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30 December, 2024
5 Frames TombRaiding with the Minolta 500mm F8 AF REFLEX
I’m a frequent visitor to the Angkor Wat temples and am always looking for something different to shoot the experience on. That combined with an interest in perhaps safar...
30 December, 2024
20 Frames on the Space Coast with Lomochrome Turquoise
In the Spring of 2023, I traveled for work to Coco Beach, Florida, which is situated on some barrier islands. It’s not really a fun trip (though I do love my co-workers) s...
29 December, 2024
A Complicated Relationship With Colour Film
“Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.” — Rainer Maria Rilke I just ...
28 December, 2024
A Portable Scanner for Free – Another Quick Tip
This is a follow-up to my previous note “A Portable Light Box for Free”. After developing my film in a bathroom following a location shoot away from home I want to see the image...
28 December, 2024
The Little Dino that could – a thermal print camera
Many of us have spoken about the cost of film photography. The development costs, the film costs, the time investment, and the occasional blank roll hiding around the corner, ar...
27 December, 2024
Zorki 5 & 6 – A Brace of Otherwise Unwanted Cameras
You know how it is, you see something on a certain auction site very near the auction end with a sensible start price and no bids so you put just the minimum on with no expectat...
26 December, 2024
Olympus XA-2 – An old friend
Years ago (40 years) I moved to the east coast for a couple years. I was loaned a small compact camera. I decided to carry it instead of my heavy bulky Minolta. At first glance ...
25 December, 2024
Happy Holidays! – One-Shot Story
Growing up in the 40’s and 50’s, I developed an enduring love for everything Mid-Century Modern. Including Christmas decorations. During the 31 years that Kate and I lived in Wi...
