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Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 216 - Pilgrim's ProgressLast year, we chatted with James McFarlane about his journey and pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. What we did not count on was finding a second film photographer who took his own film on his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Today, Tyler Cahoon of the Retro Film Project joins Alex and John to talk about his Camino journey, the reasons behind his pilgrimage, the people, the photos, the cameras, and the film that came along.
You can find more from Tyler online...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@retrofilmproject
Watch Tyler's Camino Journey Here: youtu...
2026-01-2734 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 215 - Mystery Camera Challenge VIWe're back for Season 12! While we wanted to include a Mystery Camera Challenge as part of our 10th anniversary season, it just didn't work out. So James, Alex and Bill head into Toronto to kick off the new season with another Mystery Camera Challenge, our sixth! This time around, we each drew a name and used that person's camera, and then grabbed a roll of film from the other person! The cameras in this episode include Alex's Nikon F65 with a 24mm f/2.8 lens, which James used, and a roll of Ilford HP5+. From Bill came the Nikon F90...
2026-01-1327 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 214 - Hosts of the Round TableWell, we all made it through another season, and not much worse for wear. The team had a relaxing time sitting around the table and discussing everything they did this year, the gear they acquired, the films they tried, and the developers they worked with. Plus a brief discussion of social media, AI, and more. Just some middle-aged guys chatting about photography. It's a little bit of everything to wrap up the year.
2025-12-2349 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 213 - The Proud & The HumbleThe one thing that will always keep a photographer humble is that we all make mistakes, some big, some small, some fixable. So join the gang as they talk about foul gear, forgotten steps, chemical mix-ups, and general issues that keep us humble. Yes, mistakes were made.
2025-12-0953 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 212 - Let's All Shoot One Camera IIIt's been a while since we've done one of these shows. It was back with the Nikon FA, and in that case, we just passed the camera around the table. But today we have something special, the Pentax MZ-S, the last professional camera from Pentax/Asahi with a rich history. The camera was provided by John Roberts (who is back on the show today). It was used by Alex, James, and Bill, along with the three limited-edition lenses that were released with the camera.
2025-11-2542 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 211 - The 50/50 DrawIt's still 2025, and it's still Leica's 100th birthday. And as part of the global celebration, they recently released their first Leica-branded film, Monopan 50. And the Internet was abuzz with speculation about what the film was under the cover. Well, all signs point to Adox HR-50, which makes sense. HR-50 is sharp, fine-grained, and high-resolution. That got us thinking: why not discuss other ASA-50 films? This includes Ilford Pan F+, Adox HR-50, Ferrania ORTO, Velvia 50, and even a mention of Efke 50! We also discuss overexposure and pulling film in development, mainly because there are more 100-speed films out there these...
2025-11-1138 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 210 - Chasing NorthOur co-host Chrissie did something to push themselves out of their comfort zone and decided to take a solo trip to Iceland. Armed with a Samsung phone, Sony A7 and a Polaroid I-2 in an effort to rekindle a passion for photography. Join Chrissie and Alex as they discuss the trip, including the reasons, gear, and of course, the photos.
2025-10-2828 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 209 - A Sit Down with CinemotHere in North America, we're fortunate to have several camera and photography stores dedicated to keeping film shooters like us happy. However, today's guest recognised a need for such a store in the city of Porto, Portugal. Fourteen years ago, Pedro started a small shop dedicated to selling cameras, watches and other antique technologies. Calling it Máquinas de Outros Tempos or Machines Out of Another Time. Today, they sell cameras and film the hungry population of the city, and business is good. In addition to sales, they also handle film developing and scanning. Every camera sold is refurbished b...
2025-10-1426 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 208 - Falling For FallOfficially, fall has arrived here in Southern Ontario. Although with the warm weather we've been having recently, it's hard to tell other than the fact that the days are getting shorter. And with the change of season, the team sits down to talk about everything related to fall photography, from capturing the bright colourful leaves on your favourite film stocks to showing off the late fall gloom in stark black and white.
2025-09-2347 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 207 - I Know What You Did Last SummerWe're at the end of summer, and, like you, we don't know how it went by so quickly. Also, the constant heat warnings here in Southern Ontario limited when and how long we could get out and practice photography. However, James, Alex, and Bill all had the opportunity to get out or at least intended to practice photography. And today, they sit down to discuss mostly film stocks, such as Phoenix II and Kentmere 200, which were used by the team's cameras. But also when things go sideways and the best intentions to get out and shoot end up with...
2025-09-0935 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 206 - Camino de SantiagoPhotography is a journey, and sometimes that journey intersects with another, and that's what today's episode is all about. For those who don't know, the Camino de Santiago or Way of St. James is a network of pilgrim ways all leading to the Shrine of the Apostle James at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain. And a couple of months ago, it was completed by a friend of the podcast, James McFarlane. James and Alex sit down to talk about the journey, the photography, and how it changed him. It's something a little different...
2025-08-2633 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 205 - OverLooked/UnderRatedWhen it comes to photography, there's always going to be the popular items. The ones that everyone wants to have and use, we're talking the Leica M3, Canon AE-1, fast prime lenses, trending film stocks like Portra, and all the normal developers out there. But what about those things that are often overlooked, underrated and underappreciated? Well, that's exactly what James, Bill and Alex sit down to talk about in today's episode. From the Leica M5 to the Olympus OM series, 28mm f/3.5 lenses, slow films, and different developers, nothing is off the table.
2025-08-121h 01
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 204 - A Decade of GASThis episode is another live show from the streets of Toronto during our 10th Anniversary Photo Walk & Brewery Tour. The tour took the gang from Sugar Beach and the Great Lake Brew Pub on Lower Jarvis, through Old Town Toronto and into the Distillery District for Old Flame Brewing Co., and then into Riverside for Eastbound Brewing. There were other breweries planned, but due to the weather, we stopped at Eastbound. Despite the weather (which was not pleasant), about twenty people attended the event, and everyone enjoyed the shorter but safer walk. Alex took the time to record short...
