“A Beginner’s Guide to Film Photography” is now available on Analog.Cafe! I am also in the process of creating the audiobook version. Additionally, look forward to upcoming film tests (which include a thoroughly documented DIY pre-processing effort with local photographers), several camera reviews, updates to articles and apps, and a new survey on film pricing trends.
The new black-and-white ISO 50 Leica MONOPAN is set to be available from August 21st. When it goes on sale, the price is expected to be £10/€12/$10/$14 CAD per roll. #editorial.
I can't be the only one who anticipated more after such a tease, Harman! #editorial.
Film photography is straightforward, but it's much more enjoyable if you have some knowledge! This guide for beginners goes beyond just the essentials and is offered as an illustrated read as well as a 73-page printable PDF book. It encompasses everything necessary to start and thrive with a film camera in a digital age, including historical background, contemporary culture, cost-saving tips, and advice for achieving better results using modern tools.
A recurring theme in my work has been the connection between smartphones and children (for instance, refer to my two pieces in The New Yorker ... Read more
A few days back, I visited Disneyland. I received an invitation to Anaheim to deliver a speech regarding my books, and my wife and ... Read more
Last month, Anthropic published a safety report concerning one of its most advanced chatbots, Claude Opus 4. The report garnered interest due to its detailed account of ...
This contains a spoiler, so proceed with caution! Please manage your expectations accordingly. #editorial.
About a month ago, Daren and I recorded our inaugural podcast episode focusing on the Polaroid Flip: #editorial.
In recent days, Harman and CineStill have shared teasers for their forthcoming products, while Ilford has started accepting orders for ultra-large format (ULF) film. #editorial.
Since 2021, founders Chris (from Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics) and Hamish (from 35mmc.com) have been producing high-quality machined brass rehousings for classic lenses. Their inaugural project, Bertele, features an innovative focus correction mechanism (FLB) along with newly designed glass elements based on a 91-year-old formula by Dr. Ludwig Bertele. The entire process, from design to manufacturing, hand-finishing, and assembly, takes place in the UK. #editorial.
This page utilizes the extensive list of film stocks that are currently being produced from Wikipedia and organizes it into a user-friendly table with real-time updates, a concise design, sortable columns, and a search option.
Last month, the company revealed that they had finished developing their hand-crankable DIY instant film development units featuring an Instax Wide back. Today, they are focused on modifying the same technology for medium format film cameras. #editorial.
An article focused on a film laboratory and a creative center located in Yerevan.
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