Long time no posting. Today, 21st of March, came the sad news that DPReview is closing 10th of April 2023. After nearly 25 years of operation, DPReview will be closing in the near future. This difficult decision is part of the annual operating plan review that our parent company shared earlier this year. Apparently it… Continue reading RIP DPReview
New Instax camera, new instax frames
Some new Fujifilm Instax. The boring: Instax Mini 40 is just another Instax Mini camera. A look reminding us of the Instax Mini 90 more than the other Instax Mini, but with little settings (4). For CA$130 it’s on the higher end price range. Still, nothing in sight for more serious photographers ; I see… Continue reading New Instax camera, new instax frames
Happy Holidays
It’s the season, Penny wears costumes. At least for the pictures. Happy holidays !
Developing black and white slide film
Kelly-Shane on the Go Everywhere channel made a 7 minutes video to show us how develop black & white slide film, only using regular black and white film, black and white chemistry, and some household chemicals to perform the reversal process. I am actually surprised it is that easy. I always wanted to try black… Continue reading Developing black and white slide film
Fujfilm X-Pro3
Without much surprise, Fujifilm announced the X-Pro3 in late October. It is an evolution of the X-Pro2. The main distinguishable feature is the LCD screen: by default it is hidden, with a smaller visible screen limited to show settings, and a picture of the currently used film emulation. The screen then flip out to be… Continue reading Fujfilm X-Pro3
The end of Polaroid Spectra film
This is not the first time Polaroid Spectra film becomes discontinued. The first time was when Polaroid went under and the remaining stock depleted. DPReview now reports that Polaroid Originals is stopping the production of Spectra film because the remaining cameras are now aging, unrepairable, and there is nothing they can do about it. This… Continue reading The end of Polaroid Spectra film
Instagram selfies are destructive
The Huffington Post Canada has an article about Self(ie) destruction. They put it bluntly: Destruction has become its own genre of self-portraiture. We break things, harass lounging and peaceful animals, and ruin the fun for everyone. Our faces, apparently, are that important. When you think you are more important than the environment surrounding you… There… Continue reading Instagram selfies are destructive
RIP Stella 2006-2019
Stella, For these 13 years you were a great companion. You traveled with us coast-to-coast, by boat, train and automobile. You were always a great model. You brought us joy daily, and each time we needed to cheer up, you were here. Even blind and deaf you were here. This morning, you went to doggy… Continue reading RIP Stella 2006-2019
Fujifilm X-T3 firmware 3.00 update
Firmware 3.00 for the Fujifilm X-T3 has been released. Here are the changes according to Fujifilm: 1. Strengthened the accuracy of face / eye detection AF performance The AF algorithm has been improved along with the accuracy of face / eye detection AF. The ability to detect faces in the distance has been enhanced by… Continue reading Fujifilm X-T3 firmware 3.00 update
Flickr and the commons
Last year, Flickr new owners changed the terms for free accounts. The new policy would lead to the deletion of user content. A lot of criticism ensued. Creative Commons worked out with Flickr new owners to make the proposal better for the commons. The new policy from Flickr, published a couple of weeks ago, confirms… Continue reading Flickr and the commons