2025-07-2919 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 203 - Ten Year RetrospectiveIt's hard to believe that CCR has been on the air for ten years and produced more than 200 episodes, so Alex sits down and thinks back on how CCR got started and some of the favourite episodes from the past. Including the mysterious Episode 0 and the far better Episode 1, which was recorded. Some good interviews, some of the more nerdy episodes, and the ones that certainly got CCR a tonne of attention. Plus a little bit of encouragement for those thinking of starting up a blog, podcast, or YouTube channel.
CCR is ten years old this year...
2025-07-0822 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 202 - A Century of ProgressThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the Leitz Camera, or as we know it today, Leica. The Leitz Camera Co. is far older than the cameras they produce. In today's episode, Bill leads a panel of photographers, including Alex (Smith), John Roberts, and David, who all have one thing in common: their love of Leicas, from the Barnack rangefinders to the iconic M-Series of rangefinders and even the controversial SLR line of Leicaflexes! But no matter which side of the fence you land on, there is something special about Leica cameras and their lenses that makes them not...
2025-06-261h 11
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 201 - In the Loupe: Nick LoPrestiThey say that everything is bigger in Texas, and that certainly includes the personalities of the film photographers! Join Alex as he sits down with Nick LoPresti, if you haven't seen his work he certainly has a certain flare for humour, big jokes a bit of self-deprecation and a flare for not taking himself seriously. And you know, it's a refreshing take on a hobby that often takes itself way too seriously. I mean, we here at CCR can often lean into the serious side of things, but we also don't take ourselves too seriously.
To find...
2025-06-1047 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 200 - Ahead By Two CenturiesIt's hard to believe that 2025 marks several significant anniversaries. First off, it's the 200th anniversary of photography as a whole, CCR is celebrating 10 years on the air, and we've reached episode 200! So the gang digs into a few topics on this show! If you remember, back in Episode 100, we talked about the oldest cameras in our collections, so in this episode, we talk about the newest cameras in our toolkits. We will also talk about all the latest films that have emerged in the 21st century and the developers!
CCR is ten years old this year, and...
2025-05-2736 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 199 - In The Loupe: Ebi AgbeyegbeIn today's hot seat is Ebi Agbeyegbe, a local GTA photographer. Ebi, originally from Nigeria, came to Canada to study chemistry but eventually went into photography and then Sociology. But it was photography that got him going, first with real estate and then into film production. He loves medium format, 35mm, and even a bit of large format work. Most importantly, he loves expired film.
You can find Ebi's work online.
Website: www.filmstockreel.com
Substack: filmstockreel.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/visualsbyebi
YouTube: youtube.com/@filmstockreel
CCR is ten years o...
2025-05-1244 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 198 - What's the Delta?Various names, including Modern Grain, Delta Grain, or T-Grain, are known for these films. These are the newest style of black and white film emulsions that offer fine grain, added sharpness, and a distinctly different structure than traditional cubic-grained film. In this episode, the team sits down to discuss films from Ilford Delta, Kodak TMax, Fomapan 200, and the Fujifilm Neopan line, as well as the various and assorted developers designed to maximise the potential of these modern films. But we also dig into developers like Kodak TMax Developer, Ilford DD-X, and Crawley's FX-37!
There is also a...
2025-04-2252 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 197 - A Few of Our F(-Mount)avourite ThingsIt should come as no surprise that the core team at CCR are Nikon fans. Between Alex, James, and Bill, we have a ton of Nikon kit, from cameras to lenses. So, in this episode, we're running through each of our five favourite Nikkor lenses from our auto and manual focus kits, pre-AI to modern Type-G. Thanks to Joss Hollingworth for putting forward this idea! It was a lot of fun to decide which lenses to include!
Lenses in this episode include:
Bill: Nikkor 105/2.5, Nikkor 50/2 (K), Nikkor 35/2, Nikkor 28-105/3.5-4.5D, Nikkor 50/1.8
James: Micro-Nikkor 200/4D...
2025-04-0856 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 196 | Stranger ThingsFrom strange cameras to films and developers! Join Alex, James, and Bill as they sit down for a quick roundtable on some of the stranger things they've encountered in their film photography: a Miranda and Rollei 35 to an Exacta, expired films, and oddball developers. It isn't that any of these things are bad; they just happen to be a bit odd when compared to modern cameras, films, and developers that are pretty similar to similar offerings.
2025-03-2539 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 195 - The Magic of PrintThe whole team is together again and in person with a special darkroom episode. We generally talk about gear, films, paper and other technical things. In this episode, we're talking about our photography, what makes a good photo and the images we brought into print using a traditional darkroom! While we are all gearheads, we all have passions for different types and styles of photography. We apologise for the audio quality of this one. We were recording in the darkroom, and there were some pops and interference where the mic cables crossed with electrical ones.
Community Darkrooms...
2025-03-111h 14
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 194 - In The Loupe: Clayton SharpWe sit down with another talented Photographer, Clayton Sharp! If the name rings a bell, Clayton is the second half of the latest podcast to hit the Film Photography sphere, Joe & Clayton Start A Film Photography Podcast. Join Bill and Alex as they sit down with Clayton to discuss Nikon, large format, large-scale development, and a love of Chicago and Winter. Plus, all the interesting things are done in a large format using direct positive paper.
In 2024 and more recently in January, Hurricanes and Wildfires directly affected tens of thousands of Americans; among them, we're sure are...
2025-02-251h 15
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 193 - Creativity In Dark TimesIt's hard to be creative, especially with everything happening. Inspiration isn't there; there is a strange balance between staying informed and sane. Well, even for people who love photography, it can be challenging. But Alex sits down in this episode to talk about his creative rut, how to resist, and some tips on staying creative even in dark times. These things include revisiting a favourite location, trying a new film or camera, learning a new technique, or trying a new form of creativity. If you can't leave the house, maybe you can make a 'zine or a book, finish...
2025-02-1123 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 192 - In The Loupe: Joe PollockIn today's episode, Alex sits down with Joe Pollock, one half of Joe & Clayton Start a Film Photography Podcast, to talk about everything photography, starting a film podcast today and much more! The pair talk about cameras (Leica & Nikon), the joys of being dads, choices in film, and love of photography. Surprisingly, not a single dad joke was shared during the entire episode!
Last year and this month, two natural disasters directly affected tens of thousands of Americans; among them, we're sure are listeners of this podcast and members of the film podcasting community—the floods in No...
