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Camerosity Episode 100: Camerosity CentennialCan you believe it? The Camerosity Podcast is back with Episode 100! From what started out as a spontaneous Zoom call on a random May evening during the midst of a global pandemic has turned into one of the most popular and still only open source film and digital photography podcasts! While the hosts have changed since we started, its not really the hosts that make this show what it is, it is the guests and callers we have each episode which keep us on our toes with new and interesting topics. For our centennial episode, the hosts sen...

2025-11-071h 46

Camerosity Episode 50: Return of the Classic Lenses PodcastIn this the 50th episode of the Camerosity Podcast, the gang and I look back at the past two years of open source film photography nonsense. A podcast created late one night on a whim has turned into one of the most popular of its kind. This is a screenshot from the recording of the very first Cocaine and Waffles Podcast recorded on May 12, 2021. Coming out of podcast retirement (somewhat) is original host, and former creator of the Classic Lenses Podcast, Johnny Sisson. Dusting off his headset and microphone, Johnny updates us on what happened to...

2023-06-081h 52

Camerosity Episode 7: The Future of Film PhotographyAfter a one week break, the Camerosity Podcast returns with more open source film discussion. This week we were joined with Canadian photographer and RB67 enthusiast Jess Hobbs, the Camerosity Podcast's number one fan, Michael Kaplan, and finally, returning for his second podcast with us, Cheyenne Morrison. If you are interested in participating in our next episode, be sure to keep an eye here for a new link which will be posted around noon Central Time Sunday, October 10th! This Week's Episode Jess and Michael's favorite films Does expired 220 film hold up better than e...

2021-10-061h 21

Classic Lenses Podcast #144 Vivitastic!A slew of Vivitar purchases by Simon is the inspiration for a Vivitar special show where we give something of a potted history of the once great American lens brand. Whilst Vivitar has always been at the value end of the lens market, many of their lenses punched well beyond their weight. We discuss our collective experiences (well Johnny and Simon do...) of Vivitar lenses and pick our favourites and bargain buys. LINKS Vivitar T2 lenses Vivitar T4 Lenses Vivitar Lenses on Apotelyt Vivitar Wiki ...

2021-05-191h 49

Classic Lenses Podcast #142 Global GASThere's something in the air, it's almost tangible... that's right it's pent up GAS, and we've just released it! Perry finally (and properly) breaks his No Nut November pledge from last October, Simon meets one of his hero lenses, and Johnny has extreme Leica satisfaction. Plenty of lens talk on adapting projection lenses, adapting the Contax G 35mm/2 Planar to Leica M, and some sharp practice by an auction house. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher TAGS #CLP142 #LeicaMP #LeicaIIIa #LeicaIII #Voigtlander #35mmUltron #35mmPlanar #85mmPlanar #Contax #GAS

2021-03-261h 58

Classic Lenses Podcast #141 Classic Lenses Land Of ConfusionIt appears that taking a month off has not helped with the intelligence and lens knowledge of the three hosts. Perry struggles with cleaning marks, Simon struggles with the Minolta Rokkor VFC 24mm f/2.8 and Johnny struggles with the "focus bubble" of the Russar MR-2. If you have any knowledge of the three subject above, beware listening will be painful... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher TAGS #CLP141 #fullretard #Russarmr2 #Minolta24mmVFC SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questi...

2021-03-061h 51

Classic Lenses Podcast #140 City By The Sea With Anil MistryAnil’s back and he’s brought his Unusual Eye with him. It’s just as well that we had Anil booked as Johnny had a Red Dot course to attend and could not be with us. As well as chatting about Anil’s excellent new photo book, which you can win a copy of it by entering our exciting new completion… This week’s podcast turned into a marathon session as we took the opportunity to (almost) finish off our latest backlog of emails. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher Anil Mistry ...

2021-01-312h 12

Classic Lenses Podcast #139 The Classic Digital Camera PodcastWe're back and winter lockdown boredom is playing havoc with our minds. What else could explain our desire to talk about early digital point and shoots, DSLRs, and a particular Canon EF lens that causes Johnny to have an almost Indiana-level meltdown? We also catch up on the new Sony 7C, the now extinct Fuji 400H, and the Mamiya Press 100mm f2.8. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher NOTES Canon EF 50mm f1.4 Overly Kind Lukewarm Review Canon 5D 2005 Review Canon 20D 2004 Review Nikon D70 2004 Review...

2021-01-171h 26

Classic Lenses Podcast #137 Super-tele WallarooFollowing a lengthy discussion on stray Australian marsupials, we dive into a host of more pressing questions this week. Will Perry succumb to Rodenstock GAS? What is Johnny's perfect TLR accessory? Is Simon hoarding Tessars? Plus chat about vintage cameras in Netflix shows, whether gear should be sold for "grail" purchases, and super telephoto lenses for birding. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher NOTES DeKalb Daily Chronicle - Wallaroo chase in Peru ABC7 News Chicago - Wallaroo on the loose in Peru, Illinois Phantom Kangaroos ...

2020-12-061h 49

Classic Lenses Podcast #132 Abstinence and Rodinal With A Twist Of LemonSimon strikes gold with a great haul of interesting lenses, Perry gives up buying cameras and lenses for the rest of 2020, (there are caveats…) and Johnny has been drinking the Rodinal again. Johnny’s questionable habits may explain why he has no idea who is sending him film or a 6x12 camera in the mail. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ NOTES SMC Pentax 50mm 1.2 Porst 135mm f1.8 Taylor-Hobson Mamiya Universal Press Mamiya Universal Press Mamiya Press Sy...

2020-09-232h 06

Classic Lenses Podcast #131 BESSADACTYLJust when Simon thought that Johnny and Perry would be done talking about rangefinders after last week’s great show with Dan Tamarkin, he was proven to be wrong. Simon was also wrong about the Mongoose by Ethan “Cameradactyl” Moses, which already met its funding target after just one day. Talking of Ethan, he skydives into the show and regales us with Pro stories that are Pro. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ ETHAN MOSES CAMERADACTYL CAMERAS | CAMERADACTYL MONGOOSE Kickstarter | Homemade Camera Podcast | Instagram ________ TAGS...

2020-09-161h 55

Classic Lenses Podcast #130 Dan Tamarkin and the Leica Hysterical SocietyJohnny and Perry's wildest dreams comes true! We are joined by none other than Dan Tamarkin of Tamarkin Camera in Chicago, America's Premiere Leica Specialist. We take a deep-dive into rangefinder photography and all things Leica. Dan is an amazing conversationalist and storyteller, and even Simon manages to enjoy this complete immersion into the fascinating world of the Red Dot! ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ DAN TAMARKIN Tamarkin Camera America’s Premiere Leica Specialist http://www.tamarkin.com | (800) BUY-LEICA | info@tamarkin.com Tamarkin Auctio...

2020-09-072h 12

Classic Lenses Podcast #126 Cheddar Man, Lens Bugs, and Camera RepairUK camera and lens repair guy, Lyndon Booth of Londinium Cameras dropped in for a chat and to answer listener emails. We had a great time with Lyndon on his first appearance back in February 2019 and his latest visit does not disappoint either. As you may expect, there’s talk of early Britons, (possibly relatives of Lyndon), Einstein, and camera bugs (the living kind that go out on family trips). ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ Lyndon Booth Website | Twitter | Facebook ________ EPISODE 126 LINKS

2020-08-121h 50

Classic Lenses Podcast #125 The Kaleidoscopic World of Mike EpsteinRegular listeners will recognis(z)e the name Mike Epstein as he's a friend of Perry's and also starred in a video we have on our YouTube channel. Mike and Perry give each other a lot of GAS and this partially explains Mike's vast camera and lens collection. We also hear about Mike's home made kaleidoscope filter that has a hole where one might expect to see beads. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ MIKE EPSTEIN Frame Focus Foto ________ EPISODE 125 LINK...

2020-08-031h 55

Classic Lenses Podcast #124 Xenotar or Planar? Not a Tessar, obvsOn last week’s show, Perry got big Rolleiflex GAS, so big that he was forced to buy one. SPOILER ALERT! However, Perry’s path to Xenotar enlightenment was not as flat and true as it should have been, and his Rolleiflex dream was crushed. Fear not, for Simon now has Rolleiflex GAS and Perry’s not done with the iconic TLR just yet. Step in Johnny to fan the flames of their new desire… ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 124 LINKS Rolleiflex Buying Guide Rolleiflex...

2020-07-271h 24

Classic Lenses Podcast #123 So Many Things Today Are Making Sense...Having tried and failed at math(s) last week, this week you can listen us decipher cryptic numbers and pictograms from the mid-20th Century. If that sounds odd, then things get worse, but at least there are some sane listener emails and along with some Dame Judy Dench lust. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 123 LINKS Contax AX Ten Classic East German Cameras Rollei VB Ancient Exposure Guides flilterfind.net Roger Waters - Amused to Dea...

2020-07-211h 36

Classic Lenses Podcast #122 Subjective FactsWe’ve been doing it wrong all the time: Perry explains why we should be relying on math(s) to help use choose which lenses to take with us on a photography trip. Put your faith in percentage differences he says. Hmm. We plough/plow through listener email(s) and explain why we missed a show last week. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 122 LINKS Kobalux/Avenon 28mm f3.5 Voigtlander 28mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar Yashica YE Fujifilm Instax Wide Field...

2020-07-141h 46

Classic Lenses Podcast #121 Blooming Nick LyleNick Lyle, our guest from Show #61 (and the Homemade Camera Podcast), makes a triumphant return this week. Nick helps us out with a range of topics including how lens blooming led to modern lens coatings and selecting lenses to suit certain film types. Whilst most of us adapt lenses to a camera, Nick makes prefers to make a camera to suit a lens... ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ NICK LYLE Homemade Camera Podcast | Flickr | Instagram | Whitesavage & Lyle ________ EPISODE 121 TAGS #CLP121 #NickLyle #Bro...

2020-07-011h 50

Classic Lenses Podcast #120 Simon’s Rokkor GlowSimon's newly acquired Minolta X-500 appears to melting his stone cold heart when it comes to all things Rokkor, but don't get too excited, it's more of a light thaw than a flash flood of Himalayan melt water. Perry bashes Zeiss optics in the topsy turvy new world, but fortunately Johnny's keeping us grounded with his unvarnished opinions. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 120 LINKS Series 6 Filters Filterfind.net Vivitar 28mm f2.8 Leitz Summar 50mm f2 Icarex 35CS

2020-06-231h 54

Classic Lenses Podcast #119 Perry's KnobAfter throwing knobs in #89, Perry returns to the subject this week with an in depth discussion of his favorite appendage as well as his lockdown GAS buying spree. Johnny talks about some bargain yet suspiciously familiar camera equipment that is showing up for sale in Chicago as well as delivering buying advice to Simon's about his dream Exakta RTL 1000. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 119 LINKS Voigtlander Viewfinders Voigtlander Lenses with Focusing Stick Kobalux / Avenon 28mm f3.5 Topcon R ...

2020-06-151h 47

Classic Lenses Podcast #117 Lenses from the CupboardBack from the defeat by Mike Novak on last week’s Pub Quiz show, we’re handling it well, or at least two of us are. This week Simon opens his lens cupboard door and invites Johnny and Perry to direct his hands into its dark depths. What will he pull out? ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 117 LINKS Vivitar Lenses The DKL Lens Thread Yeenon DKL to M42 Lens Mount Adapter Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 45mm f2.8 DKL Schneid...

2020-05-262h 12

Classic Lenses Podcast #114 BokakkehSomething of a quickie this week, but we managed to unload plenty of lens talk as well as discuss Chris Holland’s lens buying guide and introduce a luscious new word. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 114 LINKS Kiev 88 Tair-33 300mm f4.5 Zeiss-Opton Biogon 35mm f2.8 Polaroid 195 Classic Lens Buying Guide and 10-Point Checklist Rolleiflex 2.8c Bokakkeh Couto Camera Company on eBay ________ EPISODE 114 TAGS #CLP114 #Bokak...

2020-05-0454 min

Classic Lenses Podcast #112 We Asked, You Told UsJohnny could not be with us this week, he’s felling a little better but he has other pressing concerns, so Perry and Simon man up and take on the mammoth task of responding to your emails. In the last podcast, Simon asked listeners for feedback on what they wished to hear in future shows and boy did you tell us! So sit back in safe isolation and hopefully enjoy the show. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 112 LINKS Sebastião Salgado: Genesis Abstract: The Ar...

2020-04-201h 56

Classic Lenses Podcast #110 Coronavirus, Photography, Redactions and MeOh boy... The world has changed a little in the two weeks since our last recording, but thankfully Perry wants to talk about Exakta and Topcon lenses. The elephant that calls itself Covid-19 makes it's presence known and we talk through the different experiences that the we have encountered and how it is affecting our photographic worlds. Not all the bleeping is Johnny swearing. On a more positive note, Simon launches his new range of lens caps so that your more obscure lenses can be protected from scratches and contagion. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 

2020-03-231h 42

Classic Lenses Podcast #109 Negative Pixl-latr Lab ProIt’s finally here: we’ve made the long-awaited Digitization Special! In this episode we are joined by two titans of the digitization world, Hamish Gill of Pixl-latr (and other stuff) and Nate Johnson, the man behind the brilliant Negative Lab Pro plugin for Lightroom. We cover as many bases as possible, going through the pros and cons of different digitization methods, and Hamish throws in a couple of rants for good measure. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 109 GUESTS Hamish Gill pixl-latr (new website...

2020-03-102h 41

Classic Lenses Podcast #107 Two Lenses and a PimpThe dust has only just settled from the fallout from last week’s show, as we had a record number of comments made about it in our small but perfectly formed Facebook group. Calm has now been restored with some serial number serendipity and Perry’s new acquisitions, one of which uses similar letters to a lens that Simon loves. Also, how to photograph a pimp whilst maintaining his annonyminity. All in all, plenty of Rodenstock and Schneider-Kreuznach lens action along with the classic lens powerhouse camera, the Agfa ePhoto 780. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean...

2020-02-252h 31

Classic Lenses Podcast #103 Ethan's Briefcase Of LensesEthan Moses, esteemed podcast tart of Cameradactyl, Homemade Camera Podcast, and guest on every other podcast ever fame, joins us to talk about lenses, lots and lots of lenses. Mamiya Press lenses, his favourite Nikon and rangefinder glass, and medium format Russian lenses. For listeners of a nervous disposition, Ethan does not treat his lenses with tender loving care. Also Johnny was feeling under the weather this week, so Perry talks too much about RF lenses to Ethan instead. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ Ethan Moses CAM...

2020-01-272h 27

Classic Lenses Podcast #102 Giant Sex Bombs & PebbledashingNot content to bring one special lens to the party, Perry brings three absolute stunners with him, while Simon’s back shooting his Sony. We also catch up on Johnny in the darkroom (yes he did say he was done with that), and catch up on the emails we ran out of time to discuss last week. A show packed to the gills with lens talk in an attempt hold on to those listeners we alienated in show #100… So buckle up for some serious Zeiss, Pentax, Petzval, Industar, Taylor Hobson and Olympus action! ________ LISTEN TO THE...

2020-01-211h 39

Classic Lenses Podcast #101 Blessed Are The Eyes That SeeSo, after our almost universally acclaimed and made for YouTube extravaganza better known as #100, we’re back on the radio/podcast. Normal service is resumed with Johnny & Perry going on about scale focusing issues that could easily be dealt with by adapting to digital or just shooting an SLR camera, and we still love our panorama cameras. We have some excellent emails this week leading to plenty of lens and camera talk, plus we launch our latest lens giveaway. Be warned attempting to win the lens will come at a heavy price… ________ LISTEN TO THE PODC...

2020-01-132h 04

Classic Lenses Podcast #100 Jason Lane To Zemax!Our second anniversary and our 100th show. To mark the occasion professional lens designer, Jason Lane has returned and this time you get to see the software that Karl, Johnny and Simon were raving about in Karl’s final show, Episode #64. So here’s something of a first for us, a podcast designed to be watched on Youtube, rather than just listened to as an audio file. Having moved away from highly technical shows, here’s one for those people that want to get down and dirty at the lens element scale as Jason gives an insight into the world...

2020-01-072h 20

Classic Lenses Podcast #96 How Is The Water For You?All is well again at The Gilded CLP Tower as Johnny's connection problems are resolved and Perry has not been gassed (recently). Simon hands back Jeremy North's wonderful Contax G2 and is immediately loaned something even more special for a forthcoming light painting workshop. Is looking at great work by other photographers, a bad thing? Is all art political? Does Big Mouth Billy Bass drink Malört? ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Podbean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 96 LINKS & REFERENCES http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Rollei_35_RF Hasselblad SWC

2019-12-092h 01

Classic Lenses Podcast #95 Desert Island Lenses With Cheyenne Morrison#95 Desert Island Lenses with Cheyenne Morrison This week Cheyenne Morrison joins us as a returning guest from Down Under. We send him from the lovely island of Australia to a much smaller desert island, washed ashore with three lenses from his collection and one dream lens. Johnny is missing this week, but in the meantime, Simon continues his November purchasing spree, while Perry shoots digital and gets tear gassed again. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Podbean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ CHEYENNE MORRISON PHOTOGRAPHY Instagram | Facebook | Smugmug ...

2019-12-022h 34

Classic Lenses Podcast #94 Tear Gas, Poop, and Cowboy CandySo, we tried to make a shorter show this week and ended up making our longest episode. In our defence/defense, we missed a week so we had so much to catch up upon. After a bit of bowel shaming by Simon, we start off by reflecting on on Perry's audio dairy from last week before going full on lens nerdery. Stay tuned for zoom love 'n' hate, Simon gets an Orikkor at last, don't freeze your Ilford film without opening it first, "No GAS November", Yashinon 5cm f2, Fujinon55mm f2.2, and NWA burgers. ________

2019-11-252h 38

Classic Lenses Podcast Perry Ge: Hong Kong Audio DiaryA special audio diary documenting Perry’s experiences photographing Hong Kong's most harrowing week since the protests began almost six months ago. Perry has been out on the streets almost every day covering what could turn out to be an historic series of events. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Podbean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ PLAYLIST Glory To Hong Kong Ember Island: Umbrella Do You Hear the People Sing? Dixie Chicks: Not Ready to Make Nice ________ TAGS #CLP #audiod...

2019-11-1952 min

Classic Lenses Podcast #92 Embedded with John R. BruningA diverse, engaging, funny and occasionally dark conversation this week with author and former photojournalist John R. Bruning. John talks about how using classic lenses helped him back to normality. Plus, Perry manages to justify buying two subtlety different 35mm lenses, advice on selling children, and how protest photography can become enthralling. No emails this week, we will cover them next week. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Podbean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ JOHN R. BRUNING Website | Instagram | The Life of Sylvie ________ EPISODE 92 LINKS & REFERENCES Canon 35mm f1...

2019-11-042h 09

Classic Lenses Podcast #91 Simon Outlenses PerryWe have new acquisitions, and for once, it’s not Perry bringing all the gems to the party… So we have 75mm f/1.5 Biotar talk, an almost complete Contax G2 system in black, as well as the Grail Lens that Perry wanted to take to his desert island. In addition, we talk about the Auto-Takumar 35/3.5, M-Rokkor 40/2, and gifts from Karl's Brother, Todd Havens. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Podbean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 91 LINKS & REFERENCES Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5 Taylor Hobson Anastigmat 2inch ｆ2.0 Reid & Sig...

2019-10-292h 12

Classic Lenses Podcast #87 Jago's Bago LensesGraeme Jago of the Sunny16 Podcast joins the guys to read some Haiku and pick a winner for the Konica lens giveaway. True to form, Mr. Jago can’t resist causing a bit of chaos and picks a fight with Perry about street photography. Perry has a proper rant, then proceeds with counting Haiku syllables like a card shark in Vegas. Graeme also brings a bag of interesting lenses to discuss. Johnny does his best to avoid the Haiku fiasco altogether and Simon does his best to keep this hairy monster of a podcast on track. Spoiler alert: someone wi...

2019-10-012h 20

Classic Lenses Podcast #86 Cameras Don't Make Noises, People DoDeep statements such about whether a camera makes a noise or the photographer as well as, what is "whilst"? Other topics include Contax/Kiev lens adapters, adapter stacking, loud and quite shutters, Pentax 105mm f/2.4 medium Format lens, Agfa Ambi Silette and a couple of Karl Havens anecdotes. Miss you Karl! ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Podbean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 86 LINKS & REFERENCES Ambi Silette review by Mike Eckman Pentax 6X7 review at Japancamerahunter.com The Robot I Camera at Cameraquest.com Zeiss Ikon...

2019-09-232h 18

Classic Lenses Podcast

Classic Lenses Podcast #85 Kung Fu Haze, Lux Asph Ooftah, and Bokeh Pano JagsWell the title says it all, except it does not get close! So much to talk about this week as Johnny breaks a camera, Perry is exposed as an eBay noob, and Simon attempts to load a simple load camera, live on the podcast -- what could go wrong? Also in the show, Simon is caught saying something nice about using a rangefinder, we have sympathy for for Lucas Frazee's tragic lens with a great body, and Graeme Jago from the Sunny 16 Podcast is a bad person. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Podbean | iTunes | Sti...

2019-09-162h 18

Classic Lenses Podcast #84 Zen and the Art of a Lens GiveawayThis week we catch up with listeners letters and we announce how listeners will get the chance to win Perry’s #cheaplenschallenge Konica 40mm f/1.8. Plus, weird Topcons, perspective (yes again) and how this discussion affects Hamish Gill’s sanity, and oh, we’re briefly joined by a Super Special Guest. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Podbean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ Super Special Guest flickr | Instagram | Sunny 16 Podcast EPISODE 84 LINKS & REFERENCES 5cm f1.5 Tokyo Optical Co. Simlar 21mm f4 Cosina Voigtlander Color-Skopar 25mm f4 Cosina...

2019-09-092h 00

Classic Lenses Podcast #83 A Very Novakian PodcastWe mentioned that Mike Novak was in Chicago town last week, and this week we find out what he got up to on his visit with friends and our own Johnny Sisson. Yes, that means lots of talk about “real” pizza, some stuff they call pizza and sell to tourists, dipped sandwiches and why a McDonalds does a roaring trade in ketchup sachets. In between culinary exploits, we learn more about the miniature wonder of the Rollei 35 and why scale/zone focussing does not make a camera useless, as well as comfort zones and Wirgins. ________ LI...

2019-09-031h 53

Classic Lenses Podcast #82 Twisted And Bent HorizonsIs the effectiveness of a camera's winding lever enough to justify keeping it, even though Simon can't take a decent picture with the camera for toffee? Is there a Novak in town? Can a plastic Soviet camera be somebody's soul creature? Clearly the answer is yes, but why...? ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 82 LINKS & REFERENCES The Horizon 202 Micro Contrast and the ZEISS ‘Pop’ – by Lloyd Chambers Leitz Leica Elmar 3,5cm f3.5 Leica 50mm Summilux f1.4 ASPH LEICA 50mm...

2019-08-262h 10

Classic Lenses Podcast #81 The Noble Bokeh PanoramaWe’ve seen much of Edward Noble’s excellent work in the Photography With Classic Lenses Facebook Group, so we asked him to join us for a chat about bokeh panoramas, Infrared, mono and false colour, and his prototype Zeiss lens. Plus, for those that like the less technical side of things, Johnny asks if bokeh panoramas are actually photographs… ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EDWARD NOBLE Website | Flickr | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook EPISODE 81 LINKS & REFERENCES Kolarivision Infrared Conversions IR Hotsp...

2019-08-192h 02

Grainy Dayz

Grainy Dayz Johnny Sisson Gets Classic This week Johnny Sisson joins Dustin and Edward to talk about Central Camera, pocket pano's, the #poormansxpan, Fuji, giving personality to his city through his photography and classic lenses. Johnny- @sissonphotography Dustin- @fortheloveofgrain Edward- @edwardconde_ instagram highlights: Johnny- @w.d.loyd Dustin- @film_diary_of_a_redhead Edward- @thedizzycow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grainydayz/message

2019-08-132h 41

Classic Lenses Podcast #80 Percent Certified Simon FreePerry returns, but Simon disappears! Due to some technical difficulties at the Classic Lenses Podcast UK home office, we lose Simon part way through the episode, but Perry and Johnny continue on unsupervised. Perry shares tales of astrophotography and lobster rolls from his holiday in The Maritimes, and gets starry-eyed over his new Topcor 3.5cm lens. Johnny discusses finer points of the Canon IVSB, and pays tribute to his teacher and mentor, Barbara Crane. Bit of a rocky one here without Captain Forster at the helm, but the boys manage to make it through the shoals of episode 80.

