Matt Loves Cameras

If you like cameras as much as i like cameras, you've probably bought one off eBay before. It is without doubt, the easiest way to find that camera you've had your heart set on. But if you're just getting into film photography, or if you don't have much experience buying film cameras online, there can be a lot of pitfalls. In this episode, I list my top 12 tips to buying film cameras on eBay.  Don...

There are millions and millions of 127 cameras out there in the wild, and you can still get fresh 127 film! In this episode I feature one of Kodak's best selling Star series of cameras - the Kodak Brownie Starlet. Find out how I got on with this 60 year old plastic camera.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes!  Matt Loves Cameras: film camera reviews, instant camera reviews, eve...

In this episode I shoot images with one of the best selling cameras of all time: the Kodak Instamatic! I talk about the history of the 126 format introduced by Kodak, talking about the advantages of the format, the type of cameras made for 126, and the two cartridges of expired 126 film I shot and the images they produced.  I also give some shoutouts to the On The Streets Photography podcast, Anto...

In this episode I review another pre-exposed film: Psychedelic Blues #2.  Check out the photos on the show's website or Instagram that I took with this fun, colourful film. I also read some wonderful letters from listener Alan Daly - a former Polaroid sales rep from the UK! Make sure you check out Alan's photos on the show notes, published with his kind permission.  Don't forget to subscribe and l...

In this twelfth episode of Matt Loves Cameras, I review a rolled gold classic: the Polaroid SX-70. Is this the most revolutionary, iconic camera of all time? This episode covers the background of Edwin Land, a brief history of Polaroid Corporation, the development of instant cameras and film throughout the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s, why this camera and its film are so iconic, and a description of th...

In episode 11 of Matt Loves Cameras I discuss shooting three different film stocks on two point and shoots while on holiday in Indonesia. The big question... what will I take next time I travel overseas? I still haven't worked that out yet!  I also talk about Rolf Dobelli's excellent book The art of the good life and an article I recently wrote for Digital Photography School: The Best Fujifilm X-S...

In episode 10 of Matt Loves Cameras I review one of the SMALLEST 35mm cameras ever made! It's not the Rollei 35, it's not the Olympus XA or the Olympus MJU II / Stylus Epic, it's not even a Minox, though it's very closely related to a Minox! Enter the Voigtlander Vito C! I love the images I've captured with this camera and will continue to use this lovely little camera. Marshall Dalmatian makes a...

In Episode 9 of Matt Loves Cameras I talk about packing digital, film and instant cameras for a 12 night trip to Indonesia! I discuss my experiences asking for hand inspections of fast 35mm film and shooting Polaroids on holidays.  Look out for part 2 of this vacation special soon when I get my 35mm film developed from my Fujifilm Klasse S and Olympus LT-1 cameras! Don't forget to subscribe and le...

Do you like shooting expired film? Do you have a big expired film stash? I would estimate about 25% of the film in my fridge is expired, including several packs of peel apart instant film FP100-C, lots of Instax Wide, some Impossible Project film and some old Kodak transparency film from the last 20-30 years.   In this episode of Matt Loves Cameras I talk about shooting expired colour transparency...

Have you ever used a pre-exposed film? Did you love it? Hate it? Or would you never even consider it? I've bought three rolls of pre-exposed film from three different brands. Here is the review of the Yodica Antares film, shot on an Olympus MJU II (Stylus Epic Infinity). Because if you're going to shoot a film that many photographers hate, why not shoot it on a camera many photographers hate? Also...

An epic battle between two premium and compact all stars: the Fujifilm Klasse and the Fujifilm Klasse S! How much would you pay for a premium compact camera? $200? $500? $1000? Last year I bought not one, but two premium compact cameras, both made by the same manufacturer in the 21st century. I am of course talking about the Fujifilm Klasse and the Fujifilm Klasse S. I shot two rolls of film side...

It's been called the greatest instant camera ever made, the apex of the Polaroid folding line of cameras, and even the evil twin of the original SX-70 camera!   I am of course talking about the magnificent Polaroid SLR 680 camera. For me, this is the camera that started off my Polaroid obsession a few years ago, find out in this episode why I love this camera so much.    "The magic of Polaroids is...

You've heard of the Olympus XA and XA-2. You've heard of the Olympus MJU II or Stylus Epic. But have you heard of the 1994 Olympus LT-1? It was a premium, very stylish compact aimed at upmarket travellers. Kinda like a MJU I clad in leather! It's my new favourite pocket camera, find out why in episode 4! In the show's longest episode to date (how do they keep getting longer?) I also give an update...

Do you know the major difference between Polaroid and Instax images and how they develop? Find out in episode 3 of Matt Loves Cameras when I review the SQ6, the first fully analogue Instax Square camera from Fujifilm.  I also give an overview of the history of integral film and offer my thoughts on how Fujifilm could take Instax to a whole new level.  Matt Loves Cameras: film camera reviews, insta...

Are you hunting for the perfect present for your film photography friends and family this holiday season? I've compiled a gift guide with twelve amazing items for Christmas 2018! Matt Loves Cameras: film camera reviews, instant camera reviews, everything analogue photography related. Music used in the show: Casi - thEnd [Free Download] by  Casi  is licensed under a  Creative Commons License . Avai...

Episode 1: Is the Pentax Auto 110 the best pocket camera ever? In the first episode I try out the smallest SLR and the interchangeable lens camera ever produced. Hear my amazing insights into using this tiny camera, and my even more amazing attempts at describing the photos! Also keep listening for mention of my faithful companion: the one, the only, Marshall Dalmatian.  Matt Loves Cameras: film c...