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HASSELBLAD FILM AND DIGITAL CAMERAS

For those seeking the ultimate medium format camera system, look no further than Hasselblad. Renowned for its robust, modular design, Hasselblad cameras are built to withstand the rigors of a commercial photography career. With interchangeable components like lenses, viewfinders, film magazines, and digital backs, Hasselblad offers unparalleled flexibility and dependability. Whether shooting film or digital, on location or in the studio, Hasselblad’s V-series and digital backs deliver exceptional image quality and durability. Discover the timeless appeal and innovative features of Hasselblad, a trusted name in professional photography.

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FUJIFILM CAMERAS & FILM

Learn about the Fujifilm APS-C system, including the X-Pro, X100, and X-E2 cameras, Neopan Acros black-and-white film, and Instax film options. Explore the features, lenses, and accessories that make Fujifilm a favorite choice for photographers.

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FILM + PROCESS

Explore the world of film photography with a detailed look at different film formats, darkroom tools, and film processing equipment. From favorite testing films to preferred film formats, this article delves into the author’s experiences and preferences in the realm of film photography.

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POLAROID FILM & CAMERAS

Explore the journey of Polaroid film from its classic days to modern alternatives like Fuji Instax. Discover the challenges photographers face with Polaroid film today and the rise of new technologies in the world of instant photography.

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Pinhole Photography: Perfect Exposure Without Gadgets

A pinhole camera, often called a “camera obscura,” is a lensless camera used for centuries to study light and optics. Today, it is popular in education and art. Photographers craft pinhole cameras from everyday items like cigar boxes and paint cans, or through CNC machining and woodworking. Others opt for ready-made pinholes compatible with existing cameras or those manufactured by others. This timeless device continues to inspire creativity and exploration in the photography world.

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4×5 Film Holders: Care & Carry

In photography school, I was taught to use a pastry brush to clean the dust out of my film holders. I still use this technique today, and it works, or I would have changed it to something else long ago. Get a brush like this one and clean out your film holders periodically.

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Panorama In Pieces

While away on a quick personal trip to Marietta, Georgia, I tried using my favorite point-and-shoot camera, the Fujifilm x100t for panorama making. Earlier in the week, I instructed my students to make a panorama using Lightroom (LR), vertical slice shots, and manual focus for their weekly shoot assignment. After a brief walk around Marietta Square, I thought I would try and photograph a beautiful church and challenge the software with vertical and horizontal slices to see if a tourist with a point-and-shoot camera could make a decent-looking panorama and then share the results with my students.

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