2019-08-121h 46

Classic Lenses Podcast #79 Return of the DragonslayerPerry is still hitting the road to New Brunswick in Canada, so we've asked Eric Sluis to take time out from shooting all sorts of weird activities that go on outside his front door at Mons in Belgium, to take up the hot seat. Having postponed "The Nigel Cliff Question" from last week as it was simply too colossal for the time we had, Eric, Johnny, and Simon tackled the question, "Can a cheap lens compete with an expensive one?" Of course the answer is, "It depends" but extraordinarily, that phrase was not used. Find out our answers, assuming...

2019-08-051h 55

Classic Lenses Podcast #78 Best FrenemiesWe finally get around to answering your emails this week! Seeing that Perry is gallivanting around North America, we asked frenemy of the show and the man behind the constructive feedback summaries of our show on Instagram's @bestvintagelens, Ricardo Bayon to sit in the third seat and help us out. Topics include cheap vs expensive adapters, focusing screens, why it's difficult to adapt some lenses to other systems, what does the aperture pin do, and what's wrong with a Spotmatic? Plus a couple of questions that take us into the depths/pit of why we like lenses that are...

2019-07-291h 55

Classic Lenses Podcast #76 C/Y Contax 'N' Zeiss R GR8We went on a bit this week, or rather Simon and Perry did. Johnny went a way for a while to do some household chores, but sneaked back later hoping he had not been missed. He hadn't, because Simon was salivating over his friend's Contax and Zeiss collection that had been laid before him. So, a camera heavy episode, but with plenty of lots of Planar, Sonnar, and yes, Tessar talk to to keep you happy. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 76 LINKS & REFERENCES Contax RTS...

2019-07-152h 24

Classic Lenses Podcast #74 Simon Loves TessarsPerry loves cheap lenses, Simon digs Tessars (instead of burying or sinking them) and Johnny says nice things about bokeh with a Primoplan. An alternate universe strikes the podcast this week as the hosts acknowledge their lens prejudices and promise to at least try to overcome them... Plus trash talk on (some) Leica equipment, a quick chat on Zunow lenses and cameras, and more than you might hope for on Johnny's ginger beer. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 74 LINKS & REFERENCES Ginger Beer Recipe J...

2019-07-011h 59

Classic Lenses Podcast #73 The Sonblad and Perry's "Cheap" LensesThis week, Simon watches the new promotional video for the Hasselblad CFV II digital back for Hasselblad V Series cameras and decides to make something of a chimera out of his Sony and 500 C/M... We finally catch up on a few emails from Robbie Jamieson, Chris Holland and a correctly pronounced Ian Barnaby Nutt and finally do their emails some justice. As usual we can't get through a show without talking about panorama cameras and Perry's Xpan, and Perry gives tips on what he describes as budget lenses. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 

2019-06-241h 58

Classic Lenses Podcast #72 Not Medium Format Digital Per SeThis week Per Edman, a full time wiseguy of the Minolta Mafia, returns with a big little camera – a Fuji GFX 50R. Is it a large format camera as some Fuji marketing says, or is it not even medium format? Opinions are expressed and they may well be disagreed with... So is it worth mounting 35mm SLR lenses on the little behemoth? This question is answered and we also find out the sad truth why Per is so passionate about Minolta gear... ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________

2019-06-171h 35

Classic Lenses Podcast #71 Protests and Flower PowerThis week, Perry finds himself in the middle of a 1 million person strong protest demonstration, so he naturally grabs his Konica Hexar + Zeiss ZM Biogon & Hasselblad Xpan. Following on from a chat about Perry's undoubtedly worthy photos, the conversation naturally turns to flower and bokeh photography. Plus, news from Fujifilm, and find out why Simon felt guilty about shooting poppies with a Cyclop 100mm f/2? Perry and Johnny are still scratching their heads on that one... ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 70 LINKS & REFERENCES Cyclop T3C...

2019-06-101h 30

Classic Lenses Podcast #70 New BeginingsPerry Ge officially becomes a host of the Classic Lenses Podcast, and after an eternity, Johnny and Simon finally let him talk, and then there's no stopping him! Topics cover what professional sellers do with nice gear, focus aids, Alpa cameras & lenses as well as forgetting the difference between a Sonnar and a Planar... All this plus Johnny's long awaited field recording of Central Camera customers and co-workers. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 70 LINKS & REFERENCES Zeiss C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM Alpa Kern Macro Swi...

2019-06-031h 53

Classic Lenses Podcast #69 Desert Island Lenses with Perry GeWe have a full on lensgasm this week! Perry Ge is our returning guest, and we welcome him by promptly sending him away on a sinking ship to be washed up with his simple choice of three lenses from his collection as well as one from his dreams. So, put on your sunglasses and listen to the most lens namedropped episode ever! ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ EPISODE 69 LINKS Ricoh 28mm 2.8 LTM Leica Summicron 35mm f2 V4 Canon 50mm 1.5 LTM L...

2019-05-271h 59

Classic Lenses Podcast #68 Photographica And The Blue BessaA round-up on some the things that we've been up to lately. Simon had a table at the UK's largest camera fair, Photographica 2019 in London, and went mad for Tessars. Johnny traded his Nikon S2 for some magic blue beans in the shape of a Bessa R. Lots of lens talk as usual, listener questions, and we don't manage to answer why Johnny prefers a Kiev to a Nikon S2 and Simon prefers a FED S to a Leica II. Don't forget: Ko-fi donations to the podcast in May will go to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida.

2019-05-201h 31

Classic Lenses Podcast #64 Designing Lenses With Jason Lane (Will you still love us when we’re 64?)Just when Karl, Johnny, and Simon started to think they knew about lenses, Jason Lane comes along and makes them realize how little they actually know. Why does a Petzval swirl? Why do new high resolution lenses have a gazillion elements? Why is field of view is more important than focal length to a designer? These, and many more questions, are answered in this highly technical episode. Plus, the latest news on glass plate photography! ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ Jason Lane Pictoriographica, home of J. Lane Dry Pla...

