This roll of film is the second roll of Ilford HP5 Plus 400 that I developed with The Darkroom. This roll was shot on my Asahi Optical Co. Pentax Spotmatic II and Asahi Optical Co. SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 lens. …
Over the last year, I’ve rented a few compact interchangeable lens camera systems. Some were µ 4⁄3 and some were APS-C. Some felt just right, and some felt too small. None were full-frame (35mm FF format). I don't care much about the debate over full-frame versus APS-C sensor size etc. What I want to know is the ease of use and a range of quality lenses for the camera system. All my photos live in digital format and are viewed…
When I removed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 rental from the camera bag and held it in my hands, I was disappointed. It's TOO tiny.…
I took advantage of an borrowlenses.com Independence Day deal to rent an Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Lumix G X Vario 12-35mmF2.8 II ASPH zoom lens (Equivalent to 24-70mm). Starting July 1st, over 6 days, I used the camera and lens in various situations. I loved the kit and didn't want to send it back. It took photos that looked excellent on a computer screen, but still, something felt lacking. I had intended to use the kit to shoot some fireworks…
A few weeks ago, I drove up the Rock Brook at the other end of town to try my hand at long exposure photography. I enjoyed the experience, and I got good results with my ND filter. With the recent rains over the weekend, I thought it would be great to go back. To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place. I’ve found it has little to do with the things…
