Arri, one of the biggest brands in all of digital cinema, launched a new tool that aims to make digital video look more analog. Arri Film Lab is an OpenFX plugin that integrates into industry-standard color grading workflows and gives filmmakers and editors creative tools to make their digital videos, regardless of what camera they used, look like they were shot on film. [Read More]
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An issue with my camera's film advance is likely what lead to this partial double exposure – a small gift from the universe. There are a lot of reasons to love shooting film: the look of the medium, the organic nature of the process, the preciousness of each frame, the plethora of cool cameras to choose from and outright nostalgia, just to name a handful. dpreview.com »
2021-07-09 16:00
Ukrainian photographer Olexiy Shportun has created an image capture device that combines a digital camera with a system that resembles a large format film camera to produce dreamy, bokeh-rich still-life photos and portraits. petapixel.com »
2021-06-09 19:47
Photographers have always been prone to debate. Ever since I got back into photography as a hobby, I’ve been genuinely surprised at the frequency and ferocity of film-versus-digital debates. dpreview.com »
2020-06-26 16:00
The image above was shot in one of the old town lanes around Pom Prap in Bangkok in October 2019 using a Nikon F3 analog SLR camera loaded with Kodak Ektar 100 expired film roll. The image below was shot in Khao San Road with a Kodak Portra 400 roll pushed to 800 (for night […] petapixel.com »
2020-06-01 18:41
Over 8 years ago, we over at On Landscape performed a mammoth “Big Camera Comparison.” We compared medium format and large format film against various digital cameras including the then cutting edge Phase One IQ280, an 80MP CCD sensor which we used on a Linhof Techno, an Alpa, and a Cambo technical camera (we also […] petapixel.com »
2020-03-19 17:57
Photo: Hamish Gill Film photography is not what it used to be. It’s changed – or more, it’s evolved. For the better, too. But I bet there are a lot of people who haven’t even noticed! Photography just seems to be one of those pastimes that has the potential to get under people’s skin. dpreview.com »
2020-03-03 17:00
Photographer Usman Dawood of Sonder Creative recently teamed up with film photographer Adam French to put together an intriguing portrait comparison: high-resolution full-frame digital vs 4×5 large format film. petapixel.com »
2019-10-01 19:29
If you've ever wondered if there's an affordable way to go digital with your favorite medium format film camera, the latest I'm Back offering could just be the answer for you. Dubbed the I'm Back® MF, this new offering is a low cost and multi-brand digital back for those gorgeous 6x4. thephoblographer.com »
2019-07-25 19:00
I am constantly asked questions about how I started and how to start shooting film. So, here we go! This guide is intended to be a story of my introduction to film as a landscape photographer, provide some tips, introductions, and guidance, but in no means is it intended to be a foolproof method of […] petapixel.com »
2019-01-18 20:48
Yes, it's already 2019 but looks like we're still not done with the film vs. digital shenanigans. But, more than a topic of debate, this video by Shutterstock Tutorials is a side by side comparison that should actually come in useful whether you're a pure digital shooter curious about the film look, or a hybrid shooter wanting a more detailed study of how each medium compares. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-12 08:00
Over the years, we've seen a lot of talented photographers and impressive projects that were truly inspiring and creative. Many of them tackled eye-opening topics, and some of them challenged the boundaries and norms of genres and approaches. thephoblographer.com »
2018-12-17 23:00
In 2017, I began playing around with a 35mm film camera I had received from my grandparents. This Pentax Spotmatic was simple to use (although the light meter did not work) and it gave me a wonderful sense of accomplishment when I finished a roll of 36 photographs, each one being carefully thought out, more-so […] petapixel.com »
2018-10-19 18:33
Not quite sure about those bulky digital backs for your film cameras? Hong Kong-based The Realizes Co. have come up with a device called Film35, which they are currently funding on Kickstarter. It's essentially a digital "film" that you simply load into your film camera, then shoot as usual. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-02 16:00
Not quite sure about those bulky digital backs for your film cameras? Hong Kong-based The Realizes Co. have come up with a device called Film35, which they are currently funding on Kickstarter. It's essentially a digital "film" that you simply load into your film camera, then shoot as usual. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-02 16:00
We're very well aware of the fact that 35mm full frame lenses have improved significantly over the years. In fact, 35mm lenses can be used pretty commonly for portraits at this point. If you think about this, then medium format must have become proportionally better, right? thephoblographer.com »
2018-07-26 07:00
Photographer Irene Rudnyk often receives questions about film photography, including from people who wonder why it’s even worth doing when you can slap a VSCO filter onto digital images these days. petapixel.com »
2018-05-03 18:04
The new KODAK SCANZA Digital Film Scanner converts film to JPEG files. The versatile film-to-JPEG converter digitizes a variety of formats including 35mm, 126, 110, super 8 and 8mm negatives and slides into optimized 14-megapixel or interpolated 22-megapixel digital files. photographyblog.com »
2018-01-30 19:30
Photographers Anita Sadowska and Alex Hutchinson recently did a “film versus digital” comparison through a fashion photography shootout. They photographed the same subject with Sadowska using a digital Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR and Hutchinson using an analog medium-format Pentax 67. petapixel.com »
2018-01-22 20:41
