Profile: Emulsive.org

Emulsive.org is a place that tests, reviews and comments on everything film. Reviews of film, from Kodak Aerochrome, a freaky colour IR film to the as yet to be released, Fuji Instax Mini Monochrome instant film.

Even more are reviews of cameras, experimental brews for developing film, articles of all kinds and film culture.

Well worth the time to explore before Filmtober comes around....

Profile: I Shoot Film

Your blogger has been informed by B&H Photo that Berrger BRF-400 B&W negative film is discontinued. A quick search shows several other online photo shops* selling it, though. In the search, up popped I Shoot Film. This site lists many films and allows you to filter the firehouse of data by film manufacturer, format from 110 to 8x10, and development process (C-41, B&W, E6, etc.). Refining the search allows one to narrow down the choices, then clicking on an image gives a blurb about the film in question and a few sample photos from that film.

The blog has not been updated for over a year, so the list might be a bit dated and missing a few entries. For example, under Cinestill, only the 800T film is listed, whereas Cinestill 50D is also available now. Similarly, under the Instant film category, Fuji FP-100C and FP-3000 are listed, but neither are made any more. Yet Impossible is releasing new films every week, the latest being a Halloween inspired duochrome Orange & Black Polaroid 600 film.

Still, it is a useful site for finding that new film to explore that you have yet to use.

 

* = None of these shops has been used by yours truly, and no recommendation is implied.

Photokina 2016: Polaroid Snap Touch and Michael Kors Instax Cameras

Polaroid has introduced a new camera that bridges digital and analogue, with a camera that prints with Zink® Zero Ink® Printing Technology onto paper. The new Polaroid Snap Touch instant camera. The camera can also act as a wireless printer via an app for iOS or Android devices. No cable required. The paper is 2"x3" and is available separately, sold with the camera or sold as a subscription with the camera. The subscription model provides a monthly pack of paper of the size you choose, along with bonus packs every 3 months and super bonus pack every 12 months.

Michael Kors signature

Even more interesting is the Michael Kors Instax camera as fashion. This camera uses Fuji Instax film and features an exclusive gold metallic finish with the designer's signature on the back, also in gold. This limited edition camera is expected to sell for US$149 from October 2016 through the holiday season. Like the recent Leica Instax camera, this little machine also features a selfie mirror, but mounted on the lens. The Fuji press release is dry, bland, boring and corporate next to this opulant camera, so search* out one of the many other articles for more exciting details.

 

 

* = Learn more about DuckDuckGo

Casual Photofile: Exploded View of Nikon F3

James at Casual Photofile created an amazing, detailed exploded view of a Nikon F3. Each component disassembled, then meticulously photographed individually, using focus stacking to achieve sharp images of each part. Then assembled in Photoshop to create a single, massive image exceeding 15,000 x 9,000 pixels.

A wall size print of the final image is available from F-Stop Cameras for a little over a hundred dollars. The full size print is roughly four feet by seven feet, so set aside some wall space....

Impossible Project: Duochrome Instant Film

The Impossible Project just keeps expanding their line of products. Sold out so soon, the Black & Red duochrome film compatible with the Polaroid 600 system produces images with the colour red wherever there would ordinarily be white and black everywhere else. The images are something else, framed in black borders.

Not to worry, though, the Third Man Records Edition gives you Black and Yellow prints. This film is fashioned after Third Man Records, which is noted for its yellow theme.

Checkout the complete line of 600-series films, the broadest array of films that Impossible offers. The greyed out options are sold out, apparently. Don't forget to take advantage of free shipping within the US on orders over $30!

Leica Sofort Instant Camera

Iconic camera maker, Leica, introduced the Leica Sofort instant film camera. This camera uses Fuji Instax instant film and specially designed for Leica film packs with a border that is a warm shade of cream. Available in colour or B&W film packs. The camera itself has the designed by Leica styling and is available in three colours, white, mint and orange. A full range of accessories in matching (or contrasting) colours is available, including secure camera straps, camera cases (in brown or black) and film cases.

There are three photo presentation options available, Leica Sofort postcards, a Photo Presenter that can be filled and laid flat and a photo album.

The camera has a number of modes, including Automatic, Party & People, Sport & Action, Macro and creative programmes. A special selfie mode that can be used with a built-in mirror on the front of the camera and two self timer modes are included.

The camera will be debuting at Photokina 2016 this week. Availability for camera and Leica film (the camera will also take regular Instax Mini film) is November of this year.

Leica Sofort. Frame the moment. from gregorsamsa on Vimeo.

2016 Super Harvest Moon

This Friday, September 16th, is a full moon that is at perigee-syzygy, as explained in the the Time and Date Astronomy section. This is when the moon is at its closest and in line with the Earth and the Sun (all three are aligned). At moonrise, near sunset, the moon will appear to be large, bright and orange in colour. A great subject for photography!

EarthSky points out that those in much of Europe can see an eclipse of the moon at moonrise, while those in New Zealand and Eastern Australia will see an eclipse at moonset. North America and most of South America will not see the eclipse.

Check out this moon exposure calculator for a good estimate for exposure. The moon is brighter than you think, so a low ISO is all that is required for a clear shot. Capturing the moon near the horizon will show the moon looking its biggest with that harvest moon colour.

News from the LRF: Testing is Underway!

The Film Ferrania project as of Wednesday this week is now testing the film coater!

One can only hope that slide film product will be next up.