Analog Film Photography Blog Articles

Rolleiflex twin-lens camera and a tulip in a glass bottle on a café table, with a sputnik chandelier and a “Would you sit with us?” neon sign, Magnolia Coffee Bar (former), Art Village on Main, McAllen, Texas — Arista 400 35mm, RETO Ultra Wide & Slim
RETO Ultra Wide & Slim Camera: Sample Photos and Shooting Tips
A 22mm ultra-wide plastic point-and-shoot for 35mm film: what the RETO Ultra Wide & Slim is, tips for shooting it, and ArtByPino sample photos on five films. Read more...
Kodak snapic a1 35mm film camera with bold red and white branding on a dark background.
Kodak Snapic A1: a New $100 35mm Film Camera Designed for Simplicity
The Kodak Snapic A1 is a newly manufactured $100 35mm film camera with auto-load, auto-advance, auto-rewind, a 3-element glass lens, and a built-in flash. Here’s an in-depth look at its... Read more...
Hasselblad Instax Back | Nons Camera
Over a year ago, I got the urge to try out instant film with my Hasselblad 500CM. I had read online about how famous fashion photographers would take instant Polaroid shots in their studio to evaluate lighting before taking a shot on their Hasselblad. Those Polaroid backs took the peel-apart film which has long been discontinued. While left-over stock emerges every now and then, it is pricey. So, in my research, I found the infamous Escura which has had folks who supported their kick-starter campaign over three years ago still... Read more...
9 Tips on Getting the Most out of your Holga Camera
  Bring up the Holga in a photography discussion, and you may be met with skepticism. Why? Holga is known as a toy camera with simple controls. It offers two aperture settings - clear and sunny, or overcast and foggy.The shutter speed is set at 1/100th of a second. It has a B or bulb mode. Despite being primarily plastic, it's remarkably well-crafted. The camera's finish is top-notch, manufactured in China, and distributed by Freestyle Photo and Imaging, a respected film photography provider based in Los Angeles. Two 35mm models... Read more...