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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

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

This is me: the girl who loves analogue film

August 1, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 2 Comments
Fujicolor C200

My nickname is Nicole. I will be turning 26 on 31st August. Yes, I have the same birthday as Malaysia. Nope, no prize for having the same birthday as my country of origin (I get asked a lot). I chanced upon film photography (again) by accident and started using analogue film in September 2016. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Thoughts & Reflection Tagged: FilmIsNotDead

Sungei Road Thieves’ Market Singapore

July 11, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 2 Comments
Fujicolor Industrial 100

The final day has come: The last day of Singapore Sungei Road Thieves’ Market operation, 10th July 2017. One of the ‘symbolic’ icons of Singapore is gone, forever. Here’s my brief understanding of Thieves’ Market: Thieves’ Market wasn’t called Thieves’ Market in the first place. In the early days, it was just a place for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Film Photography Tagged: FilmIsNotDead, Singapore

Frustration of film developing as a beginner 

June 3, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment

I have been developing my own black & white film at home for a month. It really saves me a lot of money. For shopping list of equipment, click here. Imagine if I were to only shoot black & white, I literally do not need to step into Triple D lab anymore. Also, I find their … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Film Photography Tagged: FilmIsNotDead

Review of Fujifilm Neopan SS black & white film

May 27, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 1 Comment
Fujifilm Neopan SS

If you entered late into the film photography game, you probably haven’t heard of Fujifilm Neopan SS black & white film. Neither did I. This film is no longer in production so the batch I got hold of are expired (2005). 12 years! I bought 8 rolls for the price of $30 from Carousell. Expired … [Read more…]

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

How to win Gear Acquisition Syndrome

April 29, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment

Recently I am feeling very messed up. Instead of enriching myself with useful skills, I allowed myself to be engulfed by gears. I spent time scrolling eBay, Carousell, clubsnap and reading camera review sites. Even though I have more cameras than I need, I wasn’t feeling satisfied. I expanded my purchasing limit. For example, when … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Photography journey, Thoughts & Reflection Tagged: FilmIsNotDead, Gear Acquisition Syndrome

Benefits of shooting with film over digital

April 27, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment

Today I am going to blog about a few benefits of shooting with film over digital, in my opinion. This post is not meant to criticise digital format but just to point out the goodness of film photography in the modern era. Film slows you down Unlike digital which is literally free, each shot on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography Tagged: Film Photography, FilmIsNotDead

Singapore film meet: getting to know new friends

April 20, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler 5 Comments

I have always wanted to meet people who have the same interest as me: people who still adore film photography. Sadly, I don’t really have anyone around me who still shoot film and like talking about film. My friends who are into photography cannot understand why I want to use film medium. They were shocked … [Read more…]

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

Interview with film shooter #4: Dan Ho

April 18, 2017 by filmbasedtraveler Leave a Comment

In this issue of another film shooter interview series, I have Dan from Hong Kong! Dan takes impressive film images and I love his works a lot. Read on to find out more about him! Me: Hey Dan! Glad to have you here! Can you tell us about yourself?  Dan: My name is Dan Ho, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Film Photography, Interviews with film shooters Tagged: FilmIsNotDead, interview film shooter
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