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On this episode, Vania (@surfmartian) and Eric (@conspiracy.of.cartographers) dig into the listener messages. They also talk about Tasma Mikrat and rebranded film. Alexia Carroll (@alexia.evangeline) picks up her phone for a talk. IG: @allthroughalens.podcast ---- For this, our seventh episode, Vania (@surfmartian) starts things off with a bunch of new film and some chocolate from New Zealand. Eric (@conspiracy.of.cartographers) is jealous, but has some tips on Remjet. This episode’s question was “What was your biggest film photographic failure, and how did you overcome it?” The answers came in droves, and we can’t thank you enough for the support. We then talk film exchange. Eric sent Vania some 45 year old Tasma Mikrat 300 - a 6ISO Soviet microfilm which she used to photograph surfers. How do you think that turned out? You might be surprised. For our call, we rang up Alexia Carroll (@alexia.evangeline - http://www.merelyobservations.com) for a talk on the pros and cons of art school, fine art photography, and women photographing women. Following Alexia, we talk about the bit of research we did concerning the hot button topic of rebranded film. We go through Kosmo, Silberra, JCH, and of course CatLabs. Who makes all this stuff, and is it okay? (yes, obviously it’s fine, come on). We also let slip a couple of our own project ideas: rebranded film and a zine or two. More sorrow and woe now follows with the second batch of listener messages about failures. Since Eric spilled all of that in the previous episode, Vania spins her own tale of woe. It involves the RB67 and one hell of a lightleak. Intro/outro music was provided by Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers (@lastregiment) -- http://www.lastregiment.com/
Part #1 of our Photokina 2018 coverage! Mike and Andre are joined by Em from Emulsive.org to discuss field report interviews Andre recorded at the event. Andre interviews Analogue Wonderland, Adox, Bergger, Silberra, Nico's Photography Show, Analog Things, and Japan Camera Hunter! Part #2 will come out next week!
Kevin, Steven, and Bill share their Christmas wishlist items. Bill and Steven talk about their experiences shooting FujiFilm Pro 400h, Kodak Ektar 100, and Portra 400 in the snow. One of those didn't come out as expected. Nikon has announced they're servicing various Nikon manual focus SLRs and Lenses. Silberra has Indiegogo updates, and Kodak has launched the highly anticipated motion picture film business cards. Show Notes: Georgia has received the most snow since 1993. Areas accumulating as much as 8-10 inches. This was a prime opportunity for Bill and Steven to go out and #shootsomefilmdangit. Turns out FujiFilm Pro 400h doesn't handle overcast days very well and resulted in some really grainy images, even when the exposure compensation was adjusted 2 additional stops. The Ektar 100 resulted in some incredibly sharp images and handled the snow exposure very nicely. Silberra Update! Silberra has sent out an email to their IndieGoGo backers that they are starting to fufill their December items very shortly. At the time of the recording, they haven't received the funds. They didn't meet their goals, however they've anticipated this and are moving to 'Plan B' which is to outsource their film manufacturing process. Nikon has announced for a limited time only, they will be servicing the old Nikon F, manual focus SLRs and lenses. To our understanding, Nikon Japan is the only one this service is available to. Details outlining what exactly is being fixed can be found here: https://petapixel.com/2017/12/09/nikon-servicing-vintage-cameras-lenses-japan-limited-time/ Kodak has launched their Film Strip Creator product and service. CEO Jeff Clarke has been using business cards that are a form of motion picture projector film. It has gained incredible popularity and is now available to the consumers. https://filmstripcreator.com/ The Studio C-41 website is live! Right now content is just a location to post podcast episodes. However, more content will soon be coming! Check us out at http://www.studioc41.net! Music Credit: Johan Lilja - The Improv http://bit.ly/2ueQlK1
We didn't want to miss the chance to speak to Konstantin Shabanov, co-founder of Silberra before the Indiegogo campaign finished, so heres a special extra show!
