Gear & Technique
The times that I decided to blog about camera gear, photography techniques, and other technical things.
Cheat Sheet For Extending Unicolor C-41 Capacity
Published June 21, 2019 in Gear & Technique
A printable sheet to keep a record in your darkroom for extending the capacity of a Unicolor C-41 powder kit.
Packing a Wista VX into a Lowepro Flipside 400 AW II
Published August 11, 2018 in Gear & Technique
Can a four-lens Wista VX camera kit fit into the relatively compact Lowepro 400 Flipside backpack?
Night Photography: Dealing With Yellow Light
Published November 5, 2017 in Gear & Technique
Filter showdown between an 80b filter and a NiSi Natural Night Filter
Sekonic Twinmate L-208
Published July 29, 2017 in Gear & Technique
Review of the Sekonic Twinmate L-208 light meter as a meter for everyday use in street photography.
Organizing Large Format Film Holders: Bag and Tape
Published October 7, 2015 in Gear & Technique
My method for reducing the chance of ruining sheet film by mixing up a large format film holders.
For The Soused Photographer: TLR Camera Flasks
Published September 2, 2010 in Gear & Technique
A look at some vintage flasks designed to look like twin lens reflex cameras.
Mamiya RB67: Street Photography Monster Camera
Published June 26, 2010 in Gear & Technique
Thoughts about using the very large Mamiya RB67 camera for hand-held street photography.
Night Photography Tips - Volume I
Published December 20, 2009 in Gear & Technique
A list of five practical tips for night photographers.
Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Street Shooting
Published October 15, 2009 in Gear & Technique
Some thoughts about using old fashioned twin lens reflex cameras for contemporary street shooting.
The Influence of Large Format Press Cameras
Published October 10, 2009 in Gear & Technique
Although they have been obsolete for some time, does the large format press camera still have influence over people?
The Burke & James 4x5 Press, Endorsed by Weegee
Published October 4, 2009 in Gear & Technique
Reproduction of the Burke & James Press Camera user manual, and some useful tips about freelancing by Weegee the Famous.
Unexpected Speed Graphic Sighting
Published August 21, 2009 in Gear & Technique
Spotting a Speed Graphic camera in the last music video I'd expect to see one.
5 Amazing* Kodak Ektar 100 Photos From My First Roll
Published April 22, 2009 in Gear & Technique
The Secret to Loading 35mm Film for Development.
Published April 11, 2009 in Gear & Technique
Simple tip to help you load 35mm film like a rockstar.
Scanning Film - Fighting Against Curled Film
Published February 26, 2009 in Gear & Technique
How to scan curled negatives flat using a glass insert, and packing peanuts.
DIY Softrelease Safety
Published January 20, 2008 in Gear & Technique
Cheap method to prevent accidental frames from being shot while using a soft release.
Olympus Trip 35 1/200th Modification
Published July 8, 2004 in Gear & Technique
A guide on how to disassemble an Olympus Trip 35 camera and modify it to always use its 1/200th shutter speed.
