Hey #believeinfilm friends, This is the last member newsletter of 2025! https://www.analog.cafe/r/top-10-films-and-the-aesthetic-science-of-photography-4er7 Top 10 most-used films, an early warning system in Chem Log, and the latest research in aesthetic science, which explains what makes our […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, The shop is closed, but the website and the blog are up through the holidays! An update about the FilmBase (Analog.Cafe's Etsy shop) hours: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/d6ku #🎄

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Today's review is for a very capable black-and-white film developer, Ilford Microphen: https://www.analog.cafe/r/ilford-microphen-film-developer-review-nvuh It helped me get the results Rodinal could never dream of: pushing HP5+ 7 stops […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, This year's last episode of the Analog.Cafe Podcast is out! Podcast links: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/t35y Daren and I play with the new Kodak Snapic A1, and I accidentally open my loaded film camera and ruin a few frames. We also […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, If you know of or shot with Kodak Aerocolor IV, you may've heard of SantaColor — a brand that was the first to bring this surveillance medium to 35mm film cameras. Well, Optik Oldschool, a German film lab, has now taken over the production and distribution of this […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Today's camera review of the legendary Lomo LC-A is written by Dylan Haynes Carstens: https://www.analog.cafe/r/lomo-lc-a-with-kodak-ektar-100-cugq Too bad Lomography has discontinued this gem in favour of their new point-and-shoot (which uses the same/similar […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I've updated Chem Log, an app for tracking film development chemicals, to dispatch warnings whenever something is about to become exhausted or expired: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/4b3q The summary in the link above explains when the […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, If you were ever stuck with your film leader inside, this article is for you: "How to Retrieve a 35mm Film Leader." https://www.analog.cafe/r/how-to-retrieve-a-35mm-film-leader-nrmv I explain why a film picker should be your first […] [Original post on mas.to]

Heh #believeinfilm friends, Have you ever wondered why some photos are better than others? I found and read a dozen peer-reviewed scientific papers that explain *exactly* what makes images compelling in today's article […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Today I review Kodacolor 100 — a surprise stock from Kodak that launched this fall: https://www.analog.cafe/r/kodak-kodacolor-100-film-review-z3ia No one knows the origins of this film, though Kodak says it's a relaunch. I've examined a […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I'm giving away the One Instant packfilm (watch the video first, it's a handful!): https://www.analog.cafe/comments/m2c6 #filmphotography #analogphotography #photography #polaroid

Hey #believeinfilm friends, "Ride a Dragon" is a new photo essay by Canyon, where he uses Instax Wide diptychs to explore his artistic vision: https://www.analog.cafe/r/ride-a-dragon-j11k #filmphotography #photography #analogphotography

Hey #believeinfilm friends, What's the most popular camera film? Actually, no one knows for sure. "Top 10 Film Stocks According to 293 Photographers" is today's new article that offers a data-backed insight […] [Original post on mas.to]

lol this is in CAD but damn near a hundred bucks for a roll of film is insanely overpriced. Combined with a system that bubbles the most expensive products to the top of the email, it's a robbery attempt. If anyone here is shopping for film and wondering what an […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I have a tip for you on how to push film without actually push-processing it: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/psy5 This can be helpful if your lab doesn't offer that service (or it's too pricey), or if developing at home doesn't allow […] [Original post on mas.to]

Pretty tired of selling so no email for you. Thank you all who’s been supporting Analog.Cafe all these years

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I've just updated my 2022 review of Ilford HP5+ with the new things I've learned while pushing it to ISO 100,000, pulling to ISO 3, and developing it with weed and other things: https://www.analog.cafe/r/ilford-hp5-film-review-ntu0 I've […] [Original post on mas.to]

Friends on mas.to, is @Gargron suspended for you?

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I just sent Analog.Cafe Newsletter №80 🎈! If you haven't got it, you can read it here: https://www.analog.cafe/r/film-photography-news-november-2025-recap-41s8 There, I chat a bit about the state of film photography, the new camera from […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, The fourth-ever episode of the Analog.Cafe Podcast is now live! Daren and I chat with Blaž Semprimožnik, the inventor of OKTO35 — a movie camera that uses regular 35mm film canisters with features Super 8 cameras simply can't: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/veqs […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, RETO/Kodak released a new film camera today: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/5pvj It has a simple 1/100s shutter with a fixed 𝒇9.5 lens — but that lens is a 25mm ultra-wide 3-element coated glass combo with two-zone focusing. It also […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I just sent the 18th monthly member newsletter out, where I talked about website updates (one of which lets you download Analog.Cafe articles and keep them forever), new film, i.e., Lucky C200, and a movie camera that shoots video on […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey friends, I've posted a brief update that should clarify the technical and ethical goals Analog.Cafe will follow going forward: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/3avb I wanted to put it in writing and open up the floor to any comments or suggestions you may have. Thanks so much for your […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Have you heard of Lucky C200, the cheapest colour-negative film? It may not be the cheapest for you and me (import fees), but it's absolutely the newest emulsion that renders colours like no other […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Pro Image is my favourite ISO 100 colour-negative film. I’ve been shooting it since 2017. Since I posted my review of this stock in 2022, I’ve done a lot more with it — from pushing two stops to ISO 400 to overexposing it for pastel tones […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, You can now download all 600+ Analog.Cafe articles as high-quality PDF files! Details: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/tyy8 They say, "print your work" because it looks better on paper. Well, it's true. This goes for the blog articles […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Have you ever wondered about shooting movies on film? Typically, it's prohibitively expensive, even if it's Super 8. But there may be a better way: https://www.analog.cafe/r/okto35-a-genius-invention-making-movies-on-135-film-10zq […] [Original post on mas.to]

