Podcast appearances and mentions of simon forster

Holy Cow it's 2025! Never has a year been more futurey than this one, and we're back from our break to see where all the flying cars are. In this episode it's truly a delight to be joined by the one and only (unless he's been cloned because future) Simon Forster of Large Format Photography Podcast and Classic lenses fame! He joins us to judge the long overdue cheap shots challenge, and it's a lot of fun - thank you so much to everyone who took part. You can see all the pictures here: https://sunny16podcast.com/cheap-shots-challenge/cheap-shots-challenge-older-people/ You can find Simon's wares here: https://forsteruk.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopJcw_AU7jXIhNWKudZgYuKbZn2VAtasTN9YI5uqVR-eiBqeuzl  

What will change in 2025 for packaging design and what concerns should brands have? Packaging design is evolving in 2025, listen to 20 top designers breakdown things you need to consider in 2025. Explore the evolving landscape of packaging in 2025 with industry experts like Al Gilbody, Anna Ison, and Dave from Print Design Academy. Discover themes including AI integration, cultural innovation in food packaging, and the rise of sustainable, regenerative, and soluble designs. Learn about the influence of Gen Z aesthetics from Fred Hart, evolving marketing strategies from Sarah Williams, and challenges posed by stringent regulations. With insights from voices like Guillermo Dufranc and Simon Forster, this episode delves into how packaging can transform consumer behavior and contribute positively to the environment, while maintaining creativity and brand storytelling. Designers in this episode include: Simon Forster of Robot-Food Anna Ison of Auros Design Gene Portnoy of Work & Company Al Gilbody of Slice Design Guillermo Dufranc of Tridimage Juan Campdera of Aktiva Fred Hart, Independent Design Consultant Chris Wilson of Stckmn Uwe Melichar of Touch Design Keenan Thompson of Phillip Morris International Matt Hanzly of Enlisted Design Dave Hopkins of Print Design Academy Sarah Williams of Beardwood & Co. Kirk Visola of Mind the Font Andy Kurts of Buttermilk Creative Chris Joscelyn of ButterflyCannon Lisa Cain of Surfit Westrock Vicki Strull, consultant and Evelio Mattos of IDP Direct

Get help with your packaging from Evelio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ About the Guest(s): Simon Forster is the versatile founder and Creative Director at Robot Food, an award-winning branding and packaging design agency. With a keen interest in launching disruptive brands, Simon has successfully led numerous projects, both for clients and his own ventures. His deep understanding of retail strategy, consumer behavior, and creative branding makes him a notable expert in the field. Connect with Simon: https:www.robot-food.com Evelio Mattos is a seasoned designer and creative director known for his thought leadership in packaging design and branding. He frequently engages with industry experts to discuss challenges and trends in the design world through his podcast. Support our sponsors: Order packaging directly from the factory: www.IDPdirect.com Manage your packaging specifications: www.specright.com The paper that dissolves in water for packaging: www.smartsolve.com Episode Summary: In this engaging episode, Evelio Mattos converses with Simon Forster, the Creative Director of Robot Food. The discussion dives into the essence of what makes a brand disruptive, focusing on branding and packaging strategies that set brands apart from their competitors. Simon shares valuable lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey, including the initial missteps and eventual pivot that led to the success of his skincare brand, Stories and Ink. Their conversation not only covers the practicalities of launching a brand but also delves into emotional branding and the power of resonating deeply with the target audience. Simon draws from his extensive experience to highlight the intricacies of truly understanding one's consumer base and the importance of building a strong community around a brand. He emphasizes that disruption is not just about being loud and brash, but about cutting through the noise with authenticity and relevance. They also discuss the significance of tone of voice, copywriting, and creative flexibility in branding. Through real-life examples such as the Brooklyn Brewery rebrand, Simon illustrates how subtle yet strategic design changes can make a monumental impact in a crowded marketplace. Key Takeaways: Importance of Community: Building a brand starts with understanding and nurturing a community around it. Subtle Disruption: Effective branding isn't always about being the loudest; sometimes, the most subtle changes can create significant disruption. Copywriting Matters: Quality copywriting is often undervalued but is crucial for a brand's voice and resonance. Learning from Mistakes: Early entrepreneurial missteps provide invaluable learning opportunities that shape future success. Emotional Branding: Brands that tap into consumer emotions and values establish stronger loyalties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/packagingunboxd/message

