Author: Vincent
The Konica Big Mini BM-201: Tiny but Mighty – A Film Camera Review
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to a camera that's sure to turn heads: the Konica Big Mini BM-201. Now, before you get too excited, I should warn you that this camera isn't actually "big" at all. In fact, it's
Yashica T4 Review: A Camera So Hot, You’ll Want to Take it on a Date
Ready to up your photography game with a compact film camera that's as stylish as it is capable? Look no further than the Yashica T4. Since its release in 1991, this little camera has been causing a stir among photographers w
The Contax Story: From Leica Challenger to Iconic Camera Maker
Contax was founded in 1932 by the German company Zeiss Ikon with the goal of competing with Leica, which was the dominant player in the high-end camera market at the time. Contax aimed to provide a viable alternative to Leica
The Contax G1 Film Camera Review: A Retro Revolution in Photography
Are you tired of lugging around a heavy, clunky digital camera that drains your battery life faster than a fifth grader on a sugar high? It might be time to consider ditching the digital and going old school with a film camer
Contax G2 Film Camera Review: A Love Letter
Attention all film photography enthusiasts! Are you tired of lugging around a heavy, clunky camera? Are you sick of blurry, misfocused shots? Well, have I got the camera for you - the Contax G2! Released in 1996 by Kyocera
A Comprehensive Review of the Iconic Nikon F2 Film Camera
Nikon F2 film camera review When it comes to classic film cameras, few models have the iconic status of the Nikon F2. First introduced in 1971, the F2 quickly became a favorite among professional photographers and amateurs ali
The Nikon F3 Film Camera: A Legendary Choice for Photographers
The Nikon F3 is a classic film camera that has been loved by professional photographers for over 40 years. Released in 1980, the F3 has stood the test of time with its durable build and innovative features. Whether you're a s
My TEDx Talk – Limit Yourself to Unleash Your Creativity
Limit Yourself to Unleash Your Creativity A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege to be invited as a speaker to a TEDx event. The general topic was "Back To The Roots" and all the speakers were here to present an idea about ho
Contax S2 Review
The other day I asked you on Instagram which camera should I review next. Basically you all wanted to see a review for each and every one of them from that selection. So first of all, thank you for keeping me busy during this con
Leica M6 10 Questions Review
The Leica M6 is probably one of the most desired film camera but for many people shooting with a rangefinder is something new. With that come many questions and some of them that you can't really anticipate without having one in
On Film Only Weekly Talents #Cinestill800T
For this third edition of our Weekly Talents, we're taking a look at the most popular high speed colour film: Cinestill 800T ! On Film Only Weekly Talents #Cinestill800T If you're new to film and this is the first time you
On Film Only Weekly Talents #HasselbladXpan
For this second Weekly Talent I want to give an homage to my favorite film camera ever: The Mighty Hasselblad Xpan! Whenever I have to answer the "desert island camera question", my mind tells me to go for a mechanical camera
On Film Only Weekly Talents #KodakPortra400
Today is the first edition of a new Weekly Talent series. The idea is to give a second life to those Instagram images that caught my attention throughout the week and quickly disappeared into the Instagram abyssal black hole.
