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Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 12, 2024  | 

When Ricoh Imaging introduced the enthusiastically received Pentax 17 half-frame 35mm camera, our sporadically analytical mind asked: “How does it compare?” Immediately, the plan for this hardscrabble shoot-out coalesced.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 06, 2024  | 

After months-long speculation and rumor, Ricoh Imaging announced the PENTAX 17 to the thunderous applause of legions of film shooters and dedicated Pentaxians. Shutterbug was fortunate to receive the loan of an early sample for evaluation. Here is our report.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jul 14, 2023  | 

Nurturing neophyte film photographers and movie makers, supplying photo schools with film cameras, and helping photographers of all levels learn how to use legacy film cameras, Michael Raso and the Film Photography Project volunteers have engaged with tens of thousands of film users around the world via a monthly podcast, by answering emailed questions and by conducting workshops. If you're into film of any size, shape or format, visit the FPP website and tune in to a podcast.

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 13, 2023  | 

Leica just announced the M11 Monochrom, their latest black-and-white-only camera, and Shutterbug had a chance to use one for several days well ahead of the launch. Based on the Leica M11—which we labeled “The Ultimate M” in our review last year—the Leica M11 Monochrom delivers resolution up to 60.4 megapixel and image quality that’s beyond human imagination. The launch included the unveiling of the new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.

Jason Schneider  |  Jan 30, 2017  | 

Don’t look now, but film is making a comeback! The reason why is that it’s still a great way to capture distinctive images that express your personal vision.

Dan Havlik  |  Apr 08, 2016  | 

It’s been called “the longest running SLR in history” and that’s no exaggeration. Everyone who discovered photography at the same time I did – the early 1980s – either owned a Pentax K1000 or knew someone who owned a Pentax K1000.

Jason Schneider  |  Feb 05, 2016  | 

Ever since digital supplanted film as the primary capture medium sometime in the early 2000’s, the number of new analog cameras available on the market has declined precipitously.

John Wade  |  Jul 13, 2015  | 

Ninety years ago, at the 1925 Leipzig Spring Fair in Germany, a camera was launched that was destined to change the face of photography. This was a time when it was still common for glass plates to be used in cameras, and those that took roll film were thought of as miniatures. So imagine the culture shock when a still photography camera was produced to take 35mm movie film.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Aug 21, 2014  | 

Kodak Alaris has announced that—due to a steady decline in sales and customer usage—it is discontinuing the popular Kodak Professional BW400CN film.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Aug 20, 2014  | 

Ilford Photo recently confirmed reports that there are no plans to discontinue production of their XP2 SUPER film. The product is in free supply globally from Ilford Photo distributors and retailers.

Cynthia Boylan  |  Jul 30, 2014  | 

Some classic slide films never goes out of style. Or at least that’s what Lomography is hoping now that it’s now brought back Agfa CT Precisa color 35mm slide film. Best known the cool blue tone effect it produces in photos – such as the pumped up blues in images of skies – Agfa CT Precisa also has a fine grain quality and is available in ISO 100.

Roger W. Hicks & Frances E. Schultz  |  Jan 01, 2011  | 

Let’s be honest. One thing no one would have expected at photokina was a unique new black-and-white silver halide process. But that’s what we got. Well, not exactly brand new. It’s a revival of a technology that hasn’t been seen in decades, quite possibly not in the lifetime of many of our readers: direct reversal paper.

Roger W. Hicks & Frances E. Schultz  |  Sep 01, 2009  | 

Kodak’s new Ektar 100 is a film of unparalleled fine grain, very high sharpness, and excellent color rendition.

Joe Farace  |  Sep 01, 2009  | 

At photokina in September 2008 Kodak announced its Professional Ektar film in 35mm format.

Roger W. Hicks & Frances E. Schultz  |  May 01, 2008  | 

Film photographers are a cantankerous and ungrateful crew, often greeting revised films with suspicion and resentment instead of hope and pleasure. To some extent this is understandable, because they usually have to establish new development times and possibly new exposure indices, too; but the manufacturers' claimed improvements are usually honest, and without them...

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