Hahnemühle Highway . Bringing It All Back Home returns with an episode on home printing. From darkroom prints with a Beseler 23CII to the latest Canon dye and pigment ink printers, this episode explore the Pros & Cons of making the big splurge. Topics include: Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 Professional 13" Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer. the entry level 200s, as well as the top of the line 1100. Also: Office Space, Nick Carver, the legendary Hahnemühle Photo Rag, Nations Lab, White Wall Photo Lab. Links:
NIck Carver: https://youtu.be/p0o_SCuStvw?si=UCYQ0Fhib8EmlAZ6
Compare:
https://youtu.be/qLh7Fu3LH3c?si=nqUzEzI3ZpYFslM1
Back To Hexanon. Bringing It All Back Home returns to the theme of the budget 28mm — this exploring the neglected world of Konica's legendary Hexanon lenses. Discussed on this episde: the compact 4th version of the Hexanon AR 28mm 3.5 lens. Also: Hexanon 40mm 1.8, Hexanon 50mm 1.7. Links:
http://www.konicafiles.com/3-hexanon-ar-lenses/-wide-angle-lenses/
Analog Combo - Leica CL, Industar 50, Eastman Double X, HC-110 Dilution H.
Lytkarino Optical Glass Plant, No. 233 — Lytkarino. LZOS -1953 era
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lytkarino_Optical_Glass_Plant
Double X:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bringing-it-all-back-home/id1471887835?i=1000522462861
Panorama On Film: I Finally Get It. Today's new episode is all about discovering how to convert a Pentax 6X7 into a Hasselblad Xpan-like panorama camera. It's all inspired by Kyle McDougal's most recent YouTube videos. Topics: I Dream Of Cameras, 65:24, panorama conversion kits, American Cinematic Society, Portra 160, Pentax 6X7 45mm.
Kyle McDougal's videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJgRPNVLmgw&list=LL&index=2 xpan
https://youtu.be/_mlxHMxrFDQ?si=gcHBiiO6RjZn-p3J 6X7
ASC:
This month I published a revised version of a writing project that began in 1995. In today's Bringing It All Back Home podcast —I'll explore its origins, its themes of mortality & escape, as well the perspective that decades of distance can provide.
My book (on amazon): https://a.co/d/arU0P35
(Another historical work by Simon Sebag Montefiore:)
https://a.co/d/bMxT3s1
Bringing It All Back Home returns with an episode dedicated to the photography of Jim Marshall. Inspired by the new collection— The Grateful Dead By Jim Marshall— this episode takes a dive into Jim Marshall's career, his obsession with cars, guns, Leicas & cocaine, as well as his still somewhat neglected legacy.
The book:
The Jim Marshall documentary:
Bringing It All Back Home returns with an episode all about the Olympus OM-2 and Zuiko 28mm 3.5, as well as the classic Zuiko 50mm 1.4. In this episode: Pros & Cons of the OM-2, what to look out for; the excellent results at f8 from the cheapest of Zuiko 28mm lenses; being surprised by the outstanding performance of the OM-2s metering.
Links:
https://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/om2/index.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn80js1GX2E
https://rangefinderforum.com/threads/the-downsized-slr-revolution-of-the-‘70s-and-‘80s.4815178/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMrZEH2vONM&list=LL&index=9&t=462s
Bringing It All Back Home returns for a summer roundup: exploring classic Vivitar flashes (285HV) and medium format cameras to hunt down the Martin Parr beach resirt vibe. Reflecting on concert photography circa 1979 with Ekatachrom 160 slide film and a Konica C35. Hunting down a street photography 28mm that doesn't cost over $2500 used. Kodak Gold misgivings — and a possible reconnection to Portra 160 instead.
https://www.magnumphotos.com/arts-culture/society-arts-culture/martin-parr-the-last-resort/
The Ultimate Portrait Prime? Today's episode of Bringing It All Back Home explores the brilliance behind the SONY FE 135mm f/1.8 GM. Is this SONY 135mm the hidden gem of portrait lenses? How does it hold up on a beach engagement photoshoot? Did SONY succeed in producing some of the best portrait image quality available for full-frame mirrorless? Included: Lensrental's review of the 135mm f/1.8 G, Zoom vs. Prime, EVF vs Optical, as well as the still blissful surprises inherent in the Pentax 6X7/Takumar 105 2.4.
Summer of 95 - Last Chances. Bringing It All Back Home returns for a special summer series — a look back at the summer of 1995 in order to discover still relevant creative themes. In this episode it kicks off with the idea of Last Chances - the idea that time will not wait for you to get your act together. Also explored: the recklessness needed to get out the door and risk failure. Includes: Kai Wong's Old School Photography book, Hermann Hesse, Hemingway, 90s grunge, hairballs, short story writing, autobiographical fiction & how it relates to photography. Glassboro, NJ; Limehouse, East End.
Brilliance On A Budget - Analog Combo: Nikon F2A, Nikkor-H 28mm 3.5, Kodak Gold. Season 5 episode 18 is all about an analog combo that will punch way above its weight - and thrill you with its performance & durability. Nikon F2A, Nikkor-H 28mm 3.5 (AI converted), & Kodak Gold.