Introducing Lomography Fantôme Kino B&W ISO 8 Film
A bit of light coming from Lomography in these tormented times with a new film announcement! Ladies and gents, please met the Fantôme Kino B&W ISO 8 Film! Photo by Nopawach Gajajiva The Fantôme Kino is the last additi
Best 7 Waterproof Film Cameras – From 10 to 1000$
Whether it's going to beach, on summer holidays or even skiing, there's always this dilemma in my head about which camera is going to join and be first in line to risk a tragic death. Those of you following me on Instagram al
Are You a Leica OR Zeiss Person? Leica M6 vs Contax T3
This might sound like a strange comparison and you must be wondering (rightfully) what kind of crack have I smoked to put the Leica M6 and Contax T3 against each others! These two cameras have nothing in common. One is a mecha
I Shot a Roll of Kodak Portra 160 on the Contax S2
After lurking on the Contax S2 for a while, I finally got myself one as 33rd birthday present back in November. There's been a lot of debate in my head on which version should I get - the S2 with its spot meter or the S2b wit
Why We Still Love Film. Analog Photography Documentary by NBC
Why are younger generations embracing the slower process of shooting and developing film in a time when taking the perfect photo with our cellphones is cheap and instant gratification? Why are film and vintage camera sales up? An
CONTAX T Review
CONTAX T Review Introduction In my quest of the most pocketable camera, without compromising on image quality, I've been lurking on the Contax T for a while. Even though there is already both, a Rollei 35S and Contax T3 sit
Launching of Kodak EKTACHROME E100 in 120 & 4×5
Two years after the initial rebirth, Kodak has just dropped the bomb and officially released Ektachrome E100 in 120 and 4x5 sheets. Here's a copy of their press release: INTRODUCING EKTACHROME E100 120! ROCHESTER, N
HOW TO: Sunny 16 & Zone Focus on a Leica M3
The recent acquisition of a Leica M3 has taken my film photography journey to a new destination! I honestly never thought that shooting a 60 years old camera, offering only the bare essentials to take pictures, would bring someth
Kodak Price Increase Coming on ALL FILMS
Time to stock-up your favorite Kodak film before the price increase coming on January 1st 2020 ! Kodak Alaris has just announced to its distributors that all films, consumers and professional range, will endure a significa
Pushing Kodak T-MAX 400 to 1600 ISO
Back in 2018, on a rainy day off while travelling across Portugal, we stayed for a while in a little town nearby Lisbon. On that day we were looking for some sort of indoor activity to spend some time and figured that visitin
Another Round of Ferrania P30 Out In The wild
Here's a news that will spark joy among the aficionados of black & white cine film! Ferrania is coming up with a third fresh batch of their resurrected Ferrania P30. In case you missed your chance on the two previous batc
Another Hasselblad NASA Special Edition is for Sale
For once I'm stepping out of my waters to dive back into the digital world for a moment and talk about an(other) Hasselblad NASA Special Edition camera that's just been listed on the eBay. Ladies & Gents, let me introduce the
Your Next Kodak Film is on the House
What if I told you that your next Kodak roll is on us?? When I started the "I Shot a Roll of..." series a few months ago, I never thought it would lead me to this opportunity of supporting fellow film photographers. The i
New Ilford Products: ILFORD ORTHO FILM / MULTIGRADE RC PAPER / FILM PROCESSING STARTER KIT
Earlier this month, Ilford took us by surprise with a teaser showing new film coming in three different formats which we can guess are 135, 120 and 8x10. Ilford was nice enough to give us some hints on their Twitter feed and
LomoChrome Metropolis – It’s bold, it’s cold, I’m sold!
Lomography has just introduced a new punk in the LomoChrome family! Please welcome METROPOLIS XR 100-400 Film 👏👏👏 Metropolis definitely has the LomoChrome DNA in its genes and stands out from any other film with a uni
Fake Fujifilm 35mm Color Film Found in Japan
Fujifilm Japan has just announced they have discovered someone is ilegaly selling their motion picture films as standard color negative film. The problem is that cine films require a special handling to remove the remjet laye
I Shot a Roll of Washi Film F (120 Prototype)
Sometimes I open up my stash of films and realise I have some undiscovered gems hiding in there. After almost one year of holidays, the other day I decided that it was time for my Mamiya 7 to come down the shelf and go out fo
CONTAX 139Q – Best CANON AE-1 Alternative?
What’s The Best Film Camera For Beginners? While there's no simple answer to that question, be sure the Canon AE-1 will rank among the Top 3 answers. I've always been surprised by this almost unanimous voices and decide to
I Shot a Roll of Kodak Pro Image 100
Back in December last year, Kodak kindly sent me a few rolls of Pro Image 100. While most of them went your way during the Christmas giveaway week I ran on Instagram, a few rolls stayed with me to finally try out this new fil
How To Shoot Kodak Aerochrome Infrared Film
Today we’re shooting Kodak Aerochrome! It's not every day that I get the opportunity to shoot such a special film so let's give a proper introduction and see how it should be handled. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLJO
I Shot a Roll of Kodak T-Max 400 by 2FilmShooters
Kodak TMax 400 is one of my favorites black and white films. Itʼs beautiful and versatile. It responds to pushing well (for me 1600 is the limit). TMAX 400 scans well, and its fine grain makes it easy to sharpen the images wh
I Shot a Roll of Fujifilm c200 by 2FilmShooters
Fujifilm c200 is one of the cheapest color film on the market, but it is awesome! You can easily find it for less than 4 euros but the quality is not that cheap and you'll have a hard time finding a better film within this price
ON FILM ONLY Needs Your Help !!
