Film Photography Blog

Analogue Spotlight: The Live Stream
What happens when The Photography Show can't go ahead, and the analogue community is suddenly bereft of a Sunday afternoon's entertainment? A live stream!

Coronavirus Statement
Update: Mon 23rd March
Impact on our business of the ongoing public health crisis

Derev Pan Film for 35mm Shooters
The origin, background and details on Derev Pan 35mm B&W film. A fantastic set of films for photographers after fine detail, excellent separation of green tones, and smooth contrast. Available in three different speeds from ISO 100-400

Silberra: a short update
A short statement from Silberra addressing the Indiegogo backers who have not yet received their rewards

Straight 8: The No-Edit Cinefilm Competition
We talk to the organisers of the straight 8 competition to learn about their vision: one reel, no edits, displaying the results at Cannes!

Instamatic goodness: Camerhack hits store!
Camerhack adapters arrive in the UK for film cameras that need 116, 118, 122, 130, 616 or 126 Instamatc film. Great news for vintage camera lovers!

Camerhack: Bringing Vintage Cameras Back To Life
We interview Claudio, the man behind Camerhack with a mission of getting vintage cameras off our shelves and back into taking photographs!

Low Light Magic: Reflections of a Winner
We catch up with Darren Kelland - one of the Grand Winners of last year's winter competition to hear more about his process and the specific background to his winning photo

Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award - Winner!
We are thrilled to have won Feefo's coveted Gold Trusted Service Award for our feedback scores across 2019! Read on to here our thoughts on what it means, as well as some of our plans for 2020...

Dry Plates: the 1880s technology for the modern photographer
We talk dry plates with Jason Lane - the man behind Pictoriographica and the current standard-bearer for this fantastic 1880s photographic technique

Kodak Winter Competition: Think Outside the Box Speed
It's time for another Winter Competition in partnership with Kodak Alaris! And this one is all about the magic of pushing and pulling film. It's time to 'Think Outside The Box Speed'...

What Is Pushing and Pulling Film?
Pushing and pulling film can often sound complicated, but in reality it is a simple technique that can vastly expand your creative options when shooting film. Learn the basics in our Guide to Pushing/Pulling film!