{"id":1689,"date":"2022-11-25T06:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T11:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alexluyckx.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/07\/classic-camera-revival-episode-140-worth-the-effort\/"},"modified":"2023-02-07T09:10:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:10:46","slug":"classic-camera-revival-episode-140-worth-the-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.alexluyckx.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/25\/classic-camera-revival-episode-140-worth-the-effort\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Camera Revival &#8211; Episode 140 &#8211; Worth the Effort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexluyckx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/ccr-logo-leaf.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1681\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alexluyckx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/ccr-logo-leaf-300x300.png\" alt=\"ccr-logo-leaf\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it; film photography can be fairly frustrating. A lot can go wrong, and some things can be more difficult when viewed through a modern context. But then there are some cameras, films, and processes that can be worth the effort as they deliver results that are something unique or special. So join Alex, John, and Bill as they discuss what they think is worth the effort!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Classic Camera Revival - Episode 140 - Worth the Effort\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=ejzxi-132121f-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Arial&#038;skin=1&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=3\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Cameras<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta 531\/2<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen it comes to folders, they offer a great deal of power in a small package. But the camera can be a bit of a bear and hard on the pocketbook. Regarding weight and balance, the camera is a bit front-heavy and awkward to use in an easy and meaningful way. But a folder is a nice option if you want that big 6&#215;9 negative without adding too much weight to your camera bag. And also, try and get one with the Novar optics; they&#8217;re a bit cheaper on the used market and offer excellent image quality.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/27991940315\/\" title=\"Camera Review Blog No. 42 - Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta 53 1\/2\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/7417\/27991940315_c6cc39a246_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Camera Review Blog No. 42 - Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta 53 1\/2\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><br \/>\nMake: Zeiss Ikon<br \/>\nModel: Super Ikonta 531\/2<br \/>\nType: Rangefinder<br \/>\nFormat: Medium Format (120), 6&#215;9<br \/>\nLens: Fixed, Novar-Anastigmat 1:3,5 f=10,5cm<br \/>\nShutter: Compur Leaf Shutter, 1&#8243; &#8211; 1\/250&#8243; + Bulb<br \/>\nYear of Manufacture: 1936-53<\/p>\n<p><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52443414404\/\" title=\"Masons\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52443414404_3a24828c02_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" alt=\"Masons\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531\/2 &#8211; Novar-Anastigmat 1:3,5 f=10,5cm &#8211; Kodak Tri-X 400 @ ASA-400 &#8211; 510-Pyro (1+100) 8:00 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52443659263\/\" title=\"Hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52443659263_14f7d535cd_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" alt=\"Hidden\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 531\/2 &#8211; Novar-Anastigmat 1:3,5 f=10,5cm &#8211; Kodak Tri-X 400 @ ASA-400 &#8211; 510-Pyro (1+100) 8:00 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52390132701\/\" title=\"Shipping\/Recieving\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52390132701_71654c3454_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" alt=\"Shipping\/Recieving\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta 531\/2 &#8211; Novar-Anastigmat 1:3,5 f=10,5cm &#8211; Rollei Ortho 25 Plus @ ASA-25 &#8211; Ilford Ilfotec HC (1+63) 10:30 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52389207387\/\" title=\"Cafeteria\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52389207387_64482314c0_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" alt=\"Cafeteria\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta 531\/2 &#8211; Novar-Anastigmat 1:3,5 f=10,5cm &#8211; Rollei Ortho 25 Plus @ ASA-25 &#8211; Ilford Ilfotec HC (1+63) 10:30 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leitz Leica M3<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen it comes to Leica cameras, the M3 marked the start of the iconic series of rangefinders. But they aren&#8217;t for everyone; they are an investment in time and effort. It can be a hard transition if you&#8217;re used to something more automatic. You have the same bottom loading (which takes a bit of practice but is far either than the original Leica rangefinders). You also don&#8217;t have any meters, and focusing is all manual. While designed for only specific focal lengths, there are accessories to help with some of the wider and longer lenses. But with a lot of practice and a bit of mindfulness, the results will speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/funwithcameras\/17367145125\/\" title=\"My Leica M3\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/7671\/17367145125_e4c609a128_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"My Leica M3\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera Specifications<\/strong><br \/>\nMake: Ernst Leitz GmbH<br \/>\nModel: Leica M3 (Double Stroke)<br \/>\nType: Rangefinder<br \/>\nFormat: 135 (35mm), 36x24mm<br \/>\nLens: Interchangeable, M-Mount<br \/>\nShutter: Horizontal Cloth Focal Plane Shutter, 1&#8243; &#8211; 1\/1000&#8243; + Bulb<br \/>\nYear of Manufacture: 1954-68<\/p>\n<p><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/funwithcameras\/52027812498\/\" title=\"Porsche 930 Slantnose April 2022\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52027812498_f62e850eea_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Porsche 930 Slantnose April 2022\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Erns Leitz Leica M3 (Double Stroke) &#8211; Ernst Leitz Summicron f=5cm 1:2 &#8211; Kosmo Foto Mono 100 &#8211; Kodak D-76 (1+1) 10:00 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/funwithcameras\/52029750361\/\" title=\"Ferrari California in the Driveway\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52029750361_1a85dbdabc_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Ferrari California in the