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My Idea of a Perfect Camera

Recently, the Leica M10 came out, along with the Sony A9. Both are freaking amazing cameras. Both are pricey. I’ve been unable to quench my insatiable appetite for…

Removing Clutter and Refocusing on Photography

 As you might know, I started collecting cameras a few years ago, and I’ve been sinking money into this new hobby ever since. It’s gotten to the point…

No Trespassing – C41 in D76

 This weekend I got a wild hare and decided to cross-process some of my color film. I had originally loaded the Leica M3 with some Fujifilm Superia Xtra…

5 Reasonably Priced Film Cameras for Beginners

I see these “Best Cameras for Beginners” posts all the time, but the more I read them, the less they seem grounded in reality. I really think it…

Camera Review – Canon F1 (circa 1971)

Last year, a neighbor gifted me a really nice camera, and I’ve now had a chance to use it with both the Tamron 28-70mm kit lens and a…

Developing Color Film With Reckless Abandon

Color film (C41) has a reputation for being needy when developed, due to its precise time and temperature requirements. One pass over the instructions and you’ll see that…

FrankenHolga on a Sunday Afternoon

It was gloomy today. By lunchtime I was a bit grumpy, and listening to the kids fight and holler and run through the house was bordering on torture…

Camera Review – Canon EOS Rebel Ti 35mm

Back in August of 2015, I found among the sundry electronic items at City Thrift  a Canon Rebel Ti. It had a case, strap, old batteries, and 4…

5 lessons on buying a new camera

OK, I’m still pissed about not getting my camera fixed under warranty, and this article, while hopefully being helpful, is as much a rant as it is guidance….

5 Reasons to Try Lomography

Lomography is a kitschy style of photography that utilizes cheap, often plastic cameras, expired film, and even alternative chemical processes to create interesting images. It has gained a…