Bringing It All Back Home

When does a handheld meter truly hit the spot? Tune in to the latest episode of Bringing It All Back and discover the amazing Ansel Adams era pocket-size Weston Master II. Also noted: Gossen Luma Pro sbc, as well as the industry standard Sekonic L-308S.

http://www.westonmeter.org.uk

http://www.westonmeter.org.uk/thecompany.html

http://www.jollinger.com/photo/meters/meters/gossen_lunaprosbc.html

http://www.jollinger.com/photo/meters/meters/weston_735-m2.html

Can a neglected 20 year old camera bring joy? Does it do more than just scratch the nostalgia itch?

Is the hunt for Digicams and 6 megapixel cameras from 2000-2005 just a deluded zoomer thing?

Come aboard for this latest episode of Bringing It All Back Home where neglected 20 year old digital cameras suddenly produce “film-like” files, incredibly accurate colors. Explore the latest YouTube trend for interesting and neglected CCD sensors, digicams. Join in on the debate: is it all wishful thinking? Are any of these retro digital combos worth another look? Should I buy another D200?

https://petapixel.com/what-is-ccd-cmos-sensor/

https://www.dpreview.com/products/search/cameras#criterias=SpecsSensorSize%2CSpecsSensorType&view=grid¶mSpecsSensorSize=OneInch%2CFourThirds%2CAPSCH%2CFullFrame¶mSpecsSensorType=CCD

When I find myself in times of trouble - Mamiya RZ67 comes to me? Well, sort of. Join us on Bringing It All Back Home for an episode revolving around medium format: the film, the camera combos, the current fave developer, as well as uplifting joy. Included: Ilford HP5 Plus, MAMIYA RZ67, Mamiya Sekor Z 90mm f/3.5 Lens for RZ67, ILFORD ID-11. PENTAX 645, PENTAX-A 45MM, PENTAX-A 75MM 2.8. 120 films: Portra 400 & 160, Gold 200, Fuji 400H.

Season 3 Episode 10 - Say goodbye to digital full frame?

Welcome back to the Bringing It All Back Home podcast! This episode is all about why I’m selling off my barely used mirrorless full frame camera - and what the heck led me here. If Kodak Tri-X & Portra are the ultimate in portrait-shoot satisfaction - why add a digital camera? Is Milky Way photography a good enough reason to invest thousands of dollars into a mirrorless setup? Is owning a full frame mirrorless camera all its cracked up to be if you're a film-vintage-camera fanatic? ... Am I switching to SONY? Tune-in, turn-on, and check out the latest episode.

Today's focus on Bringing It All Back Home is all about coming back to the vintage slow speed goodness that is Ilford PANF Plus 50. Considering a new film to bulk load? In love with shooting wide open on your vintage lens? A fan of ID11 or D76 stock development? Well, this could be a go to combination. This episode also explores what to watch out for when it comes to this somewhat finicky emulsion. Also discussed: Nikkor 105mm 2.5 AI, Contax ST, 1.7 c/y Planar 50mm, as well as waiting for some good light. As always: Plenty of love for the mid-century miracle that is a mile stretch of Wildwood, NJ.

Bringing It All Back Home returns with a podcast exploring the compact but brilliant PENTAX ME SUPER. This episode takes a deep dive into the advantages of the Pentax ME Super vs the Pentax MX, raises the flag for aperture priority, and shows the 80s trend for buttons some love. We’ll also explore the Gear Acquisition Syndrome that follows great podcast episodes (I Dream of Cameras, Classic Lenses, Camerosity), as well as the eternal question: Which new bulk roll to buy?

South Jersey Time Travel: Levon and the Hawks, The Band, Tony Marts, and the persistence of empty places.

Bringing It All Back Home is back with a new episode about discovering the backstory of a local empty lot. Join us as this new episode takes a sideways look at rediscovering the details, paying closer attention to the storytelling behind what is both here - and not here. Tony Marts, Levon and The Hawks, The Band, Bob Dylan, Edie Sedgwick, Somers Point, 1965 … And Time Travel through sound, songs, & Google research.

https://youtu.be/wZFryB54vE4 Recorded the summer of 1965, 2:am, in a room above Tony Marts.

https://youtu.be/MrHw-PhI8vo Levon & The Hawks recorded live in 1965 at the Onyx club.

Bringing It All Back Home returns for a New Year’s Day episode all about the Yashica Electro 35 and its astonishing Yashinon  DX 1.7 45mm lens. What makes the lens so special? Will your eBay purchase actually have working electronics? Does anyone list them as tested? Step-less shutter, DIY repairs, a lens that outperforms almost any in its class - listen in, subscribe, and check out this must have rangefinder. *Plus* Some New Year’s Day ideas for starting a fresh new Photo library.

Great video on this Yashinon 45mm DX 1.7 lens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSb3OsHglBE

Bringing It All Back Home celebrates Patti Smith's birthday with a Live Chat featuring Tom Shorg. Join us as Tom discusses how it all got started, growing up in South Jersey during the mid 70s yet drawn to the gritty streets of NYC. The original Rock Scene magazine, CBGBs. We also pay special attention to Patti's years at Glassboro State College, South Jersey connections, Deptford High School, AVANT magazine & more. 

Mamiya RZ67. The Big box with a big budget and an even bigger risk - is it worth it? Listen in to this new episode of the Bringing It All Back Home podcast and decide for yourself. We’ll explore the Mamiya RZ67's phenomenal ride in popularity due to Willem Verbeeck’s YouTube Channel, its peak years in Annie Leibovitz's photography, and where we are today in December 2022. We’ll also touch on three legendary lenses - 90, 110, 140.