What is The FPP Walking Workshop? The FPP Walking Workshop is a free annual event celebrating the joy and experience of shooting on traditional film staged by the Film Photography Podcast! This is our re-cap video by filmmaker Chris Steblay Listen to the Podcast from this annual event- FPP Episode 124! ... [Read More]
Videos
Film Photographer Profile – Markus Andersen
"Belly of the Beast" Profile of Film Photographer Markus Andersen - Short film by Rob Norton Markus Andersen doggedly pursues not merely cool images but great images. Sydney, Australia is his canvas - he calls it the belly of the beast. His art practice encompasses documentary, street and conceptual bodies of work using analogue 35mm, 120 film and the iPhone as his capture mediums.This video ... [Read More]
35mm Film Developing Tips – Loading Steel Reels
After hearing about bad experiences loading steel developer reels FPP contributor Steve Morimoto thought he would make a video of tips he discovered. He prefers the steel reels to the Patterson Reels because the metal tank is smaller, easier to handle, easier to clean, reuse quickly and doesn't leak when inverting the tank. Hope this helps and saves you money from buying bargain reels and the ... [Read More]
Large Format Photography: Calculating Bellows Extension Factor
Mat Marrash responds to a question regarding bellows factor when shooting Large Format and other bellows cameras. When focusing a camera with moveable bellows, any extension of the lens beyond it's infinity focusing distance (focal length) will result in the loss of light during the exposure. You can correct this by compensating for the bellows draw, with two easy measurements, and two quick ... [Read More]
Wet Plate Collodion, First 8×10 Plates
My three very first 8x10 clear glass ambrotypes, shot at the University of Findlay, in Findlay, OH. All images shot on an Eastman Commercial B 8x10 camera with a 300mm f/4 Fujinon barrel lens. ... [Read More]
How to Load Hasselblad 500c C12 Back
The basics of the Hasselblad 500c C12 film back. It takes 120, roll, film and here I'll show you how to load it yourself. ... [Read More]