2025-01-2849 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 191 - Picking & ChoosingLast year and this month, two natural disasters directly affected tens of thousands of Americans; among them, we're sure are listeners of this podcast and members of the film podcasting community—the floods in North Carolina and, more recently, the fires in California. The fires have destroyed thousands of homes, including that of Gabe Saches, one of the hosts of the smash-hit podcast I Dream of Cameras. If you are able please consider donating to the American Red Cross and under "I Want to Support" select Disaster Relief.
Welcome to the new year and the new season! It...
2025-01-1442 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 190 - Leftovers, Again?Well, we have reached the end of our 10th season, so it only makes sense to look back over some of the topics we've covered and fill in some of the gaps we left behind in the initial recording. Zoom Lenses to Leitz, Infrared to Ilford, Fast Lenses to Canon, it's time to tuck in for some holiday leftovers! And from all of our families to all of yours, a heartfelt thank you for sticking with CCR for this season with all the ups and downs and we wish you all the very best of the holiday season however...
2024-12-2345 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 189 - How Fast is Too Fast?Fast lenses are everywhere these days, and they have been around for a while, with lenses having wide-open apertures of f/0.95 and f/1.2. But these days it seems everyone wants their wide-angle and standard lenses to have open apertures of f/1.4! So, the team gets around the table to discuss what makes these lenses unique and where they have saved their bacon. Shooting wide-open has some downsides, such as when you need that speed and when you don't.
2024-12-1038 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 188 - The Eternal FilmWhen it comes to iconic films, there is no black & white film to reach that level than Kodak Tri-X. First introduced in 1940 as a 200-speed sheet film, it hit the market as a roll film in 1954, replacing Kodak Super-XX as Kodak's fast film offering. That means in 2024, it is celebrating its 70th anniversary! With that in mind, the CCR team sits down to discuss Tri-X. What they shoot with it, how they develop it, the frustrations with the film and even some alternatives to Tri-X when the iconic film stock is a little out of reach.
2024-11-2644 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 187 - In The Loupe: Ted SmithIf you're looking for a photographer doing exciting things in the fashion field, especially with experimentation and Kodak Tri-X rolls, look no further than Ted Smith. Ted takes some time to sit down with James Lee for an interview. Together, they discuss his creative work with film, conceptual photoshoots, the creative process, his love of working with people, and portrait photography!
2024-11-121h 12
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 186 - Better Living Through ChemistryThese days, there is a tonne of fantastic film chemistry available, but it can be hard to decide where to go next or even where to start. And while Alex has been developing his film at home for over ten years, he still hasn't touched some developers. But in today's show, he is going to break down a tonne of developers, including Kodak D-76, HC-110, Xtol, Rollei Supergrain, Rodinal, FX-39, Atomal 49, Studional/Hydrofen, Pyro developers and much more. It's a lot of information in a tiny podcast.
2024-10-2227 min
Classic Camera RevivalEpisode 185 - In The Loupe: Andrew ReynoldsJoining Alex and James in the studio today is Andrew Reynolds, a fellow Canadian from the East Coast! Join the trio as they talk about the good things about limiting your camera choices, the joy of photography, Nikon, Lighthouses, and where to explore when visiting Canada's Maritime provinces.
You can check out Andrew's Work on Instagram: instagram.com/randrewreynolds
2024-10-0830 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 184 - Lessons LearnedWith September being back-to-school for many, the usual crowd sits down for a roundtable to talk about the lessons they have learned with photography! From handling good business practices, including getting contracts, pricing, and double-checking gear. There are also discussions about chemistry foul-ups, knowing when to give up and realising that some things a deal is too good to be true.
2024-09-2440 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 183 | In The Loupe: Paul RyBoltJoining James & Bill on today's show is noted long-time photographer and camera seller Paul RyBolt. Paul is one of several hosts on the Camerosity Podcast and is a wealth of knowledge from the camera retail world, collecting and using all sorts of cameras and film stocks. The conversation covers everything from the vast collections, including Kurt Igram's that Paul has helped sort through to shooting slide film, 6x9, Cibachrome, Corn Sweat, Stereo gear, Ansel Adams as a piano player, and single-malt scotch.
Listen to Camerosity (and even join in): mikeeckman.com/category/camerosity-podcast
Check Out Paul's...
2024-09-101h 10
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 182 - Dead Hand CamerasYou will have to pry these cameras from our cold, dead hands! Yes, back in May, a group of bloggers released another coordinated set of blog posts outlining the five cameras you'll pry from our cold, dead hands! We thought that would be an excellent topic for CCR, so here we are! But we aren't just letting this stay in our hands; we also invited the Toronto Film Shooters Meetup group to join! And it's only fair that our first 'open source' episode includes the TFS, as that is the group that formed the foundation of this podcast! The c...
2024-08-2749 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 181 | Reuniting the ClanIt's been a while since we've done an entire episode dedicated to Canon cameras, and today, we have some real treats! We're discussing the earliest Canon cameras, those LTM rangefinders that put Canon on the map and, more importantly, Canon LTM glass; some talk about the AE-1 and AE-1 Programs and a little about choosing the right EOS camera for you. And if you are looking at getting into Canon's rangefinder line, Bill cannot recommend enough the wonderful book Canon Rangefinder Cameras 1933-68 by Peter Dechert! We're also welcoming a special guest who is no stranger to CCR; Alex...
2024-08-1340 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 180 - In The Loupe: Chris EricksonNo shade on Polaroid....
Today, we have a pair of Chrises on the show; Chris Erickson is joining Chrissie! If that name isn't familiar, he's Just Another Chris who loves his instant film! He went from producing and being behind the scenes of various other YouTube channels to putting out his own content focused on instant film. He shoots everything from Instax to modern Polaroid. He produces many amazing videos and isn't afraid to present his reviews, warts and all, making his channel one of the best sources for reviews of Polaroid and other Instant products.
2024-07-231h 14
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 179 | Seeing BeyondInfrared photography is one of the more unique niches of the hobby and can produce some amazing and wild images using light beyond our visible spectrum. In this episode, Alex digs into black-and-white infrared photography specifically. Infrared light is part of the overall electromagnetic spectrum, which includes our human visible light spectrum, which ranges from 380nm to 700nm or violet to red. Most infrared photography uses specialised film and filters to capture light between 700nm and 900nm. Today, we don't have dedicated IR films being newly produced like Kodak HIE, Efke IR820 or Konica Infrared 750, but we do have...
