The Photographic Eye: Views Don't Make You a Photographer

 Vivian Maier was an unknown  photographer in the 1950s whose work was not discovered until a decade or so ago.  The Photographic Eye suggests that posting for likes is not what makes a photographer.  

See more on Vivian Maier: vivianmaier.com.

Tom Humble: A comparison of Portra 160 vs. Ektar 100 vs. Lomo 100

 

Photographer, Tom Humble, did a comparison of three film stocks and an evaluation of lab scans vs. home scans, to find out the best combination and price point for him.  Less than 18 minutes to the conclusion, with pictures to compare for yourself, and why.  The conclusion may be surprising!

Last Week In Film Photography: JCH

Japan Camera Hunter, Bellamy, wrote a piece on the new film released on Kickstarter by Kosmo Foto:  Agent Shadow 400.  Kosmo Foto has experience selling their Mono film worldwide since November 2017.

Last month, Cinestill announced bwXX film in 120 format.  This film is similar to the Kodak Double X 5222 cinema film for 35mm, but in medium format, opening the door for medium format shooters to get that cinematic black & white look.

Even earlier last month, Dubblefilm released the third reloadable camera, the turquiose camera.  This is a fresh look for the hot summer, with a pink cover, lilac strap and turquoise Show reloadable camera.

Back to this week, Japan Camera Hunter has JCH Streetpan 400 film in 120 format on sale! Up to $20 off for the 10 pack, $10 off the 5 pack with or without case and and $6 off the 3 pack.  That is $2 off a roll!

Finally, ending on one direct from Polaroid, not JCH, an interview with Quinn Wilson who creates with the dimunitive, recently released Polaroid Go camera.  An instant camera that is easy to carry and have with you at all times.

Enjoy your week!

Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow 400 Kickstarter:

Ilford: Ultra Large Format Ordering - Now Open

The Ilford ULF Ordering Window 2021 is now open.  This event, which happens only once per year for the past 16 years, allows large format photographers to order Ilford product in the unusual and hard to get film sizes.  See the link for specific sizes available, ordering details and other information.  Restrictions may apply.

World Pinhole Photography Day 2021

Today is World Pinhole Photography Day for 2021!  Snap your pinhole photos today and upload to http://pinholeday.org/.

You have until June 30th, 2021 to upload your photos, but the photos must be taken today.  

There are many options, from a shoe box to a pinhole lens, such as the Thingify Pro S lens and anything in between.  It is even possible to make your own pinhole lens with a modified body cap or lens board on a camera and a piece of foil.

Enjoy!

Slides from B&W Film: Adox Scala Process

Lina takes us through the easy five step process to create slides from B&W film with the Adox Scala process.  The kit contains no restricted chemistry, so it can be shipped anywhere in the world.  There are only two liquid concentrates required for processing, the developer and bleach, plus a clearing bath shipped in powder form.  

The extra two steps over regular B&W processing are exposing the film to light and the second development.  Simple.

Lina uses 35mm film for this video.  The Adox Scala 35mm film is made on a clear base, with lots of silver content, for great results.  Keep in mind that many large format and roll films (120 format) are often made on a clear base.  Check the technical data for your chosen film.

Order a kit worldwide from Fotoimpex.  A detailed video on the process is available from Adox Scala.  Product details are on the Adox website.

Lets let Lina take it away!                    

Benbo Tripods

Mike Lane reviews the Benbo tripod, still available today, and the Uniloc tripod.  The Benbo tripod is made in England, and features a unique locking mechanism that locks not only the legs of the tripod, but also the center column.  The center column can extended or retracted to its full length, and positioned at any angle.  This lets the photographer position the camera just about anywhere the tripod can reach, including level to the ground.  Let Mike take it away in this short video: