Category Archives: Film photography

C/Y lenses on Canon EOS cameras

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Marco

Although the use of old Contax / Yashica lenses on Canon EOS bodies is relatively common, some exotic combinations of lenses and bodies are little documented. I have now had some experience adapting these lenses and I can report the … Continue reading →

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Fuji Pro160C

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Marco

Differently from the Ektar 100, that produces fantastic colours without any intervention with Photoshop, I totally dislike the Fujifilm Pro160C – that I have used for this edited photo of the Fire Brigade station in Darlington. Yet, I have seen … Continue reading →

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Ektar colour palette

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Marco

These photos (taken at the last Durham food fair) show, photographically speaking: that there is no substitute to Ektar for such colours (not touched in Photoshop) that there is no substitute to the EF 70-200 IS f/4 to shoot indoor

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When the camera makes the picture

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Marco

Usually, it’s not the camera, but the lens, that makes the picture. Especially with film, the camera is often irrelevant. Yet, this image taken in the Wharton Park could have hardly been done without the useful spot meter of my … Continue reading →

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Camera bag for Bronica SQ?!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Marco

Surely I cannot expect manufacturers to create new bags for an old Bronica SQ system. Yet, I believe I found a a very good one to carry a bulky Bronica SQ-A, with a 150/4.0 + hood, a metered chimney viewfinder, … Continue reading →

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Tilt macro lens for Sony NEX cameras

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Marco

I reckon there are easier solutions, but the most complicated one I could find is this one. I bought a Sony NEX-5 (obvious), then an adapter to fit Bronica SQ lenses onto Nikon bodies, then theLensbaby to mount Nikon lenses, … Continue reading →

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The Finchale Priory is…

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Marco

…a “listed building” but, more importantly, is a very, very cold place… when it’s cold. Photographically, the Priory is the first time I combined my “new” Minolta Spotmeter with my Bronica. B&W or colour, that day I had 400 ASA … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti integrali con yogurt

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Marco

Una mia ricetta. Continue reading →

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There must be a reason…

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Marco

…to endure this shitty weather. Like Woody Allen once said about shooting in London, a dark grey sky makes an easy background. Also available on iStock for sale.

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Edinburgh alleys

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Marco

The Nikkor 20/3.5 UD works very well in conjunction with the Delta 3200 and Edinburgh. Old, grainy, grainy and old. Yes, that stuff. And graphical elements too. Dedicated to my officemate Paddy, who this weekend is cycling from Durham to … Continue reading →

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