2024-07-0920 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 178 - Ilford RhapsodyWe see a little silhouetto of a roll film, and for this episode, we're a little high, a little low because Ilford matters! Yes, this episode is a rhapsody of Ilford films, and we're going from Pan F+ to Delta 3200 and everything in between to discuss what we love about Ilford films, how we use them, development, and shooting them! But why are we focusing on Ilford? Well, that's simple! Ilford has made a constant effort to support the photography community in being able to produce film at scale for the modern market and is often less likely to...
2024-06-251h 06
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 177 - The Leitz WaltzThere's a whole lot of nerding out happening in this episode; join Bill and special guest Dan Tamarkin of Tamarkin Camera. Dan is the second-generation owner of Tamarkin Camera. America's premiere Leica Specialist. Started by his father with a roll-top desk, the shop is now in Windy City, Chicago, Illinois. Dan is the go-to guy in the Midwest if you want an honest and real experience buying Leica. But that's not all; Dan also buys and sells a tonne of other camera gear.
Find Tamarkin Camera Online At:
Web: www.tamarkin.com/
Instagram: h...
2024-06-111h 18
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 176 - Box Camera Madness IIThe topic of box cameras hasn't been discussed in a great deal since our first season, so Alex is back with a solo episode about his box camera collection, both his historic cameras and a few modern cameras that may not look like those simple box cameras but are in the same theme. Cameras include several Agfa cameras (Box 50, Click II, Clack and Isoly Jr), a 1915 Kodak Hawk-Eye Model C and modern options like Holga, RETO, and Lomography cameras, from the cameras themselves to having fun and choosing films.
2024-05-2833 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 175 - Of Distant MemoriesPhotography is driven by nostalgia. Photos can take you back to places where you have been; you can see people as they were or even stare into the faces of those who have passed once again. But what about places, cameras and films? Well, that is what the gang sits down to talk about in this episode, as we talk about the powerful memories connected with past cameras, film stocks, and places. Plus, there are some excellent old-fashioned discussions surrounding them.
2024-05-1454 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 174 -Still Zooming AlongThat's right, we're doing it again with another episode about zoom lenses. While many of us are prime lens sort of people, a zoom lens can offer up a lot of versatility when we either don't want to or cannot, due to space constraints, bring a selection of prime lenses. So with this episode, each of our team members brings up a trio of zoom lenses with the following criteria, one that surprised them with how good it worked, one that they will always reach for, and finally, one that sucked so hard they wanted to toss it in...
2024-04-2554 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 173 - Night of the Living FilmFrom Plus-X to Panatomic-X and Fujifilm colour stocks, join Alex, Bill and James as they discuss their favourite discontinued film stocks and what they try and do to recreate the magic. While far from perfect, there is a lot you can do with modern emulsions to recreate those looks you enjoyed in the past. Plus, a discussion around how Alex can get that Panatomic look without paying for TMax 100 and retain a classic grain structure. Plus, there was a bit of discussion around what film we'd want to bring back, the new Ferrania P33, and some developer discussion. It's...
2024-04-0940 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 172 - Travelling Light IIWhile we're still far from summer vacation, many people are already starting to figure out where they're going on holidays this year. As photographers, especially film photographers, it can be challenging to choose what camera(s) to bring and how to keep things to a minimum! There is a temptation to bring everything plus the kitchen sink along for the ride, and if any member of the CCR team knows this full well, it's Alex. But when space is limited, and extra bags cost airlines money, we may need to rethink and start packing a little lighter. This is...
2024-03-2634 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 171 - In The Loupe: Tawnya MahoneyFamily albums, photo projects, books and double exposures. Jess, Chrissie, and Alex all sit down with the talented local Toronto photographer Tawnya Mahoney for our ongoing interview series. If you haven't had the chance to check out Tawnya's feed, you're in for a treat, as her work is intentional, ethereal, and inspired, not to mention her inspired captions that go along with her images. There are lots of double exposures, experimental and wild. And yes, there is a lot of fanning from our host team! And, of course, the usual chat about gear, first cameras, home development, scanning and...
2024-03-1255 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 170 - Do You Want to Buy A NikonWhen it comes to Nikon, tons of cameras and lenses are available, and you might feel a bit frozen when making that choice and where to jump in. Well, we aren't going to hide that we're a bunch of Nikon fanboys, so Bill and Alex sit down for a bit of a meandering episode talking about some good places to start when buying Nikon cameras. From the original rangefinders to the mechanical and hybrid SLRs of the 1950s to 1980s. And, of course, the brilliant AF models of the 1990s and 2000s. There's something here for everyone.
2024-02-2733 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 169 - Baby It's Cold Outside IIEven though this year's winter has not exactly been the best so far, with the lack of snow and almost a continuation of the weather we expect through November, the CCR gang isn't letting that stop them from getting out and enjoying the weather put also preparing for when we finally do get some wonderful winter days with sun and snow. From film to cameras, clothing to best practices, James, Alex and Bill break it all down for when it's cold outside.
2024-02-1342 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 168 - Date Your Cameras, Marry Your Lenses Pt. IIAs part of revisiting some of our classic episode topics, this episode traces itself back to Season 2, Episode 13. The idea is that it is more important to invest in a lens system for your interchangeable lens systems; camera bodies are often cross-compatible once you're in the mount. Camera bodies come, and camera bodies go, but lenses are forever. In today's episode, each host will discuss a lens system they invested heavily in for their 35mm and 120 systems. While many of us have multiple systems, it would be an incredibly long episode if we all discussed every system. Today, we're...
2024-01-301h 04
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 167 - Would you Like to Play a Game?We're kicking off season ten with a little game, which is much harder than it sounds! Join Alex as he sits down with Daren from Learn Film Photography, Dmitri from Analog Cafe, and Yvonne Hanson, a fashion photographer and YouTuber who are the force behind the online game "What the Film", a game that pits your knowledge of film stocks against the images created by members of the online community. The conversation also spills over into discussing everyone's plans for 2024, what got them into photography and a little tasty camera made from Gingerbread.
You can play the...
