Film Photography
This Film Crop Trick Acts Like a Telephoto Lens That Fits EVERY 35mm Camera
Jun 24, 2026
David Prochnow
Borrowing a trick from the crop sensor digital camera playbook, this simple project enables you to “act” like you’ve got a telephoto lens installed on…
Shoot Leica Monopan 50 in Your Medium Format Camera without Adapters
Jun 19, 2026
David Prochnow
Using a medium format camera is a great way to expose yourself to working with bigger negatives. Well, “bigger,” relatively speaking, as when compared to…
Tips for Film Photography: How to Stop Wasting Rolls
Jun 16, 2026
Lydia Marlowe
Shooting film is a different beast from digital, and most of the frustration beginners run into comes from applying digital habits to a medium that…
When Was Photography Invented? The Fascinating History of the First Cameras and Photographs
Jun 11, 2026
Leonard Skapp
If you ask when photography was invented, you’ll quickly run into a problem because while you might find a general list of dates of when…
Been There, Done That: Make Your Own Travel Postcards and Be the Envy of Your Friends
Jun 4, 2026
David Prochnow
Nothing says “I did it,” like a travel postcard mailed from some exotic locale. The stamp, the postal cancellation mark, and the “touristy” photograph all…
Alfie Cameras will be “Kickstarting” its Revolutionary [BOXX] on 19 May 2026
May 13, 2026
David Prochnow
DIYP is a member of Alfie Cameras’ VIP Superfan program and has learned about the impending release of their [BOXX] on Kickstarter. The scheduled date…
Only Once a Year Ilford Let’s You Order Ultra Large Format Films…That Time is NOW!
May 8, 2026
David Prochnow
Every year, Ilford Photo permits photographers to stock up on uniquely-sized film for exotic cameras and experimental projects. These film formats fall outside the typical…
A New Lens Embraces the Classic Leica Super-Six Formula
May 4, 2026
David Prochnow
Today’s Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.9 Rigid-ZS6 represents a modern interpretation of classic rangefinder optics, blending vintage character with updated performance for contemporary photographers. Announced…
Two New Large Format Color Negative Films are Now Available
May 4, 2026
David Prochnow
It’s not very often that a new large-format color negative film appears on today’s market. Surprisingly enough, two new, reasonably-priced color negative 4×5-format films have…
WideluxX Camera Now Available for Pre-Order: Limited Quantities
Apr 29, 2026
David Prochnow
If you’ve been following the re-birth of the Widelux F8 camera, now embodied as the WideluxX camera, then you’re well aware of the arduous struggle…