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]
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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]
Dan’s Top 18 of 2011
Recently I was asked to consider putting together a gallery reviewing the best shots that were submitted to the Film Photography Podcast (Flickr Group) pool in 2011. And I could only choose 18. After scouring the archives for shots, I settled on the following set of photographs. I'm sure there were other great shots in the pool that probably warranted inclusion here, but I think ... [Read More]
Get Outta That Funk!
Have you ever gotten yourself into a funk? No, I'm not talking about listening to Bootsy Collins. I'm talking about losing inspiration for your photography. There can be times when you just don't feel like taking photographs or can't find things that are "worthy" of being photographed. I recently experienced such a funk, and I asked our FPP Flickr group about it. ... [Read More]
C R I T I C vs. CRAFTSMAN
Merciless Critic vs. Master Craftsman Jim Austin A friend said to me yesterday that she often does not share pictures because of the voices. I also have a critical voice inside my mind, I told her. I call it "Merciless Critic." My Merciless Critic voice comes a creature that I imagine looks like Gollum with missing teeth and big ears, and has the voice of The Joker from Batman. His voice has a ... [Read More]
Alex and the Help-Portrait Movement!
Guest blog by Alex Luyckx I have been for the past two years involved with the Help-Portrait Movement in my hometown of Milton Ontario. Help-Portrait was started three years ago by photographer Jeremy Cowart aimed to provide professional portraits free of charge to those less fortunate or those who would not usually get their portrait taken, with no cost to the people. This is achieved ... [Read More]