2024-01-1644 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 166 - Resolved:2023Well, we made it to the end of another year, and the whole team is back around the table for one final episode, including a special guest, John Meadows. If you remember, at the start of the year, we all shared some of our photographic and personal goals, so we're coming back around and sharing how we all did. Not to feel guilty if we didn't make it but rather to be encouraging. The team also discusses the joy of photography and what photography can bring during the holiday season.
Here are some handy links for those...
2023-12-2256 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 165 - Frugal Film Project RoundtableThe Frugal Film Project is a collective photography challenge to help reign in the cost of photography. Starting in 2018, it encourages using budget cameras, lenses, and film over a year. The framework in which those participating work includes a camera/lens that costs no more than 75$ (USD) and a relatively inexpensive film (no Portra). And shooting one roll of film a month. Bill has been participating in this for several years now. This year marked the first time Alex joined in, so we're bringing in a small cross-section of those who participated in a couple of chats on today's...
2023-12-081h 16
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 164 - In the Loupe: Neil GuoIt's always good to have a bit of competition in the market, and in Toronto, we have a lot of film labs that are processing a wide variety of film stocks. But there is a new lab opening in a short one week time! Bill and Alex are sitting down in today's episode with Neil Guo, half of a new high-quality precision film lab in Toronto, Ontario. Grain Nation aims to bring a new full-service film processing lab to the Spadina & Queen area of the city. Armed with a passion for photography, precision, and some brand new film processors...
2023-11-241h 00
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 163 - The Other NikonsThroughout its history, Nikon cameras have been primarily aimed at the professional market, from their stunning rangefinders in the S-Range to the original Nikon F and beyond. However, the mid-century and post-war economic boom brought a new group of photographers, the advanced consumer. Now, hobbyist photographers have always been around. These new photographers want access to the same quality cameras and optics as the professionals. And while Canon and Minolta were certainly starting to fill that gap, Nikon wanted a piece of the action. While their initial offerings under the Nikkorex line fell flat, save the Nikkorex F, it...
2023-11-1041 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 162 - In the Loupe: Suzanne PedersenIt's been a while since we've interviewed a fellow film photographer, and today, joining Bill and Alex, is Suzanne Pedersen, a Colorado-based photographer who loves film! And you may have heard her on the Gen-X Photography Podcast! In the episode, we talk about Suzanne's journey as a photographer, a little Nikon GAS and some talk about going to a large format camera.
You can find more of Suzanne's Work Online
Web: https://www.suzannepedersen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.roll.backup/
Gen-X Photography Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2023-10-2756 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 161 - Unlucky
In my experience, there's no such thing as luck - Obi Wan Kenobi
From an RB67 purchased behind a Tim Horton's Dumpster, a sketchy FM, endless Polaroid Cameras, and an over-engineered German Camera, the team at CCR have had some bad luck. So today, for our Friday the 13th Episode, we're digging into our unlucky cameras, films, and developers. But we're also discussing ways to make our luck through careful planning, strategic retreats and experimentation.
2023-10-1355 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 160 - The Little F’s Pt. 2Everyone knows and loves the various cameras: FM, FE, FM2, FM2n, and FE2. But there are a series of cameras that are part of the minor F's that make some significant technological splashes and some belly flops that are generally not as well known or are out of reach of the average photographers. These cameras were used to experiment with new technologies before they hit the big times with professional cameras. First is the Nikon FG, produced from 1982 to 1984; it was the first camera from Nikon to have full auto-exposure and semi-automatic and metered-manual modes. The Nikon FA...
2023-09-2942 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 159 - The Little F’s Pt. 1The world of SLRs changed with the release of the OM-System from Olympus. It proved you could have a professional, high-end SLR in a small package. Nikon, at the time, was producing high-end but large cameras. While the F and F2 were solid performers in the professional market, their Nikkormat line of cameras proved popular. It would make the perfect camera to scale down to produce the next generation of advanced consumer SLRs. It also helped the Nikon recently did their first update on the iconic F-Mount, introducing Automatic Indexing or AI. This mount was first introduced in the...
2023-09-1537 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 158 - Any Given SituationThe whole team is on board for this one! Together we have enough kit to open up a small camera shop or a museum at least, but one of the hardest things many photographers face is when faced with all that gear; what do you bring along? Well, it does all depend on the situation at hand. So in today's episode, join Bill, James, Jess, Chris, and Alex as they hash out what they would bring into some familiar, strange and downright weird photographic situations. The team discusses their choices for the following conditions: cameras to lenses and film to...
2023-08-251h 13
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 157 - The Last of the F’sWhile we have given cameras like the F, F2, and F3 their own separate episodes, the final three "Big F's" in Nikon's lineup were more evolutions of each other and were a radical departure from the previous manual cameras of the group. So on today's episode, we dig into the F4, F5, and the F6 to wrap this series up (finally). Like the original F, the F4 did not come out of a vacuum but rather from a combination of other cameras that acted as proof of concepts. The first is the Nikon FG which gave Nikon their first...
2023-08-111h 01
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 156 - Live from the TFSThis year marks the 10th anniversary of the Toronto Film Shooters Meetup. Our co-founder Alex started the initiative and noticed a post on the old APUG Toronto subforum wanting more film photography-centred meetups in the GTA. Having co-hosted an APUG/FPP meetup in May 2011, attended another APUG event later in the month. And also having attended Photostock in 2012 along with a 2013 APUG events in North-East Ohio. He felt ready to start organizing a large-scale regional event four times a year. So in July 2013, the very first TFS event took place at Toronto's Evergreen Brick Works. And while the group...
2023-07-2830 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 155 - In the Loupe: Kelsey SmithIn today's episode, we are happy to welcome Kelsey Smith to the podcast. If you haven't been paying attention to Social Media, Kelsey is a relative newcomer to the Internet and is busy outputting a tonne of online and physical content. Kelsey's work is beautiful, bordering on nostalgia, and he even recently released a new book on his hometown. So please tune in and hear about Kelsey's journey and his application of Psychology & Sociology in their photography. You can pick up a copy their book through the website!