Let's face it: the film vs. digital debate isn't going away anytime soon. People will always have opinions and find something to compare between the two mediums. Preferences will always be put on the table. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-19 08:00
"We signed an agreement with SONY for their full frame and APS-C sensors," is what Raffaello Palandri tells me about the progress of his project. You see, Raf is in the process releasing some very groundbreaking technology. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-22 14:00
It shouldn't be an issue anymore, but the case of film vs. digital cameras remains a long-standing topic for both beginner and intermediate photographers. Among the most debated aspects of this is which one is the least expensive. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-03 08:00
For many photographers who grew up using film or maybe learned their skill with film just before the rise of digital technology, film still holds a special place in their heart. If given the opportunity to use film without all the caveats that come with it these days (limited options, limited availability, sending out to a regional lab) many would choose to do so. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-16 23:00
A new Kickstarter called I'm Back is finding a way to give old school film cameras new life in the digital world. Not that many of those old film cameras need it, but the ability to shoot digital with the older style film cameras has always been a dream of many photographers. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-16 14:13
There may be pent-up demand for a device that's going to let you dust off your beloved Nikon F-something and shoot digital with it, but that doesn't mean a crowdfunded project is going to make it possible. dpreview.com »
2017-10-11 16:00
Lots of photographers believe that the Fujifilm film simulations on their cameras really look like film. But is that true? To put this to the test, we're having a bit of fun before the weekend hits. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-18 07:00
Film photography is highly valued for the certain sense of softness that it can deliver vs digital. But under the right circumstances, black and white film can be used to create and capture photos that are incredibly sharp. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-12 13:00
In 2011, I bought a used Fuji Gx617 off eBay, a camera last produced in 1993. I had never photographed with film before so it was a learning curve for sure. Though with persistence and dedication I managed to train myself into a successful landscape photographer. boredpanda.com »
2017-05-31 11:41
Hey folks, Our premium publication, La Noir Image, is featuring Acros this month. Photographers who shoot the film and also use the digital emulation with Fujifilm cameras are welcome to be featured. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-03 19:00
Modern digital photography gets a bad rap, when it comes to the way we assess the character of digital capture. We think it's without character. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-28 16:01
When I first got started in medium format film photography, I found it pretty confusing. But I, like many of you, was basing it off of the digital photography formats available. This can get even more confusing for digital photographers getting into film. So we've got a tutorial video that should sort it out. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-23 07:04
Ever since the advent of digital cameras, some film photographers have dreamed of having a way to convert their beloved film cameras into digital ones. Photographer Robin Guymer took matters into his own hands: using his knowledge of electronics, he converted a Sony NEX-3 mirrorless camera into a digital back for his film Nikon FE […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-07 19:09
While digital photography has taken over film in terms of popularity, there is a recent rise of film shooters, reviving the traditional process of analog photography. However, due to sheer convenience and accessibility issues, many films were developed, scanned digitally and printed by commercial or digital ink-jet printers. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-20 17:13
Single lens reflex (SLR) system was a game-changer in film photography by allowing the photographer to see exactly what the camera is seeing through the lens. While digital photography has succeeded film, the operational concepts and mechanics of a traditional film SLR remains the same in the modern digital SLR cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-09 23:07
For a recent project, I was tasked with shooting a hot rod. It was exciting from the beginning, because this particular kind of car is pretty rare here where I live. The owner also requested that their dog sit on the car’s fender, and for the photos to be huge — 100 megapixels were too […] petapixel.com »
2016-10-01 18:08
Retouch4me, known for its AI-powered photo and video editing tools, has introduced Dust OFX, a new plugin that automatically removes dust and small particles from video footage.
Elevate. io introduces a new era of video creation with its browser-based platform, uniting real-time editing, AI-powered tools, asset management, and live collaboration into a single workspace.
Samsung is reportedly developing a new image signal processing pipeline, dubbed "Exynos 2600," that could support a single 320-megapixel camera or up to three 108-megapixel image sensors simultaneously. [Read More]
Earlier this year when the Canon C50 was announced, I saw a significant amount of chatter online about how well-designed and well-priced it was for the average content creator.
Datacolor has announced a significant upgrade to its SpyderPro calibration suite, aiming to deliver a complete color-management and workflow system for photographers. [Read More]
Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.2 has arrived, adding, among other new features, support for live streaming from the iPhone app directly to leading streaming platforms, including YouTube and Twitch. [Read More]