Need packaging, talk to Evelio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveliomattos/ Wanna work with Robot-Food? https://www.robot-food.com Simon Forster is the founder of Robot Food, a design and branding agency known for its disruptive and innovative approach. With a background in art and a history rooted in punk and skate culture, Simon has cultivated a reputation for questioning the status quo and pushing creative boundaries. His journey began with running a surfskate brand funded by Joey Ramone, marking the beginning of his love affair with branding. Today, Simon and his team at Robot Food are dedicated to creating impactful and standout strategies for their clients. Support our sponsors: Factory Direct Packaging Manufacturing: https://www.idpdirect.com Manage your packaging specifications: https://www.specright.com Sustainable packaging that dissolves in water: https://www.smartsolve.com Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode, Simon Forster of Robot Food sits down with Evelio Mattos to discuss the controversial subject of design awards. Simon shares his critical views on the relevance and necessity of such accolades in the industry, outlining how awards can sometimes compromise the integrity of the work and may not ultimately benefit design agencies. The conversation touches on the cost implications and the often-overlooked downside of getting trapped in a cycle of constantly chasing awards. Simon's punk-rock ethos and commitment to authentic, disruptive design shine throughout the discussion, challenging the conventional wisdom around what it means to be successful in the design world. Simon highlights the hefty financial burden of entering design awards and questions their true value to clients. He explains that his agency's growth and reputation have been built on delivering results rather than chasing recognition through awards. Simon emphasizes that clients prioritize results such as increased sales and brand impact over industry accolades. With a background that includes leading a skate brand funded by Joey Ramone, Simon blends his punk roots with his professional journey to foster a unique and rebellious approach at Robot Food, encouraging brands to stand out rather than conform. Key Takeaways: The Cost of Awards: Design awards come with significant entry fees and additional costs if you win, which can be a heavy burden for startups. Client Priorities: Clients are more interested in tangible business results rather than whether an agency has won awards. Disruptive Design: Success in design comes from questioning the norm and creating emotionally and visually disruptive work. Agency Culture: A rebellious, questioning attitude within an agency can foster innovation and lead to standout work. Alternative Recognition: Rather than seeking awards, Simon advocates for cutting through the noise by delivering exceptional client outcomes. Dive into the full episode to explore these insights and more, as Simon Forster shares his candid perspectives on the design industry, the true value of awards, and the importance of staying disruptive. Stay tuned for more enlightening content from our podcast series! Leave a review: https://www.packagingunboxd.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/packagingunboxd/message

The Shutters Brothers wish you the happiest of holidays and the happiest of holiday photography, and to that end, Wayne and Kevin share their tips on how to best capture the spirit of the season on film (or sensor!) And since many of us use flash to make things merry and bright, Wayne does a deep dive on flash guide numbers and how to make them work for you.  The Bros. also answer some listener email, discuss the Platypus, a cool 4x5 sheet film drying rack from Simon Forster, and look forward some photographic goals for 2024.  The show ends with Kevin's brand new holiday single, "Christmas Home." Happy Holidays from the Shutter Brothers!

The cryptoasset class, while battered by scams and scandals, remains a valuable and exciting asset class. But if regulated mainstream financial institutions are to interact with it seriously, they need high-quality infrastructure. Duncan Trenholme and Simon Forster, TP ICAP's global co-heads of digital assets join Digital Monetary Institute editor, Lewis McLellan, to discuss the importance of trusted institutional relationships when investing in the cryptoasset ecosystem.

