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James shoots a fifty year old roll of Kodak Panatomic X, a fine grain, low speed black and white film.

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Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame Film Camera Review

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The Kodak Ektar H35 is the most affordable way to get into film photography. Just don’t expect high quality build or images.

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Polaroid Releases the I-2, Their Most Advanced Instant Camera in Decades

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Polaroid announces their newest and most capable instant film camera, the Polaroid I-2!

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The New Nifty Fifty— Er, Forty? Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F/2 Lens Review

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James reviews the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2, a high performance, compact, lightweight full-frame Nikon Z Mount lens that costs just $279.

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Casual Birder is an Endearing Game About Photographing Birds

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James comes with something different today, a review of a video game that’s all about photographing birds.

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Shooting Boston’s Seaport District with a Contax TVS Digital

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James takes y’all on a stroll through Boston’s Seaport District with a Contax TVS Digital point and shoot from 2002.

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Solving Scanning with the Nikon ES-2 Film Digitizing Kit

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James finally finds a true solution to the problem of scanning film – Nikon’s ES-2 Film Digitizing Adapter.

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