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New on Analog.Cafe: "Olympus OM-1 Film Camera Review: With Olympus F-Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 Kit Lens" — OM-1 is a film SLR everyone’s talking about. It’s compact, streamlined, reliable, easy to use, versatile, and affordable. Who wouldn’t want such a camera? — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Film Photography News — February 2024 Recap: The Return of P33 & SHD40 + How to Measure Exposures Without a Light Meter" — Film Ferrania revives P33. Lucky Film relaunches SHD40. Flic Film buys Street Candy. Plus, a new course to take your film photography to the next level. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Film Ferrania P30 Film Review: A Cinema Special Remake" — Film Ferrania P30 is an ISO 80 panchromatic black and white film sold in 35mm and 120 formats. It’s known for its recognizable strong contrast and ultra-fine grain. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Master the Sunny 16 Rule! Guess Correct Exposures in Any Weather/Indoors Without a Light Meter" — Free yourself of fiddly devices and phone apps. This short online course spells out the method, provides examples, and suggests exercises for reading exposure without a light meter. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "The Vintage Film Camera Buying Guide: How to Find the Best Deal on a Vintage Film Camera" — Film cameras have been in production for almost 200 years. The vintage ones are usually the best deal when it comes to features and build quality per dollar. But finding one in good working condition for a fair price isn’t always easy. This guide covers techniques I’ve learned over the twenty years as a shopper and a seller on eBay. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Canon AE-1 Program Film Camera Review: Iconic, Polarizing, Trail-Blazing SLR of the 1970s and 1980s" — Canon’s AE-1 Program is one of the most popular film SLRs ever sold. In this review, I’ll share my thoughts about the build quality, usability, and my overall impression of the camera that moved over 3.3 million units and was an inspiration for the Mac and iPhone shutter camera sounds. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Film Photography News — January 2024 Recap: Analogue Photography to Last 1,000 Years + New Film & Cameras for 2024" — Film photography is on the rise. Two new film cameras are nearing debut: Mint Rollei 25 AF and the Pentax series. And a new colour film! Plus, a camera to last 1,000 years. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "About Analog.Cafe: A Film Photography Blog" — Analog.Cafe is here to empower photographers and non-photographers to be better at and happier making analogue art. Free and ad-free articles, web apps, and community outreach are some of the ways we do the empowering. But there’s more. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 S.S.C. Lens Review: A Special Look; an Affordable Cult-Classic!" — Canon FD 50mm 𝒇1.4 S.S.C. are the second-generation breech-lock mount “normal” lenses for the popular Canon AE-1 35mm film SLRs and FD-mount cameras. Their glass renders distinct bokeh, has decent flare resistance, comes with plenty of contrast, and is quite sharp when stopped down. The S.S.C.-marked lenses are the relatively rare and typically cost more than the standard “new FD” (sometimes marked as nFD) 50mm 𝒇1.4 lenses. But not all S.S.C. lenses are “chrome nose.” — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Science-Backed Tips for Saving Money on Film in 2024: Based on a 5-Year Retailer Survey" — Two months ago, Lomography kicked off a 30% price drop on medium format film. Other manufacturers and retailers, including Kodak, followed suit. I loved seeing that. Cheaper film means more film, right? Unfortunately, the 135 format did not see such a discount. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Introducing: GOLD Memberships: Premium Content and Features for Analog.Cafe Supporters" — The new GOLD memberships are an affordable way to learn more about film photography, use new tools to do it better, and support Analog.Cafe in the meantime. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Pedestrian Detroit: An Offline Photobook Encounter" — I bought my copy of Pedestrian Detroit at my favourite coffee shop down the street from home. They serve what I think is the best-tasting brew in town and often feature creative works from the community artists for sale. Pedestrian Detroit was laid in a small stack in front of the counter with a note that they’re sold on a donation basis. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Film Scanning: Which Side Is Up? How to Load Film Into a Film Scanner/DSLR Holder Correctly and Get the Best Image Quality" — There are four ways to insert film into a scanner’s film holder. This post explains which side is the right side up. It also explores what happens if you insert film the “wrong way” in. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Mamiya-Sekor Shift Z 75mm F/4.5 W RZ Lens Review: For Architecturial Photography and Distortion-Free Stitched Macro Panoramas" — Mamiya-Sekor Shift Z’s most practical application is making stitched panoramas — free of perspective distortion. In this brief review, I’ll examine the Shift Z specs, resolution, and practicality. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Olympus Trip 35 Film Camera Review: A Cult-Classic, an Engineering Marvel, and an Excellent Value for a Modern Film Photographer" — Olympus Trip 35 is one of the most popular 35mm film cameras ever produced — and for a good reason. Its battery-free light meter is reliable, the lens is surprisingly sharp, the body is nearly pocketable, and the price is right. This review is a deep dive into the world of this small, mighty camera. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Olympus Trip 35 Instructions Manual: Printable PDF 📑" — A free, unmarked Olympus Trip 35 camera manual (in German, English, and Spanish). 12.5MB PDF . — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]
New on Analog.Cafe: "Film Photography News — December 2023 Recap: We Literally Eat a Working Film Camera! 🍽️" — An edible instant film camera made of gingerbread and icing with an active sugar lens enters my belly. A new colour film by the same folks who make Ilford HP5+ goes live. And a new camera strap by RETO. — [ Click the link to read the full post. ]