Segment from the Film Photography Podcast - Episode 27 -- February 1, 2011Spotlight on the Diana Camera - "celebrated for its artistic effects in photographs, normally resulting in a slightly blurred composition that can provide a 'dreamlike' quality to the print." ... [Read More]
Archives for January 2011
Polaroid Instant Photography – The 1969 Colorpack II
A couple of months ago I sent Film Photography Podcast host Michael Raso a question. I was confused about the different films available for instant cameras. I understood the Integral Instant Films - like Polaroid 600 / SX-70 and the Fujifilm Instax but I couldn't grasp what Michael was using when he mentioned Pack Film, and "Crack and Peel" materials. Michael replied to my email in a most ... [Read More]
Canon T50: The Amazing Simple Canon SLR Camera
I’ve enjoyed 35mm point & shoot cameras since the day in the early 80’s when I picked up a Pentax 35AF. It fit fairly nicely in the pocket…not too bulky, it was solid, took decent pictures, had automatic exposure for film up to ASA 400, and came with a built-in flash. I used it constantly for a while, until one day it fell out of my coat pocket and landed with a sickening clatter on the ... [Read More]
Episode 25 – January 1, 2011
Kodachrome no more, 110 film format, sprocket hole photography, black & white home development, camera giveaways and much more. Hosted by Michael Raso, Duane Polcou and special guest John Fedele. Listen to this episode now [podbean type=audio-rectangle resource="episode=itewf-17b610" skin="1" auto="0" height=100 ] Subscribe on iTunes Link will immediately open iTunes. ... [Read More]
Vintage Camera / Home Development Package Give Away Gets Better!
Giveaway update! When I announced the final days of our contest on FaceBook this past Friday, I received an e-mail from Film Photography Podcast Listener Ron O’Connor. Ron just kicked in some vintage measuring cups/beakers, a vintage thermometer and “Pako” film clips. FPP listeners are THE BEST!!! Here’s the original post from Friday (giveaway items updated) When we announced our camera ... [Read More]
Vintage 120 Film Camera / BW Home Development Package Give Away!
When we announced our camera and home development contest last month on The Film Photography Podcast, I had no idea that it bound to become our most spectacular giveaway yet. The contest was initiated when podcast listener HeeSoo donated a package containing a vintage Ciro-Flex 120 TLR camera, 120 film and Rodinal-Equiv home developer. A few days later, I received an e-mail from another FPP ... [Read More]