Images from one of my last shoots (June 2010) using Kodak Kodachrome color reversal film. "Kodachrome is a type of color reversal film introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935. It was one of the first successful color materials and was used for both cinematography and still photography. Because of the widespread transition to digital photography, Kodachrome lost its market
share and its manufacturing was discontinued in 2009 and its processing
ended in 2010."
An inspired day with Catherine (top page) and Sarina (above). Make-up and hair expertly done by Paige Davis. Images shot on the Canon AE-1 Program 35mm SLR camera / Kodak Kodachrome 64 / Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. lens.
Spotlight on the Kodak Pony 828 camera, D76 BW Developer, Listener Print Exchange, Sprocket hole Photography PLUS three camera giveaway and more!!! Hosted by Michael Raso with Duane Polcou and John Fedele.
“The Gnome Pixie is a box camera with a flip-up sports-finder, made in Gt. Britain, with an almost cubic, crinkled black enamelled metal body. Format: twelve 6x6cm images on 620 film. Simple shutter, I & B only.” http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Gnome_Pixie
BOOK OF THE MONTH Imogen Cunningham’s FLORA
Imogen Cunningham (April 12, 1883 – June 24, 1976) was an American photographer known for her photography of botanicals, nudes and industry. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imogen_Cunningham
“Vivian Maier (February 1, 1926 – April 21, 2009) was an American amateur street photographer who was born in New York but grew up in France, and after returning to the U.S., worked for about forty years as a nanny in Chicago. During those years she took about 100,000 photographs, primarily of people and cityscapes most often in Chicago, although she traveled worldwide, taking pictures in each location. Her photographs remained unknown and mostly undeveloped until they were discovered by a local historian in 2007. Following Maier's death her work began to receive critical acclaim. Her photographs have appeared in newspapers in Italy, Argentina, and England, and have been exhibited alongside other artists' work in Denmark and Norway; her first solo exhibition is running at the Chicago Cultural Center from January to April 2011.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Maier
What is a print exchange? It's really just what it sounds like. After signing up, you are randomly assigned someone to send a print to and someone else is randomly selected to send you a print.
Last day to signup to the FPP Print Exchange #2: Feb 17, 2011
Join Flickr.com – Join the Film Photography Podcast group on Flickr.
A few simple rules: 1. Join the FPP Print Exchange #2 on this tread, it's as easy as saying, "I'm in."
2. If you join the FPP Print Exchange #2, you agree you will send a print—this includes the possibility of international postage. If possible, it is suggested to include tracking on your print shipment.
3. What's considered a print? Prints can be from any analog photography format (instant photography included), but can be printed photographically OR digitally from a scanned file. For the FPP Print Exchange #2 there are no size limits, pick the size that best fits your budget and image (5x5, 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, you name it). You just need to send a print; you don't need to matt or frame it.
4. Communication is key. Once you find out who you're exchanging prints with (both who you are sending a print to and who will be sending one to you) get in touch with Flickr mail (you'll need to give your address to the person sending you a print) and stay in touch. Let the person know when you ship out the print, share any tracking information, let the person sending you a print when the print arrives, drop them a line if it doesn't show up. If you run into any problems at all, reach out to me.
5. Share some more. Post your print to this thread when you send it—obviously this means the print you send needs to be on Flickr (pick a photo already in your photostream or add the photo to your photostream). Podcast Host Michael Raso will create a gallery and include the images on the Podcast blog, so images must have URL link enabled—to facilitate that end, please add a link to the image you will be sending to this thread.
6. Stick to the deadlines.
FPP Featured Camera – KODAK PONY 828 CAMERA
The Kodak Pony 828 camera was made from 1949 until 1959. It featured a retractable lens mount with a four speed Flash 200 shutter and Anaston 51 mm f/4.5 triplet lens and came with a fitted leather case. The body was made of bakelite, which was a very common camera body material at that time and while the initial version of this camera used 828 film, the four later versions were adapted to use 135 film.
