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Two rolls of film with the Kodak Colorsnap 35 Model 2
Produced between 1964 and 1967, the Kodak Colorsnap 35 Model 2 retains many of the aesthetics of its 1950s predecessor. With an Anaston f/3.9 43.9mm lens allowing manual focus between 2.5 feet to infinity and an aperture scale marked in weather symbols and Exposure Value (EV) numbers, there’s certainly more to work with than my…
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Exposing myself to film photography.
Franka AF-300 Last summer I spent a few weeks hunting around charity shops for old cameras, and it can be pretty disheartening; people have realised that their old cameras are actually in demand, so they’re more likely to end up on eBay. Those that do make it onto the shelves of your local charity shops…
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Stellar Cast announced for Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
By the power of Grayskull! If you haven’t already heard, the hugely popular 1980s cartoon He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is getting a new series on Netflix. Details of the stellar cast have just been announced, and goodness me, it’s a revelation in and of itself! Created by Kevin Smith, director, writer, and…
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NI Science Festival returns for sixth year.
Today sees the welcome return of the NI Science Festival, now in its sixth year. As always there’s an ambitious mix of disciplines, from engineering and robotics, art and science, mathematics, physics, space, tech, biology, the natural world – and more. It really is a heady mix. Some of the world’s greatest scientists, engineers, television…
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The Mindful Photographer.
I’m an amateur photographer, one of many millions out there, each of us with varying degrees of knowledge not just about the technicalities of capturing images but also with vastly different reasons for wanting to take pictures in the first place. We all see the world differently, and some of us feel an innate need…
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Analogue dreams in a digital world.
Film photography, despite the dominance of digital cameras and of course the ubiquitous smartphone, has remained reasonably popular, not just with creatives and enthusiasts but also with amateur snappers like myself. If anything it has had a resurgence in the last few years, with many specialist film companies reporting a growth in interest from both…
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The best camera? It’s probably the one you already have.
Didn’t receive a snazzy new camera for Christmas? Don’t worry, you probably have all you need to start taking great photos. Low-cost, mass-market photography has existed for well over a hundred years. From Kodak’s Brownie to a plethora of 35mm cameras, the instant Polaroid and the emergence of digital imaging, photography has always been something…
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Exercise Your Demons.
Exercise is not the panacea to better mental health, but then neither is anything else. It’s a proven fact – exercise does have benefits when it comes to a wide range of mental health problems. There is overwhelming evidence from years of peer reviewed research showing just that. The problem that seems to be becoming…
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Black Summer reanimated for a second season.
The post-apocalyptic, zombie riddled Netflix series Black Summer is to return for a second season. The streaming giant has confirmed another eight episodes, although as filming is only due to start next year it’s unclear when it will air. To me that’s great news; ever since I stayed up late one night back in the…
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Moe than just a sardonic face.
Rich Hall isn’t just a successful comic and the basis for the character of Moe from The Simpsons, he’s also a writer and an outstanding documentary maker. If you’re a fan of comedy and regularly consume the ubiquitous panel shows on UK television, you’re no doubt familiar with Rich Hall. With his quick wit and…
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