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.

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

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.