828 Film “828 is a film format for still photography. Kodak introduced it in 1935, only a year after 135 film. 828 film was introduced with the Kodak Bantam, a consumer-level camera. Kodak Pony 828, Kodak's last 828 camera in the US.
The 828 format uses the same basic film stock as 135 film (standard 35mm film), but the film lacks the sprocket holes of 135. The standard image format is 40 × 28 mm. This provides a 30% larger image compared to 135's standard 24 × 36 mm, yet on the same film stock. Because Kodak targeted 828 at a lower-end consumer market, the film was much shorter, at a standard 8 exposures per roll. 828 film originally had one perforation per frame, much like 126 film [1]. Unlike 135 (a single-spool cartridge film) or 126 (a dual-spool cartridge film), 828 is a roll film format, like 120 film. Like 120, it has a backing paper and frames are registered through a colored window on the back of the camera (except on the original folding Bantams, where images were registered with an index hole).” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/828_film
FPP Listener Tony Kemplen publishes book – 52 CAMERAS IN 52 WEEKS
above: “Mop” by Tony Kemplen - Taken with a Kiev 60 medium format camera in week 14 of his 52 film cameras in 52 weeks project. Kodak 400TMY-2 film, developed at home in Ilfosol 3.
Tony says: “I've made a Blurb book about the project. This is the cover, inside there is a double page spread for each week of the year, plus a brief introduction and some extras, making 120 pages in all.”
Above: “sprocket hole photography” using the Kodak Pony 828 camera. Image by Michael Raso Below: “Xpro Coffee Break” 35mm in the Holga 120 camera
“Sprocket hole photography is a style of photography that exposes the full width of 35 mm film, creating a photograph punctuated by the "sprocket holes" (perforations) along the edges of the film. It is part of the lo-fi photography movement. Usually, this style involves the use of a modified medium format camera, since a 35 mm camera ordinarily will not expose the edges of the film.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprocket_hole_photography
Sprocket Hole adapters (35mm to 120, 620 and other formats) can be purchased from Sprocket Hole Revolution. http://sprocketholerevolution.com
FPP CAMERA / FILM GIVEAWAYS – Winners announced March 1, 2011
We’re giving away a DIANA+ camera courtesy of our friends at Lomography.com!
To enter this contest, send your name, mailing address )and tell us a little about your film photography) to FilmPhotographyPodcast (at) gmail.com
Entry deadline is February 22, 2011. Only one entry per person, please. NOTE: If you are entering more than one contest, please send a separate e-mail for each item. In your e-mail header, note the item (i.e. Diana Camera Giveaway)
Our awesome listeners have been sending us 35mm and 120 roll film. Every month we’re giving away a roll of film.
To enter this contest, send your name, mailing address and tell us a little about your film photography) to FilmPhotographyPodcast (at) gmail.com NOTE: If you are entering more than one contest, please send a separate e-mail for each item. In your e-mail header, note the item (i.e. Diana Camera Giveaway)
OLYMPUS TRIP 35 camera giveaway
FPP Superfriend Ian Cook has donated an Olympus Trip 35 camera and flash. We’re giving away this package to one lucky winner on March 1, 2011.
To enter this contest, send your name, mailing address )and tell us a little about your film photography) to FilmPhotographyPodcast (at) gmail.com
Entry deadline is February 22, 2011. Only one entry per person, please. NOTE: If you are entering more than one contest, please send a separate e-mail for each item. In your e-mail header, note the item (i.e. Diana Camera Giveaway)
HOLGA 120n camera giveaway
FPP listener Jason donated the classic Holga 120n camera. We’re giving away this package to one lucky winner on March 1, 2011.
To enter this contest, send your name, mailing address )and tell us a little about your film photography) to FilmPhotographyPodcast (at) gmail.com
Entry deadline is February 22, 2011. Only one entry per person, please.