Driveway\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Erns Leitz Leica M3 (Double Stroke) &#8211; Ernst Leitz Summicron f=5cm 1:2 &#8211; Kosmo Foto Mono 100 &#8211; Kodak D-76 (1+1) 10:00 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/funwithcameras\/48128708406\/\" title=\"Former CP Train Station\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/48128708406_b1c206efc7_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Former CP Train Station\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Erns Leitz Leica M3 (Double Stroke) &#8211; Ernst Leitz Summicron f=5cm 1:2 &#8211; Kodak ProImage 100 @ ASA-100<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/funwithcameras\/48127389313\/\" title=\"Trent Severin Lock 21 Between Customers_\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/48127389313_0c2b640945_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" alt=\"Trent Severin Lock 21 Between Customers_\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Erns Leitz Leica M3 (Double Stroke) &#8211; Ernst Leitz Summicron f=5cm 1:2 Kodak ProImage 100 @ ASA-100<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Films<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Adox CHS 100 II<\/strong><br \/>\nRegarding film stocks, Adox CHS 100 II is the return of a classic, but figuring out how to expose and process the film. This silver-rich film is a reinvention of Efke 100, a copy of the original Adox 100 film from the early 20th Century. But the results you get are worth the effort. As a silver-rich, single-layer film, it is best to shoot at its box Speed of ASA-100 and pick the right developer. While your traditional D-76, HC-110, and Rodinal will be good. It works well in more exotic fare like Adox FX-39II, 510-Pyro, and Atomal 49!<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/50405752552\/in\/album-72157663799779318\/\" title=\"Film Review Blog No. 73 - Adox CHS 100 II\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50405752552_d926ae18df_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Film Review Blog No. 73 - Adox CHS 100 II\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Film Specs<\/strong><br \/>\nType: Ortho-Panchromatic<br \/>\nFilm Base: Polyester (PET) 100\u03bcm<br \/>\nFilm Speed: ASA-100, Latitude: 100-400<br \/>\nFormats Available: 135, 120 (currently unavailable), Sheet Film (4&#215;5 to 20&#215;24)<\/p>\n<p><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/funwithcameras\/52212986159\/\" title=\"East Side of Metcalfe St. East Side Historic Buildings_\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52212986159_d4c7cb96ef_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" alt=\"East Side of Metcalfe St. East Side Historic Buildings_\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minolta XD &#8211; Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm 1:1.7 &#8211; Adox CHS 100 II @ ASA-100 &#8211; Adox FX-39 II (1+9) 7:30 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/funwithcameras\/52358110976\/\" title=\"Morning at the Lifeguard Station Before the Lifeguards Showed Up\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52358110976_5620e03eb6_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" alt=\"Morning at the Lifeguard Station Before the Lifeguards Showed Up\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canon New F-1 &#8211; Canon Lens FD 35-105mm 1:3.5 &#8211; Adox CHS 100 II @ ASA-100 &#8211; Adox FX-39 II (1+9) 7:30 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52179073666\/\" title=\"Peeling\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52179073666_5dfb7d4c81_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" alt=\"Peeling\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F5 &#8211; AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8D &#8211; Adox CHS 100 II @ ASA-100 &#8211; 510-Pyro (1+100) 7:45 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52176639914\/\" title=\"Houses of Holy - Grace Anglican Church (1851)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52176639914_865251d55d_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"826\" alt=\"Houses of Holy - Grace Anglican Church (1851)\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Graflex Crown Graphic -Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar-S 1:5.6\/210 &#8211; Adox CHS 100 II @ ASA-100 &#8211; Adox Atomal 49 (Stock) 5:45 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Processes<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Adox Scala Process<\/strong><br \/>\nRegarding black &#038; white film, reversal processing recently has been the realm of a single speciality lab, Dr5. And while the future of Dr5 remains in flux, Adox introduced a kit that allows the easy creation of B&#038;W slides from negative films at home. These are something magical when you pull them out of the tank. But it is far from an easy process. With long development times, fickle agitation and having to reexpose the film, it can be trying for even the most level-headed home developer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11577\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alexluyckx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Adox_Scala_Kit-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11577\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Scala kit as it comes out of the box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Technical Details<\/strong><br \/>\nManufacturer: Adox<br \/>\nName: Scala Developer<br \/>\nPrimary Developer: Hydroquinone<br \/>\nType: One Shot (Developer), Reusable (Bleach &#038; Clear)<br \/>\nMix From: Liquid (Developer and Bleach), Clear (Powder)<\/p>\n<p><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52245941132\/\" title=\"Canon EOS 3000 - Test Roll\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52245941132_3f13ba5c60_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" alt=\"Canon EOS 3000 - Test Roll\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canon EOS 3000 &#8211; Canon Zoom Lens EF 38-76mm 1:4.5-5.6 &#8211; Eastman Double-X @ ASA-200 &#8211; Adox Scala Developer (1+1) 7:15 @ 24C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52231503300\/\" title=\"Film Review Blog No. 87 - Adox Scala 50\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52231503300_4683a69a2a_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" alt=\"Film Review Blog No. 87 - Adox Scala 50\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F5 &#8211; AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8D &#8211; Adox Scala 50 @ ASA-50 &#8211; Adox Scala Developer (1+1) 13:15 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52242301293\/\" title=\"Blocked\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52242301293_014e5585c8_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"Blocked\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minolta Maxxum 70 &#8211; Minolta Maxxum AF 24mm 1:2.8 &#8211; Adox CHS 100 II @ ASA-100 &#8211; Adox Scala Developer (1+1) 12:00 @ 24C<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/axle81401\/52239816498\/\" title=\"New Milton - July 2022\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52239816498_ab0257b25a_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"New Milton - July 2022\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minolta Maxxum 9 &#8211; Minolta Maxxum AF 24mm 1:2.8 &#8211; Rollei RPX 25 @ ASA-25 &#8211; Adox Scala Developer (1+1) 10:45 @ 20C<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><strong>Printing<\/strong><br \/>\nBefore the wonderful world of digital and film scanners, printing is the only way to finish your work. And when it comes to darkroom printing, there is nothing more time-consuming and frustrating, but always worth it in the end. But these days, we have many more printing options, not just the darkroom. Even simple inkjet prints at home or from a lab can make your images have that finished look! Of course, a lot of work goes into creating these prints. It might take some time, from scanning to sending, but it is always worthwhile. And it&#8217;s not just your average 4&#215;5; you can also use a variety of self-publishing to create your own &#8216;zines and books. These prints make great cards, gifts, and even art around your home.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_7322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7322\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alexluyckx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-Mar-08-15-19-17-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7322\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of &#8216;zines the gang has made and received.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_6990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6990\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alexluyckx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Photo-Jan-19-13-51-13-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6990\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rookie Mistake, loaded the negative in backwards into the holder and printed the image inverted. At least I got the exposure right!<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_6988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6988\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alexluyckx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Photo-Jan-19-13-43-24-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6988\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Framing up the print with a Grain Focuser. They&#8217;re a pain to use but super handy.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cyanotype<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a gateway drug into the wonderful world of alternative processes. And it certainly takes a level head and even hands to complete. Not to mention a great dependence on the weather, but it produces a wonderful result once you get things dialled in. And one of the best parts is that it is inexpensive, requires less toxic chemistry, and you can use regular watercolour paper. And while you can easily use your film negatives, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL_3HStA6i1_o7El9SS1eXO7a5XiZvLBCR\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">create negatives from your digital images<\/a>! If you want a bit more consistency, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=klr2Sk_XCgY\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">build a UV Light Box<\/a>. But be careful; in no time, you&#8217;ll be doing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Gm3aNGHiNgg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Platinum Palladium Process<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/johnmeadows\/7714075942\/\" title=\"Emily and Cloche - Cyanotype\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/8282\/7714075942_d629005476_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" alt=\"Emily and Cloche - Cyanotype\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/johnmeadows\/5628043028\/\" title=\"Path at Riverdale Farm, Toronto\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/5025\/5628043028_c7e6b07239_b.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Path at Riverdale Farm, Toronto\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/johnmeadows\/5741027387\/\" title=\"Tea-toned Cyanotype\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/2186\/5741027387_1fa22a1e89_b.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Tea-toned Cyanotype\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/johnmeadows\/5995328861\/\" title=\"Memento Mori - Women and Cameras series\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/6129\/5995328861_47c3fa7d5b_b.jpg\" width=\"814\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Memento Mori - Women and Cameras series\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Want a subscription to SilverGrain Classics and are a fan of Classic Camera Revival? <a href=\"https:\/\/photoklassik-international.com\/shop\/ref\/32\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit their shop online<\/a> and buy a magazine or a subscription? 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Looking for development options, check out these labs that have our support, <a href=\"http:\/\/www2.borealislab.qc.ca\/borealis\/en-home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bor\u00e9alis Photo Lab<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/oldschoolphotolab.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Old School Photo Lab<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thedarkroom.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Darkroom<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filmrescue.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Film Rescue International<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also you can connect with us through email: <a href=\"mailto:classiccamerarevivial@gmail.com\">classiccamerarevivial[at]gmail[dot]com<\/a> or by Facebook, we&#8217;re at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/classiccamerarevival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Classic Camera Revival<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ccamerarevival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter @ccamerarevival<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/classiccamerarevival\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram (@classiccamerarevival)!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classiccamerarevival.podbean.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/d8g345wuhgd7e.cloudfront.net\/site\/images\/download_badges\/100k.png\" alt=\"badge image\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s face it; film photography can be fairly frustrating. 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