Once upon a time, titans of photography such as Ansel Adams and Andy Warhol were creating art with instant film. Today, when we think of instant photography, we often imagine lo...
It was in late July this summer when I spotted a curious listing on Facebook Marketplace. The add was captioned “Kodak 5230 bulk film roll” and described simply as,...
Phoenix (1) Why Bother? When it was released a few years ago, Harman Phoenix was a welcome new kid on the block. Like most, I was eager to try it out. To begin with, I want to s...
I’ve recently returned home from my latest sabbatical – I’m lucky enough that my day-job employer gives me an extra 6 week break every 5 years! While I was in ...
There’s something magical about Yaowarat Road once the sun goes down. Neon signs flicker to life, food stalls send smoke curling into the night, hungry tourists sample exotic di...
There were several options for black and white films back in the day. There has been a period a few years ago when suddenly the options were limited and the films sometimes hard...
This isn’t a technical review. There are no charts, no pixel peeping, and no scientific comparisons here. What follows are simply my thoughts and impressions after shooting a ro...
The launch of Leica Monopan 50 prompted me to buy the Adox HR-50 (the same film) and give it a try. Recommended ASA and developing time in PMK is not given so I decided to expos...
