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July 25, 2022

Parents and Portraits with Film Photographer Han Phan

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Film photographer Han Phan chats with us about photography, her parents, portrait projects, and the rising costs of photography.

Danielle Wrobleski
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March 24, 2022

Parenthood and Love Shot Authentically on Film – Interview with Claire Dam

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Simply amazing photography inside.

Danielle Wrobleski
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February 24, 2022

Getting Started in Film Photography – What Camera Should You Buy?

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There’s a whole new generation of would-be film photographers who want to explore their creative side by shooting film. In this article we’re answering the first question that most new shooters ask – Which camera should I buy?

Jim Graves
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February 4, 2022

The Ten Best Electronic 35mm SLR’s Ever Made

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After seven years of shooting classic cameras, we’ve compiled our list of the ten best electronic SLRs of all time.

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June 28, 2021

Single Shot Stories No. 002 – Jacob Downey

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Jacob Downey shares a special photo and the story behind making it in today’s Single Shot Story, our community-driven photo series!

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Single Shot Stories

February 28, 2021

Five Female Film Photographers to Follow – February 2021

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February 2021, and Danielle brings us five more female film photographers worth following. Click through and enjoy!

Danielle Wrobleski
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January 11, 2021

The Ten Best Mechanical 35mm Film SLRs Ever Made

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After seven years of shooting classic cameras, we’ve compiled our list of the ten best mechanical SLRs (plus three honorable mentions).

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October 5, 2020

Pentax 67 Review – It’s a Big Camera

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James shot the Pentax 67 in 2016 and 2018, and was less than impressed. In 2020 he tries again. Here’s the review.

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August 7, 2020

South of Milwaukee, Shot on Film

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Leah takes us on another journey, this time to Wisconsin in winter, where she makes a project of shooting trees (no matter the cost to her socks).

July 13, 2020

The Sea Fog of Klitmøller, Denmark (Cold Hawaii) Shot on Film

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In the small fishing town of Klitmøller, Denmark there is a phenomenon called havgus, unfathomably dense sea fog. Here it is, shot on film.

Leah Damgaard-Hansen
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June 20, 2020

All the Kolors of the Rainbow – Revolog Film, a Pentax LX, and Pride

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Charlotte shoots Pride with the Pentax LX and Revolog Kolor film, an experimental color negative rainbow splashed 35mm film!

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May 4, 2020

Ten Great Point and Shoot Film Cameras From $25 to $99

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For every expensive, over-hyped point and shoot camera there are ten or twenty others that are damn near as good at one-tenth the price. Here’s a list of a few that we’ve personally enjoyed.

James Tocchio
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February 27, 2020

My Hunt for the Surprisingly Elusive “Leica M of SLRs”

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James muses over his search for the perfect camera, what he calls the “Leica M of SLRs.”

James Tocchio
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August 23, 2019

The Essentials – A Guide to the Best of Pentax’s Camera Systems

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In our latest Essentials article, we spotlight the best gear from Pentax. From collectible rarities to pro-spec SLRs, this is what Pentaxians dream of.

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