26 June, 2025
Re-valuing 3200 speed films @EI1000 with Ilfotec HC
I haven’t had too much reason recently to load anything into my cameras rated higher than 400/500 – and by recently I mean a few years now. My approach to documentat...
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Telephoto lenses create such a literal and metaphorical distance between the photographer and their environment. Although one of my favourite lenses to work with is a 90mm, I re...
10 March, 2025
Contax G2 – The Most Advanced Rangefinder
Following a reasonably painful wrist injury in early 2024, compounded by three of my film Leica M’s being away for repair, I have been using a Contax G2 as my primary came...
7 February, 2025
Shanghai GP3 100 35mm Film Review
Shanghai GP3 is an interesting film, possibly even underrated depending on what you look for in a stock. I hold the view that there are no bad films – everything on the ma...
24 September, 2024
Ilford FP4 Type 517 Cine Film Review
Long story short, this is a high quality film at a fantastic price. Many aspects of analogue photography can feel like a compromise, from actual decisions while photographing to...
Sometimes I can complete a roll quickly, sometimes it’s a painstaking process; a few exposures here and there even though I want to try and pressure myself and accomplish ...
7 May, 2024
Karni Mata, Deshnoke
During my recent visit to India I travelled to the town of Deshnoke in order to spend some time at a temple I had heard about. Dating from around 1530, the Karni Mata temple is ...
The first roll I shot this year was exposed during the London New Years Day Parade in Central London. It was the first time I’ve had the opportunity to walk in the parade,...