In the present day we’re bringing you a brand new format for the information! For the close to future, slightly than particular person articles for every story, we’re going to take a look at out a one abstract piece with all the varied information tales and bulletins, aiming for a biweekly foundation.
The previous couple of weeks have seen fairly a couple of bulletins within the realm of movie pictures, so let’s dive in!
MIA Pinhole Digicam Launches Pinhole Plates Made within the UK
MIA Pinhole Digicam has launched an providing of proprietary pinhole plates which are manufactured within the UK. Andrea, who heads up the 3D-printed pinhole digital camera enterprise, needed to search out and assist an area UK pinhole plate producer to carry his provide chain nearer to house. The brand new partnership additionally permits MIA Pinhole Digicam to experiment with numerous pinhole shapes and inventive concepts equivalent to chopping 4 holes as a substitute of only one on a plate. The result’s distinctive!
“The outcomes of the trials have been fairly sudden (because it usually occurs) and really good, in my view…What I discover attention-grabbing is how the 4 gap plate is rendered. I don’t suppose it may be one thing to make use of commonly, nevertheless it does give a really distinctive impact, which nearly appears like a pixellated picture.” – MIA Pinhole Weblog Announcement
The plates are created from 316 stainless-steel with a thickness of 0.04mm. Moreover, Andrea is inviting different pinhole companies based mostly within the UK to get in contact if they’re enthusiastic about exploring a provide chain relationship with an area producer.
Discover extra details about the pinhole plates from MIA Pinhole Digicam here.
Flic Movie Releases Aurora 800, Aquires Avenue Sweet, and Teases 400ISO Psychedelic Avenue C41 Movie
Flic Movie is all the time busy however they’ve launched a couple of thrilling merchandise just lately. Their newest color movie to hit the market is Aurora 800, a movie supposed for C41 chemistry with an ISO of 800. The high-speed movie spooled into plastic canisters shall be obtainable at Flic Movie’s ordinary retailers quickly, if not already. To discover a listing of distributors and retailers, head over to their web site right here. Aurora 800 is retailing within the US beginning at USD 14.99 (at Freestyle). It’s additionally obtainable from Popho Digicam Co at $16.31.
Extra information from Flic Movie, the Alberta-based firm has formally acquired Avenue Sweet, a enterprise based in 2017 by Vincent Moschetti that sells ATM 400 and MTN 100 movies in addition to different merch and collectable objects. Along with this information, a color movie shall be launched quickly below the Avenue Sweet model title known as Psychedelic Avenue. This shall be a 400 ISO color damaging movie with a 70s-inspired story.
For extra info on Flic Movie and Avenue Sweet, head over to their respective web sites here and here.
Lomography Creates New Sprocket Rocket Editions
Lomography has launched two new editions of the sprocket rocket in Baja Blue and Bittersweet Crimson which are retailing for $79 (USD). Initially launched in 2011, the 35mm 1:3 panoramic digital camera shoots proper over the movie roll’s sprockets to create a novel picture. The Sprocket Rocket is able to a number of exposures, however it will possibly additionally rewind frames and reverse the roll for reshooting.
The lens has a 30mm focal size, aperture choices embrace F10.8 and F16, and the shutter pace is mounted at 1/100. Nevertheless, there’s a bulb mode and tripod mount for extra artistic choices, however no cable launch socket. No batteries are required to function the digital camera. In the mean time, Lomography is together with a lightweight painter software in each order along with the non-obligatory body insert if customers don’t need to shoot over the sprockets.
To take a look at the brand new Sprocket Rocket editions, head over to Lomography’s website here.
VALOI Releases New Holders for Easy35 System
Valoi has launched 4 new holders (frames) for scanning movie negatives with the Easy35 system, APS, 126, 110, and Minox. The Easy35 system is a compact 35mm movie scanning setup that attaches to the top of a DSLR or mirrorless digital digital camera lens. It doesn’t require the usage of a replica stand and takes little or no adjusting to start out working.
Discover extra details about Valoi’s Easy35 and the brand new holders on their web site here.