Web: kelseysmithphotography.net
Instagram: instagram.com/kelseysmithphotography
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2023-07-1452 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 154 - In the Loupe: I Dream of CamerasJoining Bill, James, and Alex is the dynamic duo, Jeff and Gabe, the folks behind the I Dream of Cameras podcast. Together they talk about all things gear, from the X-Pan to the rare Ilford Witness. Other head-turning cameras, even the simple Canon EF-Mount, and Nikon F-Mount. And a rant against electronic cameras. Life in Northern Ontario from Muskoka to the far north.
You can follow along IDC at the following spots.
Web: idreamofcameras.com
Instagram: instagram.com/idreamofcameras
YouTube: youtube.com/@IDreamofCameras
Twitter: twitter.com/idreamofcameras
2023-06-301h 11
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 153 - Don’t Drink the Rodinal - Part 4It has been a while since we last visited the topic of film developers. So in today's episode Alex sits down to talk about some of the more exoctic developers that have poured their way through his chemistry kit recently. These include a lovely elevated general purpose developer in Fotospeed FD10, a couple of high-contrast developers with Kodak D-19 and Fomadon LQR. Then Rodinal's cousin, R09 Spezial, and even a colour developing kit, the FPP Super Colour Negative ECN-2 kit. Alex also digs into how he tests and reviews film developers, and it isn't that scientific, and you know...
2023-06-1629 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 152 - Accessorise This!When it comes to photography, there's always something extra you can get, and often these accessories are also the key to getting you things from here to there, getting the shot how you visualise it, nailing that exposure, keeping camera shake down, and all that other jazz. So the whole gang is here today to discuss everything from filters to camera bags, backpacks, straps, light meters and cable releases. Today's show discusses Think Tank, Peak Design, Domke, Lowepro, MEC, Sekonic, Tiffen, Reveni Labs, Lasolite, and many more.
2023-05-2647 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 151 - In the Loupe: Sarah StellinoToday Jess and Chris sit down with renowned mid-west large format photographer Sarah Stellino. Topics include portraiture, farm work, parenthood, and being queer within the wider photography community. And, of course, a deep dive into working with large format cameras and portrait work. And a special thanks to Taylor (IG: instagram.com/taylarlar) for taking the stunning portrait of Sarah used in the banner image for the episode.
Find Sarah's work at:
Instagram: instagram.com/sarahstellinophoto
Website: sarahstellinophoto.com
2023-05-121h 04
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 150 - In the Loupe: Molly KateBill and Alex sit down with Molly Kate, better known online as Eclectachrome! We discuss science fiction, accounting, professional photography, film, and cameras. Also, discussing travel, pizza, the Frugal Film Project, and more. It was a lot of fun to sit down with Molly (finally) and talk about so many different things!
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091648621268
Instagram: instagram.com/eclectachrome
YouTube: youtube.com/@Eclectachrome
Website: eclectachrome.com
Twitter: twitter.com/eclectachrome
Substack: eclectachrome.substack.com
2023-04-2857 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 149 - Photographic JourneysEveryone's photographic journey is different, but they all move around in strange and unique ways. Sometimes a new medium makes a new path clear, or you could be looping backing to rediscover an old favourite technique, medium, style or piece of kit. No matter how your journey takes you, it is your own, so on today's episode, James and Jess welcome Alex Jahr, Jamie Marcellus, and Ted Smith!
You can find our guests on social media at:
Alex: instagram.com/alex.jahr
Jamie: instagram.com/jsmarcellusphoto
Ted: instagram.com/tedsmith_photography
2023-04-141h 12
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 148 - What Were They Thinking?!?It's been a long time since we've had a show where we shouted into the void, so we're shouting again and going on about some of the stranger decisions of the photographic industry has taken throughout their histories. We will avoid some of the more recent news coming out of Kodak Alaris, but we will dig into some of the more interesting historical choices of companies. Join John, Bill, Jess, Alex & James as we cover things from 620 Film, 828 Film, the Mamiya Universal, strange lenses, and early tech that didn't work out or last as long as people thought! This...
2023-03-2456 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 147 - An Update from the LabMatt from ReveniLabs joins Alex for an update on the latest from ReveniLabs! And things have been busy since the release of the brilliant spot meter. This time Matt is pushing a new incident and reflective meter that is unique in the sense that it is designed to slip over your fingers. It looks like a knuckleduster. The meter is designed to take both incident and reflective meter readings. It also can do flash metering, calculate flash power, and take the colour temperature. All readings are displayed on a small screen and controlled with a four-way joystick. The device...
2023-03-1042 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 146 - In the Loupe: James LaneIn this episode, Alex sits down with James Lane, the high-priest of 510-Pyro. They discuss the starting of Zone Imaging and where 510-Pyro comes from. Dealing with Internet trolling and what's next for Zone Imaging in taking film chemistry into the 21st Century.
If you are looking for Sources for 510-Pyro and Zone Imaging Products, you can purchase them through the following retailers: Analogue Wonderland, Firstcall Photographic, Parallax Photographic, Process Supplies, Silverprint, Speed Graphic, Analog Space, Fotoimpex, Retrocamera, Sagrada Pelicula, CatLabs of JP, Freestyle, Northeast Photographic, Analogtheroom, Thuong Xanh,
Not ready to jump onto the...
2023-02-2427 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 145 - In the Loupe: Amy JasekToday Bill Smith sits down with Amy Jasek, better known as Texas Girl Photography across the wide Internet World and is a regular contributor to the Film Shooter Collective. Amy and Bill talk about her inspiration from her father in the wide world of photography. Her first camera and the lessons he taught her on developing and printing in a darkroom. Even if it was only hanging out with her dad and growing up with photography, her passion for the craft came in her 20s. Also, the importance of dabbling and photographing what you love and are interested in...
2023-02-101h 03
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 144 - Gas-XAs a podcast that promotes ourselves as helping to feed photographers GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrom), it can be a breath of fresh air to help people find ways to reduce the amount of GAS that they suffer from. But in light of our previous episode and talking about keeping things simple, the team decided to sit down and discuss ways to help reduce GAS. Through everything from looking critically at your gear to determining what you needed and wanted to do with your equipment. And how to help get this gear into other people's hands who will use it...
2023-01-271h 04
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 143 - Resolution:2023We're at the start of a new Season! And why not have a trip around the table to discuss our team's goals, resolutions, projects and other photographic things we're each looking forward to through 2023? The common theme throughout our goals is to work on our physical and mental health. Also, working through backlogs, various group projects and getting more work in physical form!
