Kodak Moments has launched Kodak Gold 200 film in a new 120 format 5-roll pro-pack for medium format cameras, expanding the company's color film portfolio for those who want to make the jump from 35mm to medium format film photography. [Read More]
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A medium format Hasselblad camera. Photo: Classic-Photographic Once you start shooting film, it won’t be long before you hear the siren song of medium and large format. What are medium and large format film photography, and are they right for you? This Absolute beginner’s guide to film aims to point you in the right direction. dpreview.com »
2021-08-06 17:00
If you love film photography, you're missing out if you don't use medium format film cameras. Arguably, this is where you'll really to start a major advantage over digital photography. There's also things like the look, the feel, and the overall approach to how you work with subjects. thephoblographer.com »
2021-06-20 19:00
Common film formats & types Just as digital photography has multiple sensor sizes, film photography has multiple film formats and sizes, some of which are easier to find than others (and some of which are nearly impossible). dpreview.com »
2021-05-28 16:00
Lomography has announced its expanding its LomoChrome Purple film line to include 110 format. Previously only available in 120 and 35mm format, the ISO 100–400 film stock uses a ‘far out formula [to force] you to think outside the box, turning blues to greens, greens to purples and yellows to pinks, all while maintaining those rich red tones. dpreview.com »
2020-02-04 19:05
Kodak Alaris has given a boost to those waiting for newly resurrected Ektachrome E100 to be introduced in formats larger than 35mm with an announcement that it will be testing a new coating process at the end of next month to make roll film. dpreview.com »
2019-06-07 21:13
Surprising as it may still seem to some, there are still photographers who prefer the rigors of film photography, despite the prevalence of the more convenient digital workflow. This is especially the case for those who develop and print their own snaps and also shoot in more specialized mediums like large format. thephoblographer.com »
2019-02-17 20:00
In the late 1990s, before the digital era came and took over the photography world, there was the Advanced Photo System (APS). It was heavily marketed as the newest and trendiest film format with cutting-edge technology. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-15 02:00
One of the best things to have happened in the Polaroid/Instant Film world in so many years is the arrival of Fujifilm Instax Wide Monochrome. Announced earlier this year, the new film is a highly needed item that shows Fujifilm's commitment to the Fujifilm Instax Wide format. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-22 14:00
In what is perhaps one of the most exciting announcements in medium format film photography this year, there's a brand new Kickstarter that is going to make you all very happy: the Rezivot Instant Film Processor. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-03 00:19
It's no secret that the 1" sensors that Sony has been producing for years now have been winning awards left and right. But on top of that, photographers in major contests have won awards using their cameras that have the 1" sensor at the heart. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-30 16:00
This guide is a guest blog post from photographer Marcin Wajda on choosing a medium format film camera based on just a few of the best offerings out there. Enjoy! thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-15 14:30
Medium format film shooters have something new to be excited about: CineStill will soon be shipping its 50D film in 120 format, and pre-orders are now open. CineStill Film is known for its popular 800Tungsten and 50Daylight Xpro C-41, both created from Kodak motion picture cinema film. The 800T hit the shelves in 120 back […] petapixel.com »
2017-06-29 22:08
The folks over at CineStill have finally got CineStill 50D in the 120 format ready. CineStill 50D, for the uninitiated, the a low ISO, fine grain color negative emulsion. It is Kodak Vision film repackaged for 35mm and now 120 use. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-28 13:38
The idea of a medium format Sony a7s II isn't really a completely farfetched one when you consider how photography and technology have evolved hand in hand with one another. Medium format photography has for years been stated to be better than 35mm photography--at least in terms of the analog film world. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-12 07:00
So previously we have talked about some great budget medium format film camera options for those on a budget, but all of those cameras were manual focus only. Today we wanted to bring a few options into focus that feature something that many of you can't live without - Autofocus. thephoblographer.com »
2017-04-24 10:00
Of course, one of the best things for landscape photographers to capture is the Aurora Borealis--but capturing it on film the way that Rainer Wengel did is a whole nother different level of magic. thephoblographer.com »
2017-04-21 13:01
Maybe for a really long time, we've been going about trying to get manual control over Instax Film totally wrong. Instead of trying to hack medium format cameras and camera backs to accommodate the film, why haven't we tried hacking the cameras available to start with? Well actually, the folks over at Camera Film Photo have been for a while now. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-28 10:01
Many (if not most) of the people reading this have shot 35mm film, and a chunk of those people have shot 120 medium format film, but only a fraction of that fraction has ever touched a large format camera. petapixel.com »
2017-01-24 23:10
For his project “The Spirit of Iron Man,” photographer Dan Votjech visited the world’s hardest triathlon, the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and shot portraits of the competitors using a large format Polaroid camera. petapixel.com »
2016-11-11 22:55
Fuji made two announcements today. The first, a mirrorless medium format digital camera, rocked the industry. The second… is less dramatic. Fuji is currently developing a square format instant camera and square format Instax instant film. petapixel.com »
2016-09-20 01:14
Unless you have the dough to get a lab scanner, it is a painful process to scan your own film. Luckily one day all the photo labs dumped their Pakon F-135 to the market, and I remember you could get one for ~$250 a pop. It was the best thing happened to those who want […] petapixel.com »
2016-08-24 19:02
Hasselblad unveiled the 907X camera body in 2019 alongside the CFV II 50C digital back. Hasselblad has today unveiled the CFV 100C digital back. The 907X and CFV 100C combine to offer what Hasselblad calls "the most versatile medium format camera" in the industry. [Read More]
Fujifilm has just announced the new Fujinon GF 100-200mm f/5. 6 R LM OIS WR telephoto zoom lens for GFX medium format cameras. The durable, weather-resistant, lightweight lens was designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, Fuji says.
Fujifilm made a splash in the photo industry this week by announcing the GFX 50R, a camera that squeezes a 51. 4-megapixel medium-format sensor into a rangefinder-style body with a price tag of just $4,499.
Fujifilm today announced a new 250mm f/4 telephoto prime lens and a 1.4x teleconverter for its GFX medium format system (which currently consists of the Fujifilm GFX 50S camera). Fujinon 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Lens The Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 has a rugged, lightweight magnesium alloy barrel that resists dust and weather, and […]
Medium format film shooters have something new to be excited about: CineStill will soon be shipping its 50D film in 120 format, and pre-orders are now open. CineStill Film is known for its popular 800Tungsten and 50Daylight Xpro C-41, both created from Kodak motion picture cinema film. The 800T hit the shelves in 120 back […]
If you’re intrigued by the medium format Fuji GFX 50s, but don’t like the idea of throwing away all of your full-frame glass once you buy it, Laowa has a solution for you. It’s called the “Magic Format Converter,” and it will magnify your Nikon and Canon full-frame lenses to fit a Fuji GFX. The […]