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The Musings of a Photographer


Medium Format Photography: A Deeper Look
Medium format photography is not for everyone, requiring more skill, patience, and investment than shooting with a 35mm or a digital camera.
Michael Elliott
Jan 24, 20247 min read
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The Best 35mm Film Cameras for 2024
Michael Elliott gives you a run down of the top 35 film cameras to use in 2024, from budget gems to skies-the-limit behemoths.
Michael Elliott
Jan 17, 20249 min read
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A Guide to Photographic Printing: Giclée, Digital C-Type, and Silver Gelatin Prints
Paul takes a look at different methods of printing for bringing the best out in your photographs: giclée, c-type and silver gelatin.
Paul McKenzie
Jan 10, 20249 min read
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How to Shoot Expired Film: A Complete Guide
In our first guest post, Paul takes a look at the wild world of expired film and shows us how to choose, use and abuse it!
Paul McKenzie
Jan 3, 202411 min read
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Did Film Ever Really Disappear?
Why Film Isn't Making a Comeback - and why Film is Actually Still an Endangered Species Film photography has ostensibly been enjoying a...
Michael Elliott
Dec 27, 20238 min read
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Remembering Kodak Plus-X Pan Film
Michael Elliott takes a look at Kodak Plus-X Pan film, which was discontinued in 2011, leaving a void in Kodak's black and white lineup.
Michael Elliott
Dec 20, 20235 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to the Top 50 Film Photography Blogs For 2024
Who should you be reading in 2024 if you're interested in film photography? Michael Elliott lists his top 50 from 2023.
Michael Elliott
Dec 13, 202310 min read
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The Top 5 Medium Format Film Cameras Of 2023
Medium format cameras have long been the domain of professional photographers, but in recent years, became more accessible to amateurs.
Michael Elliott
Dec 6, 202313 min read
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The Contax G1 Review - Expensive Luxury, or Essential Kit?
The Contax G1 is a rangefinder-style 35mm film camera that was introduced in 1994 as the first model in the Contax G series.
Michael Elliott
Nov 29, 202311 min read
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Grain is Good, Right?
The expired Fuji Neopan 1600 performed quite well, considering its age. The images have middling to good contrast and excellent sharpness.
Michael Elliott
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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Film Photography: A Guide for Beginners and Enthusiasts
Film photography is a wonderful and rewarding hobby that can enrich your life and creativity and captures the world in a unique way.
Michael Elliott
Nov 15, 202315 min read
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Make Your Own Black and White Developer
In this new series of blog posts, I will take you through how to compound your own black and white developer formulae from raw chemicals.
Michael Elliott
Nov 8, 20236 min read
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Review: Lomography Lomochrome Turquoise
Michael Elliott exhibits some sample shots taken on Lomography Lomochrome Turquoise film and reviews this funky, fun emulsion.
Michael Elliott
Nov 3, 20236 min read
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Still Life Photography: The Joy and the Challenge
Still life photography: How to create artistic images with everyday objects. Learn from Michael Elliott’s tips and tricks.
Michael Elliott
Nov 1, 20237 min read
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A Versatile and Balanced Colour Film: Fujifilm Pro 160NS Review
Fujifilm Pro 160NS is a discontinued, professional-quality, high-speed, daylight-type, fine-grain, colour negative film.
Michael Elliott
Oct 30, 202310 min read
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Film Processing in London: A Guide for Film Enthusiasts
You might be wondering where to get your precious rolls developed and scanned in London. There are several options to choose from.
Michael Elliott
Oct 27, 20237 min read
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What is ISO in Film Photography?
ISO is a great starting point and pretty much every beginner film photographer should shoot their film at box speed.
Michael Elliott
Oct 23, 202312 min read
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Chasing The Light With A Fujica GL690
In the southeast of London, there are some beautiful woodlands to go for relaxing strolls in. Michael Elliott explores Lesnes Abbey Woods.
Michael Elliott
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Iconic Film in a Single-Use Body
The Kodak Tri-X disposable camera is an expensive way to take photos in 2023, when digital cameras and smartphones offer superior quality.
Michael Elliott
Oct 16, 20236 min read
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Review: Kodak Vericolor Slide Film
Kodak Vericolor Slide Film was discontinued by Kodak in the early 2000s. There’s no surprise there, given its applications have been...
Michael Elliott
Oct 11, 20234 min read
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