Support me on Patreon for early access previews, rewards and giveaways!
Contact Me
Or use the contact form below.
Film & Vintage Lens
Welcome to my Film & Vintage Lens blogs! These blog articles showcase collections of film photographs. Also include photographs taken with vintage lenses, mounted to my trusty Sony camera body.
View Blog by Category
Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow 400 (35mm film) Review & Photos
Agent Shadow is a black-and-white film from Kosmo Foto. It is flexible enough to shoot low-light conditions; pushing well to ISO 3200 (plus!).
Kodak Gold (35mm, 120) Review & Photos
Kodak Gold is a classic colour negative film. It has been a staple in the photography world for decades, offering a classic, timeless look.
Kiev 303 – Shooting Download Music Festival On 16mm Subminature “Spy Camera”
I captured Download Festival 2024 in a unique way! Embrace the vintage vibes of tiny, grainy 13x17mm photos shot on a 1990s Soviet-made camera.
Fomapan Action 400 (35mm) Review & Photos
Fomapan Action 400 is a medium-speed black and white film, with very strong gain. Also, the highlights often glow due to halation effects.
Washi X (35mm) Review & Photos
Film Washi X is a "maskless" 35mm colour negative film. Warm-tones and colours are reminiscent of early colour photos from the 40s and 50s.
Kodak Ektar (35mm) Review & Photos
Kodak Ektar 100 is a professional colour negative film with "the world's finest grain", exceptional sharpness and vibrant colour saturation.
Kodak ColorPlus (35mm) Review & Photos
Kodak ColorPlus is a budget 35mm with a vintage feel reminiscent of a bygone era, with glorious nostalgic warm tones. A great all-arounder!
Lomography LomoChrome Metropolis (120 film) Review & Photos
Lomography Metropolis is a colour film with a nostalgic, cinematic look. Photos have desaturated colour, high-contrast and strong grain.
Introducing My New Limited Edition Photography Zine – Obsidian’s Obscura
Obsidian's Obscura photography zine presents selected photos in a curated and cohesive way, alongside my own personal stories and commentary.
Halloween Special – Wolfman (35mm film) Review & Photos
Wolfman is an ISO 100 black and white film that feels aesthetically reminiscent of 16mm cinematic film. Perfect for a Halloween photo shoot!
Kentmere Pan 100 (35mm film) Review & Photos
Kentmere Pan 100 is a medium-speed, ISO 100 black-and-white film recognised for its low cost and high image quality for the price tag.
Fixing Light Leaks on A Kiev-30 16mm Subminature Camera
I ran a test roll through a Kiev-30 16mm camera. Unfortunately, there were several light leaks. So, I opened up the tiny camera to fix them!
Kiev 30 – Soviet Relics On A 16mm Subminature “Spy Camera”
During a trip to Latvia and Lithuania, I captured photos of abandoned Soviet relics on an old 70s/80s subminiature film camera (a Kiev 30).
Shanghai GP3 100 (620 film) Review & Photos
Shanghai GP3 100 is one of the most affordable medium format films. I test out a roll in a Kodak Duaflex II box camera on a trip to Scotland.
Ilford HP5 Plus (35mm film) Review & Photos
Ilford HP5 Plus is an affordable medium speed black and white film. I put it through its paces in some abandoned places in Poland and Ireland.
Kentmere Pan 400 (35mm film) Review & Photos
Kentmere Pan 400 is often referred to as a "cheap and cheerful" film, but this budget-friendly film stock definitely punches above its weight!
Vintage Lens – Helios-44 58mm – Soviet-era Relics Of Georgia & Armenia
Armed with my grandfather's Helios-44 58mm lens and an adaptor, I embark on a journey capturing Soviet-era relics of Georgia and Armenia.
Join My Adventures!
I add new content every week, ranging from exciting new locations to blog articles about my road trips. My beautiful newsletter will bring my photographic adventures direct to your inbox!
Processing…
Success! You're on the list.
Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again.
Your email address will not be shared, or publicly displayed. I will only use your data to send you the newsletter, as outlined in the Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time, via the opt-out link included in every email.