It's no secret that I am a fan of the BNPL concept while still being a little nervous about how it has been implemented. Some of the valuations have been built on sand, but that's not what I'm concerned about here, instead, I'm referring to independent lenders all chasing growth with no thought to see the combined impact of their independent activities. Luckily, there's a relatively easy fixe for that: the good old-fashioned credit bureau. There's still work to be done to make the infrastructure fit the data, as you'll hear from Simon Forster, but the good news is that we're already a few months into this journey in the UK.Picking up from what we covered with ZIlch on episode 102, today we're talking about what we're learning now that BNPL's are sharing their data with Experian, and the credit bureaus.There's a huge amount of information over at https://www.experian.co.uk/business/ (or at https://www.experian.com/business/ for American listeners) However, if it's the given the topics discussed today that have you intrigued, you can go straight to https://www.experian.co.uk/business/industries/buy-now-pay-later for insights from their BNPL work.As Simon said, his team create more than just BNPL insights, so also poke around at https://www.experian.co.uk/blogs/latest-thinking Simon is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-forster-78b8897/ (the company as a whole is at https://www.linkedin.com/company/experian/) You can learn more about myself, Brendan le Grange, on my LinkedIn page (feel free to connect), my action-adventure novels are on Amazon, some versions even for free, and my work with ConfirmU and our gamified psychometric scores is at https://confirmu.com/ and on episode 24 of this very show https://www.howtolendmoneytostrangers.show/episodes/episode-24If you have any feedback, questions, or if you would like to participate in the show, please feel free to reach out to me via the contact page on this site.Keep well, Brendan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Forster and Duncan Trenholme of TP ICAP join the show. In this episode we discuss:  - TP ICAP's journey in the crypto / blockchain space.  - The market structure for institutional cryptoasset trading.  - The future of tokenization and the types of assets that are likely to be represented on chain.  - The regulatory landscape and how this will shape the pace of building in the industry.    To learn more about TP ICAP and their strategy visit:  www.tpicap.com/digitalassets

“Alive with the sound of ducks, ewes & lambs, wood pigeons, a distant lawnmower & surprise appearance from light aircraft passing directly overhead (passing from right to left). Bliss!”

This episode originally aired on November 18, 2021. What is the process and design of a rebrand and how is it different from a relaunch? In this week's episode, we learn about the process of revitalizing and invigorating brands. Sam is joined by John Roescher, co-founder and CEO at handsome, a holistic experience design agency. John explains how a holistic design agency helps a brand think about every component holistically and the process of a rebrand. Later on in the show, they are joined by Simon Forster, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Robot Food. Together they discuss how they have approached rebranding and relaunching their own projects and guiding other companies through the process.  For links to resources we discuss on this episode, visit our show page:  Designing for a Rebrand or Relaunch

What is the process and design of a rebrand and how is it different from a relaunch? In this week's episode, we learn about the process of revitalizing and invigorating brands. Sam is joined by John Roescher, co-founder and CEO at handsome, a holistic experience design agency. John explains how a holistic design agency helps a brand think about every component holistically and the process of a rebrand. Later on in the show, they are joined by Simon Forster, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Robot Food. Together they discuss how they have approached rebranding and relaunching their own projects and guiding other companies through the process.  For links to resources we discuss on this episode, visit our show page:  Designing for a Rebrand or Relaunch

About 40 minutes in we experience some audio issues and the quality degrades and suddenly Graham is replaced with Wallace Shawn (thanks, Ethan). Sorry about that.  There are quite a few swears in this episode.  We welcome Erik Mathy (IG: erikhmathy) to talk about homemade lenses, how he got from the Land of Cheese to the Land of Fog, why you should match your lens to the subject you shoot, and many other things.  The link to the Google Docs spreadsheet to calculate your own lens: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yQ3dsD0Rs-HflRcnPYHSmK0soLXtykGAPl8pdZcrBpM/edit#gid=0 The link to Susan Burnstine's website: http://www.susanburnstine.com/ Simon Forster of the LFPP (https://largeformatphotographypodcast.podbean.com/) and The Classic Lenses Podcast (https://www.classiclensespodcast.com/) wrote this in the YouTube chat during the show: Suggestion for the title of this week's show; Graham's Felt-Lined Shaft. That's all on you, Simon.  Watch the show on YouTube if you want: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJd7umuR8Fg)

