We’ve reviewed and tested every CineStill film emulsion in both 35mm and 120. I like to think that CineStill had a fairly big part in the revival of analog film culture. Indeed they did something no one else was doing and even today no one else really does. Yet in many ways, what CineStill does is something that has been around for years. The company takes movie film stock, modifies it to be developed with standard film development processes, and cuts it for photographers. It has resulted in some film emulsions that are incredibly unique if not the most unique on the market. By and large, they’re one of my personal favorite film manufacturers. Over the years, I’ve reviewed all their film emulsions and am now providing a comprehensive guide to their film. Read on below of our guide to Cinestill film in all its glory.
Heads up, photo book collectors and military history fans! We’ve spotted an interesting project you might want to check out and support on Kickstarter. There was once a unique military surplus store at the heart of Los Alamos in Northern New Mexico which was filled with all kinds of technologies, relics, and objects from the Los Alamos National Laboratory. A photo book titled Atomic Ed holds some stories about the intriguing shop as revealed by the work of anti-nuclear activist Ed Grothus, the man who put it all together.
We’ve featured photographer Luc Kordas a number of times here on our website, and his latest project features shooting in Coney Island. The popular Brooklyn tourist destination is iconic for a number of reasons; and in the past few years it has arguably become a hot spot for street photographers. Those looking to just start out will have a much easier time both honing their ethical standpoints and their photography chops. At the same time, veterans will find a number of creative challenges that keep them coming back. For Luc, he’s been all about being an observer.
The Fujifilm Lens Roadmap is shaping up to include lots of variety in their lineup. We managed to get a hold of Fujifilm’s latest lens roadmap; and so we’re showing it off here. As was reported earlier today, we’re getting an exciting new 33mm f1 lens along with a new weather sealed smaller prime, etc.
If the the Inrigo camera backpack looks unlike any camera bag you’ve seen before, that’s because it’s not your ordinary camera bag. First, it’s a waterproof bag, much like the dry bag you use when you when you go to the beach or anywhere your valuables can potentially get wet. Second, it’s a smart bag that monitors the humidity inside and alerts the user when there’s too much moisture in the bag.
We’ve known about the Fujifilm 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR for quite a long time now; and today the cat is finally out of the bag. The new lens is designed to be Fujifilm’s wide angle zoom lens amounting to a 12-24mm focal length with an f2.8 aperture. Of course, that also means that the depth of field will be deeper due to this being an APS-C optic, but it will also be a wide angle. With that said, we’re not quite sure that the aperture will always matter. This lens has weather sealing built into it. In fact there are 11 points of weather sealing. While I’ve never doubted Fuji’s build quality, I’ve never been a major fan of their zoom lenses–so let’s hope this one is better.
One of the easy answers to this question is because it isn’t sexy and marketers don’t know how to market it. High ISOs, details, and measurbations are all sexy–and since they’re done in a lab everyone can talk about them and adore them. Then folks who have little else to do can sit there and argue about their results on forums, in Facebook groups, etc. But it’s an organic and real question that I’ve had in my mind for a very long time: Why don’t we have cameras with lower ISO settings?
There have been reports on a new Fujifilm point and shoot camera circling the web for some time now; and those regarding the new Fujifilm XF10 seem to be true. The new Fujifilm is a brand new point and shoot camera targeted at the lower end and the enthusiast. It doesn’t have an X Trans sensor, instead it’s just a plain old 24.2MP APS-C sensor along with a 3 inch touch screen. And instead of adding new film simulation modes, they’re adding more advanced filters–perfect marketing for the folks who may be reaching for this camera. On top of all that, Fujifilm is only charging $499.95 for the Fujifilm XF10.
The next year is still several months away, but if you’re an early bird who plans to start your 2019 preparations soon, we’ve found something you might want to put on your list: a fun galactic pin-up calendar which stars everyone’s favorite sci-fi characters from a galaxy far, far away!
“Normally, when we are quiet it’s because we are very busy. This time the opposite is true,” Ferrania began in their latest update, referring to the factory being non-functional since February. There, they briefly mention the hardships that have halted their production — but also, more importantly, that they’ve already fixed the problems and can now continuously produce the P30 film.