Retrograde Engineer Releases New Optics for 37mm Filter Thread
Retrograde Engineer has launched a brand new lineup of lenses appropriate with cameras or adapters that use the 37mm filter thread (together with the SX-37, 637, Large-37, R/SF-37, Bay 1, and extra). The optics designer creates merchandise for classic objects however particularly for immediate cameras like Instax and Polaroid.
The brand new line-up contains the next lenses: a 0.42x Fisheye Lens with a 12.5x Macro Lens, a Linear Prism, a Diamond Prism, a Break up Prism, a Kaleidoscope Prism, a Vortex Prism, a 0.45x Large Angle Lens with a 12.5x Macro Lens, and a 2X Telephoto Lens.
To search out extra details about the lenses, head over to Retrograde Engineer’s Etsy store linked here or discover the Instagram here! Youtuber, Simply One other Chris has additionally printed a video displaying the lenses in use. To take a look at that video, head over by way of the hyperlink here.
Chroma Digicam Upgrades the Dice 66 Medium Format Pinhole Digicam
Steve Lloyd from Chroma Digicam has introduced an upgraded model of the favored Dice 66 medium format pinhole digital camera. Enhancements embrace a brand new curved movie aircraft for higher edge-to-edge efficiency, an easier-to-use rear door latch with an inner spring, and a front-mounted shutter with a magnetic latch to open and shut. The Dice 66 will nonetheless have the identical 0.2mm pinhole with a focal size of 30mm, an aperture of F150, with a 49mm magnetic filter holder.
Chroma Tower additionally stated an up to date TriChroma adapter is within the works which is able to permit photographers to shoot 3-color photos utilizing black and white movie. Keep tuned for extra updates from Chroma Digicam by following them on Instagram!
Newest Crown + Flint Moble App Replace ‘R3 Chilly Storage’ Is Accessible
Crown + Flint cell app for movie photographers has an thrilling roadmap for updates. The newest obtainable replace (on the Apple AppStore or Google Play) to the metadata monitoring and movie group app contains options to remain on high of your movie whereas it sits in ‘chilly storage’.
R3 “❄️Chilly Storage” provides options to make it simpler for photographers to trace their movie inventories in numerous areas together with how a lot is left and when the movie is ready to run out. Extra updates in R3 embrace the addition of filters and sorting capabilities to the archive making it simpler to seek for objects because the archive builds up over time. Enhancements have additionally been made to the archive export ExifTool and assist has been added for cameras with interchangeable backs or holders.
Discover extra details about Crown + Flint on its web site here or discover it on the AppStore or Google Play. There’s a free trial for the primary 5 rolls of movie (entry to all options), after which the premium lifetime model runs at $19.99 (USD).
Polacon Coming to San Francisco Bay Space This March
The On the spot Movie Society is internet hosting one other Polacon weekend occasion within the San Francisco Bay Space on March 14-17, 2024. Tickets are $60 for the weekend which doesn’t embrace further excursions equivalent to an Alcatraz go to on Day Zero. Based in 2012, the On the spot Movie Society works to carry extra consciousness and understanding to the world of prompt movie whereas making it extra accessible as properly.
Weekend actions are set to incorporate a number of photograph walks, a road truthful, a ‘Zines & Issues’ swap meet, product demos, workshops, artist talks, pizza, events, and extra. To take a look at extra details about the occasion together with a tentative timeline and ticket info, then head over to On the spot Movie Society’s website here.
Silver & Gentle Analogue Exhibition at Canwood Gallery: April 4 – 28, 2024
A brand new analogue pictures exhibition is ready to hit Canwood Gallery in Herefordshire from April 4th to the twenty eighth. The gallery is open Thursdays by means of Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm.
Not solely will the exhibition titled ‘Silver & Gentle’ function the work of 30 artists, however there shall be interactive talks and workshops hosted by a number of of the photographers collaborating within the present.
“Silver & Gentle” goals to highlight the unbelievable vary of inventive expressions that analogue pictures gives. From traditional black and white prints to experimental processes, the exhibition will function an array of strategies, together with cyanotype, daguerreotype, and various printing strategies. The collaborating photographers, hailing from completely different backgrounds and experiences, will present guests with a wealthy tapestry of visible tales.” – Exhibition Announcement from Organizers
Keep up to date on the exhibition information by way of Instagram here or take a look at the Canwood Gallery web site here.
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