Andre is a film enthusiast, there is no getting over that. Those that have followed his progress over the years were overjoyed when he landed a job working with CineStill, couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.   But the burning question, the elephant in the room if you will, is will he stick with this new found love and dare I say it, obsession, that is large format photography?   This obsession so far has brought two LF cameras and a lovely Omega 4x5 enlarger, is he another Simon Forster, Andrew wonders, loves all the gear but we don’t see many images?   Is Andrew being cruel, or realistic or, just maybe we are seeing a new Andre?   If this show was anything to go by then he’s off to a great start and so far shows no sign of selling all his gear but time will tell.   We gathered together a rogues gallery of former guests and others who just wanted to be a part of this recording which has also been committed to video for posterity. This will be available on out You Tube channel as soon as the file makes its way by pigeon carrier to Simon from our video engineer colleague Jimmy Hickford.     Things we chatted about on the show:   At the start of the show we chatted about 4x5 colour and Andrew’s issues with scanning. The solutions all seemed complicated so he will stick to colour at 120 size.   Andre kind of announced that Cinestill film would be available in 4x5 sheets and also Eastman 5222 stock – this is super exciting.   The internet was all giddy over Steve Lloyd showing his beta version of an electronic shutter for barrel lenses – this will likely be a KickStarter so follow along on one of Steve’s social sites (links below).   Andre came armed with some questions and we all attempted to answer him, it was fun, but don’t take my word for it.   Question 1 – Does (loupe) size matter? Are certain ones better than others.   Andrew suggested 4x or 6x max but wasn’t sure why, Jason Lane said if they are too powerful then the ground glass image starts interfering with the focused image. Here is a picture of the one Andrew has but normally he just takes his specs off due to being very short sighted!     Question 2 – Fresnel lenses….do they help and where should you place them? A mixed response from our room of experts (definition as ex is a has been and a spurt is a drip under pressure), but if you are going to use one buy one with a focal length in the same range as the lenses you are going to use. Probably aim for 150mm as that is likely to be in the mid range of what you are using. Jason Lane said place it on the photographer’s side of the ground glass with the lens rings facing toward the lens , so smooth side to the photographer. Ethan Moses was very dismissive of them but Steve Lloyd kinda wasn’t (fight). If you buy a cheap one of the net then you may be lucky or not – oh they also DON’T MAKE THE IMAGE BRIGHTER (that’s Ethan shouting at Andrew by the way).   Question 3 – Is it bad to leave your shutter cocked or your thick Grafmatic film holder in the spring back?   Consensus here was short term say on a day trip all is good but if you are looking to maybe store those lenses or camera for a while then trip the shutter and remove the back.   Question 4 – How do you store your film holders to prevent the darkslides coming out?   Most (apart from Ethan who has photographer’s jeans) use zip lock bags. Even if those little rotating right angle darkslide retainer thingies are missing the friction of the darkslide in the holder will be enough to keep them in place, coupled with the zip lock bag.   Andrew has a 5 holder cascade holder from Dan Stone – his products are really well made but not the cheapest  https://www.stonephotogear.com/filmstorage   Question 5 – Where do you put unprocessed film before it gets developed? Do you leave them in the holders or transfer them to a box?   Most use old 4x5 film boxes. The advantage is that you can segregate the exposed films according to how you wish to develop them e.g a wide subject brightness range >5 or 6 stops maybe then reduce development by 20% or so according to your set up.   Someone suggested a pack of black bags like the once that sheet film come in – either B&H or Freestyle maybe?   Andrew and Dave Shrimpton tend to take out enough film holders to suit the development tank then process straight away – so 6 sheets typically.   Question 6 – Can you split grade print contact prints? In short – yes. You can use under the lens filters or dial in settings to your colour head if you have one. The filter drawer in Andre’s Omega may get a bit toasty so possibly don’t use that.   Question 7 – Do you use filters? 10 stop grad? Is fo how do you attach them? 10 stopper maybe not – use slow film and f45 – get a 2-3 stop ND if necessary.   Andrew uses Cokin P rings, filters and holders and Greg uses a GELSNAP holder from LEE Filters which seems to be out of stock everywhere. https://www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera-directory/camera-dir-list/category/gelsnap-filter-holder   And finally……   Question 8 – What brands of floppy hat do you all recommend.   Tilly T3 is the one https://www.tilley.com/uk_en/t3-wanderer-hat.html       Andre’s links   You can see pictures of his watches (his last craze) here. https://www.instagram.com/andre.on.film/?hl=en   He occasionally stays awake during a recording of Neg Pos Podcast – they have a great FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2008988399314590   And here is CineStill who Andre works for. https://cinestillfilm.com/products/800tungsten-c41-36exp-35mm-high-speed-color-negative-135     Rogues gallery links   Ethan Moses https://www.cameradactyl.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2282531432013144/   Greg Obst http://greggobst.com/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/greggobst   Jimmy Hickford https://twitter.com/jimmyshootsfilm?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/jimmyshootsfilm/?hl=en   John Money https://www.instagram.com/johntmoney/?hl=en   Joseph Brunjes https://www.josephbrunjes.com/index https://www.flickr.com/photos/24021575@N02   Nick Lyle https://www.flickr.com/photos/51834204@N07/ https://www.instagram.com/avynick/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/groups/2282531432013144/   Steve Lloyd http://chroma.camera/ https://www.instagram.com/chromacamera/   Phew     Other News The inaugural LFPP Gathering in the forest 2020 was cancelled but you can catch up with the virtual meeting we had recently where we were honoured to have Dave Shrimpton and Kate Miller-Wilson present their work and ideas to over 20 of us on line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQQtnpFib8s&t=113s   And….   Much to Simon’s dismay the Six Towns Darkroom remains in lock down for the time being….but there is a plan to get restarted.   LFPP links -   https://largeformatphotographypodcast.podbean.com/   ko-fi.com/largeformatphotographypodcast   You can join in the fun at our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2296599290564807/   Get Twitter updates for the show from Andrew – https://twitter.com/warboyssnapper   Or from Simon – https://twitter.com/simonfor   Email feedback, ideas and questions for the podcast largeformatphotographypodcast@gmail.com   Podcast Hosts Social Media presence   Simon Forster www.classiclensespodcast.com   www.simonforsterphotographic.co.uk   https://stores.ebay.co.uk/itsfozzyphotography   https://www.flickr.com/photos/125323761@N07/   https://www.facebook.com/SimonForsterPhotographic/   https://www.instagram.com/simonforsterphotographic/   https://twitter.com/SimonFor   Andrew Bartram https://anchor.fm/thelenslesspodcast   https://andrewbartram.wordpress.com   https://www.instagram.com/warboyssnapper   https://www.imstagram.com/warboyssnapper_pinholes   https://www.flickr.com/photos/warboyssnapper/   https://twitter.com/warboyssnapper  