2019-04-152h 08

Classic Lenses Podcast #02 REAL CFNSLSP: When Podcasts CollideThis week on The Real CFNSLSP: the first confirmed kill in the War to Destroy All Podcasts. Simon's PC dies, Karl's router dies, Johnny goes full idiot (as usual), and EM's evil plan comes to fruition... WARNING: This episode contains adult language & adult beverages. NSFW. ________ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher ________ LINKS The Hypersensitive Photographers Podcast Emulsive 35mmc The Manchurian Candidate ________ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the...

2019-04-081h 24 $LetsRun.com\'s Track Talk$

LetsRun.com's Track Talk What Really Happened at World Cross Country, Cheptegei vs Mo Farah, The Debut of Team LetsRun + Emily Sisson Has ArrivedLRC has deparated Denmark and gives its report cards on the World Cross Country Championships and Aarhus, Denmark. Who wins on the track Mo Farah or Joshua Cheptegei? Emily Sisson finally ended her losing streak to Molly Huddle. How fast will she run in London? Plus Team LetsRun with Kelsey Bruce and Matt Crowe took on the world's toughest best yet the Boston Marathon wants to have a different start time for the elites. Plus our weekly Alberto Salazar talk and the Iowa caucuses. Sponsored by Health IQ. Go to http://www.letsrun.com/healthiq to see how...

2019-04-0300 min $LetsRun.com\'s Track Talk: The Home of Running and Track and Field$

LetsRun.com's Track Talk: The Home of Running and Track and Field What Really Happened at World Cross Country, Cheptegei vs Mo Farah, The Debut of Team LetsRun + Emily Sisson Has ArrivedLRC has deparated Denmark and gives its report cards on the World Cross Country Championships and Aarhus, Denmark. Who wins on the track Mo Farah or Joshua Cheptegei? Emily Sisson finally ended her losing streak to Molly Huddle. How fast will she run in London? Plus Team LetsRun with Kelsey Bruce and Matt Crowe took on the world's toughest best yet the Boston Marathon wants to have a different start time for the elites. Plus our weekly Alberto Salazar talk and the Iowa caucuses. Sponsored by Health IQ. Go to http://www.letsrun.com/healthiq to see...

2019-04-031h 18

Classic Lenses Podcast #61 Adapting and Modifying with Nick LyleThis week, Johnny and Simon are joined by Nick Lyle, one half of the Homemade Camera Podcast. Nick, when he's not being a blacksmith and an artist, likes to make Frankencameras out of trashed camera parts so he knows a thing or two about adapting lenses where they don't normally belong. Plus find out how to make a stitched super high resolution image using a medium format lens without moving the lens... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ NICK LYLE Homemade Camera Podcast | Flickr | Instagram | Whitesavage & Lyle ...

2019-03-251h 43

Classic Lenses Podcast #60 Catching UpAfter last week's disaster, we take some time out to catch up with the classic lens related things we've been getting up to recently, so as usual, many topics are covered. Johnny is forced to justify (again) why the Canon 50mm f/1.8 LTM is a "Budget" lens, a listeners email leads to a conversation about how different lenses work on different sensors, and Simon has his drink spiked shortly before being interviewed at The Photography Show by the Sunny 16 Podcast. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS Sunny 16 Po...

2019-03-181h 34

Negative Positives Film Photography Podcast

Negative Positives Film Photography Podcast Negative Positives Podcast #212Mike and Andre are joined by Johnny Sisson from the Classic Lenses Podcast and employee of Central Camera in Chicago! We discuss age demographics of film and digital shooters, Johnny discusses 4x5 pack film holders and converting them to panoramic format and cheap Xpan alternatives, a large format craze happening?, and Mike has problems loading film on plastic developing reels for the first time in a long time. Next, we have Johnny answer questions from the Negative Positives Podcast Facebook Group that leads us down so many rabbit holes that we had to make two episodes out of it!

2019-03-111h 59

Classic Lenses Podcast #58 The Hong Kong Scene With Perry GeKarl is "working" again this week, but fear not, Simon & Johnny are joined by Hong Kong classic lens photographer, Perry Ge. Get the lowdown on lens dealers that don't want to sell you anything and offer advice instead. A hugely varied podcast this week with discussions covering Dallmeyer, Frankenstax, Hasselblad Xpan, Fan Ho and snoring on a podcast... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ PERRY GE Flickr | Website ________ EPISODE LINKS Fan Ho’s Hong Kong Photography Yashica Y35 Hong Kong & Blade Runner M...

2019-03-042h 01

Classic Lenses Podcast #57 When Fungus Attacks! with Lyndon BoothThis week Lyndon of Londinium Cameras joins us to talk about classic lens repairs, none of that autofocus rubbish here! Lyndon gives out lots of advice which largely translates into don't try this at home, get an expert to do it instead. If that's not put you off, take a listen to Lyndon taking about stuck apertures, seized helicoids and the F word... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS Lyndon Booth Website | Twitter | Facebook Basic Optical Construction Medium: Everything you need to...

2019-02-251h 49

Classic Lenses Podcast #56 Coffee With Anthony RueNever one to miss out on a free coffee, Karl makes a visit to see Volta Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and more owner, Anthony Rue. Steeped in photography history, Anthony takes us on a photographic journey including a look at a digital future from the past. Plus how Khloe Khardiasian uses his Instagram name... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS Anthony Rue Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate | Halcyon Dive Systems Stephen Dowling Kosmo Foto | Kosmo Foto 120 Global Underwater Explorers Mi...

2019-02-181h 51

Classic Lenses Podcast #55 Casually Photophiling with James TocchioDropping by this week is James Tocchio, founder of the excellent Casual Photophile blog and F Stop Cameras. James is a passionate user and reviewer of older cameras and classic lenses and it's certain that many listeners will have read many of his lens reviews. Plus lens rendering differences between film and digital and much more. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS James Tocchio Casual Photophile | F Stop Cameras | Instagram | Twitter Casual Photophile Articles Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm | Carl Zeiss Pl...

