Tag: film
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Hasselblad Xpan
The Xpan is a magical machine. A product of a collaboration between Hasselblad and Fujifilm, with a rangefinder viewfinder and electric advance. The shutter is resolute and powerful, and the metering is extremely accurate. The accompanying lens is unparalleled, even the 45mm is already very good, covering two 135 format frames. Some people say that…
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LEICA Z2X
People who love flowers will want to smell them when they see them, people who love books will want to buy them when they see them, and those who have used three or more cameras will want to take a look when they see a Leica. Many people have long called for Leica to produce…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Contax TVS III 35mm Point & Shoot Film Camera
She was the last top-level film camera of Contax, with excellent craftsmanship, one level higher than T2 and T3. If you have touched the TVS III, you will find that the T2 is somewhat rough, and the T3 is somewhat thin, but the TVS III is the ultimate embodiment of Porsche design, with a very…
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Contax G2
Compared with the original G1, the G2 has improved autofocus performance and higher top shutter speeds of 1⁄4000 sec in manual mode and 1⁄6000 sec in aperture priority mode. more info
