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:

https://youtu.be/uRg_qjXMZjE?si=KlK0JvV-uJQzsBY4

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:

https://a.co/d/06XjqdU⁠

The Jim Marshall documentary:

https://tubitv.com/movies/651994/show-me-the-picture

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

50mm f/2 Summicron-R II - Leica Wiki (English)

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://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/podcast-saul-leiter-and-the-saul-leiter-foundation?BI=572&gad_source=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs62ir6LIjAMVKF1HAR3I8AipEAEYASAAEgIHIPD_BwE⁠

⁠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