Uncle Jonesy's Cameras

The Shutter Brothers have a take on camera shake, so ready steady go! Our listener email offers some advice on how to avoid camera shake and get sharp images with handheld camera. Also, the Bros. have some advice to a listener who is ready to develop fim for the first time. Next, Wayne and Kevin read some listener-submitted messages on postcard sized darkroom prints. And one of those prints came w...

The two Shutter Brothers are talking twos! First, Kevin gets a breakdown from Wayne regarding the pros and cons of various camera pairs for his forthcoming Alaskan cruise in September. Why two? Because Kevin wants to shoot two films, color and b&w on this trip. But Kevin likes to travel light, so the gear has to be right (Hey, we Shutter Bros can rhyme too!) Next, dueces run wild with twin lens re...

Most people find a lot of junk in their closet, but not Shutter Brother Wayne. He's been doing some spring cleaning lately, and what he found definitely is not junk. How about a Stereo Realist? And a stereo projector? Some stereo card mounts? A viewer? Imagine the cool slides shows at the Setser house  Wayne has been using handheld cameras a lot lately, especially his Noblex panoramic camera. Sinc...

Brand new year - Brand new show! And the Shutter Brothers are ready for it!! First, we have some great listener input about film testing and negative storage. Next, a listener asks us what happens when our photography inspiration goes "Poof!" Both Wayne and Kevin share their advice on how to get your photography mojo back. Both Wayne and Kevin are going on cruises this year, so we ask our listener...

The Shutters Brothers wish you the happiest of holidays and the happiest of holiday photography, and to that end, Wayne and Kevin share their tips on how to best capture the spirit of the season on film (or sensor!) And since many of us use flash to make things merry and bright, Wayne does a deep dive on flash guide numbers and how to make them work for you.  The Bros. also answer some listener em...

Wayne and Kevin are still thinking about the fun that was had on our 2023 Photowalk. We've seen some great photographs from participants, and there's more to come. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we look forward to doing it again next year! After a discussion of recent activities, the Shutter Bros. reach deep into the vitural mailbag for some great listener email. Topics include how to ma...

The Shutter Brothers are back, and the 2023 Photowalk is fast approaching! Wayne already knows what camera he is bringing, but Kevin can't decide. Leica iiia or Rolleicord Va? Your help is needed! The aforementioned 2nd Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers will happen on 10/07/23 in Chattanooga, TN. Listen to the show to get all the details, then make your plans to attend. Wayne and Kevin wr...

After a summer break, the Shutter Brothers are back with a show that addresses an unpleasant subject . . . MISTAKES! Yes, we all make them, so let's all learn from them! Our faithful listeners join Wayne and Kevin by sharing stories of mistakes so that we can avoid them. Also, both Wayne and Kevin have been making darkroom prints of their vacation photography and solving problems along the way. An...

Kevin is here, Wayne is back from Norway, and the Shutter Brothers are together again and ready to take a deep dive into everything about depth of field - what is it, how can it be controlled, and why it matters. Learning how to make depth of field work for you can take your photography to a higher level, and that's a good thing! Wayne also shares his recent experiences in Norway and the approach...

The Shutter Brothers are back - and Wayne has his Normay camera bag with him! Today we get to find out what gear he plans to take with him to Norway in May. We also hear about Wayne's travel plans and what he expects to photograph there.  Before we get to look inside Wayne's camera, however, it's time to empty the mailbag and read some listener mail. Listener Roger gives a tour of his "mini camera...

Wayne and Kevin are back for a new show - and a giveaway! Three lucky winners will receive an Argus C3 camera or a Shutterhut tent straight from Wayne and Kevin's closets. Woohoo! Also, the Shutter Brothers read some excellent listener email and answer questions about panoramic photography and flash guide numbers.  In the show's second half, Wayne delivers Thoughts from the Field Pt 1, and collect...

Wayne and Kevin are back, and Wayne finally has the camera he's wanted for over 30 years:  the Noblex 6/150F, a motorized panoramic medium format camera that takes sweeping panoramic photographs on 120 fiilm. Meanwhile Kevin is looking forward to his newest camera addition, the Intrepid 4x5 Mk. 5 large format camera. Also discussed in the show are a review of the (according to Kevin) perfect 35mm...