2019-02-111h 41

Classic Lenses Podcast #54 How To Build Your Camera With Raffaello PalandriLike to shoot film and digital? Tired to taking two cameras into a photo shoot? You need a PONF Camera, digital and film in one! This week we are joined by the founder of PONF Camera, Raffaello Palandri. PONF Camera is an open source camera project and one of its aims is to keep the technology of film cameras alive as it's only a matter of time before Karl Havens and Johnny Sisson destroy every old camera ever made... What’s more the PONF Camera will be perfect for using with classic lenses. LISTEN TO THE POD...

2019-02-041h 54

Classic Lenses Podcast #53 Wet on Wet Bokeh!Celebrating the awesomeness of the Raynox 135mm f/2.8! New acquisitions, how to price up rare lenses for eBay, Johnny's bubble problem, Vivitar buying tips, balsam separation again, and much more! BTW When Simon talks about an 85mm f/2.5 Vivitar, he means 90mm... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INST...

2019-01-291h 55

Classic Lenses Podcast #52 Matthew Duclos & The HeartbreakerThink that using flawed lenses to make interesting imaging is just a still photography thing? Think again! Matthew Duclos of Duclos Lenses explains how helped shape the trend towards using old lenses in Hollywood. Plus what makes for a good cine lens, find out about his "Heartbreaker" and oh, Mathew talks about his company's Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/0.7... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EM...

2019-01-211h 50

Classic Lenses Podcast #51 The Mike & Bob Show!Two for the price of one this week and Karl, Johnny and Simon almost get a week off as Mike Eckman and Bob Rotoloni chat Nikon history amongst themselves. As the President of the Nikon Historical Society, Bob knows a thing or two about Nikon, and he tells us about a better lens than the 105mm f/2.5... Plus we have a winner of our mystery lens competition! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT ...

2019-01-142h 15

Classic Lenses Podcast #50 We Are OneIn a change to our scheduled podcast with Matthew Duclos who could not join us due to a last minute problem. So instead we used the opportunity to go through the email pile with lots of talk on Zuiko, lens coatings, lens adapters, Raynox, and fixing balsam separation. Plus WIN A LENS! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an e...

2019-01-071h 15

Classic Lenses Podcast #49 100mm With Bryan NagarThis week we talk about 100/105mm (non macro) lenses with our guest, classic lens photographer, Bryan Nagar. The various Nikon 105/2.5 lenses get a good going over along with just about every other 100mm lens we can think of plus one that's best left forgotten... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live

2018-12-312h 01

Classic Lenses Podcast #43 The Flektogon Is Not Perfect!Simon discovers the harsh reality that there are times when a modern lens will do a better job than even a great classic lens. Also in the show, Karl justifies taking pictures of plant pots, and Johnny being Johnny... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  Bes...

2018-11-201h 28

Classic Lenses Podcast #41 Karl Goes To The Dark SideNothing goes from hot to not like a Karl Havens lens purchase, find out what's he's dropped like it's hot and hear some post purchase feedback from Johnny and Simon for his latest lens. Plus quick chats on the Sigma Super Wide, Micro Nikkor 55/2.8, Nikon 105mm f/2.5 (sonnar), LTM Nikon 50/2, Konica 40/1.8 Pancake and some large format action. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMA...

2018-11-051h 35

Classic Lenses Podcast #39 Sexy LensesNo Karl this week (again), so Johnny and Simon (eventually) talk about lenses that we've bought because they look great! A Smörgåsbord of subjects ensue including; Jupiter-11, Lomography Petzval, Hasselblad Xpan, Konica Autoreflex, Rolleicord, Carl Zeiss 75mm f/1.5 Biotar, Concave Ultron, Vivitar (Tokina) 85mm f/1.8, Voigtlander Zoomar, Carl Zeiss Ultron, Asahi 58mm f/2.4 (again) and much more! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the...

2018-10-231h 55

Classic Lenses Podcast #36 Gear Acquisition MonkeysAfter last week's failed attempt to make Episode 36, Karl , Johnny and Simon are back to talk about our latest acquisitions and Simon schools Karl in decisive eBay purchasing... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classiclenses | #bestvintagelens FOLLOW THE HOSTS  Karl Havens

2018-10-021h 58

Classic Lenses Podcast #35 Ektachrome Is Back Innit!Em is back to talk about his Santa sack of happiness as his Emulsive Secret Santa event is now on. EM also passes on some of his wisdom to give Karl and Simon an idiots guide to shooting film, (Johnny already knows everything). This episode is "classic lenses light and film heavy". LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to re...

2018-09-181h 46

Classic Lenses Podcast #34 Ade Stirs The PotThis week we're joined by the seemingly innocent Ade from the Sunny 16 Podcast. As a self admitted lens newbie, Ade grills Karl, Johnny and Simon about classic lenses and raises tensions at the same time! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classiclenses | #bestvintagelens F...

2018-09-101h 51

Classic Lenses Podcast #33 Unforgotten LensesKarl, Johnny and Simon talk about the lenses they own, but rarely use (if ever). Listen in for handy justification tips on keeping little used lenses as well as a few procrastination strategies. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classiclenses | #bestvintagelens FOLLOW...

2018-09-041h 17

Classic Lenses Podcast #31 Half Frame and MoreThis week Karl Havens Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk to California based photographer, Dan Marinelli of The Half Frame Club. As well as half frame, Dan talks about his preference of Pentax Lenses over Nikkors as well as the effect open heart surgery has had on his GAS. Later in the show, Karl gets bitter about photographers that put too much effort into getting amazing photos... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CON...

2018-08-141h 34

Classic Lenses Podcast #30 Pick On Karl WeekThis week Karl Havens makes an heroic effort to be on the show despite not being in his adopted Florida. Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster reward Karl's dedication by asking him about all the things he's done wrong with week from wedding photography through to even more Canon LTM balsam separation. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to recei...

2018-08-071h 05

Classic Lenses Podcast #29 Lens GAS!This week Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster discuss whether there is such a thing as a lens to defeat Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). The short answer is no but download the episode anyway, to hear what a bunch of weak willed people we really are... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email...

2018-07-311h 18

Classic Lenses Podcast #28 f/1.2 And Faster!This week Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster discuss the pros and cons of super fast 50=58mm standard lenses. Complete with the insights of listeners via a poll held last week as well as why Karl gets his dog to lick his lenses. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live...

