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🎞️ Nikon 35Ti Review: Luxury Point & Shoot or Overhyped Legend?
A real-world Nikon 35Ti review from Austin, Texas. Titanium body, matrix metering, premium features, and Unknown rangefinder vibes.
calebknueven
6 days ago4 min read


Don’t Sleep on Portra 160 — Shot on a Leica M6 and Mamiya 7
A real-world Kodak Portra 160 review shot across Texas on a Leica M6 and Mamiya 7. Latitude, skin tones, pushing film, and why Portra 160 is underrated.
calebknueven
Jan 274 min read


Panoramic Film Photography in Texas 📸: Finding My Panoramic Mojo with the Mamiya 7
Shooting panoramic film photography in Texas with the Mamiya 7 completely changed how I see wide format film. What once felt like a gimmick became a powerful storytelling tool, using scale, context, and composition to guide the viewer’s eye. In this post, I explore panoramic photography, wide aspect ratios, and narrative film photography through abandoned landscapes, small towns, and open Texas roads. If you’re interested in panoramic film, the Mamiya 7, wide format photograp
calebknueven
Jan 233 min read


5 Years With the Mamiya 7: Why This Medium Format Rangefinder Is My Ride or Die
This in-depth Mamiya 7 review looks at what it’s like using one of the most iconic medium format rangefinder cameras after five years of real-world shooting. From image quality and lens performance to portability, reliability, and price in 2025, this blog explores why the Mamiya 7 remains a dream camera for film photographers—and whether it still deserves its legendary status.
calebknueven
Jan 215 min read


NEW Color Film in 2026: OptiColor 200 Film Photography Review 🎞️
A quick and easy joint around Chinatown with a new color film, OptiColor 200
calebknueven
Jan 153 min read


Kodak Gold Film Review: 35mm vs 120 📸✨ Which Format Wins?
Roaming around Texas trying to find the Difference in Kodak Gold in 35mm and 120
calebknueven
Jan 133 min read


The Complete Phoenix Film Review: Harman's Revolutionary New Color Film for 35mm and Medium Format
Introduction: A New Player in the Color Film Game The film photography world just got a massive shake-up, and I'm here for it. After...
calebknueven
Aug 28, 20256 min read


The Ultimate Guide to the Best Cheap Color Film: Kodak 35mm Film Comparison
The Full Comparison Years ago, I conceived this wild idea to test out all the consumer budget-friendly best cheap color film options on...
calebknueven
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Nikon FA ~ Best Film SLR Camera
The Nikon FA seems to be a sleeper camera in the film community ... At least for now! With this being the first camera to have matrix...
calebknueven
Mar 1, 20241 min read


The Difference in 35mm vs Medium Format
So, in my exploration of 35mm versus medium format film photography, I initially had some misconceptions. I used a Pentax 67 and Canon...
calebknueven
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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