Did you know our team is all on Instagram? You can follow our accounts if you like our work or want to get the inside track of our goals!
Alex Luyckx - @AlexLuyckxPhoto
2023-01-1247 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 142 - The Year That Was - 2022We've made it here to the end of another year and another season of the Classic Camera Revival! So why not join the whole team, John, Jess, Chris, Bill and Alex, as we talk about everything we have been using and working with throughout 2022? It's a classic round table to round out the year.
2022-12-2945 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 141 - The Dangerfield ZoneThere are no saxophone solos in this episode because we aren't heading into the Danger Zone, but rather the Dangerfield Zone. Join Alex, John, and Bill as they discuss cameras and films that just get no respect! Subjects include Miranda Cameras, the Nikon FM10, Nikkormats, 200-Speed B&W films, Fomapan 100 and Fuji Superia 200!
2022-12-0834 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 140 - Worth the EffortLet’s face it; film photography can be fairly frustrating. A lot can go wrong, and some things can be more difficult when viewed through a modern context. But then there are some cameras, films, and processes that can be worth the effort as they deliver results that are something unique or special. So join Alex, John, and Bill as they discuss what they think is worth the effort!
Topics on Today's Episode Include
Leica M3 (Double Stroke)
Super-Ikonta 531/2
Adox CHS 100 II
Printing
Cyanotype
Adox Scala Development (B&W Reversal)
2022-11-2444 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 139 - Twenty-Four FPS Pt. 2As a follow-up to part one, where the team tackled the black & white motion picture films that have been creeping into the still photography lane, on this episode, we're talking about the colour films that are available from the motion picture world that are becoming popular among still photographers as they are more readily available. But we are also bringing in some ringers, Bill Manning and Christina Haley from the Atlanta Film Co, to give us a breakdown and something Euphoric! The Atlanta Film Co is a collaboration between Bill Manning (formerly of the Studio C-41 1 Hour Podcast), Christian...
2022-11-1035 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 138 - Seventies ElectricThe 1970s were weird. Polyester leisure suits, disco, drugs, and all the euphoria of the post-war boom before the crashing realisation of the 1980s. But it also was a major turning point for the photography market. You had the small form factor SLR hit the stage with the Olympus OM-1 and the beginnings of automation through electronics. Many camera makers picked a direction and went with it, but Canon, Canon had to be different. They went both ways and produced two forms of semi-automatic cameras, the EF and the A-1. So in today's episode, Bill and John decide to...
2022-10-2732 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 137 - Cursed CamerasThe team here digs into the cursed cameras as we get into the spooky season. Those that never worked right or had something strange going on made us want to call in a young priest and an old priest. These cameras include the Zenit 3m that John kept trying to find a working body, but at least got that sweet Helios 44 lens (in m39 mount), and even his one working body ended up having shutter issues. Bill and the Canon F-1 with a mysterious light leak due to a bad repair job. Alex and his struggles with the iconic...
2022-10-1328 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 136 - Get Tanked!In today's episode, the team sets about discussing their favourite single malt scotches and whiskeys, well, not really. We consume some fine single-malt during our lively discussion about developing tanks and different systems for home processing, from the simple to the complex, steel, plastic, and constant rotation. In today's episode, we discuss the Hewes branded Steel reels and tanks, Paterson Super System 3 and 4, AP Processing Tanks, JOBO, AuRA and B's Processor.
2022-09-2938 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 135 - Mystery Camera Challenge VWe're going back to the Mystery Camera Challenge, only this time Alex is picking out cameras for the team from his collection and choosing cameras that will certainly challenge the folks who are used to certain types and styles of cameras. At the same time, Alex takes on a camera from John's collection. The team also discusses tips and techniques for photographing the fall colours that will be coming sooner rather than later.
Cameras Featured
Minolta Weathermatic 35DL, Holga 120N, Agfa Isoly Jr, Graflex Century 35
Falling for Fall
While it's only...
2022-09-0947 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 134 - Recent DevelopmentsWhile Film Photography has been around for a while, some recent developments have occurred within the hobby and community. So in today's episode, Alex, James, John, and Bill sit down to discuss the recently B&W developers they've been using and the newest photo-sharing site, Grainery!
Developers Featured
SPUR HRX
510-Pyro
Flic Film Black/White & Green
Grainery
Bill Smith - https://grainery.app/u/wbsmith200
Alex Luyckx - https://grainery.app/u/alexluyckxphoto
John Meadows - https://grainery.app/u/johnmeadows
James Lee...
2022-08-2534 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 133 - Summer Lovin’ On FilmWhile we might be heading into the last days of Summer, that doesn't mean we can't look back and look forward to next year with the team's favourite choices for film stocks during the hot and humid days of Canadian Summer. So join Alex, James, Jess, Bill and John and beat the heat with a cold beer.
Films Featured On Today's Episode Include:
Lomography Lomochrome Purple XR
Kodak Gold 200
Rollei Retro 80s
Rollei RPX 25
CineStill 400D
Kodak TMax 100
2022-08-1132 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 132 - Ring ’Round the CommonwealthIn today's episode, joining James, Bill, and John are two fellow film photographers, podcasters, YouTubers, and generally all-around amazing people, Matt Murray and Lucy Lumen from Australia. The team talks about all things film photographers across two parts of the British Commonwealth.
You can find them if you aren't following Matt and Lucy on Socials.
Matt
Matt Loves Cameras on Apple Podcasts
Instagram @mattlovescameras
YouTube @Matt Loves Cameras
Lucy
Lucy Lumen's Podcast Adventure On Apple Podcasts
Instagram @lucy_lumen
YouTube @Lucy Lumen's Analog Adventures
2022-07-281h 13
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 131 - A Family AffairOne thing that always happens is that as a photographer you usually end up with a camera that belonged to a family member, or maybe a family member encouraged you through the gift of a camera and guidance with using it. So in today's episode Alex, John, and Bill each tell a short story about those special cameras that have a family connection.
