This article is meant to be an extension of the work done previously by Dmitri (which can be found here). After reading up on his processes, I realized that there may be room for improvement, or at least experimentation. Over the course of five test strips from two rolls from the same batch, I think I’ve found something that works well for both scanning and projection. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Here’s @granydays’ video overview of another colour-negative film not made by Kodak, nearing worldwide release. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Kodak was in the news; some outlets said they’re on the verge of bankruptcy. I reviewed and compared today’s only two colour-negative options that aren’t made by Kodak. Leica drew condemnation over a (now deleted) post on Threads. A new Widelux camera, made in collaboration with Jeff Bridges. Plus, an easy-to-use silver gelatin black-and-white printing kit that uses a smartphone as an enlarger, a new foldable instant film SLR in the works, a new line of 617/612, 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 camera...| Analog.Cafe
I tried to replicate CineStill 800T at home, found a relatively easy way to fix Polaroid SX-70’s failing film eject, and compared the only two colour-negative films that aren’t Kodak. I’ve also attended the only North American talk by Charys Schuler about the upcoming NEW Widelux cameras, made in collaboration with Jeff Bridges. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Harman Phoenix is the newest colour-negative film on the market from a factory that isn’t Kodak. Made by the same company that sells the famous Ilford black-and-white film, Phoenix is their massive investment into a medium they haven’t worked on since the 1960s. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
In celebration of this year’s World Photography Day, I’m publishing three long-form reads that examine the lucrative and versatile category of affordable ISO 200 colour-negative films. This article lists all the factories that make it and their offerings, with reads about them (linked in recommended reading order). Happy WPD! Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Fujifilm 200 is a US-made colour-negative film with Fuji branding sold across many outlets, including my local drugstore. This film is the current successor to the Japanese-made Fujicolor C 200, a medium-speed, affordable colour-negative film. In this article, I’ll compare and review both films. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
KONO Color 200 is a new colour-negative film packaged and sold by a German company, KONO Manufaktur, in 35mm and bulk rolls of 100’ (30.5m). It’s the same as Optik OldSchool OptiColor 200 and ORWO Wolfen NC200. I’ve shot three rolls of it this summer in various settings and have lots to say about the quality of the images, the price, and what this film means for the future of film photography. This review has a higher-than-average number of samples from the rolls, as I was lucky enough ...| Analog.Cafe
There are only two colour-negative film lines in production today, other than those manufactured by Kodak. They are both made in Europe as the first completely new C-41-based emulsions since the mid-2000s. In this article, I will compare them side-by-side to see which of these formulas is closer to replacing Kodak’s legacy of innovation and excellence in colour photochemistry. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
The brand drew fire to its social media account of over 96 thousand followers today with a post that romanticized ownership of their gear more than their followers were willing to take: Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
The news of Kodak’s financial report that dunked their stock price 25% scared not just investors but also others who depend on their product. Here’s Kodak’s response in full (also found on https://www.kodak.com/en/company/blog-post/statement-regarding-misleading-media-reports): Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
The company’s shares plummeted 25% today after their report revealed a half-billion-dollar debt due within a year with an unclear payoff plan, along with hits to profits and higher costs. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
This article shares relatively simple, illustrated instructions for diagnosis and two separate repair tips to fix the broken ejection mechanism on Polaroid SX-70 cameras at home. Expect lots of detailed photos, close-ups, and instructions for testing the repairs for a reliable operation for years to come. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Getting ready to develop film at home just got a little faster if you track your chemical use and expiration with Chem Log. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Bastien’s images and written portion differ stylistically and technically from most articles I’ve published on this blog so far. However, I thought his introspection and images, reminiscent of essays illustrated with Holgas and Agfa Clacks, give a compelling insight into the mind of a musician treating visual art as textures (more so than the content). Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Though I haven’t tried either, the LomoApparat cameras generated a lot of positive feedback at launch and years later, thanks to their ultrawide 21mm lens, appealing design, and a generous pack of experimental filters. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
