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Film Format Fun: 126 Instamatic Film
written by Maaike van Stratum (@stratski) on 2016-03-23 #gear #tutorialsWe all know about 35mm and 120 film, right? And since Lomography re-introduced 110 film, we have another film format to play with. But in the years past, many more film formats were in use. Let me introduce you to a few golden oldies and tell you about my experiences with them. Here's how I revived my Instamatic cameras.
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Tipster: Tinting and Staining Cyanotypes
written by Maaike van Stratum (@stratski) on 2015-09-26 #gear #tutorialsCyanotypes are a fun and easy way to make prints on paper and textile. But perhaps the bright blue color of a cyanotype isn't really your thing? No problemo! With everyday things like coffee and tea you can turn your cyanotypes from bright blue to warm brown.
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12 Months, 12 Projects: Cyanotypes for August
written by Maaike van Stratum (@stratski) on 2015-08-31 #gear #tutorialsMy 2015 resolution is to do 12 photography projects, one for every month. In August, cyanotypes were on the roll. A cyanotype is an old-fashioned contact print made under the sun.
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12 Months, 12 Projects: March Of Caffenol
written by Maaike van Stratum (@stratski) on 2015-04-12My list of resolutions for 2015 consists of 12 projects, one for every month. March was for caffenol. You have probably heard of the amazing fact that you can develop black and white photos with coffee, sodium, and vitamin C. I had tried this before but with less than stellar results. Somehow, there's always something going wrong. Time to devote a few rolls to caffenol to finally get the hang of it.
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The Gevabox of Wonders
written by stratski on 2014-11-18 #gearSometimes you see a camera and you just have to have it. I felt that way about this lovely little box camera. Looks don't mean a thing, I know, but in this case, the looks didn't deceive me.
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Let the Sun Do the Work with Chlorophyll Prints
written by stratski on 2014-10-09 #gear #tutorialsAn unusual yet inexpensive way to engage in alternative photographic printing is by simply using sunlight and plant leaves! Try out this chlorophyll print tutorial.
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Making a Slit Scan Camera
written by stratski on 2014-07-31 #gear #tutorialsLooking for a fun new experiment? Like those old fashioned finish photos? Then let me introduce you to the wondrous world of slit scan photography.
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Hacking a Polaroid 80-Series Camera to Take Fuji FP film
written by stratski on 2014-06-24 #gear #tutorialsLomographer stratski will teach you a little secret of his on how you can use the Fuji FP film on a Polaroid 80-series camera. Follow his tutorial here.
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Something New: I've caught GAS
written by stratski on 2014-01-15No, I didn't eat too much beans. I'm talking about Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Beware - you may have it, too!
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Uncle Jos's Hand-me-down Camera: Yashica 109
written by stratski on 2013-10-30 #gearIt's always good to let people know you're into film photography, they might give you their old cameras! My uncle Jos gave me his old Yashica 109 with a huge bunch of accessories. Here's what I have to say about this hand-me-down piece.
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Tote Bagging the Cyanotype
written by stratski on 2013-08-15 #gear #tutorialsMaking cyanotypes is a wonderful craft and is surprisingly easy. The fun thing is you don't have to limit yourself to paper prints. You can make cyanotypes on all kinds of surfaces! Here's how I made a simple cyanotype tote bag.
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Camera Mods: Make a Double Faced Camera
written by stratski on 2013-05-30 #gear #tutorialsEBS (exposing both sides) is fun, but a bit of a hassle. Forget that hassle, and make a two faced camera out of some cheap cameras. But don't make the mistakes I made.
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LomoKino: Confessions of a Non-Believer
written by stratski on 2013-05-09 #gear #videosTo be honest, I never had much faith in the LomoKino. I didn't really care for the films I saw, and thought it wouldn't be my thing at all. Still, I decided to give it a chance. I must admit, I'm slowly coming around.
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Anamorphic Pinhole Fun
written by stratski on 2013-04-29 #gear #tutorialsWould you like to try something different for this year's World Pinhole Photography Day? Why not try an anamorphic photography for a change?
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360° Pinhole Fun with the Panopticam
written by stratski on 2013-04-22 #gear #tutorialsWant to try something different for this years' World Pinhole Photography day? Why not make crazy scrambled 360° panorama pinhole photos? Find out how in this tipster!
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Cleaning: An Easy Fix
written by stratski on 2013-03-31 #gear #tutorialsSometimes, cleaning will not only get your camera sparkling clean, it will actually fix it when (seemingly) broken!
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Taking the Minolta XG-1 Out for a Walk
written by stratski on 2013-03-04 #gearFind out how this nifty shooter fares out in the wild in this review by one of our most resourceful Community Members, @stratski!
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Olympus Mju-I: Mmmmmjeah I Don't Know
written by stratski on 2013-01-28 #gearA while ago at the local thrift store, I stumbled upon a slick looking Olympus Mju-1 (Americans may know it as the Olympus Stylus). I immediately fell for it's good looks, so I forked out the €1,50 and ran happily home to try it out.
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Analogue Resolutions: Processing Errors I Will Avoid in 2013
written by stratski on 2013-01-21Since I started developing my own color pictures, I have produced many wonderful pictures (well, I think so, anyway...). I have also produced many horrible mistaskes. As they say, to err is human, to learn divine. For your entertainment, and perhaps education, here are my biggest processing mistakes I hopefully will not repeat this year.
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The Olympus AF-10 Twin: the Twin Lens Refl... er, Rangefinder
written by stratski on 2012-12-13 #gearCommunity Member and long time Lomographer @stratski chimes in on what makes the Olympus AF-10 a memorable camera with this short review.
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Half the Frame, Double the Fun: Yashica 72-E
written by stratski on 2012-10-19 #gearThis lovely looking half-frame camera is the perfect compromise between a slim, portable camera, and an excellent lens and performance. And you can cram an incredible amount of pictures on your roll.
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Oh DigitaLiza 120, You so Fine!
written by stratski on 2012-10-09 #gearWhen it comes to scanning your 120 negatives, the Digitaliza scanning mask is your best friend. Curly negatives no longer scare me since I got one.
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Pull my Leader: Using a Film Puller
written by stratski on 2012-09-12 #gear #tutorials #videosThere are all kinds of clever methods to get a disappeared film leader sticking out of its canister again. The easiest is using a film puller. Here's how it's done.
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Praktica MTL3: The Camera That Goes CLICK!
written by stratski on 2012-09-06 #gearHere is a comprehensive guide and review to the Praktica MTL3, a heavy and solid film camera that feels like a tank!
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Widelux 1500: A Whole Lotta Camera
written by stratski on 2012-05-11 #gear #peopleWhen I got the chance to try out a medium format swing lens panorama camera, the Widelux 1500, it took my breath away. And it's not just because of the weight--almost 2 kg!
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Agfa Isomat-Rapid: 60's Charm Squared
written by stratski on 2012-04-19 #gearThis charming little bugger is a real treasure. You can find them for a few cents in thriftstores or garage sales. Once you figure out it works (it's easy, I promise!) you'll surely fall in love with it.
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Expired Lives in the Fuji DL-160 Tele
written by stratski on 2012-04-02 #gearThrift store cameras are always fun. The cheap plastic things are great for modifying and customizing. Sometimes you get extra lucky and find traces of the previous owner, like I did when I bought a Fuji DL-160 Tele, including a roll of expired Kruidvat 200 film.
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