Jun 21, 2023 | Behind the Scenes, Exclusive, How To, Lifestyle
10 reasons to use GIMP. GIMP is primarily designed for digital images, there are a number of reasons why it is useful for film photographers. By Marwan el Mozayen. The GIMP splash screen appears on loading. The Light & Shade adjustment is found under the...
Apr 1, 2023 | Darkroom, Exclusive, How To, Lifestyle
Homeopathic film development – rediscovering a lost alternative process By Andreas WaldeckApril 1st, 2023 Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that uses highly diluted substances to treat various ailments. One of the interesting applications of...
Mar 9, 2023 | Behind the Scenes, Darkroom, Gear, How To, Lifestyle
“Frames of Mind” exhibition by Peter Langman. The “Frames of Mind” is a collaboration between British photographer Pete Langman and Sam. It explores self harm and mental health. By Christopher Osborne. Sam has collaborated in making...
Feb 23, 2023 | Behind the Scenes, Gear, How To, Lifestyle
Ricoh MIRAI camera spotted in Gotham City No famous photographer has used a Ricoh MIRAI in the rice paddies of Vietnam under mortar fire, it can claim having seen service in the toughest streets of Gotham City! By Marwan el Mozayen. Bob the Goon, armed with a camera...
Feb 10, 2023 | Behind the Scenes, Gear, How To, Lifestyle
The Ricoh MIRAI bridge camera Ricoh MIRAI: Ugly Plastic or Classic Star Trek? By Marwan el Mozayen. The Ricoh Mirai in an advertisement The Ricoh MIRAI was introduced to the world in 1988. MIRAI means “future” in Japanese and moving into the future was the mission....
Jan 16, 2023 | Behind the Scenes, Gear, How To
Servicing a Kiev MC Vega 28B 2.8/120mm lens Marwan’s step by step guide to servicing a Kiev MC Vega 28B 2.8/120mm lens By Marwan el Mozayen. One of my absolute favorite lenses in the Kiev system is the Vega 120mm. Mechanically this lens is very well made. The...