A poor light source can cause issues when scanning film using a digital camera. The colours may appear muted or show a colour cast that isn’t easily or completely correctable. Best results come from sources that use a fine-tuned combination of colour LEDs to render light as close to the natural, full-spectrum illumination as possible. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
The Polaroid SX-70 camera is a holy grail of instant film that was akin to the first iPhone when it was released in the 1970s. The world’s only foldable SLR with a high-quality glass lens, a unique aperture and unsurpassed image quality on a nearly 4x5 integrated film format. Several manufacturers tried to replicate the success of this camera — around the time it was released and in recent times — but they always… Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Rollei RPX 25 is a silver-rich, sharp, fine-grained panchromatic black-and-white film. In this review, I’ll share all I’ve learned about RPX 25 over the six years I’ve used it and why I think it may look so good with old lenses like the Voigtlander Ultron 2.0 or Zeiss Tessar 2.8. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
In this episode, we chat about the recent update to Kodak Vision 3 films, which was eight years in the making! Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Fujifilm Neopan Acros is the only film that the company has brought back from discontinuation in recent decades. Based on what we know, it’s still manufactured in Japan and packaged in the UK (presumably by Harman/Ilford). #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
This past December, I travelled to Michoacán, Mexico — a place I’d visited years earlier while working on a long-term project about migration — to photograph daily life in a region fully controlled by organized crime. My plan was to spend a few days with a family I know along the coast before heading into the hills to photograph a big wedding, where I expected there to be a noticeable cartel presence.| Analog.Cafe
The average price of a roll of 35mm film has gone up 9%... But, we have a new film: 乐凯C200 (Lucky C200) and ORWO NC200 — I’ve shot it, samples included! Not to forget the Harman Phoenix II launch, Adox Color Mission, and the free film I’m giving away to lucky GOLD members.| Analog.Cafe
In the wake of Kodak’s major change to their film chemistry and a year after the 800T branding controversy, we tested the internet myth of how CineStill films are made (we made our own and compared it to the branded stock). The results were entirely unexpected. We ran our tests twice!| Analog.Cafe
In this newsletter, I talk about the sudden change in priorities, free film, shooting Polaroid B&W 600 film in unmodified SX-70 cameras, developing Harman Phoenix film as slides with Rodinal, and my plans for the month of August on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
The new 55mm f/1.7, 80.5mm f/1.9, and 35mm f/2 lenses offer creative swirly bokeh control using Joseph Petzval’s original 1840 portrait lens formulas, recalculated and redesigned for modern cameras with full-frame and crop sensors. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Film is an imperfect, physical medium. In the post-perfectionist world, where clinical image accuracy is relatively easy to achieve, film artifacts are now valued for their expressive potential and unique, one-of-one renderings of the real world. Halation is one such artifact, which I will explain and discuss at length in this mini-guide.| Analog.Cafe
The brand shares the details of a ready lens prototype, autofocus testing setup, LCD menu with animations (there’s a short clip that demonstrates that), and mechanical updates (battery and lens cover) in their Instagram post (you’ll have to click the next button a few times to get through all of it): https://www.instagram.com/p/DMUnXmYCB7P #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
In this article, I’ll share the latest insights on the best-priced films, name a few emulsions to avoid, and provide a few insights about the costs of shooting film in 2025 and beyond.| Analog.Cafe
Harman Phoenix 200 is the company’s first colour-negative film in over five decades¹. Using the most common developer chemicals found in film photographers’ bathrooms, you can develop it as a slide film! Beware: this is an experimental technique for an experimental emulsion.| Analog.Cafe
Ilford/Harman’s first colour film since the 1960s, this emulsion is a significant departure from the portfolio of black-and-white films, papers, and development chemicals at the UK factory plant. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Zeiss Ikon Contaflex Super B is an unusual but well-built camera that features a sharp, expressive lens. It uses relic technology, like a non-returning mirror box, but also features interchangeable film backs, a leaf shutter mount, and a 100% DOF viewfinder. It’s also very affordable.| Analog.Cafe
Several online stores published the product photos, name, description, and price ahead of the launch date. I’ve been hearing about the leaks since Sunday, but even more shops seem to have mistakenly published all the details ahead of time. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
