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658 Reviews, Guides, and Essays

Red-Colour Experiments
The Red as a Monochromatic Approach
November 21, 2022
In this essay, I’d like to discuss my fascination with the colour red and the techniques I used to achieve the results.
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New Classic EZ 400 Film Review
An Affordable, Flexible, Medium-Speed Monochrome Film With 40% Less Plastic
November 16, 2022
New Classic EZ 400 is a medium-speed black-and-white film with plenty of sharpness, medium contrast and somewhat chunky grain.
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Ilford FP4 Plus Film Review
Versatile, Fine-Grained, Affordable
November 14, 2022
Ilford FP4 Plus is a classic emulsion with fine grain, impressive dynamic range, and extra-smooth gradients at ISO 125.
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Film Photography Website Shortlist
My 8 Favorite Blogs, a (Web) App, and a Wiki
November 8, 2022
A list of film photography websites I regularly seek out. I recommend you visit them at least once.
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Kodak Retina Longar (Xenon C) 80mm 1:4 Lens Review
Telephoto Lens Attachment for Retina IIIC Film Cameras
November 3, 2022
Kodak Retina Longar (Xenon C) 80mm 𝒇4 is an encased set of front elements that augments Kodak Retina IIIC’s native 50mm lens. It transforms the fancy 35mm film folder into a non-foldable telephoto camera
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Kodak Retina IIIC Foldable Film Camera Review
The “Big C” Collectible German Rangefinder
November 2, 2022
Kodak’s Retina IIIC (Big C) is the best rangefinder the iconic American brand has ever produced. It was built in the 1950s by German engineers with German optics.
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Film Photography News — October 2022 Recap 🎃
A Belated Update; New Films, New Cameras, New Lens, and More
November 1, 2022
Euphoric by Atlanta Film Co, X 320 Pro by CatLABS, a new lens by Chroma, a new Instax Mini SLR by NONS, and Lomography’s Lomo Apparat 35.
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Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50 Film Review
Incredible Detail With Vivid Reds and Blues
October 21, 2022
Fujifilm’s Fujichrome Velvia 50 is a premium high-definition slide emulsion from Japan. It features accurate colours and some of the finest and sharpest grain on positive film.
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Steganography
Slow Pace Photography
October 20, 2022
I’ve been granted access to a different view of Santa Eulària des Riu (Ibiza). I’d like to share it with you.
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Voigtländer Vitomatic I Camera Review
Forgotten Gem
October 10, 2022
A beautiful post-war German mechanical instrument with fantastic optics. Today, it can be found for as little as $20.
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Film Speed
Web App 📱
October 6, 2022
Use this app to convert the Soviet ГОСТ or the German DIN values to modern ISO/ASA film speeds.
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Ilford Delta 400 Film Review
Fine Grain, Complex Contrast
October 5, 2022
Ilford Delta 400 is a medium-speed, relatively fine-grained medium-contrast black-and-white film.
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Cyanotype Landscapes
Large Format, Digital Negative, Botanicals
October 4, 2022
I recently returned from the big lap around Australia with my family. It was a chance to unwind after an intense couple of years and reconnect with the landscape. I make photographs on film using a large format 4x5 view camera. This is mainly a solitary pursuit.
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5 Vintage (Film) Camera Gift Ideas
🎁 for Photographers of All Levels, $100-$700
September 30, 2022
Give a beautiful piece of history that takes really good photos.
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Film Photography News — September 2022 Recap
🤬 Angry Polaroid Nerds, New Lens, New Film, New Cameras, 5-Yr Anniversary!
September 29, 2022
NONS launches a new lens for their Instax film SLR cameras. Polaroid angers film nerds. Three new films, and a new premium compact camera from MiNT.
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Analog.Cafe 5th Anniversary Edition Tees! 👚👕
September 28, 2022
Now available at the store. And a story of how they were made.
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Analog.Cafe Turns 5! 🎈
September 23, 2022
A lot has changed since the first post went live on this website in 2017. Yet more is still to come.
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Fujicolor Natura 1600 Film Review
Discontinued, Pricey, Yet High in Demand — Why?
September 21, 2022
Natura is the highest box-ISO colour film ever sold. It produces natural colours and contrast via remarkably-fine grain.
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Jupiter-8 50mm 1:2 Lens Review
A Cult Classic or a Cheap Soviet Knock-Off?
September 15, 2022
Jupiter-8 is an old Soviet lens for M39 & Contax mounts with apertures of 𝒇2-22 and 50mm focal length. It’s relatively cheap and it can produce fantastic results.
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CineStill 400D Dynamic Film Review
A Versatile, Fine-Grained Colour-Negative Film, Available in All Formats
September 5, 2022
400D is a medium-speed, high-resolution film, that renders natural colour with a slight mint-green cast and the signature red halos.
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Red-Colour Experiments

The Red as a Monochromatic Approach

November 21, 2022

New Classic EZ 400 Film Review

An Affordable, Flexible, Medium-Speed Monochrome Film With 40% Less Plastic

November 16, 2022

Ilford FP4 Plus Film Review

Versatile, Fine-Grained, Affordable

November 14, 2022

Film Photography Website Shortlist

My 8 Favorite Blogs, a (Web) App, and a Wiki

November 8, 2022

Kodak Retina Longar (Xenon C) 80mm 1:4 Lens Review

Telephoto Lens Attachment for Retina IIIC Film Cameras

November 3, 2022

Kodak Retina IIIC Foldable Film Camera Review

The “Big C” Collectible German Rangefinder

November 2, 2022

Film Photography News — October 2022 Recap 🎃

A Belated Update; New Films, New Cameras, New Lens, and More

November 1, 2022

Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia 50 Film Review

Incredible Detail With Vivid Reds and Blues

October 21, 2022

Steganography

Slow Pace Photography

October 20, 2022

Voigtländer Vitomatic I Camera Review

Forgotten Gem

October 10, 2022

Film Speed

Web App 📱

October 6, 2022

Ilford Delta 400 Film Review

Fine Grain, Complex Contrast

October 5, 2022

Cyanotype Landscapes

Large Format, Digital Negative, Botanicals

October 4, 2022

5 Vintage (Film) Camera Gift Ideas

🎁 for Photographers of All Levels, $100-$700

September 30, 2022

Film Photography News — September 2022 Recap

🤬 Angry Polaroid Nerds, New Lens, New Film, New Cameras, 5-Yr Anniversary!

September 29, 2022

Analog.Cafe 5th Anniversary Edition Tees! 👚👕

September 28, 2022

Analog.Cafe Turns 5! 🎈

September 23, 2022

Fujicolor Natura 1600 Film Review

Discontinued, Pricey, Yet High in Demand — Why?

September 21, 2022

Jupiter-8 50mm 1:2 Lens Review

A Cult Classic or a Cheap Soviet Knock-Off?

September 15, 2022

CineStill 400D Dynamic Film Review

A Versatile, Fine-Grained Colour-Negative Film, Available in All Formats

September 5, 2022