Happy New Year Everyone!   We're back! Well, sort of - Graeme's back, but as the show progresses it becomes more and more evident that he's got a good cold going on, and sadly Rachel can't be with us this week. Fortunately for us and for you, Simon Forster off of the Classic Lenses and Large Format Photography podcasts stepped in to help out with a bulging sack of emails. Listen / skip to the end for news on an upcoming photowalk in Oxford!

A Mike solo show with lots of listener interaction! Mike reads emails from Simon Forster of the Classic Lenses Podcast and the Large Format Photography Podcast (IG simonforsterphotographic, IG classic.lenses.podcast) about Leica R series lens alternatives, Pierre-Alix Favillier (IG cloud_surfer14) about getting rid of gear for things you really want, and Ken Bertram (IG kenbertramphoto) about 3 Minolta cameras he is giving away for the upcoming 300th episode Prize-a-palooza giveaway! Next, we have a call in camera review from Bill Smith from the Classic Camera Revival Podcast (IG wbsmith200, IG classiccamerarevival) about the Canon EF. Finally, more emails including one from Ian Barnaby Nutt from the Viewfinder Vikings Podcast (IG barnabynutt, www.barnabynutt.com) about helping you create your first zine! Check out the Viewfinder Vikings Podcast Episode 19 for step by step instructions on his zine making process. Last, we have a message from Christiaan Hillen (IG analogwilderness) about using photography to capture memories and also declutter your life!

This weeks show was mostly recorded on location in John Whitmore's DarkShed, at his open Studio event last weekend, and features him making a print with Rachel from start to finish. There's also some chat with other attendees, including Steve Lloyd from Chroma Cameras, Hamish Gill from 35mmc and Simon Forster from the Classic lenses podcast John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedarkshed?lang=en-gb Johns website: https://t.co/2o7GLcvn2D Perry Ge's article on 35mmc: https://www.35mmc.com/14/06/2019/protest-photography-composing-and-shooting-hong-kongs-mass-protests-with-a-konica-hexar-rf-and-xpan/   Website: https://sunny16podcast.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunny16podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunny16podcast/ Facebook @sunny16podcast Email us - sunny16podcast@gmail.com You can buy us a cup of Tea over at https://www.ko-fi.com/sunny16podcast Music from ‘Promises I Should Have Kept’ by Roja on Spotify, Amazon or iTunes