After several rounds of controlled and field tests, and a short conversation with Polaroid, I’m finally ready to share my independent experiment-based findings: Does the new B&W 600 film work with unmodified Polaroid SX-70 cameras?| Analog.Cafe
This is the only colour film for unmodified Polaroid SX-70 cameras. It’s tricky, but I love it.| www.analog.cafe
A compact 35mm point-in-shoot with the best ergonomics in class. But does it hold up to its legendary status?| www.analog.cafe
A complete camera and film review, including user guide, buying guide, and comparison to iPhone and Polaroid.| www.analog.cafe
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
Lomography is one of the few major film retailers that actively makes and promotes the 110 film format. Though it can be tricky to develop at home or at a lab, the 110 format is extremely compact, lending to tiny camera designs. #editorial.| www.analog.cafe
The inner workings of the two major shutter designs, their benefits/drawbacks, and how they may affect your photos.| www.analog.cafe
Four new Kickstarter projects, new Lomography products, and a relationship between analogue medium and creative success.| www.analog.cafe
This short guide will help you get better colours out of your tungsten-balanced film with and without the 85C filter.| www.analog.cafe
An in-depth review of the premium German folding 35mm rangefinder camera series from the mid-1950s.| 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
Take advantage of the great wealth of affordable, working, creatively liberating film cameras by mastering exposure and manual focus.| www.analog.cafe
Quickly convert your exposure estimations into camera settings. Learn how to guess light without a light meter.| 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
Tri-X is one of Kodak’s best-recognized films that has been around for over 85 years. In this review, I’ll introduce you to the history that lends significance to this film as well as the technical aspects, like the grain structure and dynamic range, that make it an excellent choice for home and lab scanning. I will also briefly compare Kodak Tri-X to the other long-standing ISO 400 black-and-white photographer favourite, Ilford HP5+ and explain the difference between Tri-X and T-Max.| Analog.Cafe
The 200mm Micro-Nikkor AI-S 1:4 IF is a telephoto lens that can focus as close as 2⅓ feet (61cm) while reproducing a 1:2 image on film or a full-frame sensor. In this review, I’ll explain what this lens is for, how it came to be, and what its modern analog is. Expect lots of samples, a full recollection of what it’s like to shoot, and whether you should get one, too.| Analog.Cafe
The technology behind CS Negative+ is “informed by the characteristic spectral sensitometric curves of traditional RA-4 darkroom prints and motion picture cinema projection prints.” Best of all, the plugins are free: #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
I hope that they are right, and “It would be very bizarre to bring that [pages about formerly discontinued Fujifilm stocks] back online if the film is not truly back in production.” #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Reddit users found two updated pages on the Fujifilm website listing the discontinued Fuji Pro 400H and Fuji Superia X-Tra films. Several users confirmed seeing the update in their language versions of the page, except Japan. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
New film: Leica’s first 35mm black-and-white Monopan 50, Harman’s Red in 120, Ilfocolor 400 Cine Tone. Plus, CineStill teases several new products, set to launch this summer. Light Lens Lab shares samples of their soon-to-ship black-and-white emulsion, along with very ambitious goals. Meanwhile, Kodak ditches remjet from their Vision 3 films, throwing CineStill’s halation products into question. Omnar announces Bertle 50mm 𝒇2 MC FLB, and Jollylook makes affordable no-batteries-needed...| Analog.Cafe
This beautiful piece of cinematography, music, and performance was shot over a year ago on a “yet-to-be-released and never-before-used motion picture stock, which is similar to a beloved professional still photography film,” as the award-winning cinematographer Marcel Rev confirmed on his Instagram page. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
RETO Pano is a new, affordable, reusable compact camera with an ultra-wide 22mm lens and an optional panoramic mask. Having put several rolls of film through the see-through plastic model, I am genuinely impressed with the value it delivers. In this review, I’m sharing all that is good, a few issues, and a shooting guide for better photos.| Analog.Cafe
“A Beginner’s Guide to Film Photography” is now live on Analog.Cafe! I am also working on the audiobook version. Plus: upcoming film tests (including a well-documented DIY pre-processing attempt with local photographers), several camera reviews, article and app updates, and a new survey of the film price landscape.| Analog.Cafe
The new black-and-white ISO 50 Leica MONOPAN will be available starting August 21st. Once on sale, it should cost £10/€12/$10/$14? CAD per roll. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
