How exposure affects film

OK, so for a while we’ve been wanting to explain a couple of film technicalities that we’re pretty sure will change many people’s understanding of film and exposure. Alright, take a deep breath ‘cause this stuff is easy but sometimes difficult to explain in written communication. So the thing is that exposure on film (unlike […]

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New55 shows they have the technology, might be interested in bringing peel-apart color film back from the dead

Fujifilm might have killed off the last of its peel-apart film. But not all hope is lost. Yesterday, New55, a company that currently specializes in creating 4×5 positive-negative instant film, posted a video to Facebook that shows it has the capability to make peel-apart color film similar to Fujifilm’s FP–100c. In the video, New55 founder […]

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This ‘Portable’ darkroom once owned by the US Army can be yours for just $2500

If you’ve ever wanted your very own, military-grade portable darkroom, now’s your time to come forward and claim your desired possession. Up for sale on Hillsborough, North Carolina’s Craigslist classified pages is a completely contained darkroom once used by the United States Army. Painted the signature olive green of army equipment, this ‘portable’ darkroom comes […]

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Impossible Project is Trying to Save Fujifilm Packfilm

I am still super bummed about Fujifilm’s decision to stop production of FP-100C packfilm. It’s the last peel-apart instant film on the market. Once it is gone, an entire category of instant film cameras become obsolete. However, The Impossible Project, which saved Polaroid 600 instant film, is trying to save peel-apart packfilm as well. Florian “Doc” […]

JCH StreetPan 400 is a New Black & White Film

It’s been a busy year so far with film. A couple weeks back, we saw the writing on the wall for Fujifilm FP-100C instant film, which likely means the end of an entire format. However, we’ve also seen new film introduced with CineStill launching both medium format and large format versions of its 800T film. […]

JCH StreetPan 400 is monochrome surveillance film reborn for street photography

More and more film stocks are dying off with each passing year. While this might be bad news for those who love analogue photography, myself included, it’s also becoming a great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to carve their own niche in the world of film photography. Impossible, Lomography and Ferrania are just a few companies […]

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Spice up your old 35mm SLR with a one-of-a-kind hand crafted wooden grip

Despite being principal photographer for Jaguar World, Classics Monthly, Retro Cars and a number of other popular British car magazines, Chris Frosin always seems to find time for those photography-related-but-not-photography-itself personal projects. Chris and I have been friends for a few years, and we occasionally jump in a Google Hangout or get together in person to have a […]

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