NOTE: If you are entering more than one contest, please send a separate e-mail for each item. In your e-mail header, note the item (i.e. Diana Camera Giveaway)
Thanks for listening to FPP. Next show in two weeks! Michael Raso
Launched in October of 2009, the Film Photography Podcast is a 90 minute, bi-weekly Internet radio program, exploring a wide range of topics relevant to the experienced and aspiring photographer using film as a medium. Hosts Michael Raso and Duane Polcou enthusiastically dissect and debate the pros-and-cons of film formats, do-it-yourself techniques, digital technologies, and vintage and contemporary cameras and accessories in a thorough, informative and casual manner. Regular features include Camera tests and reviews, “book of the month”, interviews, a listener-generated Q&A, and film-related giveaways.
Produced in the United States, the Film Photography Podcast is broadcast around the globe via iTunes and direct stream from http://www.filmphotographypodcast.com
On the 30th of December 2010, Dwayne’s Photo, the last photo lab on earth to offer KodachromeK-14 development services, announced it would cease Kodachrome processing.
What to do if you still have rolls of Kodachrome in your refrigerator or freezer? Shoot it and process the film as Black and White. Since Kodachrome film cannot be processed in any existing color chemistry, the only option is Black and White. This is exactly what I decided to do.
As I’m not currently set-up to process the film myself, I sent my roll to Film Photogarphy Podcast listener Spencer Eklund at Sharp Photo in Eau Claire, Wisconsin USA. Since Kodachrome film is unlike any other film, we didn’t know what to expect or if BW processing would even work. Spencer and the Sharp Photo guys were up for the task and below is Spencer’s report.
above: Kodachrome 25 processed as BW – final step after C-14 bleach
“For starters, I think (the film developed as BW) came out pretty well. The breakdown of the (processing) steps is this…
Pre-Wash Pre-wash in 20°C water for two minutes, thirty seconds. (Note that LOTS of crap was removed from the film when we poured this pre-wash out.)
Develop Develop in Kodak T_Max developer 1-to-4 at 20°C for six minutes thirty seconds with constant agitation for the first three minutes – then agitation for ten seconds every 45 seconds until completion.
Stop Bath and Extra Rinse Kodak Kodafix Solution for eight minutes with constant agitation for the first one minute thirty seconds with ten second agitation every minute til completion. Extra long rinse in 20°C water (15 minutes)
Squeegee the remaining “black goop” off of the film. Rinse an additional 3–5 minutes.
Photoflow Finally, use Photoflow for the final 2 minutes and then, into the film drier. The Result and Experimentation We could see the exposures on the roll but only when viewed in direct light on an angle. I spoke to my dad (the “Big Cheese” at Sharp) and Steve (our film guru). We decided to try using a C-41 Bleach Solution. We did a bleach rinse for 1 minute 45 seconds followed by a heavy rinse and photoflow rinse. Then, back in the drier. Once the film dried, the negs were much more satisfactory.
above: Kodachrome 25 processed as BW – final step after C-14 bleach
In the future, we will tweak a few things and smooth out the process. Bottom line – send us your Kodachrome film for BW development."
Best regards, Spencer Eklund
So there you have it. Kodachrome developed as Black and White. A big thanks to Spencer and the Sharp Photo guys.
Do you have your own formula for developing Kodachrome as Black and White? We’d love for you to share your story and/or formula.
FilmPhotographyPodcast (at) Gmail.com or comment below.
about The Film Photography Podcast Launched in October of 2009, the Film Photography Podcast is a 90 minute, bi-weekly Internet radio program, exploring a wide range of topics relevant to the experienced and aspiring photographer using film as a medium. Hosts Michael Raso and Duane Polcou enthusiastically dissect and debate the pros-and-cons of film formats, do-it-yourself techniques, digital technologies, and vintage and contemporary cameras and accessories in a thorough, informative and casual manner. Regular features include Camera tests and reviews, “book of the month”, interviews, a listener-generated Q&A, and film-related giveaways.
