News

Opinion – What is going on with Ferrania’s new film Orto? 

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In an age when every price increase or film cancellation sparks fear that our beloved medium, film, is going away, I should be nothing but elated whenever a film company announces a new film stock.…

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What’s That Camera in Wes Anderson’s Latest Film, Asteroid City?

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It’s time for our favorite game. Identify that camera! This time we’re examining the props seen in the trailer for the latest Wes Anderson film, Asteroid City.

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Pentax Unveils Plans to Build a New Range of Film Cameras

1888 1007 James Tocchio

Pentax unveils plans to release a whole range of new film cameras! Details here!

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A Thank You Note, and Happy Holidays

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Ray Bradbury, my literary hero, famously posted a sign above his typewriter that read “Don’t Think.” The idea, as he related it, is that a writer should write not with his or her head, but…

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MiNT Camera Plans to Make a New Premium Compact 35mm Film Camera

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I got an interesting email the other day. Seems that MiNT Camera wants to make a new premium 35mm film compact. And they just might do it.

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What Is Polaroid Up To?

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Polaroid is poised to announce something new (not a camera, they say) on September 21st. What could it be?

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A New Color Film, Santacolor 100, Now Crowdfunding on IndieGoGo

2560 1440 Connor Brustofski

In the era of ever-dwindling color film options, it’s nice to see new options emerging. Here’s one, Santacolor, a new film now crowdfunding.

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Stop Trying To Turn Film Cameras Into Digital Cameras

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James offers an opinion on the recurring product launches that promise to turn your film camera into a digital camera.

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Behold Oscar Isaac Holding a Contax T2

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It’s a slow day here at CP HQ. Not going to lie.

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Kodak Announces Gold 200 in 120 – an Affordable Medium Format Color Film!

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Kodak has just announced that Kodak Gold 200 will now be produced in 120 medium format! The film, which is available to order for retailers and dealers in 5-roll Pro Packs starting today, is priced…

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NONS SL660, an Interchangeable Lens SLR for Instax Square Film, Now on Kickstarter

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An instant camera from NONS which is now funding on Kickstarter will allow photographers to create sharpness and bokeh on Instax Square film with Canon EF, M42, Nikon F, Pentax K, and Contax/Yashica mount lenses.

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REVIVAL, a Documentary About the Resurgence of Film Photography, Funding on Kickstarter

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There’s a new project on Kickstarter, a documentary called REVIVAL, which will spotlight artists shooting with film in the 21st century.

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Minamata Movie Out Now, Leica Q2 Reporter Edition, Nat Geo Photos and More / the Weekly Photo News

1392 644 Jonathan Wu

Minamata movie news, Leica releases a new Leica Q2, Nat Geo photos issue, and more in this week’s photo news roundup.

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Leica M11, Hasselblad Masters, Kodak Disposable, and More / Weekly News Roundup

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The weekly photo news roundup for December 10th features the Hasselblad Masters, a Kodak disposable camera, and much more.

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