Cameras Featured In Today's Episode
Kodak Pony 135 Model C
Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash
Voigtlander Vito B
Yashica TL-Electro
Nikon F
Leica M3
2022-07-1522 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 130 - Voices of Women IIIt's our annual episode where the entire show is taken over by an all-women team! So join Chris and Jess as they host a roundtable with a group of amazing photographers!
2022-06-231h 35
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 129 - The F Goes ElectricAfter a long delay, we're continuing our drive into the professional model Nikon SLRs. The third version or Nikon F3 came out in 1981 and marked a major shift both in design and internals. The Nikon F3 relied on battery power, went with a sleek new all-black design and had a proper industrial design to back up the change!
2022-06-0934 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 128 - In the Loupe: Lina BessonovaSuppose you've been living under a rock. In that case, the name Lina Bessonova may not be familiar to you, but if you're active on social media and deep in the online film photography community, then the name Lina Bessonova! And today, she sits down with the team at CCR to discuss anything from her favourite camera (the Yashica-D) to her inspirations, favourite film stocks, artistic vision, subjects, and darkroom printing.
You should check out her social media presence!
Instagram: instagram.com/linabessonova.photography
YouTube: youtube.com/c/linabessonova
2022-05-261h 05
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 127 - The 120mm FilesIn this episode, we're talking all things medium format while poking a little fun at the widespread misinterpretation of 120 film as "120mm film." We're tackling everything from cameras to negative sizes and even lenses aimed at the popular format that has been around for over 100 years now and isn't going away anytime soon. Especially with Kodak Gold 200 in 120 format and CineStill trying to bring back 220 film! In full disclosure, 120mm film did exist, but it's more closely tied to a large format as 120mm is 12cm which is about 4.5 inches. Surprisingly some films have the 120mm measurement; there are 1898’s...
2022-05-1241 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 126 - Twenty-Four FPSYou have to remember, when it comes to the standard 35mm film almost everyone shoots or has shot once in their life didn't start its life as a stock for still photography. It was originally designed for motion picture production by splitting 70mm film in half. While there has been a divergence between still image film and motion picture film, shooting cine film in still cameras has become a popular option for photographers. So in today's episode, we're going to be talking about the films that we at CCR love to shoot from the normal to the weird.
2022-04-2947 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 125 - Environmentally SpeakingLet's face facts, when it comes to film photography it isn't exactly the best for the environment, between water use, packaging, and of course the chemistry there are some serious environmental impacts to consider. But what if there were some things we could do to help reduce our impact on the environment. Well, today we have Darren, a blogger who writes for learnfilm.photography who has been working hard to investigate and put into place some helpful means to reduce our environmental impacts.
2022-04-1428 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 124 - Pour Another Round (and another, another, another....)Join the crew from Classic Camera Revival as we sit down to a round table episode to discuss anything and everything. We welcome Bill from Studio C-41, Gabe and Jeff from I Dream of Cameras and Andre from Negative Positives for this episode. Buckle up for an alcohol-fuelled marathon episode!
2022-03-241h 33
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 123 - The Magician’s ApprenticeWhen it comes to photography, despite all the leaps and bounds forward, it has taken since the first image was recorded on a medium using exposure to light. Both the original and second methods are still being practised today in the 21st Century. And like those of the past, the means and procedures are based from magician to apprentice. And I use the term magician purposefully because if you've ever had the pleasure of watching a wet plate photographer in action, it is that, magic. We have two such photographers in today's episode, and both are returning guests to...
2022-03-111h 03
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 122 - Film Photography: An IntroductionEveryone has to start somewhere and while we do a lot of assumptions that our regular listeners have been in the game for a while, we've realised that there are probably folks out there who are just getting started. So on today's episode, the team sits down and discusses everything from starter cameras, good film stocks, excellent things to learn and ways to start home processing for those who are dipping their toes into photography and film for the first time!
2022-02-2548 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 121 - The Digital AgeThe year, 1995, the shriek and howl of the dial-up modem sound through the library at Sam Sherratt Middle School in Milton, Ontario. For good or ill the Internet was here to stay. So with all the negativity that has been tossed around of late about the Internet and film photography the gang is here to talk about all the amazing things the Digital Age has to offer film photographers. From Scanning to Web 2.0, Internet Communities and Various Sharing platforms! Despite everything digital has done a lot to keep film photography alive and kicking well into the 21st Century and...
2022-02-1153 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 120 - The Clone WarsThere are no bad batches here, the gang sits down for a lively discussion about rebranding. Let's face it, the idea of rebranding items especially in photography is nothing new. Kodak, Fuji, and Agfa have all sold their films to resellers even putting them in custom cartridges and boxes. Even some camera manufacturers are known to build more cameras for other companies and sell under those names than under their own name. And today the trend continues, with Agfa still making films but as a contract manufacturer with names like Rollei under Maco Direct selling their product, or Fomapan...
2022-01-2734 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 119 - Moving PicturesThe winter is a good time to kick back and enjoy a good movie or TV show, so for our season 8 premiere, the gang is going to talk about our favourite shows that have some feature of photography or a photographer. As a group, our tastes are rather varied and encompasses both fiction, non-fiction and even a bit of anime. The movies and shows featured in today's episode include Blow Up, War Photographer, One Hour Photo, Life, The B-Side, and Area 88!
2022-01-1348 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 118 - Workhorses Pt. 2In our first episode, we discussed those cameras that can take any work we throw their way, and so to close off this season; we're bringing that topic back! What makes things interesting is that some of our choices have changed, and some familiar cameras are still on the table but in different people's hands! And there are no surprises in this list; we have cameras like Hasselblads, Mamiya, Olympus, Nikon, Canon, and Minolta are all in our choices. And when it comes to workhorses, these are cameras that will work in any condition and deliver solid image quality...
2021-12-1640 min
Classic Camera RevivalClassic Camera Revival - Episode 117 - Reduce, Reuse, RecycleWhen it comes to Film Photography, most of the technology behind the medium has not changed that much since its inception. But some things are still struggling and need to rest in peace, or often in pieces. The gang sits around and hashes out formats and technologies that need to be put to bed, with items like Selenium Meters, 126 formats, APS, among the things. And they also talk about new advances in film photography and technology behind them like ReveniLabs Meters. Recycling old cameras and lenses from systems that aren't too popular to formulate new cameras again. ReveniLabs and...
2021-12-0933 min