Film Photography Podcast

In this episode Owen McCafferty gives his list of recommended vintage Super 8 cameras that won't break your bank! Also, Mat Marrash talks about the Pluri Bloom sync motor for the Arriflex S 16mm camera.

Episode 343 - May 15, 2025 - The gang discusses Favorite 35mm Camera, Bleach Bypass Color Developing, 400 ISO Film Comparison and More!

Michael Raso, Mat Marrash and Owen McCafferty discuss Lighting and Lens Adapters for both Still & Movie Film Projects.

In this episode, Leslie Lazenby explores the fascinating crossroads of artificial intelligence and traditional film photography. As digital tools evolve and AI reshapes creative industries, what does this mean for analog photographers and the art of shooting on film?

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 340 - On today's show, the gang welcomes Trev Lee from TheDarkroom.com to dive deep into the world of film photography! We discuss essential troubleshooting tips, techniques to improve your shots, and common mistakes to avoid. Tune in!

Michael and John return with a special bonus episode of the Film Photography Podcast! In this episode, they unveil an exciting new black-and-white 35mm film, share details about the upcoming Ohio Photowalk, and dive into heartwarming listener letters. Don't miss this fun and insightful discussion—tune in now!

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 338 - March 15, 2025 -  In this episode, the gang discusses how to achieve great results with film photography and emphasizes that "shooter error" is the most likely cause of disappointing outcomes.  Visit the FPP On-Line Store - https://filmphotographystore.com/

Shooting Movie Film! Film Photography Podcast – Episode 337 – March 1, 2025 Michael Raso and Mat Marrash showcase FPP 16mm YETI BW Film! It's the incredible fine grained, orthochromatic BW film with creamy tones named after the famous Himalayan cryptid! Available in 16mm Negative & 16mm Reversal movie film as well as 35mm photographic film, YETI yields incredible results. Movie film from the FPP On-Line Store - https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 336 - January 1, 2025 - Mat Marrash and Michael Raso discuss the brand new Super 8 film - Wolfen NC400. Listener letters and more! Buy movie film - https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film

Episode 335 - December 15, 2024 - In this episode the FPP gang discusses the Minolta SRT line of cameras, the Pentax KX camera and using vintage selenium light meters.

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 334 December 1, 2024 - Mat Marrash grills Michael Raso about Super 8 film. Michael has been shooting Super 8 for decades and shares his experiences , recommendations and tips.

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 333 - November 15, 2024 - Michael, Leslie, Owen, Mat and Mark celebrate iconic Kodak Tri-X, the fast speed BW panchromatic film beloved by film photographers for 70 years! With an overview on Tri-X history and usage from Owen, a look at the Konica Recorder Half Frame 35mm camera from Leslie and tips for cold weather shooting, whatever your film or camera choice! 

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 332 - October 30, 2024 - Michael Raso & John Fedele announce the upcoming November 8th Beers & Cameras Ohio meetup at Brewing Green hosted by the FPP crew and Trev Lee from The Darkroom. There will be some exciting giveaways, including FPP-branded film, three Minolta cameras, and a special Kodak Tri-X 400 giveaway in honor of its 70th anniversary. Limited tickets are available, so secure your spot soon! Sign up - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fpp-beers-cameras-at-brewing-green-tickets-1063339760849

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 331 -  Mat Marrash hosts this exciting episode, airing on the 15th anniversary of the FPP and recorded at the annual Photography Pro Show, covering topics such as “why now is the most exciting time to shoot film,” as well as interviews with Tim Ryugo from Kodak, Matt Parry and Hilary Freed from Harman Photo / Ilford Film and Meredith Reinker, Cory Reinker and Josh Steele from Roberts / Used Photo Pro. Closing out the show Mat catches up with FPP's Paige Davis and FPP founder, Michael Raso. The 2024 PRO* Convention and Trade Show* in Indianapolis, Indiana USA was a vibrant testimony to the endurance and growth of film photography and an incredible opportunity to meet face-to-face with the vendors whose passion for film is essential for a thriving film community.  *The Photographic Research Organization (PRO) is a cooperative buying group with hundreds of members across the US, Canada and the UK. The PRO convention brings together members and retailers to facilitate a dialogue on the state of the photo industry, cultivate community, and provide education and opportunity for growth. 

