Classic Camera Revival

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 79 - The Plate

Alex and John sit down with Jason Lane to discuss Dry Plate Photography, his love of the format that drove him to produce modern dry plates and a modern holder to allow photographers to enjoy this 19th century format that helped popularise photography.

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 78 - Rest in Pieces

Sometimes a camera breaks and we can't get it fixed, but we don't want to get rid of it either, so they just sit on our shelves looking pretty or in pieces. The gang also talks about getting your camera repaired.

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 77 - Sgt. Eastman and the Lonely Camera Band

There are some terrible cameras out there, but sometimes a camera that has a huge following and produces some amazing images. And several of these cameras are owned or rather were owned by members of the team, but they just didn't fit our style. These cameras often sit on our shelves just not used anymore, they're part of the lonely camera band.

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 76 - DIY Show II

Here at the Classic Camera Revival, we are big fans of getting things done ourselves! We love to process our own film, but today we're talking about two different things the first is creating your own photo 'zine or book and we have our special guest Matt who takes things a lot further and builds his own cameras.

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 75 - The Last Crusade

We're here to take that leap from the lion's mouth and seek out that camera that we've been wanting. So today the gang discusses the cameras that they had been lusting after and either got, still looking for, or accidentally sold off. 

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 74 - Hidden Gems

While we could do an entire episode on one of the world's most under-rated, hidden gem cameras out there, the Nikon F90(x). It's a camera we've talked about so much before we just had to take out several other cameras that need a little more limelight. On today's episode, we'll be covering the Zenit E, Pentax Espio 115m, Canon EF, Voigtlander Vito, and the Yashica T4!

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 73 - Big Glass

We all need that little bit extra, that extra stop, that extra degree. For that, we pick up the heavy hitters, the big glass in our camera kits. If you're someone who is an ultra-wide junky (Lens 24mm or wider) or wants only a sliver of your frame in focus (Lenses with apertures at f/1.4 or faster), this episode is for you!

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 72 - The Panchromatic Meat Locker

When you're in a situation and your reputation is on the line you need something that works. But if the customer, client, or even your own personal project is on the line and you have to use film, then you want something that will work. Like work always, in any situation!

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 71 - The OM Factor

Connect to your inner self and welcome the power of the Olympus OM-System. A true gamechanger when it released the Olympus OM system turned the professional market upside down when it was released in the 1970s showing the world that a professional camera system didn't need to be bulky. Join Bill and John along with special guest co-host Lori Brooks in our season six premiere as they discuss the magical single digit OM cameras, along with 3D printed cameras, and homebrew ECN-2 chemistry.

Classic Camera Revival - Episode 70 - Put out a Red Light

For the finale of our fifth season, the gang revisits the darkroom not only to complete prints but to also show our special guest host Bryan how to print and watch him produce his first darkroom print ever!