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The limited-edition Polaroid Go cameras feature Pikachu and Sylveon characters (same-spec cameras reviewed here: https://www.analog.cafe/r/polaroid-go-generation-2-2023-2024-camera-review-qksg) plus a Poké Ball-themed I-Type series (similar spec reviewed here: https://www.analog.cafe/r/polaroid-now-i-type-instant-camera-review-lkqp). Read in full on Analog.Cafe .
I typically send these every last or second-to-last Friday of the month; however, I will be away from town on the 21st. Expect it sometime over the weekend. Read in full on Analog.Cafe .
This article systematically compares seven ISO 100 colour-negative films, which should cover all fresh film manufactured today. Did you know that Fujifilm still makes Fujicolor 100 in Japan? — I’ve imported a roll just to compare it to the Kodak-made films, including Aerocolor (sold under various names), Ektar, Ektacolor Pro (formerly Portra 160), Kodacolor, Pro Image, and Lomography’s Color…
Kodak High-Speed Infrared Film (HIE) is a discontinued & expired film known for its extreme infrared sensitivity — up to 900nm! A specialist, expired ultra-sensitive infrared film, Kodak HIE, requires more consideration and preparation than other films, including IR. In this guide and review, I’ll cover the precautions, tools needed, metering, and whether this film is worth the money for your next…
Disposable cameras can be a lot of fun, but they can be limiting in the types of films you can shoot and their lifespan. Thankfully, there is a way to “hack” them back to life with a fresh roll of film. In this guide, I’ll explain the nuances of selecting, reloading, metering, and developing new film shot in a used disposable camera for unique results and a fun experience on a budget. Read in full…
Adam James is the creator of the Shitty Camera Challenge — an informal, welcoming community and an annual event for photographers who like to use subpar cameras. Read in full on Analog.Cafe .
When the film was first released, the manufacturer shared their calculated rating of the emulsion: ISO 123.5¹. However, their community testers suggested rating it at ISO 200 instead, which is what went onto the box. Today, Harman, best known for their Ilford-branded black-and-white films², is rolling that decision back, along with some tweaks to the emulsion and the box design. Read in full on…
Join me as I examine this roll in its entirety and discuss my mistakes and successes within each frame (along with a few new things I’ve learned about the nuances of shooting infrared film)! Read in full on Analog.Cafe .
Optik Oldschool bought ORWO (and what that really means for colour film manufacturing in Europe); Kodak EC35 is a new $35 clamshell camera; Lomography releases a Simple Reloadable Half-frame camera; film is getting more expensive in some parts of the world; and predictable automatic colour correction for film scans. Read in full on Analog.Cafe .
The Nikon F was the first in a series of precision modular SLRs that made the company one of the most recognized names in photography. This camera literally stopped a bullet — and saved a life. Its all-metal chassis is hefty, yet this camera is full of technology that was revolutionary for 1959 — much of which is still in use today. In this review, I will introduce this camera, its features, its…