Good day fellow readers! Over the next weeks some major changes will happen here. The blog will be the first to move as times has come to move away from the original One Year With Film Only and finally make the switch toOn Fi
14 Point & Shoot Leica Film Cameras – From 60 to +2000$
Cheap and Leica are not often seen in the same sentence. When thinking about the red dot, we usually imagine how many months or even years it would take to get one of those iconic rangefinders. But there’s also another way to e
Fuji Velvia 100 on Xpan in Iceland
It's not every day that one travel to Iceland, so when luck knocked at my door to take me there for the third time, I ceased the opportunity to finally shot with fresh slide film. As landscape would be my main subject during this
New B&W Film! Lomography Potsdam Kino
It's like a week doesn't pass and the guys at Lomography slap us in the face with another film! Today they introduce thePotsdam Kino 35mm B&W 100ISO Film 👏👏👏 With this new Potsdam, Lomography is pursuing their exp
JCH StreetPan 400 on Contax T3
It took me a year to finally shoot this roll of JCH StreetPan 400 I got from Bellamy when we met in Finland at CameraRescue back in September 2017. I was waiting for the right time and place to shoot it in the best location possi
Street Candy ATM400 on Xpan in Iceland
There are some places on earth that makes you instantly feel good and for me, Iceland is one of those places. So when came up the opportunity to return there for the third time, I didn't think twice and book those plane tickets.
New B&W Film! Lomography Berlin Kino 400
Exciting news coming from Lomography, who just launched another black & white film: The Lomography Black & White 400 35mm Berlin Kino !! Taken from a roll made by a mysterious German company who’s been making fil
See Through the Mamiya 7 with 65mm Lens
The Mamiya 7 is probably one of the most wanted medium format and I'm sure that lots of you are curious about how it feels like to shoot with this wonderful rangefinder. For those of you who aren't familiar with this camera yet,
Film Review: LomoChrome Turquoise on Xpan
I finally got the chance to shoot the rare LomoChrome Turquoise XR 100-400 from Lomography on my Xpan and got a few eye-catching images! For those of you who've never heard about this film before, let me introduce it briefly.
Contax TVS Review, the poor man’s Contax T2
Today we are looking at the Contax TVS which I have been using for a few months, so I guess it's time to share my thoughts about it. When I started to look at Point and Shoot cameras, my eyes leaned toward the T2 and T3 but a
Shooting With a Scratched Lens Rear Element
If like me, you have been wondering how a scratch on the back element of a lens would affect an image, you came to the right place! This article was not on my to do list but I figured that we could all benefit from my mis
Lomography Color Negative F²/400 now in 120
Lomography has just surprised us with a new vintage...They are bringing their Color Negative F²/400 to Medium Format! Last year they have released the Color Negative F²/400 for 35mm, which ran out of stock pretty quickly, a
Agfa Precisa CT100 Crossed Processed
I've been wanting to try this experience for a long time now and finally got the opportunity to shoot a roll of expired Agfa Precisa CT 100 then got it crossed-processed in C-41 chemistry by my lab Nation Photo. Precisa is pro
Film Review: Expired Kodak Ektachrome 400 on Contax TVS
During my last trip to Finland, the guys from Kameratori gave me a few rolls of expired film that was taking space in their fridge since forever and a few of them were the famous Kodak Ektachrome. After many failed attempts,
13 Point & Shoot Cameras With Zeiss Lens
When it comes to Film Photography, if there is one thing that will make the difference is the glass in front of your camera. Inexperienced photographers (I was guilty too!) often think that the bigger the lens is, the better it i
Kodak Professional T-MAX P3200 is BACK!