Produced in the United States, the Film Photography Podcast is broadcast around the globe via iTunes and direct stream from http://www.filmphotographypodcast.com
Kodachrome no more, 110 film format, sprocket hole photography, black & white home development, camera giveaways and much more. Hosted by Michael Raso, Duane Polcou and special guest John Fedele
Michael, Duane and John discuss the last days of Kodak Kodachrome
Kodachrome in 2011 – Shoot and develop as Black & White
According to the folks at Blue Moon Camera, Kodachrome contains an extra layer that will “gunk up” during BW development, sticking to the film causing some emulsion loss. Develop Kodachrome (as BW) in its own tank so not to contaminate other film stocks.
above: poorly stored Kodachrome 25 processed as black & white
AGFA APX BW Film Giveaway
We are giving away two sets of film. Two winners will receive 3 rolls of film each. One roll of Agfa APX 25 BW, one roll of Agfa APX 100 BW and one roll of Agfa APX 400 BW.
To enter this contest, send your name, mailing address and tell us a little about your film photography) to FilmPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com
To enter this contest, send your name, mailing address and tell us a little about your film photography) to FilmPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com
EV – Exposure Value
“In photography, exposure value (EV) denotes all combinations of a camera's shutter speed and relative aperture that give the same exposure. The concept was developed in Germany in the 1950s (Ray 2000, 318), in an attempt to simplify choosing among combinations of equivalent camera settings” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposure_value
“Sprocket hole photography is a style of photography that exposes the full width of 35 mm film, creating a photograph punctuated by the "sprocket holes" (perforations) along the edges of the film.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprocket_hole_photography
How fitting that my favorite magazine news program devote a segement to the last days of Kodak Kodachrome - the world's finest film.
As a photographer shooting film, I tend to "overstock," so, earlier this year I started sharing my rolls of Kodachrome with folks who listen to The Film Photography Podcast (the internet radio show which I host).
The images shot by the podcast audience are on display in the "KODACHROME - Film Photography Project 2010" on Flickr.com
Launched in October of 2009, the Film Photography Podcast is a 90 minute, bi-weekly Internet radio program, exploring a wide range of topics relevant to the experienced and aspiring photographer using film as a medium. Hosts Michael Raso and Duane Polcou enthusiastically dissect and debate the pros-and-cons of film formats, do-it-yourself techniques, digital technologies, and vintage and contemporary cameras and accessories in a thorough, informative and casual manner. Regular features include Camera tests and reviews, “book of the month”, interviews, a listener-generated Q&A, and film-related giveaways.
Produced in the United States, the Film Photography Podcast is broadcast around the globe via iTunes and direct stream from http://www.filmphotographypodcast.com
I love New York City during the holidays and felt it would be special to shoot my last rolls of Kodachrome film there.
Rockefeller Center NYC / Shot with my Nokia cell phone
Kodak's 75 year old film was retired in 2009 and the only remaining facility that can process this special film is running it's last bath of Kodachrome K-14 processing this Thursday, December 30th.
A blizzard brought 20 inches of snow to New York City, making the streets a winter wonderland.
That's me - the look of freezing - shot on my Nokia cell phone December 27, 2010
I packed light. In hand, my Canon AE-1 Program camera with my Canon FD 20 - 35mm f3.5 L lens. Stuffed in my pocket, my Holga 135bc camera, complete with Wide Angle Lens Adapter. Kodachrome 64 loaded in my Canon, my last two rolls of Kodachrome 200 reserved for my Holga.
Bitter sweet and Bitter cold - A wonderful photo outing in-progress.
I'd love to hear about your last day shooting Kodachrome. E-mail me at FilmPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com
I host The Film Photography Podcast Launched in October of 2009, the Film Photography Podcast is a 90 minute, bi-weekly Internet radio program, exploring a wide range of topics relevant to the experienced and aspiring photographer using film as a medium. Hosts Michael Raso and Duane Polcou enthusiastically dissect and debate the pros-and-cons of film formats, do-it-yourself techniques, digital technologies, and vintage and contemporary cameras and accessories in a thorough, informative and casual manner. Regular features include Camera tests and reviews, “book of the month”, interviews, a listener-generated Q&A, and film-related giveaways.
Produced in the United States, the Film Photography Podcast is broadcast around the globe via iTunes and direct stream from http://filmphotographypodcast.com/
