A complete review of the Lomography Belair X 6–12 cannot follow the timeworn reviewers’ template of reciting the manufacturers’ specifications, offering an opinion on handling, and evaluating image…
Brian May and I have something in common; not being a rock god, nor being an astrophysicist. We share a love of stereo photography. I learned this fact while chatting with my friend Ruslan. He was working with Brian May (and the rest of the rock superstars of Queen) to…
Fujifilm X100s — the original X100 marked the rebirth of a camera category.
I’ve shot film my whole life. But I’m young enough that “film” only meant one thing — those little cans of 35mm film, hanging for sale by the cash register at the grocery store or pharmacy. Even going to film school, and making movies, film mostly meant 35mm, with two neat…
In late 2012, a new camera from Lomography was announced. The Belair X 6–12 is all kinds of alternative. Sure, it takes analogue film — that’s standard for the Lomography folks, who say they embrace analogue as a lifestyle (not sure what…
I’ve got a few sample shots to share from the Lomo Belair with the standard-issue plastic lenses. This follows on the previous posts: part one which was an introduction to the camera, and part two which…
I’m glad this resource is useful for folks.
Regarding my development methods with Diafine, at it’s simplest I develop for 5+5 and use continual roller agitation.
My more detailed response is to consider time, temperature and agitation.
Welcome to Alt Cameras. This publication will focus on alternative cameras and everything related to using these cameras today. It will explore making pictures using contemporary materials, classic techniques and digital technology. A wide range of cameras will be played with, including…
Hi Kevin,
Yes I included the XP2 Super strictly for comparison. It was processed by a local lab in C41, and scanned with the same Noritsu scanner used for the Diafine scans.
This also satisfied my curiosity of whether XP2 processed in C41 could replace my favourite (and discontinued) film — Kodak…
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