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The Resurgence of Film

Why would anyone still be shooting film? Isn't it an antiquated medium? Branden and Daniel discuss the reasons they still shoot film, and why photographers across the country are picking it back up.

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Medium Format Cameras (When, Where, and Why!)

What is medium format? When should you use it? Why should you use it? Also, when shouldn't you use it? Branden, Daniel, and Andy explore medium format and talk about the cameras they've chosen to use.

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Our Daily Carry Cameras

What film cameras do we use? You're about to find out. Catch up with the team as they discuss their primary "daily carry" cameras, and which camera they're looking to pick up soon!

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Unique Film Swap

Do you know how many types of film there are right now? We certainly know a lot, but there are so many we've never shot! In this episode, each person chooses an uncommon film for the grab-bag and everyone selects a film at random. Let's see what they found, and why they chose what they did!

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Talking Leica with Dan Tamarkin

Dan Tamarkin is one of the nation's leading Leica experts, and a native of our grand city of Chicago. Branden, Daniel, and Andy sit down with Dan to talk all about the storied camera brand, as well as his renowned camera store, Tamarkin Camera: America's Premiere Leica Specialist.

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Failures in Film Photography

The crew discusses their biggest film-photography failures (thus far) as well as some exciting updates for the crew.

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How Do you Break The "Rut?"

What do you do to get out of your creative rut? The team discusses their methods and what keeps them constantly improving and striving for new heights and better quality.

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Shooting Stills When You Just Don't Want To

The guys discuss some of their current impediments to shooting film, and how they get over those. They also spiral a bit toward the end, as the beer starts to get to them. You'll want to listen to see what I mean.

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Electronic vs Mechanical

Do you prefer modern cameras with all the bells and whistles or a hunk of metal that keeps on tickin' with little fanfare? Maybe somethin' in between? The team discusses their preferences and what they own.

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Advice Hour (Medium Format)

The gents give advice on medium format, what to look for in a camera, and what they recommend as you dive in!

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After the Scans

What do you do after you scan your film? The guys talk about the "end result" of their work. Do they print? Do they upload? Let's find out!

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