It’s true. The packaging is adorable. But also functional. It has the dev chart printed on the inside of every box.

Why is Kiki Pan packaging so adorable? It's my friend's 13 year old daughter Tanisha's project. Kiki is her beloved cat. Please repost here and on other social media to raise awareness! camerafilmphoto.com/products/kik...

As a former knifemaker, this is the second* most dangerous knife (to its user) that I've ever seen. It makes me angry just looking at it.

I'm way too dependent on my vision. If there are problems like myopia, presbyopia, migraine, irritation etc. everything stops. Transportation, hobbies, social media, video, and my ability to work all go away.

Pagani Design PD-YS034 is a beast. It's probably the best watch they've made and I've seen quite a few. While I'd recommend it, don't rush out to buy one before you've read the Alt text and all the replies in the thread.

Little •prototype• lens re-housing. I had an Yashica T2 that I was unable to repair so I pulled the Carl Zeiss Tessar 35mm T* lens from within it's depths I added an aperture and a too-long hood all mounted to a m39 body cap Fixed focus, f11-ish. I hope to print a better housing in the future

Thanks for sharing your pics! I see what you meant when you said the contrast suits your style.

Not the sharpest but happy to get the shot emperor dragonfly in flight Nikon Z8 Z180 to 600mm #ThePhotoHour #TonyBayliss #photography #art #insect #wildlifephotography #dragonfly

The Watchdives Seafarer WD1967Q is based on the classic mid-60s Omega Seamaster 300 Reference 165.024. It's modernized and made practical shrinking from 41mm to 39mm, with a VH31 sweep seconds quartz movement, modern lume and an Oyster style bracelet. I paid $125, shipped.

My Tudor Submariner ref.79090 looks and feels really good on this aftermarket bracelet. The balance is right too. I spent some time buffing to get it to look and feel right. But it's not bad for a $20 Chinese strap and it'll do till I find an original one.

Wing Shing Photo Supplies Co in Mong Kok used to be one of the biggest camera specialists with the widest rnage of film stock. This is all they have left.

Tourist firing squad.

The TAG Heuer CG1110-0 Quartz Chronograph was a personal grail since I was a kid. It epitomizes late 80s to 90s styling with its soft organic shapes and small watch head with short lug-lug distance. I got this from BirthYearWatches.com at a very reasonable price.

“Some images remain, not because they are complete, but because they continue to speak.” A different way of thinking about what endures. Spiorad aird nam Murchan Pt.30 Read here: www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2026/6/...
 #photography #imagery #creativepractice #visualstorytelling #reflection

Parking garage shadows Tiny #cyanotype contact printed from Hasselblad negative. I think this is Tri-X. #filmphotography #believeinfilm

Last days of Spring - Lake District Observations 📷Nikon F2 50mm f1.4 🎞️Ilford Kentmere 400 - DDX #believeinfilm

Lith 3.0: Lith hard with a vengeance

It's been years since I developed film. I tested the bottle of Supergrain developer that had been opened mid COVID and wasn't sure it would do much so I souped at 27°C "cold tap" rather than chilled for 6 mins. Turns out dev was fine 🤷 and pushed it a few stops. Anyhow, I'm excited.

To whoever bought this, I salute you. 🫡 You saved me a bunch of money and also got yourself a great tripod.

Did post video of this but quality so appalling I deleted it! So here’s a still photo from the #iphone15Pro of some lovely Canary Wharf reflections earlier.

Uh oh, looks like I've started unconsciously influencing staff, peers and local friends into buying luxury watches, often similar models to mine. That means it's time to switch to obsure brands and unloved vintage models. Loving the sparkly wrist roll on this Omega though.

Oh no! I'm developing model preferences (more like collector fetishes) for different Omega Seamaster Professional watches. That's like waking up and going "Hmm, the FM2N is really a better camera for the price, but the FM3A is better when you're under pressure." It's finincially ruinous.

Just in: saving the best for last in a real, non-jokey way with this beautiful Nikon FM2/T.

Comparing the Rolex 216570 to the Tudor 79470. The visuals say it all. But then the Rolex costs 2-3x as much as the Tudor new and 4x second hand. The Tudor Black Bay Pro is a good watch but won't scratch the itch if you wanted an Explorer II.

I'm thinking instantaneous cyanotype exposure, but at 600W it may set fire to the acetate and paper! No connection. Not even sure if it is safe. At all. a.aliexpress.com/_c3zMsaYl

petapixel.com/2026/06/22/t... Actually, I want one.

With today's temperatures, you are going to need a tropical developer in England. Ilford will also need to publish dev times going up to 38°C.

I reckon I could make a inflatable dark bag with a light trap over the fans. Like a bouncy castle, but for Gen-X.

Watch size vs wrist size. I have a 7 1/4" inch wrist. My ideal case diameter is 40.5mm, but it all depends on the watch, what clothes I'm wearing with it and what I'm using it for. Also, how the watch lugs and bracelet drapes. See Alt text for details and examples.

Who are the best vintage camera bloggers and magazines these days?

I just found this on AliExpress: A exploded Nikon camera. No connection. Not reviewed. a.aliexpress.com/_c3Bir0RP

I lost my friend Tonchi almost 2yrs ago now & was given the opportunity by his family to acquire some cameras. I chose the ones I knew he loved & used himself. I miss my friend above everything - the quiet walks we took in Granville Island, and the boisterous discussions we had in his living room.

@realitysosubtle.bsky.social makes beautiful pinhole cameras - IMHO the best out there for image quality - here is his 35p sprocket pano camera If you’re tempted….. #believeinfilm #filmohotography

Puerto Galera

My daughter on her last Open Water qualification dive.

The Bolo is the Philippines' general utility knife and a national symbol. Back in 2010, I forged a modern version with some safety upgrades.

The best restaurant in Sabang is also the best place to get Chinese food. It's tucked out of the way behind the hostess bars and is disguised as a Swiss restaurant.

Sabang has changed a lot since 2011. Maybe this spelling is more appropriate.

On the pavement outside NAIA

Kid having fun.

I lost my camera TWICE and chose to leave it (safety first) but the DM fetched it saying "if you leave it a few mins, someone will zip by in a boat and salvage it." So I said "Fine, I'll pay you PHP1,000 for a recovery to compensate you and teach myself lesson." See ALT

Our resort at Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines is blessed to have a byperbaric chamber on site. The 2nd customer in two days is a local tech diver. She has 5 more hours to go at 1.8ATM (18m depth equivalent) breathing pure O2. If the doc signs off she'll be out in time for dinner*.

Banka; the Filipino outrigger canoe.

As expected, the Tudor Pelagos performed perfectly. There really is no better choice.

Puerto Galera, Mindoro, the Philippines rn

Somebody buy this before it goes on my big stack of tripods.

Nice watch. Slim, elegant, fits under a cuff and has the Powermatic 80 elaboré movement with 80 hours of power reserve so you can knock off work, slip into your weekend watch and it'll still be running on Monday morning.

Even just this past year for film, honestly. I’ve been finding it hard to buy, just because it feels so inflated. My local has $50 rolls of Fuji and now Ilford is approaching $20. Fine, but listen, photography is almost entirely a practice of failing. Lol.

I went looking for a UV blocking shirt and got sold a $200 wetsuit. It's a front zip two-piece with no sleeves. Now I look at it, I just need a takedown recurve bow, a fishing rod, banjo and guitar and we could reshoot Deliverance.

Flying general aviation after 25 years: Yeah! I've still got it. Getting back into SCUBA after 20 years: Ooh, I'm fat and unfit. Photography after being out since COVID: What TF happened to the price of film?