In early February 2020 I was in London. By then everyone knew something nasty was coming, if not perhaps how nasty it was going to be. And I read something very strange: because the nasty thing had originated in China, people were avoiding Chinatown in London. Apparently if your parents or grandparents were born in... The post Lower than the Angels: Chinatown in February 2020 and 2023 appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

It was time to see what all the fuss was about. Harman Phoenix 200, a brand-new colour film from the masters of B&W film at Ilford. Finally, a viable competitor in a market where Kodak has the only horse in the race after Fujifilm dropped out last year. Phoenix has been lauded and derided in... The post 5 frames with Harman Phoenix 200 and Olympus Pen D – A match made in heaven appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

In a recent post, Julian Tanase urged us to think about “stepping back” in photography, using simpler cameras to make us think more about what we are doing. This post is about my experience going in the opposite direction. The reason is that, before getting my first digital camera in 1999, the last film camera... The post 5 frames with a Minolta 700si appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

“Started in 1903 by Albert Scott and James Bathgate, the company [Nutty Club] became famous for products like pink popcorn, pearled peanuts and dozens of other products including candies, syrups, nuts, condiments and food colouring. Scott-Bathgate announced in a news release this week that its operations are winding down, with a late January 2024 end... The post 5 Frames with an Intrepid 4×5 – Famous For Quality. appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

I managed to grab a few rolls of the very first batch of Ferrania’s brand new P33 film, so I wasted no time in putting it to work with a Nikon F3 and the glorious Nikkor 50 f2. I won’t go into the technical details of this film, firstly because I can’t claim to be... The post 5 frames with the (much awaited) Ferrania P33, a Nikon F3 and a Nikkor 50 F2 appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

Back in July, we reported on the release of two new Godox flashes with a distinctive, retro look: the Godox Lux Senior and Lux Junior. Godox kindly sent us one of each to try out, and this article – based on a couple of months of extensive testing – is an in-depth review and comparison of the two flashes. (For a less detailed but possibly more fun take, check out my earlier article about my first impressions of the Lux Senior.) The post Godox Lux Cadet – Retro Flash Review appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

Those of you who frequently read 35mmc probably already read my recent review of the Simera 35mm f1.4 launched by Thypoch, a newcomer in the lens making business. Their 35mm f1.4 is based on an already used optical formula (thank you Leica for the hard work) and they added their own personal touch with pretty... The post Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 ASPH review appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

As a teenager growing up in suburban New Zealand during the early 90’s, New York seemed like an urban outpost on a distant planet. I recall a school friend giving me a copy of the Beatie Boys ‘Check Your Head’ album on cassette (yes, we used Walkman’s back then) and my mind being utterly blown... The post Kodak Portra 400 – Recreating 90s New York Style appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

In a celebration of the timeless art of analogue photography, Canwood Gallery is hosting an exhibition titled “Silver & Light: An Analogue Photographic Exhibition.” This remarkable showcase brings together 25 diverse photographers, each representing a unique facet of analogue photography and various traditional processes. The gallery has been transformed into a haven for lovers of... The post NEWS: Silver & Light – An Analogue Photographic Exhibition appeared first on 35mmc ..read more

Like many enthusiastic photographers, I have long yearned for a Leica. The M series have always seemed to me to be the epitome of 35mm rangefinder cameras, however the associated costs are far less attractive. I once borrowed a Barnack Leica iii, and, while I could appreciate it’s quality, I found it an utter pain... The post Leidolf Lordomat – Capturing Light and Shade appeared first on 35mmc ..read more