The Film Photography Podcast announces the new FPP Jekyll/Hyde 35mm bw film and Dracula in 120 and 4x5! Hear what Michael Raso and Mat Marrash have to say about these awesome new “monster” films. Then, Mat and Mike are joined by Paige Davis to read “Listener's Letters”, where we read your thoughts on photography, film, the podcast and more! 

The Film Photography Podcast kicks off September 2024 on a high note with a new episode announcing Harman Phoenix 200, now in 120 format! Hear what Michael Raso and Mat Marrash have to say about this incredible experimental color film for medium format shooters. Then, FPP team member Paige Davis gives her review of “CAMERA”, a new movie celebrating the joys of analog photography starring Beau Bridges. Then we turn the mike to you with our segment, “Listener's Letters”, where we read your thoughts on photography, film, the podcast and more! 

Resuscitated Film Formats!! Film Photography Podcast 328 - Michael Raso and John Fedele have a lively conversation about upcoming FPP events, resuscitated film formats and the excitement around film and motion picture photography. https://filmphotographystore.com

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 327 - July 15, 2024 - Michael Raso, Owen McCafferty and Mat Marrash roundtable discussion of available movie film stocks for 2024 and beyond! The FPP's Stocks 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm movie film - https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 326 - July 1, 2024 - Michael Raso and Mat Marrash discuss Ilford's annual Ortho Special Film Order. Mat explains what orthochromatic film is and chats about the upside to shooting ortho film.  https://filmphotographystore.com/products/special-order-ilford-ortho-plus-ulf-2024 The FPP announces FPP Color 125 film in both 120 and 620 medium format. https://filmphotographystore.com/search?type=product&q=FPP+Color+125 Mike unveils the new Monster Film for 2024! https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/monster-films

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 325 - June 17, 2024 - Special guest Trev Lee Ricoh Imaging today announced the new PENTAX 17 compact film camera available now at https://filmphotographystore.com and other select photo retailers. Trev Lee from ‪@TheDarkroomLab‬ shares his experience shooting with the camera. PENTAX 17 is a half-frame camera, capturing two 17mm x 24mm pictures within in a single 35mm- format (36mm x 24mm) film frame. It produces vertical-format pictures, with similar ratios to those captured by smartphones.

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 324 - June 15, 2024 - Mark O'Brien discusses the new FPP 35mm Orthochromatic X-Ray film as well as his latest issue of Monochrome Mania zine.

Film Photography Podcast Episode 323 - June 1, 2024 - Michael Raso and Mat Marrash give an update on the annual Ilford ULF (Ultra Large Format) and Special Film Order. Updates include Ilford FP4 film for 127, 116 and 616 format shooters! https://filmphotographystore.com/

Film Photography Podcast Episode 322 – May 15, 2024 – Michael Raso, Mat Marrash and Owen McCafferty have a lively roundtable discussion about the availability of 126 Instamatic film in 2024 and beyond. Mat discusses grants and residencies for film photographers in the US.   126 Film at the FPP On-Line Store - https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/126-film

ILFORD 2024 ULTRA LARGE FORMAT (ULF) AND CUSTOM FILM SPECIAL ORDER Michael Raso and Mat Marrash discuss the annual Ilford ULF (Ultra Large Format) and Special Film Order. The Film Photography Project Store is participating this year making the announcement extra special! Ordering is now open for the ILFORD Ultra Large Format (ULF) special order program.  This annual campaign gives photographers the opportunity to order non-standard sizes of ILFORD sheet film and other specialty products without the constraints of the usual minimum order quantity. When to order: Order between April 25th through June 1, 2024 https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/ilford-2024-ultra-large-format-ulf-and-custom-film-specialorder