Nick and Graham talk about what they’ve learned in the year since they started the podcast. Nick talks about cameras that get out of your way but also cameras that do get in your way. Graham talks a bit about shooting on a vacation with a Minox 35 GL zone focusing aperture priority camera. Graham talks about the approach to building cameras that includes more parts (36:35) for better functionality and not trying to put as much functionality as possible into each part. He also rambles on about how the most important thing we do is take images and the image is way more important than the camera, lens or the film.  (47:00). Nick counters that while it is true, he would rather have access to that information on others’ photos. The issue of the differences between cameras, lenses and film is much less apparent than the differences between different photographers’ abilities with post-processing tools. The hosts lament the lack of a reliable shutter for homemade cameras are not readily available (55:00) and that lack of access is a major factor in keeping us from producing reliable cameras that use existing lens systems. Graham stumbles around, trying to figure out what Raffaello Palandri’s name is, even calling him Franco Zeffirelli (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001874/) at one point. What can we say, Graham is an idiot, first class. They even talk about not editing Graham’s idiocy out of the episode. Instead, of sending the hosts hate mail, go to Raffaello’s PONF Camera website (https://ponfcamera.com/) which is way more effective and edifying. On an entirely more fun note (1:05:45), the Homemade Camera Fun(d)raiser Zine is open for submissions! Go to http://homemadecamera.com/homemade-camera-zine-submission-form/ and click on the link for the Zine Submission Form. All of the information is there for you to see! Finally, Graham announces a new podcast he’s doing (1:12:35), Get Started With Film Photography Podcast (http://getstartedwithfilm.com/), a podcast that is focused on beginning photographers and people who are just getting back into film photography. Nick was on the Classic Lenses Podcast Episode 61 (1:19:10) (https://www.classiclensespodcast.com/e/61-tbd-1552847955/) where he baffled Simon and Johnny for a large portion of the show. We also mention the Large Format Photography Podcast (https://largeformatphotographypodcast.podbean.com/) that Simon Forster of the Classic Lenses Podcast and Andrew Bartram of the Lensless Podcast do on a semi-monthly basis (or so). No book this time. Nick wants to announce something but he forgets what it is (1:23:25). And that’s pretty much it for our first anniversary show. We’re one year-old!

Mike is joined by Simon Forster from the Classic Lenses Podcast and the Large Format Photography Podcast! A simple Google Hangouts chat somehow becomes a podcast! We discuss the evolution of the Classic Lenses Podcast, Simon's journey back to film, Mike asks for digital camera (gasp!) advice, and digital vs. film for night shooting. Then, we bring it back to the joys of shooting film and how the process is a huge part of the fun, and the film photography community and trying to get involved in your local area. Finally, we talk about the Large Format Photography Podcast and appropriately talk about our weeks last to keep with the theme of this backwards episode!

