CineStill 50D is a relatively slow, fine-grained/high-resolution, colour-accurate negative film that shows prominent red halos around bright highlights. In this review, I share numerous samples made with this film (along with a downloadable high-res scan), explain its origins, cover technical aspects, and give a few exposure tips.| www.analog.cafe
Kodak’s Ektar 100 is an exceptional emulsion. It stands apart from all other Kodak products in its colour rendition, dynamic range, and, of course, the grain.| www.analog.cafe
This film is a high-contrast, sharp, and fine-grained emulsion with a unique tonality. Made in Belgium, StreetPan is a former security camera technology brought to the world of analogue photography.| www.analog.cafe
Fujifilm’s Fujichrome Provia 100F features accurate colour reproduction, ultra-fine grain, and a true-to-life contrast curve.| www.analog.cafe
Convert Lux-seconds to stops/EV values and back to better understand light meter readings and film characteristic curves. Includes definitions, formulas, and explanations.| www.analog.cafe
Ilford HP5+ is one of the best-known films ever made. Tested: its versatility, ease of use, and image quality, wrapped in the context of the 90-year history.| www.analog.cafe
In this article, I’ll share the results from my new Sativa Cannanol film developer, along with a recipe so you can make it at home. You’ll also see how this cannabis-based extract stacks up against a commercial developer and various phenol-based solutions, like coffee, moss, fir, cedar, blood, pond water, EpiPen, and pee. You will also learn about various ways to make and improve your own organic homemade developer.| www.analog.cafe
Acros is a lovely medium-speed black-and-white emulsion. It features silky-smooth gradients with high-contrast shadows and expansive over-exposure latitude.| www.analog.cafe
In this short guide, you’ll learn about box speed and ISO, what it means to push or pull film, and how to do it at home.| www.analog.cafe