Building a Darkroom

This essay provides insights into the principles and essentials required for setting up an amateur darkroom. Initial PhaseHow did this crazy idea start?Almost every analog photographer has felt the temptation to develop their first roll of film. Maybe you attended a workshop, watched a movie,…

The JOBO Drum System

Explore the JOBO 2500 and 2800 drum systems, engineered for top-tier film and print processing. The 2500 series is ideal for professionals working with roll films and large formats up to 4x5 inches, while the 2800 series is perfect for daylight print processing. Both…

FPP-3: DIY Film and Paper Processor

Discover the FPP-3, a DIY film and paper processor using Arduino automation and 3D-printed parts. Explore features, setup, and benefits for film enthusiasts.Processing was tedious and time-consuming with only a manual rotation device and a small JOBO 2520 drum. Determined to improve efficiency, I…

Read more about the article The Wood Effect
Black Creek | CH45-F2 SK Super Angulon 75 mm | Rollei IR 400

The Wood Effect

Explore the unseen world through the lens of infrared photography, where lush vegetation transforms into surreal landscapes with striking white leaves against dark skies. Captured using sensitive NIR film, these images unveil a reality beyond our visible spectrum, revealing extraordinary interpretations of light and…

Chamonix 45F-2

This view camera is crafted from a beautiful blend of materials, including teak wood, carbon fiber, stainless steel, and aluminum. Its design is inspired by the concept introduced by Richard H. Phillips, which combines high-tech materials for precise movements, durability, and lightweight construction with…

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CH45-F2 | S-K APO-Symmar 210 | ADOX CHS 100

B/W Slides

A short description of how to develop B/W slides with the ADOX SCALA B&W Reversal Kit and the CHS 100 II film CH45-F2 | S-K APO-Symmar 210 | ADOX CHS 100 This is the Voigtländer Bessa with a Compur shutter and  Anastigmat Skopar f/4.5 lens.…

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Petrified tree | ZB SQ-B

Puyango Petrified Forest

A fascinating fossil deposit of petrified wood located in the middle basin of the Puyango River, South Ecuador. Walking in this landscape is like traveling back in time. After some minutes of walk I found a well preserved petrified Araucarioxylon whose age is estimated at…