This weeks bumper episode was recorded at the Photography Show held at the NEC in Birmingham, and is chock full of conversations we had with some of the many fine film folks we met there, from brilliant listeners who turned up to the Mega Analogue Meetup, to people showing their wares at the show, and other assorted delights. The Audio quality isn't brilliant, but the guest quality is off the charts With big thanks to Alex, Duncan from Silverpan Lab , Dunstan Vavasour, Matt Parry and Michelle Parr from Ilford, Andrew Church from Kodak, Fraser Yule, Ken Hindle-May, Paul Mckay and Mary from Analogue Wonderland, Stephen Dowling from Kosmo Foto, John Whitmore, Steve Lloyd from Chroma,  Simon Forster from the Classic lenses Podcast, Jeremy North from Internet infamy, Robert from London Camera Project, Sam Cornwell from Solarcan, Maxim Grew from Intrepid Cameras, Ash from the RPS, Hannah Brown from Lomography, and most especially Alex Purcell, for giving up their time to be part of this show, and for making it another great year at the Photography Show.     Website: https://sunny16podcast.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunny16podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunny16podcast/ Facebook @sunny16podcast Email us - sunny16podcast@gmail.com You can buy us a cup of Tea over at https://www.ko-fi.com/sunny16podcast Music in this episode is "Bit Quest" By Kevin Macleod, used with permission and thanks Bit Quest Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lensless and Classic Lenses come together for episode one of a much awaited (cough) new podcast all about – you’ve guessed it Large Format Photography.  The premise is deceptively simple, Simon plays the role of eager puppy, keen to impress the leg of great Aunt Flo and Andrew plays the role of senile Uncle Bulgaria trying to answer questions and often failing miserably.  In episode #1 Simon asks some general introduction questions around definitions of Large Format, how to use a LF camera, components (we didn’t finish that section as Simon diverted the conversation) of a view camera, types of – and an inadequate answer to question about lenses and coverage for different formats.  We agreed to get knowledgeable guests on in Months to come who knew what they were talking about.   So let’s see how this goes.   https://largeformatphotographypodcast.podbean.com/   ko-fi.com/largeformatphotographypodcast   You can join in the fun at our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2296599290564807/   Get Twitter updates for the show from Andrew – https://twitter.com/warboyssnapper   Or from Simon – https://twitter.com/simonfor   Email feedback, ideas and questions for the podcast largeformatphotographypodcast@gmail.com   Links and references arising from the discussions;   Using the View Camera A creative guide to large format photography – Steve Simmons – ISBN 0-8174-6353-4 Sinar View Cameras – history and types https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Sinar   Toyo 45a (Andrew’s Field Camera) http://www.toyoview.com/Products/45AII/45AII.html   The Speed Graphic, Press Camera https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Graphic   Sunny 16 Podcast https://sunny16podcast.com/   Nick & Graham http://homemadecamera.com/   Em www.emulsive.com   Podcast Hosts Social Media presence   Simon Forster www.classiclensespodcast.com www.simonforsterphotographic.co.uk https://stores.ebay.co.uk/itsfozzyphotography https://www.flickr.com/photos/125323761@N07/ https://www.facebook.com/SimonForsterPhotographic/ https://www.instagram.com/simonforsterphotographic/ https://twitter.com/SimonFor   Andrew Bartram https://anchor.fm/thelenslesspodcast https://andrewbartram.wordpress.com https://www.instagram.com/warboyssnapper https://www.imstagram.com/warboyssnapper_pinholes https://www.flickr.com/photos/warboyssnapper/ https://twitter.com/warboyssnapper   Artwork by Simon Forster. A picture of a Meridian 45B

Mike and Andre are joined by Em from www.emulsive.org! Announcements from Neil Piper from the Soot and Whitewash Podcast and Andrew Bartram from the Lensless Podcast about their World Wide Pinhole Day (WWPD) meet up in Boston, UK and Andrew and Simon Forster (from the Classic Lenses Podcast) are starting a new podcast called the Large Format Photography Podcast! We talk about our weeks including Em shooting 120 Neopan 100, Mike's mother lode of APS gear from Johnny Sisson (also of the Classic Lenses Podcast and works at Central Camera in Chicago) including the Minolta Vectis S-100 and Kodak Advantix Preview cameras, and the Buttergrip from Ethan Moses for the Pentax 67 and his Cameradactyl OG 4x5 camera. Also, a gift from Jakob Eriksson of a quiet space heater to keep Mike warm in the Gutter Man Cave while recording! Our next segment is apparently a real snooze fest with discussion of the recently announced Fujifilm price hikes. Finally, we talk about Andre's experience at the WPPI in Las Vegas and the Film Paideia in San Clemente, CA!

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In this episode I have a quick chat with Simon Forster, the host of Classic Lenses Podcast. We talk about his photography, his podcast, and his recent dipping of toes in the film photography pool. Links mentioned in the episode: The criticised LF boat pic; https://www.facebook.com/SimonForsterPhotographic/photos/a.1002608206502773/1920276608069257/?type=3&theater www.simonforsterphotographic.co.uk https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/itsfozzyphotography @simonforsterphotographic on Instagram @simonfor on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/groups/classiclenses/ Search Classic Lenses Podcast on iTunes etc https://www.flickr.com/photos/125323761@N07/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viewfindervikings/message

Mike talks about shooting some Polaroids, an update on the Emulsive Secret Santa, feedback on show 180 in the form of an email from Ian Fleming and a call in from Denise Grays. Also, emails from Sean Portnoy about the Pentax 645 vs. 645N, Simon Forster from the Classic Lenses Podcast about watermarking or branding your prints when selling, and a call in camera review from Graham Young of the Homemade Camera Podcast about the Bronica EC-TL. Finally, some griping about horrible item photos on Ebay auctions and online selling sites!