I can’t be the only person who expected a little more when teased like that, Harman! #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Film photography is easy, but it’s more fun if you know what you’re doing! This beginner-friendly guide goes beyond the basics and is available as an illustrated read and a 73-page printable PDF book. The guide covers everything you need to get started and excel with a film camera in a digital world. Including the historical context, current culture, money-saving advice, and tips for better results with modern tools.| Analog.Cafe
This is a spoiler, be warned! Please keep your expectations in check. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Daren and I recorded our first podcast episode about a month ago, and it’s about the Polaroid Flip: #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
During the past few days, both Harman and CineStill posted teasers of their upcoming releases; meanwhile, Ilford is now taking orders for ultra-large format (ULF) film. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
The founders, Chris (of Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics) and Hamish (of 35mmc.com), have been making premium machined brass rehousings of classic lenses since 2021. Bertele is their first project to utilize an advanced focus correction mechanism (FLB) with new glass elements crafted using a 91-year-old formula by Dr. Ludwig Bertele. Designed, manufactured, hand-finished, and hand-assembled in the UK. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
This page sources the incredibly comprehensive list of film stocks currently in production from Wikipedia and arranges it in an easy-to-parse table with real-time updates, a compact layout, sortable columns, and a search field.| Analog.Cafe
Last month, the company announced the completion of their hand-crankable DIY instant film development units with an Instax Wide back — today, they’re working on adapting the same technology to medium format film cameras. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
An article about a film lab and a creative hub in Yerevan.| Analog.Cafe
Kodak is apparently making bulk Portra (5256) rolls for motion picture use, and here’s a test of that film in 16mm: https://vimeo.com/1078815946/055655606d. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
“This emulsion reflects the heart of our film project: to create film materials without historial [sic] baggage, third-party patent entanglements, or manufacturer dependency. It is built from the ground up — powered by creativity and user feedback. Our prototype assembly line is set to begin operation in June 2025, with V3 emulsion production following shortly thereafter.” —… #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
I had depression. After over two years of therapy, I can happily say — ‘had’. Let me start by saying that help is available everywhere; no matter how dark it may seem around you, you are never alone! Taking photos has always inspired me. This is a story of photography, especially film photography, helping me find a way.| Analog.Cafe
In an unconfirmed announcement published by Memorylab on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQpkdhS6EF), it appears that Kodak may be forgoing the remjet layer in their future products. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Ilford launches Kentmere 200 black-and-white film and begins offering Delta 3200 in bulk rolls, RETO makes a new panoramic film camera, and Jolylook makes a new hand-crankable Instax Wide back for DIY cameras. This month’s winner of 3 FREE Cinema Shorts 50D/500T rolls announced (if it’s not you, you still have several chances). Plus, updates to the only web-based fully-featured film inversion tool, overexposure guides, and community submissions!| Analog.Cafe
RETO’s line of seemingly simple plastic cameras is more ambitious than they may lead on. RETO PANO is not an exception. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Thank you ❤️ for supporting this independent, ad-free review, guide, app, and community publication for and by film photographers! Your contributions give me the time and the opportunity to work on projects like film Q, which is the only web-based negative film inversion tool with full 16-bit TIFF and camera RAW support. This newsletter covers app updates, community submissions, FREE film, and the upcoming articles on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
First, an update to the earlier posts about @aymenfilmm, an account that shares AI-generated images and labels them as film. They have disabled comments and quotes on their account. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
TIFF files are much larger than JPEGs. They often cost more if you scan your film at a lab. But are they worth all that extra storage and dollars? This guide features a simple-to-follow decision tree and an in-depth explanation of the popular digital image formats.| Analog.Cafe
While the low-compression full 4:4:4 chroma JPEG files that film Q outputs have enough data for significant edits without distortions, there may be a time when more colour data is needed. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
This guide will help you understand why and when overexposure is appropriate, which films to overexpose, how to overexpose your photos without destroying them, and how to scan and edit overexposed frames.| Analog.Cafe
This article explores the balance between technique and artistry, as the London exhibition showed it in Kubrick’s work. It is not a review of the exhibition—there are plenty of those—but a reflection on what it takes to create something well.| Analog.Cafe
