Experiments with ICM Photography
My experience with intentional camera movement and a short guide on how to get started.
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Noritsu vs Frontier
The Noritsu HS-1800 vs Fuji Frontier SP-3000. A comparison of these scanners and getting the 'film look'.
How to Travel with Camera Gear
My thoughts about traveling with camera gear. What I'm doing on my next trip, what I've done wrong in the past, and some packing examples.
Why the DJI Action 4 is still worth it
My review of the DJI Osmo Action 4, why it is still worth it, and why it's currently a great deal to buy.
Making a short film on Super 8
My experience making a short film on Super 8. The process, potential pitfalls to avoid, and some advice for those crazy enough to do the same?
Using a Kodak Brownie six-20 camera
Notes on taking pictures, with old & modern film stocks, on a Kodak Brownie camera and how I re-rolled 120 film onto 620 spools.
Why an insert is the best camera bag
A year ago I bought a backpack insert for packing my photography gear while undergoing a long distance move but quickly found why these inserts are the best camera bags for everyday carry.
Black and white photography on film
Do you have a favourite black and white film stock? In this post I'll compare some of the black and white films I've used.
Film photo walk in London
A photo walk in Camden, Leicester square, and Chinatown areas of London with my Nikon FE2 & F-301 and a couple of rolls of Ilford HP5.
Fuji 27mm Review: A Great Pancake Lens
My review of the Fuji xf27mm f/2.8 WR lens after 2 years of use.
Fixing the viewfinder on my Nikon F3
How I fixed a misaligned mirror that displays the shutter speed/light meter information in the Nikon F3 viewfinder.
Nikon 50mm 1.8D lens
My review of the Nikon 50mm 1.8D lens. It's fast, lightweight, and with very good optics at an excellent price.
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The Minolta 28mm f/2.8 MD lens
My thoughts on the Minolta 28mm MD lens. A lens which I bought to use adapted to my Fuji X-T1.
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Fuji XF 18-55mm Lens Review
The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm is a the only 'kit lens' I’ve ever owned. Despite being a kit lens It has a lot of positive things written about it, and for good reason.
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Nikon 55mm f/2.8 ais lens
My review and thoughts on the Nikon micro 55mm 2.8 Ai-S lens. Why I bought my copy, how I use it, and some example images.
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Fuji X-T1 Review: Why it's still a great camera
My review, and thoughts, on the Fuji XT-1 after owning one for 5 years and why I think it's still a great camera over 10 years after its release.
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Nikon F3: Why I'm Keeping this Camera
My review of the Nikon F3 after buying it almost a year ago, some sample images, plus some comparisons to some other film SLR's.
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The Nikon FE2
My thoughts on the Nikon FE2 camera, it's pros & cons, and why it has a great built in light meter.
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Film vs Digital Photography
My thoughts on the film vs digital in photography and how I use both in my work.
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The Nikon F-301
The Nikon F-301 was the first SLR camera I purchased when I got back into photography. In this article I try to explain why I think it was a great first 35mm camera to buy.
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Introducing Studio Notes
Hello there, I'm David and thanks for visiting my new place on the web, Studio Notes.