After a week of teasing Kodak has surprised everyone by bringing back their Kodak Professional T-MAX P3200. Back in 2012 they have decided to discontinue this film but 6 years later we are going to get some fresh stock of
How to Develop Washi Film V
Washi Film V is probably the most special film announced in 2017 and I've had the privilege to be present when Lomig, the founder of Washi Film, introduced it at the Salon de la Photo in Paris last year. Since then I have always
Portra 400: I Was Doing It Wrong
For this new episode, I went for a hike and explored the Cinque Terre with a Rolleiflex and two rolls of Kodak Portra: 160 and 400. The idea was to do to some sort of comparison between those two with the secret hope of finally h
5 Reasons To Buy A Contax T2
A few days ago I went on short break in Italy. The goal was to discover the Cinque Terre in Italy but even off-season, accommodations are really expensive if you stay in one of the 5 villages so instead, we've decided to go a fe
Pushing Kodak Tri-X 400 to 6400
Today we are developing a roll of Kodak TX400 shot at 6400 ISO. I've been wanting to try this little experience for a while now. Some films are known for handling push processing very well and Kodak TX400 is one of them. Lots
10 New Films Stocks That Came Out in 2017
Looking back at all the new 35mm and 120 film stocks one can buy today, 2017 will probably be remembered as one the most thriving year for the film photography industry. The demand is so high that companies considered long
Film Review: Expired Fujicolor Superia 1600
Today I want to share with you a little misadventure that happened to me recently while shooting a roll of expired Fujicolor Superia 1600 sent to me by Sina Farhat. It all started when I went to spend the day in Monaco and ex
See the World Through the Hasselblad Xpan
The Xpan is getting more and more popular and you guys seems to like a lot this camera so I thought of bringing you along on a journey and discover the world from inside the Xpan's viewfinder. Jordan from @cameraplex had
I Shot a Roll of Kodak TX400 Film on the Xpan
Following my previous post where I took you with me to shoot a roll of expired Kodak Gold 200 in Nice, this time we’ll continue our exploration of the city with a roll of Kodak TX 400. I’ll be taking you through the small
I Shot a Roll of Expired Kodak Gold 200 on Xpan
I left Ireland one month ago to return for a while in my hometown: Nice. This was the opportunity for me to enjoy the end of summer in the south France and try out another expired roll that Sina Farhat kindly sent to me. Toda
TOP 3 Film Photographers Mistakes
Patience is not one of my many virtues and practice as always been my favorite over theory. Instead of taking the time to learn the essentials before starting, I usually go head down into it and comes what may! This behaviour has
I Shot a Roll of Expired Kodak Portra 160 on Xpan
Today I'm taking you with me to shoot a roll of Kodak Portra 160 that expired in 2007. I got it from Sina Farhat who kindly sent me a few expired rolls some time ago. He's a film freak too and if you've been following the blog, c
TOP 10 Best 35mm Films To Buy
When a new film photographer asks the community which films are the best, all voices tend to agree on Porta, Tri-X, and HP5 but are these the most favourite? In this article, we are going to look at the top 10 films photographers
Comparing 4 B&W Film Development Techniques
Since I've started to develop Black & White film myself, I haven't been experiencing much with developers and techniques but that's changing today! We are going to look at how a developer, dilution and developing time can
Things you should know before Buying A Leica M or Rangefinder
Today I want to share with you my thoughts on the Leica M and more generally the Rangefinder system. When I sold all my digital equipment to make a permanent switch to analog camera I went for a Rangefinder camera. The obvious ch
How to Scan Film Negatives – Colour + B&W
Today, for most film photographers, scanning film has often replaced the darkroom or printing process. While it's certainly not the most interesting part in the life of a film photographer, most of us want to share our analog gem
5 Best Film Scanners Under 200$
Scanning film at home is probably the least attractive part of shooting with analog cameras but that doesn't mean you should neglect this stage. Nowadays, we all want to share our analog images online and the only way to do that
How Do We Save Film Photography?
We all have seen some very encouraging news recently coming from major film companies bringing back or releasing new film stocks. Some promising accessories, like the "Lab-Box Film Tank”, have also emerged and it seems that not
How to Develop Black & White Film
There are as many techniques to develop black & white film than there are photographers. Today I'm showing you how I process my BW film at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNKiAFkdHF0 Today I'm going to show how
Film Soup! Cook Your Roll Like a Chef
Today We Are Making Film Soup! For those of you who've never heard of Film Soup before, don't worry, it has nothing to do with the soup from your childhood nightmares! It's basically a technique were you voluntary damage a fil
Pushing & Developing C41 Colour Film
I finally did it! After sitting in my fridge for a few months, I managed to developed myself a roll of CineStill 800 pushed two stops at 3200 ISO and the results look great! It was intimidating at first but I was being overly
How to Develop Film With Beer
