The new Lomography LomoChrome Color ’92 film mimics old-school expired stocks

It’s only available in 35mm. Lomography We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Back in 1992, film photography was just called “photography” because there really was no other option for typical users. Of course, the market offered a much wider array of different… Continue reading The new Lomography LomoChrome Color ’92 film mimics old-school expired stocks

Film production seems to have rebounded

Stan Horaczek For the past few years, rolls of film have been extremely difficult or even flat-out impossible to find. When film was available, it was typically exorbitantly expensive. And frequently, if stores had some in stock, they would limit how many rolls you could buy at once to just one or two. Color film… Continue reading Film production seems to have rebounded

The Instax SQ40 shoots square film with retro style

The square prints feel so cool. Fujifilm We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Even for people who didn’t grow up during the golden era of instant photography, there’s something nostalgic and, frankly, kind of magical about square instant prints. Now, Fujifilm has… Continue reading The Instax SQ40 shoots square film with retro style

Walmart has Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400 35mm film in-stock for very cheap right now

Stan Horaczek Film has gotten more expensive lately, and some stocks have been just plain hard to find. But Walmart has 3-packs of Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 400 in stock right now for $25 with free shipping. Some stores even have it in stock if you want to go pick it up. My local store has… Continue reading Walmart has Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400 35mm film in-stock for very cheap right now

The new Pentax film camera will be a fixed-lens compact with a manual film advance lever

Pentax In late 2022, Pentax announced its plans to develop brand-new film cameras for the first time in several decades. It’s an ambitious idea that has the film photography community (myself included) fairly excited. After all, Pentax is responsible for some of the best film cameras ever made, including the gloriously chunky Pentax 67 and… Continue reading The new Pentax film camera will be a fixed-lens compact with a manual film advance lever

Polaroid’s limited edition Reclaimed Blue film was an “experimental fluke”

The new limited edition film will work with Polaroid 600, Now, Now+, and Lab. Polaroid Polaroid is no stranger to creating limited-edition, bold-color films. Just last year, the company released Duochrome Black & Green 600, which, as the name suggests, created dramatic and unique green images. This time, blue is the color of choice, and… Continue reading Polaroid’s limited edition Reclaimed Blue film was an “experimental fluke”

Polaroid’s new limited-edition film is a collaboration with The David Bowie Archive

The Polaroid David Bowie Edition film will run as a limited edition with 10 different frame designs. Polaroid Instant photography giant, Polaroid, has just released a new limited-edition film for its i-Type cameras to honor the legendary David Bowie. Polaroid has released lots of fun editions in the past, including Keith Haring-inspired frames, colorful metallic… Continue reading Polaroid’s new limited-edition film is a collaboration with The David Bowie Archive

Pentax is working on a line of new film cameras

The Pentax K1000 is a true classic film camera. Stan Horaczek This week, Ricoh-owned camera brand Pentax announced its return to the film photography game in a big way. According to the announcement, the company is currently in the research and development phase on a number of film photography products that will include gear for… Continue reading Pentax is working on a line of new film cameras

Kentmere Pan 100 and 400 affordable black-and-white films now come in medium format

It’s available in both 100 and 400 speeds. Harman Film has gotten expensive in recent years. Even stocks once known for their affordability have taken noticeable leaps in price thanks to availability issues and supply chain concerns. Now, however, Harman (the company behind Ilford films) has announced that its affordable Kentmere Pan 100 and Pan… Continue reading Kentmere Pan 100 and 400 affordable black-and-white films now come in medium format

Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works

Expired film can cost more than fresh film on the secondary market. That’s also part of the magic. Stan Horaczek It’s easy to talk about film as if it’s magic. Many analog shooters will talk at length about how the medium itself gives photography an intangible sense of curiosity and wonder. I’m guilty of it… Continue reading Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works