Camera $113 Nikon F2A (DP11 viewfinder)
Lens: $50
Film $8 a roll
More links about the above:
https://mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf2/htmls/spec.htm
https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-28mm-f3-5-ai
https://schneidan.com/2016/09/23/nikon-f2-photomic-slr-which-others-judged/
https://www.shopmoment.com/articles/why-kodak-gold-200-is-still-my-favorite-film-stock-in-2024
Three Leica Lenses (That Aren't Crazy Expensive) - Bringing It All Back Home returns with an episode all about three different Leica lenses: a screw-mount, an M-mount collapsible, and a Walter Mandler R mount. Even though they're all classic Leica lenses - they can be found for under $500. Explored in this episode: Elmar 3.5, Vintage Lenses With Character, the perils of finding a decent Summicron collapsible, HCB, Kodak Portra, Nice Film Club, the hidden gem that is the Leica Canada Walter Mandler R lenses.
Links:
CollectiBlend: Library: Leica lens compendium by Erwin Puts
The 50mm Elmar - An Enduring Classic Leica Lens - The Leica camera Blog
Leitz 5cm f3.5 Elmar: The Meaning of Gestalt – The Thoughts & Photography of Johnny Martyr
GEAR - Leica Summicron 50/2 Collapsible – Review by KJ Vogelius
Saul Leiter & The Rabbit Hole Of Color
Season 5 Episode 16 returns with an episode exploring the inspiration of Saul Leiter's color photography, the rising cost of color film, CCD sensors such as the Nikon D200 & Leica M8, as well as the rabbit hole of YouTube videos on the subject. Includes: Saul Leiter, Eduardo Ortiz, Nikon D200, Nikon NX Studio, CCD sensors.
Links:
Saul Leiter:
https://youtu.be/RJdIJkt3Gz8?si=eahA5RO1mxnwGMho
https://www.saulleiterfoundation.org
Eduardo Ortiz:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQlTE-gREHw&t=1345s
Lucy Lumen
https://youtu.be/Z6r-1yaDNxs?si=vwaMVQGKi5_UP-ao
CCD/M8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBXIS23SzPg&list=PL1--cSVP-SSE85rb2Oq-LSgcAI46AkZO2&index=5
Medium Format Revisited - Going All In? Season 5 Episode 15. Bringing It All Home returns for an episode dedicated to this question: Would you commit six months or a year to exclusively shooting medium format? Would you be able to make the total switch? Included: Hasselblad 500c, Mamiya C3, RZ67, Pentax 6X7, Kodak Tmax 100 ... Is less more? Also: The joy factor inherent in shooting medium format, the current top ten best seller 120 films on B&H.
Mid Century Modern - Today's episode is a rumination on what makes mid century modern homes & motels so timelessly appealing to photographers. Included: characteristics of MCM, why so many new homes & buildings are so ugly, the brilliance of JULIUS SHULMAN, as well as the must-have Taschen book "Case Study Houses." Also: Wildwood's Doo Wop Motels, Margate City's dwindling mid-century buildings, morning light photo walks. LInks:
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Study-Houses-Elizabeth-Smith/dp/3836510219
https://www.juliusshulmanfilm.com
https://www.instagram.com/midmodnj/?hl=en
Pentax PZ-70 - Bargain Brilliance From The 90s. Bringing It All Back Home returns with another bargain combo from the mid-90s - The Pentax PZ-70 with its kit 35-80mm lens. Included: a look at its ergonomics, value, metering, as well as getting around the limitations of the KAF2 kit lens. Also, a custom recipe for developing Kodak Eastman's Double-X.
flickr link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gunfire/27618907560/in/photostream/
Analog Combo - Legacy Pro L110, Pentax 6X7, TMAX 100. Season 5 Episode 12 is all about getting stunning results with matching the beauty that is the Pentax 6x7 Super Multi-Coated Takumar 2.4/105 lens with Kodak TMAX 100 b&w film - and a tiny amount of HC-110. This episode includes: Why the cheapest Pentax 6X7 camera bodies (with plain prism) may be the ultimate medium format hidden gem; why the Pentax 6X7 wooden grip is a must; how the 2.4/105mm Pentax lens is a must-have miracle ... And why Legacy Pro's version of HC-110 (L110) is so brilliant at high dilutions.
Link to Alex's article about Legacy Pro L110
http://www.alexluyckx.com/blog/2022/06/27/developer-review-blog-no-30-legacypro-l110/
Analog Combo In The Snow - TMAX 100, Rodinal, RZ67. Season 5 Episode 11 is all about chasing the golden hour morning light the day after a snowstorm - and the gear that brought it all together. Topics: Mamiya RZ67, Rodinal R09, Kodak TMAX, as well as the small stuff that helps keep it from falling apart. Also: digital: Sony A7RIII, SONY FE 28mm 2.8.
The World Turned Upside Down. Bringing It All Back Home returns for a new episode, Season 5 Episode 10 - using an ultra-wide manual lens at a polar plunge, developing mishaps, learning from mistakes, and addressing the catastrophe in Los Angeles. Topics: Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D for Nikon, Nikon F2A, Pilar Plunge, agitation mishaps during developing, I Dream Of Cameras podcast, Gabe Sachs, Palicades Fire, Jeff Kravitz.
Links:
Jeff Kravitz: https://www.youtube.com/live/JFumMH8553s?si=k0rPzewc-5plg-34
Portfolios & Prints - What To Do With A Year's Worth Of Photos?
The year is almost over & you've got loads of photos - what to do with them? Bringing It All Back Home wraps up 2024 with an episode about exploring three options for where to go next: sharing a curated image gallery through Adobe Portfolio, using a well-reviewed printing service such as Nations Lab, and finally revisiting the goal of spending hours in an actual wet darkroom again. Links below:
https://cwkphoto.myportfolio.com/2024
https://ccca.rowan.edu/departments/radioTelevisionFilm/photominordocs/photoclasses.html