🎬 Making Film Photography Fun in a World of Same-Same Making things is hard. That’s why the world is full of stuff that feels kinda the same — from pain pills to cameras, cars… and, of course, film. So then — what makes this Same Same film different from the rest? [Bad Flashes intro logo] About a full moon cycle ago, my buddy Jason and I took our annual pilgrimage to New York City — to hang with friends and surprise my brother for his 30th birthday. Perfect timing to test ou

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.

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.

A quick and easy joint around Chinatown with a new color film, OptiColor 200

Roaming around Texas trying to find the Difference in Kodak Gold in 35mm and 120

So, in my exploration of 35mm versus medium format film photography, I initially had some misconceptions. I used a Pentax 67 and Canon...