I believe that the manner and the tools used to create images matter. It’s why we celebrate film photography, marvel at the technique/timing, and shun ill-gotten content. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Once in a while, I edit short videos from clips casually shot on an old phone. This is the latest: #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Among all the lucky mistakes I’ve managed to make in the years I’ve been doing film, some of which ended up being exhibition-worthy with a little help from the mysteries of the Universe; the ones that surprised me the most were the double or triple exposures... Oh, those rare lucid moments when you are so grateful you didn’t get what you thought you wanted…| Analog.Cafe
Frames is a one-man project born out of a passion for film photography and meticulous documentation. The apps are free (paid in-app upgrades available), ad-free, and respectful of your privacy.| Analog.Cafe
Finding the film you want in Bangkok can be a huge challenge, and if you want your transparencies or negatives scanned on something higher-end than a Noritsu or Fuji Frontier, most people will tell you it’s impossible. (Fortunately, they’re wrong!) This article covers a wide range of services: film labs for E-6, ECN-2, B&W, and C41 processing, as well as places to buy film and get film scanned.| Analog.Cafe
Jollylook is a Ukrainian cameramaker known for their instant film cameras made of mostly wood and paper. But the company also has a following of DIY enthusiasts who enjoy Jollylook’s self-assembly camera kits and their film development units, which can be adapted to any camera. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Ilford released a new budget-friendly ISO 200 black-and-white film, Kentmere PAN 200. This is their first addition to the monochrome film range in a long while. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
film Q launched as beta just over a month ago, and it has already inverted more than 10,000 film negatives. Thank you all for trying film Q and for your feedback thus far! #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
I have a limited hand-rolled batch of Kodak Vision 3 film, branded with the new signature dark Cinema Shorts design, packed in threes with a signed, updated development guide. If you are a new or existing Analog.Cafe GOLD member, you’ll have a chance to win one of these boxes every month until September 2025!| Analog.Cafe
Though it has been designed for movies, this film sees strong popularity amongst still photographers for its tungsten-balanced colour palette, fine grain, high ISO, wide dynamic range, and great response to cross-processing. In this review, I’ll cover all the technical properties and creative possibilities of using the Kodak Vision 3 500T, compare it to CineStill 800T, and explain Kodak’s recent crackdown on the sales of this film to individual photographers.| Analog.Cafe
I first learned about Pentax working on a brand new film camera in 2022: https://www.analog.cafe/r/film-photography-2022-year-in-review-jtlm#pentax-is-working-on-a-new-film-camera-series. But the company must’ve begun the process much earlier than that, starting with recruiting engineers who worked on film cameras like K1000 (https://www.analog.cafe/r/asahi-pentax-k1000-film-camera-review-r96o). #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Bali has quite a few film labs with a large variety of services offered by each. Here’s a non-exhaustive summary of the options, locations, prices, and notes of the labs we tried.| Analog.Cafe
The new Polaroid Flip instant film camera makes its debut, Fujifilm announces price hikes, I interview Sissi Lu about her DO NOT X-RAY pouch, Bad Film Simulator and cannabis-based film developers exist, a new article series about redscaling/bluescaling/greenscaling colour film, spring photo dump, and software updates to Analog.Cafe’s negative inversion tool — film Q. Plus, ORWO may be releasing multiple new films this year.| Analog.Cafe
Save and find your favourites here: https://www.analog.cafe/account/favourites — this includes your liked articles and apps for quick access. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Last month, I hinted at my very expensive Aerochrome redscale experiment. This month, I realized that we can also “greenscale” and “bluescale” certain colour films, too. More on that below. Members: next month’s articles are already in the works, and I’ve got a bunch of photos of an early Vancouver spring I’d love to share with you!| Analog.Cafe
Version `v1.0.0-beta.6` includes several important bug fixes and a new feature, Auto Start. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Polaroid film reacts to sun exposure by fading, which has long been considered its downside. But this disadvantage (common amongst most printed materials) can be used creatively to make fun designs that reveal themselves after a few days of exposure, while saving birds from hitting a window. #editorial Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Lomochrome Turquoise is a false-colour negative film designed by Lomography to render freaky orange, cobalt, and marine palettes. Out of the box, this emulsion is already incredibly unique, but it can be pushed even further for a rare and wild look.| Analog.Cafe
