Film Archives

April 20, 2022

Shooting Film : Everything You Need to Know About Analogue Photography – Book Review

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James reviews the new book Shooting Film : Everything You Need to Know About Analogue Photography by Ben Hawkins and Lisa Kanaever-Hunsicker.

James Tocchio
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Book Club

March 18, 2022

Single Shot Stories No. 010 – Justin Kingery, a Jump in the Park

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In our latest community-driven Single Shot Story, Justin Kingery writes about parental love and shares a gravity-defying shot.

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January 31, 2022

Argenti Nanotomic-X B&W Film Review

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Sroyon is here with another thorough film review, this time focusing on Argenti Nanotomic X, a respooled microfilm for 35mm cameras.

Sroyon Mukherjee
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November 3, 2021

Lomography LomoChrome Turquoise Film is Back!

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Lomography has just announced the return of LomoChrome Turquoise film in 35mm, 110, and 120 formats! Available for pre-order now.

James Tocchio
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August 25, 2021

Argenti Scale-X Black and White Film Review

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Sroyon has created an in-depth review of an uncommon (but beautiful) black and white film – Argenti Scale X. Check it out!

Sroyon Mukherjee
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May 21, 2021

Photography, Nostalgia and Catharsis in a Coastal Indian Town

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Using the photos he took at the time, Hemant remembers the last trip he made to the Indian coast before the pandemic changed everything.

Hemant Chatterji
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March 10, 2021

Shooting My First Roll of Kodak Portra 160

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Hemant brings a Nikon FM2n and a roll of Kodak Portra 160 along on a boat ride through an Indian national park.

Hemant Chatterji
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March 5, 2021

For Aesthetic Reasons – Cameras, Cars, and Collecting

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Joe shares some gorgeous photos of a Porsche 911 mountain climb, shot with his Nikon FM3a, and muses over the meaning of aesthetics.

Joe Freemond
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February 22, 2021

Eastman 2366 ISO 6 Blue-Sensitive B&W Film Review

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Sroyon reviews the unusual Kodak Eastman 2366, an ultra-low ISO film that’s particularly sensitive to blue light.

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February 5, 2021

A Belated and Lukewarm Take on the Discontinuation of Fuji Pro 400H

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Now that the dust has settled, Jeb shares a few of his thoughts on the discontinuation of Fuji Pro 400H.

Jeb Inge
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February 3, 2021

Winter Explorations with a Pentax LX and Kosmo Foto Mono Film

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Charlotte shares her wintery day shooting the seaside with her Pentax LX and Kosmo Foto Mono black-and-white film.

Charlotte Davis
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January 15, 2021

Rediscovering Film Photography with a Minolta X-370s – Camera Review

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Sroyon reviews the humble Minolta X-370s, and argues that this bargain-priced 35mm film SLR is perfect for beginners (or anyone, really).

Sroyon Mukherjee
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January 6, 2021

Konica C35 FD / Konica Auto S3 Review

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Eric reviews the Konica C35 FD (known in export markets as the Konica Auto S3), a compact rangefinder film camera with a legendary lens.

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September 2, 2020

Breaking Rules with Cinestill 800 T in Daylight

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Aidan shoots Cinestill 800T in the daylight, and finds an interesting look from this tungsten-balanced high speed film.

Aidan Bell
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