The Shutter Brothers have a take on camera shake, so ready steady go! Our listener email offers some advice on how to avoid camera shake and get sharp images with handheld camera. Also, the Bros. have some advice to a listener who is ready to develop fim for the first time. Next, Wayne and Kevin read some listener-submitted messages on postcard sized darkroom prints. And one of those prints came with a special gift for Kevin:  a Minolta Maxxum XTsi camera body for Kevin to use on his Alaskan cruise in September. Our listeners are truly the best! Happy Photography ..read more

The two Shutter Brothers are talking twos! First, Kevin gets a breakdown from Wayne regarding the pros and cons of various camera pairs for his forthcoming Alaskan cruise in September. Why two? Because Kevin wants to shoot two films, color and b&w on this trip. But Kevin likes to travel light, so the gear has to be right (Hey, we Shutter Bros can rhyme too!) Next, dueces run wild with twin lens reflex cameras. Two viewing lenses, two taking lenses, etc. Kevin has been using his Rolleicord Va a lot lately, but there a problem:  camera shake! Kevin gets fuzzy shots when handholding the ..read more

Most people find a lot of junk in their closet, but not Shutter Brother Wayne. He's been doing some spring cleaning lately, and what he found definitely is not junk. How about a Stereo Realist? And a stereo projector? Some stereo card mounts? A viewer? Imagine the cool slides shows at the Setser house  Wayne has been using handheld cameras a lot lately, especially his Noblex panoramic camera. Since the Noblex doesn't have a strap and must be held with both hands, Wayne could use a third hand to hold his handheld light meter. Or, he could find a meter that fits one his hand. And he did! Th ..read more

Brand new year - Brand new show! And the Shutter Brothers are ready for it!! First, we have some great listener input about film testing and negative storage. Next, a listener asks us what happens when our photography inspiration goes "Poof!" Both Wayne and Kevin share their advice on how to get your photography mojo back. Both Wayne and Kevin are going on cruises this year, so we ask our listeners the question, "What camera would be best for a vacation cruise?" If you've got suggestions, please email us (unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com) or leave a comment on our Facebook page (@ujcpodcast).&nbs ..read more

The Shutters Brothers wish you the happiest of holidays and the happiest of holiday photography, and to that end, Wayne and Kevin share their tips on how to best capture the spirit of the season on film (or sensor!) And since many of us use flash to make things merry and bright, Wayne does a deep dive on flash guide numbers and how to make them work for you.  The Bros. also answer some listener email, discuss the Platypus, a cool 4x5 sheet film drying rack from Simon Forster, and look forward some photographic goals for 2024.  The show ends with Kevin's brand new holiday single, "Chr ..read more

Wayne and Kevin are still thinking about the fun that was had on our 2023 Photowalk. We've seen some great photographs from participants, and there's more to come. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we look forward to doing it again next year! After a discussion of recent activities, the Shutter Bros. reach deep into the vitural mailbag for some great listener email. Topics include how to make fixed image test strips, choosing the right negative sleeves, network enabled enlarger timers, idiosyncratic photography, and whether or not we should keep shooting past 36 exposures. Where do you ..read more

The Shutter Brothers are back, and the 2023 Photowalk is fast approaching! Wayne already knows what camera he is bringing, but Kevin can't decide. Leica iiia or Rolleicord Va? Your help is needed! The aforementioned 2nd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers will happen on 10/07/23 in Chattanooga, TN. Listen to the show to get all the details, then make your plans to attend. Wayne and Kevin wrap up the show with some great listener feedback, so we all are guaranteed to learn something. It's what we like to do best! Thanks for listening ..read more

After a summer break, the Shutter Brothers are back with a show that addresses an unpleasant subject . . . MISTAKES! Yes, we all make them, so let's all learn from them! Our faithful listeners join Wayne and Kevin by sharing stories of mistakes so that we can avoid them. Also, both Wayne and Kevin have been making darkroom prints of their vacation photography and solving problems along the way. And Wayne and Kevin have print projects in the works! Finally, it's that time of year again - time to talk about a photowalk! The Shutter Bros proudly announce the 2nd Annual Uncle Jonesy's Cameras and ..read more

Kevin is here, Wayne is back from Norway, and the Shutter Brothers are together again and ready to take a deep dive into everything about depth of field - what is it, how can it be controlled, and why it matters. Learning how to make depth of field work for you can take your photography to a higher level, and that's a good thing! Wayne also shares his recent experiences in Norway and the approach to photography he took while there. He had many memerable experiences along the way, including a visit to a truly awesome analog photogrpahy shop in Bergen (where Wayne was able to replenish his film ..read more

The Shutter Brothers are back - and Wayne has his Normay camera bag with him! Today we get to find out what gear he plans to take with him to Norway in May. We also hear about Wayne's travel plans and what he expects to photograph there.  Before we get to look inside Wayne's camera, however, it's time to empty the mailbag and read some listener mail. Listener Roger gives a tour of his "mini camera museum,' which you can see by going to our show notes. We also read two emails that refer to Pentax cameras, and as a coincidence, Kevin relates his recent fist time experiences with the Pentax ..read more