13 March, 2025
Leica iiig, Elmar, Summar and Retropan Soft 320 in PMK Pyro
Let me begin with my miserable excuses: (1) the weather was sh.., (2) the film was another ‘back of the fridge’ discovery, expired nearly 4 years ago, (3) probably b...
22 February, 2025
KMSKA, Antwerp – Leica M3, Fomapan 100 developed in Bergger PMK Pyro
Having lived in a cultural wilderness during the COVID period and for a year or so afterwards the temptation to overdose on culture became irresistible. A six week stay in Bruss...
11 February, 2025
5 Frames from a Braun Paxina 29 – a mid 1950s “compact” camera.
I acquired this Braun Paxina 29 camera as part of my late father-in-law’s estate and was curious to see how it performed. A little bit of research revealed it to be German...
10 November, 2024
5 Frames with Contax T and Fomapan 200
It’s been years since I shot 35mm film. With costs rising, and mediocre flatbed scans as my output, I was easily convinced that the format was not worth the effort. I had ...
12 September, 2024
The Boat Graveyard
The Gloucester and Sharpness ship canal – at one time the broadest and deepest in the world – connects the docks on the River Severn to the city of Gloucester abou...
31 August, 2024
5 Frames with Three Cameras in the Woods
For this 5 Frames, we’re going to a small suburban forest with mostly Aspen and Oak trees and lots of paths. Athough there are loads of birds and other animals there, I c...
16 August, 2024
5 Frames With A Le Clic Fun Shooter Panoramic Conversion
I often peruse my local market for analogue cameras. I don’t always have the luck that others claim to enjoy, but when I spotted this basic 1990’s model I chucked ...
26 July, 2024
Shrovetide in Lazarim
Lazarim is a town in the municipality of Lamego, which is located 12 kilometers from the city of Lamego. It has around 500 inhabitants, but during Shrovetide the floating popula...