In the movie industry, sequels can be tricky things to make successful. Think of a film that you like, that has multiple parts, in my case it would have to be Back to the Future. What was part two like? In the case of my choice, not so good. Trying to move the story on … More Chinon CX II – The Sequel
I recently came across this camera on that well known auction site. I didn’t have any Konica branded cameras in my collection and when I saw it came with a Tamron lens fitted with the Adaptall mount, the deal was sealed. Tamron came up with a series of lenses that could be fitted on to … More Konica TC-X, Plastic but is it Fantastic?
Starting out on my journey with Black and White film I was always going to be out of my comfort zone. I don’t find it easy to pre-visualize what a scene will look like exactly, especially when reduced to monochrome. So I have a number of projects I want to accomplish that might just help … More The Autumn Leaves of … Black and White?
In its December 1984 edition, Popular Photography included a review of the Pentax Program A/ Program Plus. It can be found here. The reviewer concluded with the thought: “I found the Program Plus to be an excellently made, highly usable camera.” This just about sums up my experience with it. When the camera is set … More Pentax Program A and the VW Beetle
I had to be in London for a couple of hours and I knew the weather forecast said rain and wind. But I’m really enjoying my foray into black and white photography so I didn’t mind. But which camera to take when you know you will only have one hand available while the other holds … More London in a storm with a Nikon F50
Canals and waterways were an essential part of life for many during the 1700 and 1800’s in England. They made business and commerce possible for rural areas with the cities. With the advent of railways and road transportation canal usage declined. In recent times, efforts have been made to rejuvenate these into places to spend … More Route Canal work, Kentmere and a Minolta XG-M
Vintage Expired 2002 I came across this roll of FP4 plus in a charity shop last year , and although at the time I was only developing colour film I had to have it. What a great looking box, I thought. Fast forward to September 2020 when I started my journey into developing black and … More Ilford FP4 plus some first time observations about film latitude.
I want you to image the family group photo that nobody really wants to be involved in. Yes we’ve all been there! How could you lighten the mood? Well what if the camera played a little Bach or Beethoven or maybe even Vivaldi as it counted down on self timer. Well that’s exactly what you … More Making Photography FuN with the Canon 1000 FN
Yes, I know its not a real word, but I like it. It conjures up in my mind a mad scientist mixing various coloured liquids in measuring cylinders and not quite sure what’s going to happen. It sums up my feelings exactly. I have been home developing my 35mm colour film since 2017 and have … More The Monochromic Experiment
The Nikon FA has been high on my “Would Like to Have” list. The internet is full of praise for this often overlooked electronic wonder. Popular Photography magazine in it’s May 1984 edition provided an in-depth review. Here is a link to the review – Here In their concluding comments the reviewer offered this opinion … More Nikon FAbulous ?
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