The Phoblographer declares the MiNT TL70 Plus TLR as their best ever. Check out those features and specifications - full auto and full manual with a light meter, either on demand.
Who wouldn't want such a camera? Early bird pricing available for a limited time, but still a little pricey. Probably worth it for the right photographer. There is little else out there like it, other than the other MiNT cameras. Become a MiNT VIP today...
MiNT TL70 Plus TLR
Finally, after nearly half a decade, Kodak has released its Super 8 hybrid movie camera, for $5,495. What? Jason Koebler at 404 Media comments on this thing, desirable, yet not so desirable.
So, a while back, Harman Photo, the parent company of Ilford Photo, the maker of Ilford film, paper and chemistry, teased something coming... Now, a date for the release of this wunderkind has been set: December 1st. Keep your hat on and follow the countdown.
While not associated with Ag+ Process in any way, many retailers in the film community are offering Black Friday deals this year. These are time limited, while quantities last (for physical goods) deals, so if you were looking to buy, now may be the time.
First off, MiNT Camera is offering 10% off cameras and accessory packages. Become a VIP and enter the world of high-end Polaroid and Instax instant film cameras. MiNT also offers a program for free film for life.
Second, Polaroid is offering around 16% off various Polaroid Now and Polaroid Go camera bundles, a discount on the 2x3 printer and up to 50% off Polaroid speakers and camera & speaker bundles. The purchase of an I-2 camera now comes with 5 i-Type film packs included for a limited time.
Third, Film Ferrania is offering 15% off rolls of P30. Discover the silver-rich tones of this Italian classic B&W film at a discount.
Fourth, VueScan, the scanning software that works with over 7400 scanners, including film scanners and flatbeds, is offering 25% off this week only. Check before purchase to ensure the discount applies. The software can be downloaded, installed and used without a license, however scans will have a watermark. So you can test before you buy. Rejuvenate an old scanner to scan your prints, slides and negatives. Well worth the money any day.
Fifth on this list is B&H Photo, with deals on film and film cameras (mostly instant cameras and a few reusable plastic cameras or toy cameras).
Enjoy the season and if you were sitting on the fence, now may be the time to make a deal!
Just a few items in analog film news so far this month. To start, as widely reported, based on a report by John Sexton on his blog, johnsexton.com, Photo Systems Inc. (PSI) will resume production of Kodak chemistry. Previously, Sino Promise of China had the license to distribute Kodak chemistry. Scroll down or search for (Ctrl-F) the article title with: KODAK PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS .
One Instant is offering DIY kits for producing pack film, the original Polaroid format instant film. Available for pre-order only, Super Sense has developed a scheme to cut the cost of pack film by putting the final stage of assembling the film pack in the hands of the photographer. No darkroom needed, all tools provided, the price is discounted at €88 for 8 one-shot packs in color, B&W or Choco. Delivery is expected in early 2024.
The Film Photography Project is offering discounts across the board for all of its 120 format Kodak medium format film. No discount code required. Kodak has discounted 120 format film that it produces, and the FPP is passing the savings on to you.
FPP also announces that FPP 4x5 BW InfraRed negative film is back in stock.
Last month, Kosmo Foto showcased a short film shot entirely on Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow film. The still picture movie or picture movie uses still images to convey a sense of motion. "The Welsh Werebit" is a Halloween comedy.