2018-07-241h 35

Classic Lenses Podcast #27 Adapting lenses, the Emulsive wayBond villain, former aristocrat and film camera obsessive, EM from Emulsive.org joins Karl, Johnny and Simon to tell us about adapting lenses we've never heard of to cameras we would never consider using for that purpose! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classic...

2018-07-161h 43

Classic Lenses Podcast #26 Top Mint eBay EpisodeThis week Karl, Johnny and Simon talk about their experiences of buying lenses and cameras on eBay, good and bad, as well as give some advice on reading between the lines of eBay description. Plus the usual drivel and a conversation about film that may be too long for James Giordano... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to recei...

2018-07-101h 45

Classic Lenses Podcast #24 Anil Mistry talks street and moreThe inspirational Anil Mistry talks to Karl, Johnny and Simon about his street/street portraiture and experimental photography with classic lenses. This episode contains mild swearing. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classiclenses | #bestvintagelens FOLLOW THE HOSTS  Karl Havens Flickr...

2018-06-251h 30

Classic Lenses Podcast #23 Nikkor 105/2.5 (Sonnar), old lenses for fun, sensor sizes and too much analogue talk?This week Karl Johnny and Simon discuss three interesting threads from the Facebook group, Photography with Classic Lenses; What sensor size do the members use? Do you use classic lenses for the experience rather than image quality? Does the podcast do too much analogue talk? Karl tells us about his latest Nikkors and Minolta 35-70mm f/3.5 Zoom. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast

2018-06-191h 18

Classic Lenses Podcast #22 Eric Sluis, LTM Jena lenses and expired filmEpisode 22 of the Classic Lenses Podcast Dutch, Belgium based documentary photographer, Eric Sluis talks to Karl Johnny and Simon about using classic lenses for paid work as well as sharing some of his extensive knowledge of wartime Carl Zeiss Jena lenses including LTM39 versions of Contax bayonet lenses. Also worth noting, Karl & Johnny are still being influenced by Hamish Gill's appearance on the show and are continuing to get bleeped out... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donat...

2018-06-121h 07

Classic Lenses Podcast #19 www.35mmc Happy 5th Birthday with Hamish GillThis week we are celebrating the 5th anniversary of 35mmc.com with Hamish Gill. Hamish manages to rant a little without swearing, although the same could not be said about Johnny and Karl... So many subjects covered, we hope you enjoy the show as much as we did making it. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an em...

2018-05-221h 28

Classic Lenses Podcast #16 Star Wars Pancolar, Opton Sonnar vs Early Jupiter-3, Canon 35mm LTM and more!This week, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson talk about the lenses they're currently using most frequently and Simon Forster talks about a quick and dirty comparison test with a Zeiss 50/1.5 Opton Sonnar, two Jupiter-3 lenses including an early version and a new 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcas...

2018-05-011h 09

Classic Lenses Podcast #15 Tapping into the knowledge of Mike EckmanThis week, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster are joined by Indiana based reviewer of old camera equipment, and admin of the huge Facebook group, Vintage Camera Collectors, Mike Eckman. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classiclenses | #bestvintagelens FOLLOW THE HOSTS ...

2018-04-231h 11

Classic Lenses Podcast #14 Shooting Classic Lenses With Svetlana BelinskyThis week, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster are joined by Netherlands based photographer, Svetlana Belinsky LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classiclenses | #bestvintagelens FOLLOW THE HOSTS  Karl Havens Flickr | Instagram Johnny Sisson Instagram | Central Camera Co...

2018-04-161h 11

Classic Lenses Podcast #13 24mm-28mm (+1mm)This week, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk about lenses in the 24-28mm range. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classiclenses | #bestvintagelens FOLLOW THE HOSTS  Karl Havens Flickr | Instagram Johnny Sisson Instagram | Central Camera Co...

2018-04-101h 19

Classic Lenses Podcast #12 Photography, Life & Everything With Geza SingerIn this episode Geza Singer, a prolific Hungarian born photographer started to shoot with a Lubitel 2 TLR in the early 1960's whilst in exile in Transylvania, tells Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster how he managed to complete his formal photography education in London. Moving on to covering the US Vietnam protests with an Exakta Varex through to his current day work. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas...

2018-04-021h 41

Classic Lenses Podcast #11 135mm LensesIn this episode, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk about a focal length that has fallen out of favour, the 135mm lens. Plenty of chat about Sonnars, Jupiter-11's and the "Bokeh Monster". Simon talks about his latest acquisition and Karl buys another lens during the podcast, giving listeners a rare opportunity of seeing a master lens buyer at work... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & quest...

2018-03-271h 13

Classic Lenses Podcast #09 There's Something About Minolta...In this episode, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster are joined from Sweden by Per Edman. Not only is Per an admin of the Facebook group, Photography with Classic Lenses, he's also a fully paid up member of the Minolta Mafia... LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live

2018-03-061h 05

Classic Lenses Podcast #08 What's the deal with LTM lenses, and other ramblings...In this episode, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster cover a multitude of topics including LTM39 vs SLR lenses, a few f/1.2 lenses and as well the least informative review of the new Fuji X-H1 (a name which Simon forgets already), you'll ever hear. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes...

2018-02-271h 02

Classic Lenses Podcast #04 Bodytalk. Fuji, Sony, Olympus, Canon and more...Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk about the camera bodies we use to shoot with classic and manual focus lenses. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live INSTAGRAM  BestVintageLens | #classiclenses | #bestvintagelens FOLLOW THE HOSTS  Karl Havens Flickr | Instagram Johnny Si...

2018-01-3054 min

Classic Lenses Podcast #02 A Helios-103, a Super Wide Heliar & a PlanarIn this episode, Karl Havens, Johnny Sisson and Simon Forster talk about three lenses we like and why? The three lenses are the Helios-103, Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 and the Contax Yashica mount Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  Pobean | iTunes | Stitcher | Google ________ EPISODE LINKS _______ SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Donate on Ko-fi CONTACT Send ideas & questions for the podcast EMAIL LIST Sign-up to receive an email when each podcast goes live ...

2018-01-1645 min

The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

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