It's Saint Patrick's Day, you ran out of B&W developer, all stores are closed down and the only thing you can find is beer. Nothing worse could happen but don't worry we have THE solution to develop your roll of film. Y
Develop Colour Film with Tetenal Colortec C-41 kit
Today we are developing colour film. It’s a first time for me but I’m sure it will be alright! It's something I've been wanting to do for a long time but I was afraid of messing up as it requires more care and precision th
Creative Double Exposure With a FREE Accessory
Among vodka, caviar and other wonderful creations of nature, Russia has also a lot to offer to photographers in chase of extreme sensations! At the time of Soviet Union, there were a lot of cameras manufactured there. LOMO, wh
How to get sharp, crisp, B&W photos on film
If you want sharp black and white images with fine grain, then you are on the right page my friend! I'm a bit of a freak in terms of image quality and I love very detailed photos. That's why I've been searching for a good comb
2 Cheap Film To Try: Fomapan 400 & Vista 200
It's about time to give some fame to two cheap films in price but by no means in quality. It can be tempting to go for the expensive ones when buying rolls but let's not forget about the bottom of the shelf. The films you are
Edit Colour Film Negatives in Photoshop Like a Pro
Scanning colour negative is without a doubt the most irritating part of the film photograhy workflow. Since I started to shoot with film, it has been the source of great frustration, especially in terms of colour rendition. E
Beginner’s Guide to Film Photography
Film photography is definitely coming back and many photographers are now stepping away from digital to reconnect with the origins of this art. On top of a strong community support, we have seen recently that Kodak decided to bri
Stand Development Tutorial Ilfotec DD-X & Kodak TX400
After a first successful experience with stand development, I couldn't resist the urge to try this technique with another film. The lucky guy today is the reliable Kodak Tri-X 400! In case you are not familiar with Tri-X yet,
Stand Development Tutorial Ilfotec DD-X & Fomapan 400
The World of analog photography keeps surprising me every day a bit more! I recently read about a technique called Stand Development so I have decided to try it myself. For those of who never heard of it before, let me explain yo
6 Reasons Why You Should Pick A Film Camera!
For those of you who are new to this blog, I have been into analog photography for only six months. After a few years spent with digital cameras, I came to film a bit by accident. I slowly lost interest into photography so it was
Xpan, Two Month Later Review
It's not every day that one turns 30 and because if you want something done right, you should do it yourself, I've decided to gift myself with an Hasselblad Xpan with a 45mm lens !!! I've been playing around with it for two
Film Review: Kodak Ektar 100 by Night
This may sounds like a stupid idea but I had no other choice to shoot with Kodak Ektar 100 by night. I was in London for a weekend and like often there, it was raining cats and dogs so my Leica M6 stayed in my camera bag with few
Film Review: LomoChrome Turquoise XR 100-400 – 120
It's been a long time since my last review and I'm sorry for letting you down during those past weeks. I've been busy at work and took some time off to celebrate my birthday abroad. I'm now back home and figured out that was abou
Film Review: CineStill 50 – 35mm
Let me present you another exceptional film : the CineStill 50 Ladies and Gentlemen ! It's essentially a Kodak film (Kodak 5203 to be precise) that was initially used for motion picture. CineStill has modified it by removing
Film Review: Fomapan 200 + Mamiya M645
I did a portrait session with the beautiful Aisling and wanted to try a roll of Fomapan 200 I had in stock with my medium format Mamiya. My idea was to shoot outside but as we are in Ireland and the weather changes more than a wo
Film Review : KODAK T-MAX 100 vs TX400 – 120
I recently did a portrait session with the amazing Scarlett Minx and tried two types of black and white films : KODAK T-MAX 100 and KODAK TRI-X 400. The idea was to compare the grain and contrast of those films under similar
Film Review: ILFORD HP5 135 – Leica M6
This time let’s look at some images shot with the famous ILFORD HP5 400 on a Leica M6. This film is praised among many photographers who like to shot in black and white so we’ll see if it deserves its fame. I previously re
Film Review : Kodak Portra 400 – 120
Let’s talk about a legendary film : Kodak Portra 400. If like me you’re interested in shooting color film then you’ve probably came across this very popular film. I've seen many photographers making such great pictures s
Film Review : Lomography Color 400 – 120
Today we are looking at the 2nd roll shot on my Mamiya M645. Lomography Color 400 I never really planned on shooting with this film but I saw a pack of 3 rolls for around 25€ the other day so I figured why not giving it a ch
Film Review: ILFORD HP5 120
This is the first roll of film I ever shot and that made me sell of my digital gear and switch entirely to film! It took long for me to make such a radical move! By the time I got this roll developed, I still had all my digita
Photography : One Year With Film Only
THE PROJECT : From the 1st of July 2016 until 1st of July 2017 I will only shoot film! Why Shooting Film Only ? Since I entered the world of (digital) photography in 2013, I’ve accomplished multiple achievements, be
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