Blog by Darren "Pancho" Riley The Lomo Smena 8M. It's fun. It's not very practical, has some rather dodgy design features and is easily broken. But it's also quirky-looking and has a surprisingly decent lens. It’s also pretty cheap if you spend enough time looking around on e-bay and the like. Dating from the Seventies, it was marketed as an entry-level 35mm camera for students. I'm not sure ... [Read More]
Archives for January 2012
Film Photography Podcast Episode 54 – February 1, 2012
Exploring Sunny 16, Light Meters, PX 70 for Polaroid SX-70 Cameras, 110 film, Your Print Portfolio and More! Hosted by Michael Raso and Mat Marrash with Dane Johnson and John Fedele! Listen to this episode now [podbean type=audio-rectangle resource="episode=itewf-26acef" skin="1" auto="0" height=100 ] Subscribe on iTunes Link will immediately open iTunes. Subscribe on ... [Read More]
Polaroid – How to Test a SX-70 or 600 Instant Camera
Have you been thinking about trying a Polaroid Instant Camera but fearful that the camera you pick up at a yard sale might not work? In the above video are a few tips so that you can test the camera before buying it! Did you know that new film for vintage Polaroid SX-70 and 600 cameras is now being made by The Impossible Project. Enjoy shooting instant film! ... [Read More]
What is a Lith Print?
Here on the FPP website, there has slowly been a series of darkroom topics emerging, such as setting up your own darkroom, developing your own film, and even making your own silver gelatin prints. But what if I told you that it was all just the beginning? That's right! The world of traditional and alternative photographic processes is vast. Each one has its own unique signature, a feel that is ... [Read More]
Minolta SR-T201 Camera Review
Guest Blog By Keith Derickson The Minolta SR-T series is less well known than other Minolta 35mm cameras but is no less capable. Minolta first introduced the SR-T series in 1966 with the 101 and various models were in production until 1981. The SR-T201 was introduced in 1975 and is a fully mechanical camera and therefore the battery is for metering only. The camera has ... [Read More]
The Holga TFS 110 Film Camera!
Holga's Classic 110 Film Camera! Sporting the best features from the cameras from the fabulous 1970s, this "classic" 110 pocket camera features a built-in flash...Holga-style! Camera offers normal and tele mode too.http://filmphotographyproject.com/store/holga-tfs-pocket-110-camera ... [Read More]