Expanding and updating the range, the OM System way
The brand formerly known as Olympus is not sitting still, it looks like two new (or “new”) lenses are coming – 300–1200mm equivalent long telephoto and compact 18–36mm ultra-wide.
Shooting infrared – a tripodless journey
Overconfidence of a lazy person or “nah, I don’t need a tripod, how hard can shooting the same frame twice even be?”, a cautionary tale.
Twelve months of film – January: The Cat Returns
First film in this project was shot in a span of just two days (even though it’s a monthly film), but the developing process robbed me of at least a month of my life in terms of stress and annoyance, so it all balances out.
Twelve months of film
I’ve started the project “Twelve months of film” in 2024, and decided to write about my experience. So..let’s start from the top.
Snow, January 2024.
After a few false alarms, snow finally arrived, and naturally, I had to take a walk through the park nearby.
Broadside Can(n)ons
Three Canon EF-mount cameras spanning thirteen years in one place, with photos. And my opinions.
Trouble in the East… German Camera
I’ve got an East German camera to test, and the results are going to surprise you! Well, not really, what would you expect from a camera that’s been sitting on a shelf for who-knows-how-long!?
New film: Harman Phoenix 200
After some waiting and a lot of speculation, a completely new film has been announced. Harman Phenix 200, a 200 ASA colour-negative film in 35mm format.
Over the bridge, October 2023.
It’s been ages since I visited the biggest Croatian island, island Krk, so I couldn’t miss an opportunity to drive there and explore a bit.
Nikon Zf is (also) lying
A new nostalgia-styled Nikon Z mount camera – the Zf – arrived, this time with a much anticipated full-frame sensor. It is drop-dead gorgeous, but to nobody’s surprise, issues found on their previous nostalgic camera are still there.
New FujiFilm medium format announcements
At the X Summit annual event, FujiFilm didn’t disappoint – a new flagship camera and a few significant lenses were announced.
New Panasonic microFourThirds announcements
After some hiatus, Panasonic has finally announced a new microFourThirds Lumix camera, G9 II, and updated two telephoto zoom lenses.
Unraveling the instant confusion, part one
Instant photography never lost its appeal, holding a “real”, physical photo immediately after it was taken is a magical experience, let’s find out what’s going on with those Instaxes and Polaroids!
High-end Polaroid I-2 camera launched
Polaroid just launched a new camera, a high-end model named I-2. It comes with LiDAR autofocus, full manual mode, a sharp lens, and can use all standard Polaroid film packs. It can connect to a smartphone using a Bluetooth connection, but it doesn’t come cheap.
Shooting and developing Kodak Technical Pan film
The second part of my adventure with Kodak Technical Pan. TL;DR: I shot the only roll of Technical Pan I’ve had in a Zenza Bronica GS-1 and developed it despite having no Technidol, its designated developer.
A new, M42 mount-only lens in 2023. Seriously.
A new lens with an M42 screw mount exclusively was released in 2023! Is that a joke? Nope! Very much not a joke, but a new TTartisan 100mm F2.8 lens. Even better, it’s a Cooke triplet!
A walk with Adox Color Mission film, April-May 2023.
A walk through a park and a vineyard with an ultra-wide-angle lens and Adox Color Mission film, in early May 2023.
New film: LomoChrome Color’92
Lomography has just released a new colour negative film from their LomoChrome series, a LomoChrome Color’92. It’s an ISO 400 standard C41 film that “provides a burst of retro charm and classic analogue character in any film shooting scenario”, with “fascinating blue hues, vibrant reds …
Adventures with Kodak Technical Pan film
I was given a roll of Kodak Technical Pan film, which expired in May 2001. I’ve been keeping it in the fridge for a decade and just now decided it’s time to finally put it to good use.
DPReview lives on!
After quite some time after the announced shutdown date, DPReview.com has finally found a new owner that will continue with DPReview’s practice. The new owner is Gear Patrol, a review site with more than 15 years of history.
Film development mix-up
Yesterday evening, I developed two rolls of KosmoFoto Agent Shadow, 400ASA film, 17:30 min in Rodinal 1+50, minus some time for 22°C. Perfectly uneventful, both rolls turned out just fine. But I wouldn’t write a blog post about uneventful development…
Operation successful, patient mangled
Recently, I came into possession of a camera (and a lens) I borrowed almost fifteen years ago, used for a while, and returned to the owner.
Comparing inexpensive Pentax zoom lenses, part I – telephoto lenses
My journey with digital photography, as a hobby, started with a Pentax K100D Super and an 18-55mm kit lens. In those early days, I really wanted a telephoto lens.