When I first got started in medium format film photography, I found it pretty confusing. But I, like many of you, was basing it off of the digital photography formats available. This can get even more confusing for digital photographers getting into film. So we've got a tutorial video that should sort it out.
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I entered the world of photography when digital cameras where already on the rise, and as a result, I learned photography on digital. That being said, I am a sucker for anything analog… the sensation of using real organic materials to produce photographs excites me. petapixel.com »
2016-12-06 01:40
It’s not news that photography has changed dramatically over the past century. What was once an arduous process involving chemicals and clothespins has been completely digitalized, and in many cases automated. petapixel.com »
2016-11-09 01:06
The human eye is incapable of seeing infrared light, so infrared photography is truly a way to show your audience something they can never see with their own eyes. Here’s a guide to getting started with digital infrared photography. petapixel.com »
2016-10-27 18:47
This is not going to be a popular opinion. However, in the course of starting a discussion, sometimes it is helpful to speak from a dissenting position. I want to talk about street photography. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-20 07:02
Myths and misconceptions persist because they’re either compelling or no one bothers to correct them. For photographers, many myths of digital photography arose when trying to draw imperfect analogies to film photography. petapixel.com »
2016-09-06 22:04
It's a known fact that the Fujifilm GFX system is designed to compete with full-frame cameras. But logically speaking, full-frame cameras are much more capable. Image quality aside, they've got faster autofocus, more useful technology, more lenses, and quite the head start.
Earlier this year, KONO! launched the KONO! Delight Art 100 in 120, then later in 35mm. This isn’t a typical film emulsion. We’re told it’s tinted Kodak Ektar 100. Ektar was my least favorite Kodak film, and KONO! added some flavor.
Some of you may already be aware that we regularly prowl Reddit communities, on the lookout for all kinds of cool film photography stuff. A great example is this homemade camera we recently spotted on r/AnalogCommunity.
One of the most frustrating things that could happen to film photographers is getting ruined photos because of a camera issue. It's always a risk when you're working with an old camera, especially one that hasn't been serviced or the lenses haven't been CLA'd (Clean, Lubricate, Adjust) in a long time.
Fujifilm turned a lot of heads in September with their GFX 50s announcement. We have all been patiently waiting for the cameras to hit the market even if the fact is that most of us will still find them out of our price bracket by a good margin.