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 320 - April 15, 2024 - This episodes video is streaming on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FilmPhotographyProject/videos In this episode (recorded live on YouTube on April 12th), guest host Trev Lee from TheDarkroomLab heads up a roundtable discussion. Guests include: Matt Day - film photographer from Chillicothe, Ohio Mat Marrash - large format film shooter Michael Raso - founder Film Photography Project Keith Swan - TheDarkroomLab Phil Steblay - TheDarkroomLab Topics include Matt Day's newest book project "Surveyor", Film Photography Project's line of unique and exclusive 35mm film stocks, group discussion of favorite film cameras, TheDarkroom Lab's history and investment in keeping film processing alive.

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 319 -  In this episode Michael Raso, Mark Dalzell and John Fedele review the Mamiya C3 medium format film camera, discuss 125 SLR cameras, give away the Argus C3 "Sparkle Brick" and start our next give away - the Kodak Duaflex II (modified by Mark to take 120 film)!

Film Photography Podcast Episode 318 - March 15, 2024 In this episode Michael Raso, Mat Marrash and Owen McCafferty discuss movie film and how lower ISO films are easier to shoot. Also a discussion of vintage cameras that have flaws that render then useless in 2024 and beyond.

Film Photography Podcast 317 - February 14, 2024  Custom Argus C3 camera giveaway, Ansco Viking 120 camera review, listener letters and more! The FPP On-Line Store - https://filmphotographystore.com/

On episode 316 Michael Raso, John Fedele and Mark Dalzell offer an hour of lively banter that includes listener letters, review of the Canon A1 35mm camera and Tasma NK-II 35mm BW film. https://filmphotographyproject.com/

The FPP welcomes the new year in with listener letters, film camera giveaway, overview of Kodak 126 film and more!

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 314 - December 15, 2023 - Petri 35mm camera review, Harman Camera / Phoenix Film giveaway, Third Man Studio Polaroid winner, listener letters and more!

Film Photography Podcast Bonus Episode 313 – December 1, 2023 Michael Raso, John Fedele, Mark Dalzell with special guest Hattie Stellato Our first impressions and roll review of the new Harman Phoenix 200 35mm color film, listener letters, Third Man Records Polaroid Camera Giveaway and more!

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 312 - November 23, 2023 - It's FilmsGiving at the FPP. Michael Raso, John Fedele and Mark Dalzell discuss all of the great FPP exclusive film stocks, review the British Coronet Twelve-20 camera as well as read listener letters!

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 311 - November 15, 2023 - Topics include Kodak Signet 35mm camera, Shooting film at Box Speed, Listener Letters and more!

Film Photography Podcast Episode 310 : The Photography of Tutankhamun's Tomb! Michael Raso, Matt Marrash, Owen McCafferty and Mark Dalzell are all ears as Leslie Lazenby highlights the exquisite glass plate photography of Harry Burton, official photographer for the 1922 Howard Carter expedition that lead to the discovery of King Tut's tomb. And, Matt provides tips on resuscitating early 20th century photographic images printed on silver rich paper. 

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 309 - Topics include Hasselblad 500c Medium Format Camera and Pederson Blue Print Series photographic books. Hosted by Michael Raso with John Fedele and Mark Dalzell.

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 308 - TheDarkroom.com's Trev Lee discusses shooting film at "box speed".