Film Ferrania reconfirms its intention to restart production of its iconic black-and-white films. This may not be the news I was hoping to see (an official relaunch), yet it's promising. This post explains and shares the sources for the full Ferrania's downfall lore […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, If you're planning a trip this holiday season, please be careful. This is a story of a bait-and-switch scam I fell for despite precautions: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/afaf I managed to get all my money back, but that's not the case for everyone, and the scam […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Do you know which Kodak film is now sold as Kodacolor 100? Well, it's not Pro Image 100 as these tests reveal: https://www.analog.cafe/r/kodak-kodacolor-100-vs-pro-image-100-kc9o They are very similar films, but the difference is there […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Kodak has just updated its Ultramax and Gold box design: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/w0s3 Along with the graphics, the company is changing how it distributes these emulsions. This can mean better prices for us in the near future. I think this is a pretty […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Lee Webb's new photo essay, "My Favourite Way to Shoot Film," is a celebration of cheap, fun cameras like the Lomo LC-A and the gritty, sun-soaked images from Nottingham that make his photography feel worthwhile and carefree […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Today's review is the incredible Pentax MX — one of the smallest fully mechanical SLRs ever made: https://www.analog.cafe/r/asahi-pentax-mx-film-camera-review-jfau This camera has everything you need and nothing extra — all in a durable […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, The 79th monthly newsletter from the world of film photography is out! https://www.analog.cafe/r/film-photography-news-october-2025-recap-18dv This month, I talk about the new film from Kodak and the possibilities it carries for our […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I just sent a letter where I describe the intricacies of comparing colour-negative films THE RIGHT WAY and making a camera out of a pumpkin: https://www.analog.cafe/r/comparing-colour-film--how-to-make-a-camera-in-2026-vksx This is an […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I've just updated my review of the smallest mechanical 135-format film camera, the Rollie 35 S: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/xya6 The Rollei 35 S is also the second-smallest full-frame camera to date (including all modern digital […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, The new WideluxX camera that's being built in Germany, in collaboration with Jeff Bridges, has a prototype: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/f6jv Unfortunately, SilverGrains decided to delay posting a video revealing the actual camera. In turn, it created a small […]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Lomography has just announced a premium point-and-shoot camera! It costs $549 (pre-order) and comes in black or silver accents. Featuring a 32mm f/2.8-16 multi-coated Lomo glass lens, a 1/500s top shutter speed, manual controls, a metal […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I made a camera out of a pumpkin and took a scary photo with it through a mirror. 🎃 It took over an hour to expose my three strips of redscaled Harman Phoenix, pushed +1 stops. This article describes the project in detail and posts […] [Original post on mas.to]

Analog.Cafe is down. The website relies on Heroku, which relies on Amazon and everything's broken today. Nothing I can do but wait. Sorry, foks! #aws #outage

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Just dropped a new podcast episode. This time, we're talking about Kodak and their precarious financial position (plus other things!) https://www.analog.cafe/comments/so8b #filmphotography #podcast

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Just wanted to share something I recently found with everyone (previously, this was GOLD members' exclusive), to alleviate some confusion: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/gckr #filmphotography #photography #kodak

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I rewrote my article that examines the smallest film cameras in the world: https://www.analog.cafe/r/the-smallest-35mm-film-camera-ever-made-jsjn All of these cameras are still the smallest full-frame cameras ever made, and the smallest […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Last week, Kodak released Kodacolor 100 and Kodacolor 200. There has been a lot of speculation about what those films are, why they exist, and how they compare to the other Kodak films with similar qualities. This article answers many of […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, My review of Kodak ColorPlus has been getting a few extra views lately, so I've updated it: "Kodak ColorPlus 200 Film Review" https://www.analog.cafe/comments/h008 #filmphotography

Hey #believeinfilm friends, I reviewed Doka Lab, a €40 foldable cardboard enlarger and darkroom supplies that come in a single envelope: https://www.analog.cafe/r/making-hand-prints-at-home-with-doka-lab-0f7a I had a bit of an adventure with this one while […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Today I'd like to share with you (again) a weird little camera: Mamiya U. https://www.analog.cafe/r/mamiya-u-a-weird-fun-35mm-film-camera-with-a-flaw-mtmv It has a notorious flaw that makes my copy one of the few that are fully intact […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Looks like we aren't done with film photography news for the week. Leica Rumours has just shared a few photos of new film cameras in the works, and I did a little digging into them: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/5it2 There are two […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Lomography just launched their first 35mm ISO 200 colour-negative film in DX-coded cartridges, with the 120 and 110 formats on the way: https://www.analog.cafe/comments/c6x3 This announcement follows another surprise splash by Kodak (see […] [Original post on mas.to]

Hey #believeinfilm friends, Kodak has officially announced its new Kodacolor film! But it's not the Kodak we used to see selling boxes of Portra and Ektar. Today's editorial explains exactly what happened, why it is BIG NEWS, and what film may actually be living inside those boxes […]