Life happens, and when it does, podcasts go on hold. But the Shutter Brothers are back with an informal chat about life, travels, and, of course, cameras. And we love cameras! But sometimes we may have to consider getting rid of some of our cameras. Kevin and Wayne discuss the whys and hows of reducing the camera "inventory" and why it might even make us better photographers.  And speaking of gett...

A very special evening for lovers of family and film.  Seasons Greeting from the UJC!

The Shutter Brothers are back! We've missed you, and we have some catching up to do. First, we look back on our successful photowalk and thank everyone who participated. Second, Kevin reveals his Canada camera choices (prepare to be surprised). Third, the Shutter Bros. talk flash photography - how to do it right (and how to do it wrong). Wayne, of course, does it right by finding the perfect flash...

In case you haven't heard, we're having a photowalk! Wayne and Kevin are super excited, and it's just a few days away. Listen for all the details. Next, Kevin and his wife, Debbie, are taking a week-long trip to Montreal and Quebec City in December, so what camera(s) should Kevin bring? Wayne and our knowledgeable listeners are here to help him decide. Lastly, the UJC Podcast now has over 400 Inst...

Wayne & Kevin are back with a big announcement:  Photowalk 2022 is on! It's our 3rd attempt, but we have a good feeling about this one. Find out all about it in the show. Next, the Shutter Bros. answer a listener question about how to make better negatives for printing.  In segment #3, Kevin reviews the Minolta Maxxum 5. Could this be this best AF SLR body ever made? Finally, the Bros. announce a...

After a nice morning photowalk in the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge, Wayne and Kevin are back, and of course, Wayne has a camera to discuss, the very small and cool Kodak Signet 35, perhaps the best camera ever to come from Kodak. Next, it's a tale of two developers, as Wayne discusses the Thornton Two-Bath, while Kevin shares his experience with environmentally friendly D-76H.  Finally, the Shutt...

Wayne and Kevin get together for an in-person show to have some fun and answer some great listener questions about composition techiques, homemade developers, and two-bath developers like DD-23. Next, Kevin seeks Wayne's advice about more selected photography and how to avoid amassing a collections of "fuzzy concepts." Finally, Kevin talks about his interest in RA-4 color negative printing. Enjoy!

After taking a midsummer break, the Shutter Brothers are back with a winning hand. Wayne announces the winner of his 35mm system shootout, while Kevin proposses a battle royale between his Rolleicord and Yashica-Mat TLRs. Next, Wayne talks about his "butcher cover" lens that appears to be an Otar 58mm f 2. But when he "peeled off the cover," he found something quite different.  Lastly, we announce...

What do you do when you're not sure about a film's actual ISO or about a film's actual development time with a particular developer? Testing is the answer! Wayne and Kevin discuss how to test for exposure index and dev times.  Next, Wayne is thinking about shooting more 35mm in the future, so should he use his tried and true Pentax KX, or should he settle on his newly acquited Canon FTb?  Finally,...

Spring break is over, and Wayne and Kevin are back with a question:  What kind of handheld camera would satisfy a large format photographer? Wayne seems to have found his, a Plaubel Makina 67. Wayne gives us the lowdown on this fine camera and also shares how he adjusts his large format workflow when using smaller negatives. Next, Kevin shares the problems he has faced when using a diffusion enlar...

Wayne and Kevin are back and ready to mix it up! No, we're not talking about fistacuffs, we're talking about home-mixed chemistry. Wayne has been mixing his developer and fixer for years, and in this show he shares how to do it and why it works for him. Also, we've got some great listener questions and comments. Enjoy, and Happy Shooting!

Shutter Brothers Wayne and Kevin are back and ready to answer questions from our failthful listeners. Topics include archival print washing, incident metering techniques, condenser enlargers vs. diffuser enlargers, using contrast filters vs. color head filters, tap water vs. distilled in the darkroom, when to consider switching to an autofocus camera, and many others. We're all here to learn somet...

We made it to show #45! And to celabrate, we are dedicating the entire show to large format photography! Our resident 4x5 expert, Wayne Setser, takes us on a LF journey that includes discussion on cameras, accessories, lenses, film, development, and printing. Along the way we try to answer questions  submitted by our faithful listeners. It's our longest show yet, but it's jammed packed with info f...