Film Photography Podcast  Episode 307  June 20, 2023  If you follow the FPP, you know that 620 film is near and dear to our hearts. Whether you're an experienced 620 film shooter or just getting started, our variety of 620 film products – spools, film, cameras and 35mm 620 sprockets adapters – make shooting, developing and printing 620 photography a breeze! With national 620 day here, we'd like to celebrate the brick and mortar retailers who support this iconic format and the photographers whose demand for 620 drove our 620 initiative. https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/620-film

Film Photography Podcast Episode 306 - June 15, 2023 Film Cameras - What's Hot, What's Not. The Scoop on Exposure Meters https://filmphotographyproject.com/

Film Photography Podcast Episode 305 - May 15, 2023  Shooting movies on film roundtable! Discussion - Develop movie film at home. Blog: https://filmphotographyproject.com/develop-bw-movie-film-home/ Discussion - Making projectible prints from your movie film negatives. Discussion - Digitizing your home movies. What aspect ratio? The FPP offers movie film, developing and scanning. https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/movie-film

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 304 - April 15, 2023  Recorded LIVE from Cleveland Ohio! Topics include Ansco Regent 35mm camera, Reveni Incident Light Meter and the 100th Birthday of 16mm Film! With Michael Raso, Mark O'Brien, Mat Marrash and John Fedele. This podcast is also available as a VIDEO podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/uHutBHlrjg0

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 303 - March 24, 2023  Ohio's first @beersandcameras meetup will be Friday March 31st, in Cleveland at Great Lakes Brewing Co / @glbc_cleveland from 6 to 8pm. It will be hosted by @trevlee from @thedarkroomlab and the @filmphotographyproject gang will be there as well!

Film Photography Podcast Episode 302 - March 15, 2023 Michael Raso, Mat Marrash and John Fedele discuss 8mm and 16mm movie film and what camera options are available to beginners.

Episode 301 - February 15, 2023 Michael Raso and the FPP Gang discuss D96 BW film developer, FPP's new ECN-2 color developer, original Konica camera review, Darren's BIG BIRTHDAY and more!

Episode 300 - January 15, 2023 - In this episode Michael Raso is joined by large format film shooter Mat Marrash to discuss some new 8x10 film cameras as well as the urge to go bigger - Ultra Large Format! Segment 1 - Intrepid Gen 3 8x10 Camera Weighing just 2.8 kg this is the lightest, most compact 8x10 film camera ever made. Now in its 3rd generation and by far the most refined and advanced. Additional info at Mat's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/fvMZNadf2mI Intrepid Cameras: https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/products/intrepid-8x10-camera Segment 2 - Fasquel & Co L'Heritage 8x10 Camera The L'Heritage is an 8x10" folding field camera inspired by some of the most famous LF camera designs of the 20th century. Mat Marrash Video:  https://youtu.be/q-HnsQ8V3iQ  Fasquel & Co on-line: https://fasquelcameras.square.site/ Segment 3 - The urge to go ULTRA LARGE FORMAT Mat Marrash discuses film cameras larger than 8x10 and what film and options are available. Film Photography Project on-line: https://filmphotographyproject.com/ THe FPP On-LIne Store: https://filmphotographystore.com/ The FPP on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmPhotographyTube

In this new year episode, Mike, Mat & Owen have a lively chat about movie film formats.

Film Photography Podcast Episode 298 - December 25, 2022 Topics include the new Reveni Labs Incident Light Meter, Good Pictures: A History of Popular Photography by Kim Beil, Edit Video on your Smart Phone and More!

Film Photography Podcast Episode 297 - December 15, 2022 Zeiss-Ikon Symbolica review and the KEKS 30mm plastic lens for Leica cameras, listener letters and more! FPP main site and store -https://filmphotographyproject.com/

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 296 - December 1, 2022 KENTMERE BW 100 and BW 400 NOW AVAILABLE IN 120! AT AN INTRODUCTORY PRICE AT THE FPP! Michael Raso & Mat Marrash have  a roundtable discussion about Kentmere film in this bonus FPP Podcast!  

Film Photography Podcast Episode 295 - November 24, 2022 In this Thanksgiving Day Bonus Episode, the team discusses Kodak Retina 35mm folding cameras, 35mm Nikkormat cameras and desert island lenses (what three lenses would you choose).

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 294 - November 22, 2022 Leslie Lazenby gives an overview of Abraham Zapruder - the man, his 8mm camera and his home movie that changed the world.