Tag: film photography
-
Leica Elmar 35mm f/3.5 With Black & White Film Review
Cookies in the pocket Leica Elmar35 f/3.5 When I am no longer able to change my vision, I am challenged to change my lens. Max Berek creates 35mm and 50mm ‘cookies’. Tiny and beautiful. Sometimes I don’t want to bring a camera bag, so I put another Elmar in my pocket with my cookies. […]
-
Rollei RPX100 black and white film
For those who enjoy shooting with Leica lenses at wide apertures, ISO 100 film remains a popular choice that offers greater convenience than ISO 400, particularly when using large apertures like f/0.95 or f/1.4. Furthermore, ISO 100 film can produce much finer image quality than ISO 400 film. The Rollei RPX film boasts a remarkably […]
-
FOMAPAN 100 profi line classic Black and White Film
Fomapan 100 Film Overall, the film base is slightly thinner, with high transparency and is easy to scan. However, one drawback is that the frame numbers on the film edges are marked based on half-frame cameras, which means that Fomapan has over 70 frame markings, whereas the standard 135 format film has only 36. Nevertheless, […]
-
FUJICOLOR INDUSTRIAL 400 35MM FILM
The packaging box of this Fuji film clearly indicates that it is developed using the CN-16 process, and not C-41. In contrast, Fuji’s other universal film, C200, has both processes printed on its packaging. The CN-16 process offers a 5% higher contrast than C-41, however, this particular Fuji film is typically processed using C-41 at […]
-
Fuji Superia X-Tra 400 Color Negative Film
The ISO 400 film from Fujifilm, also known as Superia X-Tra, was considered a universal high-speed film during the era of film photography. It performed exceptionally well in many compact cameras with smaller apertures, and was versatile for both indoor and outdoor settings, whether for street photography or everyday gatherings. Fujifilm emphasizes that the X-Tra […]
-
Kentmere Pan 400 Black and White Film
ISO 400 black and white film is a popular choice for capturing human subjects due to its high tolerance and larger grains. Kodak Tri-X 400 has gained a devoted following for its ability to handle push processing, allowing it to be used at ISO 800 or even pushed to ISO 3200. However, Kentmere 400, the […]
-
Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux II Pre-asph
Glow The lens has a slightly soft focus, suffers from chromatic aberration, and vignettes at its maximum aperture of f/1.4. When shot wide open, it produces a soft, dreamy glow with shallow depth of field, and swirly bokeh, which is why it’s nicknamed the “Leica glow.” This type of soft and dreamy bokeh is either […]
-
Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 Ver. 1 Steel Rim
Playing with equipment is not a necessary course for photography, but it allows you to appreciate the craftsmanship of the production process. It’s not about the optical essence, but rather the superficial mechanics of a product or a lens. If it’s about Leica, then it must be outstanding. The Leica Summilux M35 1.4 V1 Steel […]
-
Leica Mini 3 Point and Shoot Film Cameras
It is a Budget There are so many point and shoot cameras to choose from. Whether you need a budget-friendly option with less advanced specs or you’re prepared to pay a little more to have the Contax T-Series. The Leica mini-Series cameras are some of the most cheapest point and shoot Leica cameras, and the […]
-
leica elmarit-m 28mm f2.8 ASPH Black & White Film
This lens is optimised for digital photography and has significantly reduced image field curvature in comparison to the previous model. Used Leica Elmarit-M 28mm F2.8 ASPH Lens (11677) W/ Box, Case, and Lens hood, and all caps. more info