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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


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 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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