The Polaroid Land Camera 250, manufactured from 1967 – 1969, is a higher-end model with a Zeiss Ikon rangefinder focus. The focus is projected in a single viewfinder window unlike other models made during the time. The camera itself has an all metal body, a tripod mount, and contains a 3-element glass lens (114mm f/8.8).
Read More Polaroid Land Camera 250Holga’s history goes back to 1981 in China. The Holga was introduced to the Chinese as an inexpensive medium format camera. Despite Holga’s attempt to mainstream their 120mm camera, smaller and cheaper 35mm cameras dominated the market within a few years. However, the popularity of the all plastic Holga remained, and even grew. Holga sold more than 1 million cameras by 2001. The unique Holga look is created by a plastic lens, plus the possibility of artistic light leaks.
Read More Holga 120SThe Argus C3 is a 35mm rangefinder camera that was mass-produced from 1939 to 1966. It earned a nickname as “The Brick” because of its shape and size. The C3 has a reputation for being a rugged camera. More than 2 million C3 cameras were sold during its 27-year production from 1939 to 1966.
Read More Argus C3Digital photography and social media have taught us to observe our life, and not actually participate in our life.
Read More eBook Review: FILM (Re)Discover The Magic by Sherri KoopHaving something to look forward to keeps me going. It gives me something to go to bed thinking about and energizes me when I wake up. There are several things happening the world of film photography that I’m looking forward to in 2015.
Read More 2015: Looking Forward to Film PhotographyThere’s one thing that people in general are really poor at doing. Making photo prints from the images they’ve made on smartphones or tablets. The images get posted to Facebook, Instagram, or Flickr, but nobody makes a print to keep. The solution is a portable photo printer. Not only can you print and share your […]
Read More Fujifilm Instax Share SP-1 ReviewIn the United States we’re celebrating our Thanksgiving holiday this week. Following turkey dinners and visiting family is Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. The super-mega-giant-retailer Wal-Mart has numerous early bird specials and Black Friday deals. Believe it or not, you can find gifts for film photographers at very reasonable prices. Plus, […]
Read More Five Gifts You Can Buy for a Film Photographer at Wal-Mart for Under $30Now it’s your turn to shoot some sprockets! Utah Film Photography is giving away a set of 35mm to 120 Film Adapters from Pinhole Printed. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post and tell us: 1. What camera will you be using the 35mm to 120 film adapters in? 2. […]
Read More 35mm to 120 Film Adapter GiveawayAfter shooting the first free roll of 120 film in the FPP Plastic Filmtastic 120 Debonair, I was anxious to try something new. I decided to do some sprocket hole photography. What is sprocket hole photography? It’s a method where you use 35mm film in a camera that normally uses medium format 120 film. The […]
Read More The FPP Plastic Filmtastic 120 Debonair Camera – Part TwoIf you have someone on your gift list this year who loves instant photography, or is just getting started, here are some great ideas. These range from Impossible Project Film, Fujifilm for old Land Cameras, and some books. I have a review of the Fujifilm Instax SP-1 Smartphone Printer coming up in a few weeks, […]
Read More Holiday Gift Guide for the Instant Film PhotographerI was thinking about buying a Holga or Diana, but along came the Film Photography Project’s Plastic Filmtastic. It’s a hybrid of both, priced at $19.99 with a free roll of Kodak 400TX film from the Film Photography Project Store. The FPP Plastic Filmtastic 120 Debonair has a lot in common with other toy cameras, […]
Read More The FPP Plastic Filmtastic 120 Debonair Camera – Part 1Before I started writing this, I asked myself if it was really necessary to write another review about the Pentax K1000. I decided it was because my experience with this camera might be different than other photographers. It’s such a fun camera to use. Why? The K1000, simply stated, is a basic manual SLR with […]
Read More The Pentax K1000We are giving away some Film Photography Project “Shoot Film!” stickers. The lovely round paper design features an adhesive back that is ready for application on your favorite camera gear, gym locker or four legged pet.
Read More FPP “Shoot Film!” Sticker GiveawayI’d like to say I found Hevy, but they found me, on Instagram. I noticed a few Likes on my photos of vintage cameras from the user HevyLeather. When I looked at their profile and saw the handmade leather camera straps, I knew they were something worth checking out. Sisti Handayani at Hevy was kind […]
Read More New Product Review: Hevy Handmade Leather Camera StrapsReview, thoughts and opinion on the original Polaroid Land Camera SX-70 and Impossible Color Film.
Read More Polaroid SX-70 Camera & Impossible FilmThis is the current hipster camera, a classic rainbow Polaroid OneStep with Impossible SX-70 black and white film (black frame edition). I rescued this Land Camera from a local thrift store for $2.00.
Read More Polaroid OneStep & Impossible B&W FilmThe 1971 Fujica ST701 35mm camera with 55m f/1.8 lens tested by my 11-year old son, Connor.
Read More Fujica ST701 Tested by My Son ConnorScanning Fujifilm FP-3000B Professional Black & White film is an easy and creative experience.
Read More How To Scan Polaroid NegativesAs I’ve been updating this site, I know when I sit down on Sunday night and create the post for the following day and plan for the week ahead, I’m going to be more successful. Why? For me, creativity happens on Sunday night. This is something I’ve struggled with since 1998. I say struggle because […]
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