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The Belair has to be one of the easiest cameras to use that Lomography has invented. Even a novice can get good very good shots from it. With a little know-how, you can achieve amazing shots with it.
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Most of the Belair X 6-12 photos show the tail-end of Autumn or Winter. While flicking through I found many nice examples that highlight the awesome depth of field the Belair is capable of achieving. Take a wander down the never-ending paths after the jump!
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If someone says they could feel the flow of time would you believe them? The average joe is hardly aware of passing seconds without a clock or watch so it's hard to conceive of how it would be to "feel time". However, with the aid of a film camera and a little technique know as the "time scan", you can genuinely feel time flow!
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As back to basics draws to a close we look at a true sex object of the 1960's. Capturing everyone from Jean Shrimpton and Twiggy to Mick Jagger and The Beatles. The fully manual SLR.
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Get control over your aperture and you can be more creative, plus, how aperture affects photographies most common misconception, bokeh.
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When you start in film photography, you may be suprised to be constantly told to 'stop' it. This isn't us being mean, it's a fundamental of photography.
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I spent a whole year taking photos of my baby and one thing that quickly became apparent was the difference between eyes being in focus and eyes that weren't and the effect on the photo. Although we're almost taught to break the rules I still believe the eyes are just as important in Lomography.
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Folding cameras have been popular from the beginning of the 20th century to the 50s. How usable are they today ? What are the benefits and what are the drawbacks ?
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Prime lens or zoom lens? Is 30mm enough for all life situations, or would you like an 18-55mm to cover landscapes and portraits? Or maybe an 18-200mm for sports and street photography as well? Here is my take on the matter, and why I go for primes.
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Using a bigger aperture and closer focus for bokeh effect in night photography.
Next time you are out galavanting at night with your Diana Mini, stop using the flash, and decide to engage in some nightime photography while also trying to have some fun with the focus and depth of field effect (bokeh).
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How to make that cool pictures where the subject of interest appears sharp and everything else is blurry?
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The Nikon F-501 is heavy on 80's technology and what do you know, mine is still working fine! Its a clunky beast to carry around with you but this baby really knows how to satisfy.