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656 Reviews, Guides, and Essays

Master the Sunny 16 Rule!
Guess Correct Exposures in Any Weather/Indoors Without a Light Meter
February 21, 2024
Free yourself of fiddly devices and phone apps. This short online course spells out the method, provides examples, and suggests exercises for reading exposure without a light meter.
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The Vintage Film Camera Buying Guide
How to Find the Best Deal on a Vintage Film Camera
February 13, 2024
Film cameras have been in production for almost 200 years. The vintage ones are usually the best deal when it comes to features and build quality per dollar. But finding one in good working condition for a fair price isn’t always easy. This guide covers techniques I’ve learned over the twenty years as a shopper and a seller on eBay.
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Canon AE-1 Program Film Camera Review
Iconic, Polarizing, Trail-Blazing SLR of the 1970s and 1980s
February 6, 2024
Canon’s AE-1 Program is one of the most popular film SLRs ever sold. In this review, I’ll share my thoughts about the build quality, usability, and my overall impression of the camera that moved over 3.3 million units and was an inspiration for the Mac and iPhone shutter camera sounds.
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Film Photography News — January 2024 Recap
Analogue Photography to Last 1,000 Years + New Film & Cameras for 2024
January 30, 2024
Film photography is on the rise. Two new film cameras are nearing debut: Mint Rollei 25 AF and the Pentax series. And a new colour film! Plus, a camera to last 1,000 years.
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Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 S.S.C. Lens Review
A Special Look; an Affordable Cult-Classic!
January 25, 2024
Canon FD 50mm 𝒇1.4 S.S.C. are the second-generation breech-lock mount “normal” lenses for the popular Canon AE-1 35mm film SLRs and FD-mount cameras. Their glass renders distinct bokeh, has decent flare resistance, comes with plenty of contrast, and is quite sharp when stopped down. The S.S.C.-marked lenses are the relatively rare and typically cost more than the standard “new FD” (sometimes marked as nFD) 50mm 𝒇1.4 lenses. But not all S.S.C. lenses are “chrome nose.”
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Introducing: GOLD Memberships
Premium Content and Features for Analog.Cafe Supporters
January 23, 2024
The new GOLD memberships are an affordable way to learn more about film photography, use new tools to do it better, and support Analog.Cafe in the meantime.
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Pedestrian Detroit
An Offline Photobook Encounter
January 16, 2024
I bought my copy of Pedestrian Detroit at my favourite coffee shop down the street from home. They serve what I think is the best-tasting brew in town and often feature creative works from the community artists for sale. Pedestrian Detroit was laid in a small stack in front of the counter with a note that they’re sold on a donation basis.
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Film Scanning: Which Side Is Up?
How to Load Film Into a Film Scanner/DSLR Holder Correctly and Get the Best Image Quality
January 9, 2024
There are four ways to insert film into a scanner’s film holder. This post explains which side is the right side up. It also explores what happens if you insert film the “wrong way” in.
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Olympus Trip 35 Film Camera Review
A Cult Classic, an Engineering Marvel, and an Excellent Value for a Modern Film Photographer
December 29, 2023
Olympus Trip 35 is one of the most popular 35mm film cameras ever produced — and for a good reason. Its battery-free light meter is reliable, the lens is surprisingly sharp, the body is nearly pocketable, and the price is right. This review is a deep dive into the world of this small, mighty camera.
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Olympus Trip 35 Instructions Manual
Printable PDF 📑
December 28, 2023
A free, unmarked Olympus Trip 35 camera manual (in German, English, and Spanish). 12.5MB PDF .
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Film Photography News — December 2023 Recap
I Ate My Film Camera. 🎄📸
December 25, 2023
An edible instant film camera made of gingerbread and icing with an active sugar lens enters my belly. A new colour film by the same folks who make Ilford HP5+ goes live. And a new camera strap by RETO.
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Amber T800 Film Review
Is It as Good CineStill 800T?
December 22, 2023
In this review, I’m comparing Amber T800 to CineStill 800T (in terms of image quality, price, and shooting experience), discussing reasons for its existence, and giving you my thoughts on whether it’s a suitable CineStill alternative.
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Building the “World’s First” Gingerbread Camera
It Shoots Instax Film Through a Lens Made of Sugar and I Ate It 🍭
December 20, 2023
Dmitri explains how his edible film camera uses an isomalt sugar lens to photograph subjects with fast shutter speeds on a piece of bread loaded with Instax Square film.
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Harman Phoenix 200 vs. Ilford Ilfocolor 400
Comparing Two New “Ilford” Colour Films
December 18, 2023
Did you know that there are TWO “Ilford” brands, and both of them have recently begun selling colour film? This article explains everything and compares the emulsions in depth.
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My Top Five Favourite Film Cameras of 2023
December 8, 2023
In today’s short post, I’ll introduce you to my top five favourite film cameras from the nineteen I tried this year.
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My First Roll With Yashica Mat 124G

