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Charleston Film Photography

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Thoughts on film photography, guides to shooting in Charleston and the Lowcountry, and explorations of the analog process.

Pentax 67: The Medium Format Camera That Refuses to Die Pentax 67: The Medium Format Camera That Refuses to Die

A 5-pound SLR from the 1960s is outselling modern alternatives on the used market. Film sales grew 127% since 2020, and the Pentax 67 sits at the center of that comeback.

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Kodak Portra 400 Review: The Definitive Film Stock Guide Kodak Portra 400 Review: The Definitive Film Stock Guide

Portra 400 accounts for more than half of professional color negative film sales worldwide. After shooting 200+ rolls across 35mm and 120 formats, here is what it actually does well and where it falls short.

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