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ILFORD Ortho Film Review: Punchy Tones with High-Contrast Processing
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ILFORD Ortho Film Review: Punchy Tones with High-Contrast Processing

Introduction to ILFORD Ortho Film ILFORD Ortho Plus is a unique black-and-white orthochromatic film celebrated for its exceptional detail, fine grain, and distinct tonal rendering. Unlike panchromatic films, Ilford Ortho is sensitive only to blue and green light, resulting in darker reds and lighter blues and greens in the final […]

Photo by Jody Andrasi
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MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF HARMAN PHOENIX 200 IN 120!

Photo by Jody Andrasi The arrival of Harman Phoenix in 35mm in December 2023 was highly anticipated by film photographers; for a few years it felt like everywhere we looked, film stocks were being discontinued, so this good news was a refreshing change.  Clearly, I wasn’t the only one who […]

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The Ideal Solution for Carrying Long Lenses and Cameras

Photographers who own long, fast prime lenses require specialized bags that not only accommodate large lenses but also have space for cameras and additional accessories. While most larger bags are designed to carry just the lens, Vanguard’s Alta Sky 66 offers the perfect solution for those who want to keep […]

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What’s in my camera bag? Mindshift Backlight Elite 45L

In this “What’s in my camera bag” video I walk you through how I packed my Mindshift Backlight Elite 45L for a 6-week-assignment in the rainforest. Hope you guys enjoy! THOMAS NICOLON Conservation storyteller 🔗 SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITE • Website & Shop: thomasnicolon.com • Instagram: / @thomas.nicolon ☊ MUSIC: […]

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Introducing Vanguard’s Updated Tripod Line: New Features for Photographers and Videographers

Milky Way Rising over Wolf Lake Nikon D810, Laowa 12mm f/2.8 | ISO400, 20 sec @ f/2.8 Canada’s top-rated tripods have undergone significant updates, offering improved quality, enhanced features and more compact, lightweight designs. Vanguard’s latest tripods provide photographers and videographers with versatile, durable options tailored to their specific needs. […]

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Road Trip with the Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 18L

I love Think Tank products. Like many photographers, I often feel that the perfect camera bag doesn’t exist. My gear is varied, and I have a selection of Think Tank bags suited for every type of outing: the Airport International V3.0 for long trips, the Streetwalker Pro V2.0 for birdwatching […]

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Introducing Vanguard Vesta Aspire Bags: A Stylish and Functional Solution for Photographers

Vanguard’s new Vesta Aspire bags offer photographers an elegant and practical way to carry their cameras and accessories, with options to suit a variety of needs. The collection includes five sizes of shoulder bags, a Camera + Zoom pouch and a sleek backpack. All models feature a light grey interior […]

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Think Tank Mirrorless Mover, Sac à dos photo

Avec mon acquisition du Nikon Z6III, mes présents sacs à dos qui sont adaptés pour mon Z9, sont trop volumineux pour mes randonnées pédestres, urbaines ou que pour le transport du Z6III avec des objectifs. J’ai donc cherché et trouvé le nouveau sac à dos de Think Tank soit le […]

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In-Depth review of the NEW Harman Phoenix 120 format film!

At Graination, we’ve extensively tested Harman’s PHOENIX 200 120 film, gaining valuable insights into maximizing its unique properties. Thanks to contributions from our talented photographers Cui Hao, Zhang Chen, Ishkhan Ghazarian, and Winnie Yan, we’ve explored the full potential of Phoenix 200 across a range of scenarios. Here’s a detailed […]

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Think Tank BackLight 18L review

The “BackLight 18L” backpack by ThinkTank is truly versatile. As someone new to the world of photography but passionate about the outdoors, this bag quickly won me over. I particularly appreciate backpacks for their multiple configurations and robustness. The bag: Access to the main compartment from the back without removing […]