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photography7 hours ago•8 min saved

Rollei Retro 400S: A High-Contrast Black-and-White Film That Delivers Drama

Rollei Retro 400S is a high-contrast, superpanchromatic black-and-white film with infrared sensitivity and a clear PET base that keeps scans flat and sharp. Likely produced for Maco Direct by Agfa Gavaert and related to Aviphot 400S and similar Rollei/Street Pan lines, it excels at dramatic images with crunchy shadows and bright highlights. It supports infrared work with an R72 filter (roughly six-stop exposure compensation) and long exposures, and its clear base makes reversal processing for B&W slides feasible. Despite debates about exact lineage, the film remains a versatile, drama-ready choice for photographers seeking bold visuals.

via PetaPixel|

#black-and-white-film #film-photography #high-contrast

gadgets1 month ago•28 min saved

Kodak EC35 brings 35mm film to the ultra-cheap with a disposable vibe

Reto Project is selling the Kodak EC35 for $34.99, a simple 35mm point‑and‑shoot with a fixed 25mm f/10 lens, 1/100s shutter, and manual wind/rewind plus a built‑in automatic flash. It eschews advanced features like double exposure or zone focusing in favor of ultra‑easy use and a disposable‑camera aesthetic, highlighted by a sliding lens cover and a range of colors (including avocado green).

via The Verge|

#35mm-film #budget-camera #film-photography

science1 month ago•2 min saved

Cosmic Rays Paint on Film: Balloon-Borne Space Art Experiment

A photography student from Arts University Bournemouth launched sealed film on a high-altitude balloon to the edge of space to capture cosmic radiation directly on the film emulsion, creating abstract celestial images without a camera; the negatives were recovered in Connecticut after the 100,000+ foot ascent, and the HELIOS project aims to push for larger formats and deeper space shots.

via BBC Sky at Night Magazine|

#balloon-payload #cosmic-radiation #film-photography

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Retirement of Vintage Camera Repairers Sparks Replacement Concerns

Vintage camera repairers, mostly older and nearing retirement, are facing a future where their skills may be lost as fewer new technicians enter the field, raising concerns about the preservation of film camera repair expertise. Younger repairmen like Daniel Ward are optimistic about technological solutions like 3D printing to address parts shortages, and some believe film photography will persist even as digital fades.

via PetaPixel|

#camera-repair #film-photography #retirement

business1 year ago•5 min saved

Kodak's Financial Crisis Amid Gen Z's Film Revival

Kodak, despite experiencing a resurgence in film photography driven by Gen Z's nostalgia and desire for tangible, aesthetic images, faces significant financial difficulties, including a net loss and debt concerns, threatening its future viability.

via CNBC|

#business #film-photography #film-resurgence

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Evolution of Photography: 5 Game-Changing Shifts in 5 Years"

In the last five years, the photography industry has witnessed significant changes, including the rise of mirrorless cameras with their smaller size, technological advancements, and adaptability. Film photography has also made a comeback, driven by a desire for a more intentional and tactile process. These trends reflect a nostalgia for the craft's roots and a counterbalance to the fast-paced, technology-driven modern photography landscape.

via Fstoppers|

#creative-possibilities #film-photography #mirrorless-cameras

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Kodak Revives Super 8 Camera with Digital Twist and Limited Edition Release

Kodak is bringing back its iconic Super 8 camera with a modern digital twist. The new Kodak Super 8 features a 4-inch LCD display, digital menu, and an SD card slot for audio, making it a hybrid digital film camera. It aims to combine the magic of analog filmmaking with modern convenience, offering features like aspect ratio overlays and onboard audio recording. The camera uses Kodak Super 8 film cartridges and will be available for purchase at a price of $5,495.

via No Film School|

#analog-filmmaking #digital-twist #film-photography

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Kodak's Super 8 Camera Returns with Digital Enhancements

Kodak is set to release its Super 8 film camera, which was first announced in 2016, with limited quantities available in the US on December 4th. The camera will cost $5,495, significantly higher than the initially projected price range of $400 to $750. Despite the high price tag, the camera offers modern features such as a four-inch LCD viewfinder, detachable lenses, and a microSD card for audio recording. Interested customers can sign up for more details, but should be aware that shooting on film can be costly, with one cartridge only capturing about two and a half minutes of footage.

via The Verge|

#film-photography #kodak #pricing

photography3 years ago•12 min saved

Developing B&W Film with Coffee: The Caffenol Guide.

Caffenol is a DIY film development technique that uses coffee as a developing agent and vitamin C as an accelerator. It is cheap, environmentally friendly, and easy to make. The basic recipe consists of coffee, vitamin C, and washing soda. A separate fixer is also needed, which can be made using sodium thiosulfate. Caffenol allows for creative control over the final image and can generate high-fidelity photographs on a budget.

via PetaPixel|

#caffenol #developing-chemicals #diy