December 5, 2023
Yashica Mat 124G is a simple and straightforward camera. There’s nothing unnecessary in its design — every button or dial has a purpose.
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Film Photography News — November 2023 Recap
Sugar-Lens Gingerbread Instax Square (Edible Film Camera), WTF?!, and More!
November 29, 2023
I built an instant film camera out of gingerbread and candy — sugar lens and all! What The Film?! JollyLook, Kodak Super 8, and Ilford Spoilers.
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“WTF?!,” a Game for Film Photographers Is Now Live!
Can You Beat My Score?
November 29, 2023
What The Film?! is a new (free) web game built for film photographers by film photographers.
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Kodak Gold vs. ColorPlus
Side-by-Side Comparison
November 23, 2023
Our extensive tests revealed no significant difference between the two emulsions. But there’s a slight nuance you may like to know about.
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How to Choose Black-and-White Film for Photography
Looks Can Be Deceiving
November 17, 2023
10 principles for selecting black-and-white film. Some of which may contribute to your final results in unexpected ways.
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Master the Sunny 16 Rule!

Guess Correct Exposures in Any Weather/Indoors Without a Light Meter

February 21, 2024

The Vintage Film Camera Buying Guide

How to Find the Best Deal on a Vintage Film Camera

February 13, 2024

Canon AE-1 Program Film Camera Review

Iconic, Polarizing, Trail-Blazing SLR of the 1970s and 1980s

February 6, 2024

Film Photography News — January 2024 Recap

Analogue Photography to Last 1,000 Years + New Film & Cameras for 2024

January 30, 2024

Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 S.S.C. Lens Review

A Special Look; an Affordable Cult-Classic!

January 25, 2024

Introducing: GOLD Memberships

Premium Content and Features for Analog.Cafe Supporters

January 23, 2024

Pedestrian Detroit

An Offline Photobook Encounter

January 16, 2024

Film Scanning: Which Side Is Up?

How to Load Film Into a Film Scanner/DSLR Holder Correctly and Get the Best Image Quality

January 9, 2024

Olympus Trip 35 Film Camera Review

A Cult Classic, an Engineering Marvel, and an Excellent Value for a Modern Film Photographer

December 29, 2023

Olympus Trip 35 Instructions Manual

Printable PDF 📑

December 28, 2023

Film Photography News — December 2023 Recap

I Ate My Film Camera. 🎄📸

December 25, 2023

Amber T800 Film Review

Is It as Good CineStill 800T?

December 22, 2023

Building the “World’s First” Gingerbread Camera

It Shoots Instax Film Through a Lens Made of Sugar and I Ate It 🍭

December 20, 2023

Harman Phoenix 200 vs. Ilford Ilfocolor 400

Comparing Two New “Ilford” Colour Films

December 18, 2023

My Top Five Favourite Film Cameras of 2023

December 8, 2023

My First Roll With Yashica Mat 124G

December 5, 2023

Film Photography News — November 2023 Recap

Sugar-Lens Gingerbread Instax Square (Edible Film Camera), WTF?!, and More!

November 29, 2023

“WTF?!,” a Game for Film Photographers Is Now Live!

Can You Beat My Score?

November 29, 2023

Kodak Gold vs. ColorPlus

Side-by-Side Comparison

November 23, 2023

How to Choose Black-and-White Film for Photography

Looks Can Be Deceiving

November 17, 2023