The dim red lights, hanging papers, and the rapidly appearing black-and-white images are sensations so unique and memorable that they’ve become synonymous with film photography. Doka Lab aims to make this experience more accessible than ever before. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
I came across my Mamiya U by chance back in 2020 while browsing eBay. Its unusual design — a square window cut out within a plastic semi-sphere for a round lens with a stark blue ring — screamed ‘80s Terminator chic. Unfortunately, every single copy sold had a disintegrated shutter button, amongst other issues. These cameras didn’t last, yet I still wanted one badly enough to stalk the market for over two years. Finally, in late 2022, I got an opportunity to purchase a mint-condition ...| Analog.Cafe
It’s been an exciting week for film photographers with the launch of two new Kodak films and Lomography’s first ISO 200 colour-negative 35mm film. But it appears that we aren’t done yet, as Leica Rumours has just shared leaked photos of Light Lens Lab’s progress on their Barnack-based replica film camera and the ongoing work on a handmade “finest mechanical 35mm film camera” by a Japanese maker (pictured). Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
The new Kodacolor films sold out the hour they were announced. The new films, according to Kodak themselves, are their existing films in new packaging (though it’s unclear whether they were modified in any way, as that could still be the case). Clearly, we love the Kodak brand, and its recent global success has been documented (see… Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
And it’s nothing like Kodacolor — more on that later. The film is available for pre-order today (est. shipping November 2025) for $11.90 in 35mm/36exp. with DX codes². 120 and 110 formats expected to come next! Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
What are those films? I’ll answer that, but here’s a better question first: How are these films distributed? This is the first time in over a decade that Kodak is finally selling film without the shadow of past bankruptcy standing between the factory and the photographer. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Analogue Amsterdam shares their new point-and-shoot film camera prototype. A surprise new film from Kodak. Chill: film prices are reasonable (I’ll explain). New film & cameras on sale at FilmBase. Free film giveaway refresh. Kodak Charmera flies off the shelves. Lastly, I’ll address the new tariffs and shipping issues that may be affecting your international film/camera/printed art purchases and sales. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
This guide will show you how to process your expired slide film scans to look as they were originally intended, using two approaches: automatic (with film Q) and manual (with any photo-editing app). Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
@dolo_foto showed off what appears to be a brick of the new 35mm Kodak film on Threads, promising to share the results soon: https://www.threads.com/@dolo_foto/post/DPM3nzSAUHL. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
An app I built for inverting film negatives is now ready to service new accounts. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
If you’ve ever shipped anything from Canada to the US (or the other way around), you may be aware of a slew of new challenges to commerce between our two countries — well, they just got worse. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Please note that film Q is currently being verified by Dropbox to become a production app. While this is happening, new film Q accounts may not be created. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
In this letter, I’ll tell you about the slimmest and the smallest full-frame film cameras ever made, as well as the Analog.Cafe readers’ preferences (i.e., what’s the best film camera?), and include stats for the most-read film reviews (i.e. what film is the community most interested in today?) Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
The international analogue photography competition has recently announced its numerous winners, including the Photographer of the Year 2025 award, which went to Peter Varsics. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Cinema Shorts BW 200 and Cinema Shorts BW 3200 are the two new 35mm/36exp. hand-rolled black-and-white film stocks, available in 3-packs with or without lab services. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
FilmBase, a five-star-rated Etsy shop I’ve been running since 2019, is now restocked with the latest additions, like a fully serviced Ricoh GR1s, hand-rolled film with lab services, and a very cool Nikon FM2 with a titanium honeycomb shutter. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
This article examines a wealth of data to reveal what people want and surfaces the one camera that we use and enjoy the most. The info here is based on hundreds of thousands of reader visits to this blog (currently, it’s 142K/mo), as well as anonymized stats from interactive tools like the Best Film Camera Finder and the Film Log . Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
A complete set of instructions (with a PDF checklist) on how to create your beautiful emulsion lifts with Polaroid film.| www.analog.cafe
How I made a tiny pocketable pinhole camera that uses Fujifilm Instax film and how you can make your own.| www.analog.cafe
Learn everything about this iconic film camera design. Definitions, types, features, mechanics, shooting, repair, and purchase advice.| www.analog.cafe
A list of 10 smallest full-frame 35mm film cameras by volume. Other specs and review links included.| www.analog.cafe
An in-depth review of the new colour-negative film from Lomography, including exposure, scene selection, and post-processing tips.| www.analog.cafe
Zone focusing is a powerful technique that can help you be faster, more confident with your camera and take better shots in subdued light.| www.analog.cafe
If you’re just starting your film photography journey — whether a seasoned digital shooter or a newbie to the camera world — this short guide will help you hit the ground running.| www.analog.cafe
Hasselblad XPan is a true panoramic rangefinder that makes the most of 35mm film.| www.analog.cafe
Canon, Pentax, Nikon and Leica sales have all skyrocketed over the past two years, with sales increases between 42 and 79 percent…| www.analog.cafe
A free eighteen-page printable PDF guide on how to shoot manual/mechanical film cameras.| www.analog.cafe
Member-exclusive apps and articles. New features added monthly. 🎉| www.analog.cafe
Annoyingly, the real answer is, “it depends.” Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
This essay is a goodbye to our little dog, a miniature wirehaired dachshund who gave us more than we could ever fathom, until she was gone. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
A legendary skateboarding publication got its mark in the lineup of new instant cameras with dip-dyed paint designs on Polaroid Now Generation 3 – Thrasher Edition (https://www.polaroid.com/pages/thrasher-coming-soon) and rad new frames (11 designs): https://www.polaroid.com/pages/thrasher-coming-soon. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Dupli is an official distributor of Kodak film development chemistry that’s been gradually returning to the market following a hiatus due to supply and other challenges. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Making film cameras, particularly the high-end automatic point-and-shoots, is so difficult that any new business entering the space is often met with strong skepticism. That is still the case for Analogue Amsterdam, a European business that has found a factory capable of building a brand-new, fully featured point-and-shoot camera in 2025. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
This is the first digital product for RETO, who’s been selling film and making film cameras since 2019. CHARMERAs are Kodak-branded, pendant-sized, and sold in blind boxes (so you’ll never know which of the 7 designs you’ll get). Or you can get a set of all six (minus the limited edition one) for $180. Singles are $30. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
Ricoh GR1s is a premium film point-and-shoot camera that features a sharp 28mm 𝒇2.8 lens, encased in a light, pocketable magnesium alloy body, and filled with some of the best mid-’90s technological advancements. In this review, I’ll take a deep dive into Ricoh GR1s’ features, build quality, lens quality, and the realities of buying, using, and owning one. I’ll also quickly compare the GR1s to the original GR1 and pin both against the world’s smallest full-frame camera, the Minol...| Analog.Cafe
A new film scanning project, several new film cameras, and some news about Kodak and Lucky colour films surfaced recently. Read in full on Analog.Cafe.| Analog.Cafe
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
An in-depth review of the premium German folding 35mm rangefinder camera series from the mid-1950s.| 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
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