This week Karl Havens Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk to California based photographer, Dan Marinelli of The Half Frame Club. As well as half frame, Dan talks about his preference of Pentax Lenses over Nikkors as well as the effect open heart surgery has had on his GAS. Later in the show, Karl gets bitter about photographers that put too much effort into getting amazing photos...   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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This week Karl Havens makes an heroic effort to be on the show despite not being in his adopted Florida. Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster reward Karl's dedication by asking him about all the things he's done wrong with week from wedding photography through to even more Canon LTM balsam separation.   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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This week Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster discuss whether there is such a thing as a lens to defeat Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). The short answer is no but download the episode anyway, to hear what a bunch of weak willed people we really are...   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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This week Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster discuss the pros and cons of super fast 50=58mm standard lenses. Complete with the insights of listeners via a poll held last week as well as why Karl gets his dog to lick his lenses.   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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This week, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson talk about the lenses they're currently using most frequently and Simon Forster talks about a quick and dirty comparison test with a Zeiss 50/1.5 Opton Sonnar, two Jupiter-3 lenses including an early version and a new 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1.     LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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This week, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster are joined by Indiana based reviewer of old camera equipment, and admin of the huge Facebook group, Vintage Camera Collectors, Mike Eckman.   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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This week, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster are joined by Netherlands based photographer, Svetlana Belinsky   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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This week, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk about lenses in the 24-28mm range.   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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In this episode Geza Singer, a prolific Hungarian born photographer started to shoot with a Lubitel 2 TLR in the early 1960's whilst in exile in Transylvania, tells Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster how he managed to complete his formal photography education in London. Moving on to covering the US Vietnam protests with an Exakta Varex through to his current day work.   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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In this weeks episode we are joined by the delightful and very well informed Simon Forster of, amongst many other things, the Classic Lenses Podcast to talk about aspirational lenses, why vintage lenses are so sought after and how they can change the way you approach photography, and much much more. Stay tuned past the credits to hear a response to a listener question about creating podcasts - the answer got a bit long to fit in the show!   AND Cheap Shots Challenge! You have until the 31st to submit your two best images taken with your cheap shots camera to us via email so GET SHOOTING!   LINKS: www.simonforsterphotographic.co.ukhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/125323761@N07/www.instagram.com/simonforsterphotographic/Main podcast post on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156402212046995&set=gm.2046718282209716&type=3&theater&ifg=1https://www.facebook.com/groups/classiclenses/?fref=gs&dti=1510439042504312&hc_location=group_dialogJohnny Sisson from the Classic Lenses podcast/Central Camera, Chigagohttps://www.instagram.com/sissonphotography/https://centralcamera.com/about/     Instagram @sunny16podcast Twitter @sunny16podcast Facebook @sunny16podcast Email us - sunny16podcast@gmail.com Music from ‘Promises I Should Have Kept’ by Roja on Spotify, Amazon or iTunes

In this episode, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk about a focal length that has fallen out of favour, the 135mm lens. Plenty of chat about Sonnars, Jupiter-11's and the "Bokeh Monster". Simon talks about his latest acquisition and Karl buys another lens during the podcast, giving listeners a rare opportunity of seeing a master lens buyer at work...   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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In this episode, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster are joined from Sweden by Per Edman. Not only is Per an admin of the Facebook group, Photography with Classic Lenses, he's also a fully paid up member of the Minolta Mafia...   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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In this episode, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster cover a multitude of topics including LTM39 vs SLR lenses, a few f/1.2 lenses and as well the least informative review of the new Fuji X-H1 (a name which Simon forgets already), you'll ever hear.   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk about the camera bodies we use to shoot with classic and manual focus lenses.   LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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In this episode, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk about three lenses we like and why? The three lenses are the Helios-103, Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 and the Contax Yashica mount Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4.     LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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This kickstarts our annual Can't Stop The Serenity coverage. We are pleased to welcome back Simon Forster of the Browncoats of Gloucester and have a great interview with William Pace in his current role as CSTS Global Event Coordinator for an update of where CSTS events and organisation are at the moment. Enjoy!

This kickstarts our annual Can't Stop The Serenity coverage. We are pleased to welcome back Simon Forster of the Browncoats of Gloucester and have a great interview with William Pace in his current role as CSTS Global Event Coordinator for an update of where CSTS events and organisation are at the moment. Enjoy!