Steven and Bill travel to Kate Lamb's new studio in Atlanta to talk about her wet plate collodion process. Show Notes: Bill took Steven's recommendation and shot some Kodak Portra 800. Steven makes announcements for a print swap meet up for Atlanta film photographers. The meet up details are in the Atlanta Film Photographers Facebook group. Reflex SLR Camera Kickstarter First manual single lens reflex camera to be made in 25 years. You can get on at $460. Interchangeable lens mount - M42, Nikon F, Canon FD, Olympus OM, and Pentax PK Stretch Goal with hopes to include Rokkor MD (Minolta/Sony E Mount) Daylight interchangeable film backs – Less wasted film, switch between rolls Camera will be open source for hardware/software modding Silberra is one of the primary partners of this camera Polaroid Originals CEO, Oskar Smolokowski, issues official statement on pack film Press Release "Bringing back integral film from the dead was a task that took 9 years and more investment and effort than we could have ever imagined when we started the Impossible Project in 2008. When we started our work on integral film, we had full access to the original Polaroid machines which we still use to this day. To tackle pack film, we’d be starting from scratch, investing in the design and invention of new machines and processes in a project that would take years to complete, requiring huge investments and resources we just don’t have." Rezivot Instant Film Processor: Instax with your Film Camera Instax back that uses the Polaroid pack film backs mounts and connects to the this device. Allows you to use Instax Wide or Instax Square. Compatible with: Hasselblad 500 Mamiya 645 RB67 Polaroid 600se Traditional 4x5 view cameras Ektachrome Update on Kodakery The Kodakery interviews Diane Carroll-Yacoby (Product Manager), Fred Kanoff (Ektachrome Project Manager), Matt Stoffel (Web Developer and Ektachrome Superfan) and give an update on the status of Ektachrome. The history of Ektachrome, how it is made, and the difficulties they went through to recreate it. The film is on a 6,000 ft x a few feet wide roll of Plastic base called cellulose triacetate The term “ekta” uses the EK from Eastman Kodak Kate Lamb's Recommended Links: Penumbra Foundation LundPhotographics - Wet Plate Collodion Supplies Bostick Sullivan - Alternative Process Supplies Lighting: Speedtrons Camera: Calumet 4x5 Music Credit: Johan Lilja - The Improv http://bit.ly/2ueQlK1
My first email which corrects my thoughts on the Silberra film indiegogo campaign. Self critique of my speaking skills and weekend plans!
Steven and Bill interview fashion inspired and film portraiture photographer, Jordana Dale. We talk about her background in fine arts and why she shoots film. We then select three images from her portfolio and break down the core components of her shots. This podcast episode does have visual components. Please, safely, go to the Facebook Page or the YouTube Page to see the images she has shared with us. Follow Jordana Dale: www.jordanadale.comInstagram: @jordanadale Photo News: FujiNOTfilm plans to kill off more film in 2018. March 2018 Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400, 24 exposure, 3 packs Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400, 36 exposure, 3 packs Fujichrome Velvia 50, Professional, 36 exposure, 5 packs Fujichrome Velvia 100, Professional, 36 exposure, 5 packs Fujichrome Provia 100F, Professional, 36 exposure, 5 packs May 2018 Fujicolor Natura 1600, 36 exposures, individual rolls Fujicolor 1600 Single Use Cameras (39 and 27 exposures) Neopan 100 Acros 4×5 (20 pieces) Neopan 100 Acros 8×10 (20 pieces) Steven gets his Scala black and white slide film from DR5 and it's GLORIOUS! Silberra has started an Indiegogo with their new Panchromatic and Orthochromatic black and white negative film. Silberra PAN 50, 100, 160 Silberra PAN200 and Ultima200 (Limited Ed.) https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/silberra-b-w-photographic-films#/ Kodak TMAX 100 120 Film is back on the shelves after resolving a paper backing issue. http://thedailygrain.co/?p=49 A source at Kodak confirms with Studio C-41: Ektachrome will NOT be a VS (Very Saturated) emulsion. Music Credit: Johan Lilja - The Improv http://bit.ly/2ueQlK1
In this week's episode Ade and Rachel have abandoned Graeme, but fear not listeners as he is joined by community legend and terrible judge of photographs EM from Emulsive.org to get the hot scoop on Silberra film and catch up on Secret Santa activities.