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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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COOKE PS945 LENS

The lens I most regret parting with is the Cooke PS945 soft-focus portrait lens. I let it go when I transitioned from 4×5 portraits to medium-format digital, primarily with ALPA cameras and lenses. I needed the money, so I sold it for the same $3,500 I had originally paid.

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FILM + PROCESS

Explore film photography gear, formats, and tools—plus personal insights on testing films, processing equipment, and favorite formats from hands-on experience.

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SINAR

Discover the Sinar Norma, a legendary modular view camera born in 1947. Simple, precise, and elegant—still my top choice for studio work in the digital age.

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ALPA CAMERAS

ALPA has become my preferred medium format system in the digital age due to its precision, durability, lightweight design, and versatility. It performs admirably in studio settings with a digital back and in outdoor landscapes with film or digital capture.

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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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