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Send my films from Singapore to Darkroom8 in KL

November 7, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 8 Comments
Kodak Vision3 50D 5203

After briefly mentioned about Darkroom8 KL in my older blog posts, I have people requesting me to review about the process. So here it is. Darkroom8 Malaysia Prior to the launch of their new website http://darkroom8malaysia.com , Darkroom8 only has a Facebook page so there wasn’t a detailed information on how to send the films … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film developing shop, Film Photography Tagged: Darkroom8, where to develop film in Malaysia

How to do double exposures on film 

November 2, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 2 Comments
Kodak Tri-X 400

Double/multiple-exposure is a technique where you expose two or more images (superimposed) on the same frame. Double-exposure is fun and it spikes up your creativity juice to arrange the shots according to your aesthetic vision. Why do it on film Double-exposure can be achieved simply by using Photoshop. Or on your digital camera if they … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography Tagged: Double exposures

The need to play around

October 19, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment
Kodak BW400CN

People get bored, easily. I am the same. I get bored shooting at the same place too much. I get bored using the same camera (sigh). I get bored shooting the same theme for too long a period. However, it is not an issue for visiting the same place often to shoot because things change … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Film Photography Tagged: istillshootfilm

Review: Lucky Super New 100 colour film

October 12, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment
Lucky Super New 100

The colour negative film reviewed in today’s blog post is (乐凯) Lucky Super New 100 from China. I bought only one roll from SNAPPP Taipei. I loaded it onto my Nikon FM2 and brought it to Singapore Zoo & River Safari trip (got a free corporate pass, teehee). The film was processed and scanned by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film, Film Photography, Review Tagged: Film Photography, FilmIsNotDead

More observant with my surroundings

October 10, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 2 Comments
Fujicolor C200

Every hobby teaches us something, and change the way we approach matters. Perhaps that’s why during some job interviews, the interviewers like to ask what hobbies we do in our free times. For example, pottery cultivates patience, music encourages innovation and yoga trains your concentration. Photography? Everyone gains different insights from it but for me, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography, Thoughts & Reflection Tagged: istillshootfilm

A glimpse into basic darkroom printing

October 6, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 2 Comments
House of Photography

I attended a darkroom printing crash course by House Of Photography @The Deck. It was a single 3-hour course and costs SGD 42.25 per person. All materials are provided. Previously I was worried that I would be overwhelmed by the techniques. But after I attended the course, I think it’s quite easy to do a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography, Self-developing films Tagged: FilmIsNotDead

Featured in Lomography (Lomo LC-A Minitar 1 Art Lens)

October 5, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment
Lomo LC-A Minitar 1 Art Lens

I am honoured to announce that I am featured in Lomography Magazine for the second time this year. Few months back, Lomography contacted me to provide me with a lens of my choice to shoot and play with. You can read the full article here.  I decided to go with Lomo LC-A Minitar 1 Art … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography, Interviews with film shooters Tagged: Lomography

Goodbye, Contax TVS

September 26, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment
Contax TVS

As I want to move into mild-minimalist lifestyle, of course I got to sell off some of my cameras. The first to go was Olympus XA. Then, the second one was Contax TVS, which I managed to sell it last month, ‘losing’ about SGD 150. I’ll just take this $150 as the rental fee of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography Tagged: Contax TVS

My usual photography locations in Singapore

September 21, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 1 Comment
Kodak Proimage 100

I have a full-time job, office hour Monday to Friday. If I am very hard working, I can actually wake up at 6am, roam around until it’s time to appear in the office. And also, after work, bring a tripod or flash, roam around until my feet are tired. Unfortunately, I am not like that. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography Tagged: istillshootfilm

How to influence people to shoot film?

September 19, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment
Kodak Proimage 100

I have been thinking, why is it difficult to influence and convince people to shoot film? However, I know at least I have helped raise awareness that film is still alive. How do I know that? I have encountered too many times when my friends or strangers saw me with film and they were, most … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography Tagged: istillshootfilm
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