Sunny 16 Presents

For our one-year anniversary, an XL show bursting with edification and amusement!  they used the same font as the  camera maker  for the  Olympus Has Fallen poster ! a dip into the mailbag do you use depth-of-field preview? Gabe's trip to Toronto and  Downtown Camera Jeff’s new 50mm f4 Macro-Takumar, a rare find is macro more exciting than tele? Gabe pits his new Nikon FM3a against his old Leicafl...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of John Whitmore. A few items from the mailbag reminder about our fabulous contest — compose a limerick whose final word is a camera brand! Gabe’s Speed Graphic + two birthday acquisitions: Nikon FM3a and Pentax 6x7 Jeff’s ConSol didn’t work, so bring on the Electro Spotmatic! Our Pentax show! the mighty Pentax 6x7 and its siblings Spotmatic… Spotmatic F… El...

After a dip into our bulging mailbag, an introspective episode: Why do we second-guess ourselves? What keeps us from getting out and experimenting? Why are we afraid to take chances? How do we avoid becoming discouraged? Perhaps by asking a friend to shoot with us? Maybe photograph some elderly relatives? Trust two comedy writers to plumb your psyche and heal all ills. Finally, we wrap up with gea...

On this episode of On Location, Ian Fleming talks about a few less well known cameras from his collection in an effort to shine a little light on some of the underdogs from the camera world.   You can find Ian's photography here: https://www.instagram.com/ifleming/?hl=en   Positive Fat Bass Intro Loop by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6093-positive-fat-bass-intro-loop License: http:...

Episode 20 • Catch Up, Soup and Purée   Another freewheeling episode spanning a wide range of topics: thank-yous from Gabe for his NYFW adventure the mailbag recapping this week's Beers & Cameras events we miss the Pasadena camera show! how are y’all coping? we've tried hitting the thrift stores — where are the film cameras? Gabe makes good on his Marie Nikondo vow — use your underused cameras, or...

An XL episode boasting two blockbuster features: Gabe’s recap of his adventures covering New York Fashion Week, followed by our survey of the esteemed camera marque known as Nikon. • Gabe recounts shooting NYFW and the Met Gala • Jeff’s new acquisitions: a Canon P rangefinder… and (on the way) the Canon RF 50mm f1.4, the Japanese Summilux • And now: our Nikon show! • when did you become aware of N...

Show notes Instagram @jmmendizza www.jmm-photos.com   Resources Negative Holders Pixl-latr https://www.pixl-latr.com/ Valoi https://www.valoi.co/ Abdi Camera https://www.catlabs.info/product/abdi-fc-35-120-film-carrier-for-flat-bed-scanning-pre-order Digitaliza https://shop.lomography.com/en/digitaliza-120-scanning-mask Essential Film Holder https://clifforth.co.uk/ Negative Supply https://www.neg...

Episode 18 • Fast and Furious 18 It’s a pulse-pounding thrill-ride (but really, the theme is family) as Jeff and Gabe attempt to cover 18 topics in 60 minutes. Among the items discussed: our week in acquisitions and repairs emails from the teeming masses, including a masterpiece by James Thorpe who made that film? check out  tinyurl.com/whatisthatfilm research and acquisition - Jeff throws a camer...

Episode 17 • Leica Damn Sociopath   As long threatened, it’s our all-Leica show! Fear not if you’ve yet to be inducted into the sacred cult (pro tip: the password is MOOLY), because in this rollicking episode, Jeff (three Leicas) and Gabe (at least sixteen) will recount their journeys into the haunted forests of Wetzlar. Does the camera live up to the hype? Does the glass? Do the empty boxes which...

Andrew Guthrie Milne was a Perth railwayman who in around 1902 took up stereo photography as a hobby. Active in competition, Andrew and his wife Harriet took his 3D camera around Scotland with the objective of creating great photographs. One hundred years later Sunny16podcast listener Ian Wallace (@ian_onahillroad) undertook a project of over 10 years duration that turned out to be a photo history...

We asked for emails and DMs, and y’all reciprocated! In this freewheeling episode, Jeff and Gabe react to suggestions, corrections and emendations from our legions of faithful listeners. What are our cinematic influences? Is Ansel Adams a terrible writer? How nice is Dave Grohl? What is the nature of reality? You won’t wanna miss this one.   Get in touch via email at  idreamofcameras@gmail.com   Y...

Welcome back to On Location, the listener created show! On this episode, Billy Sanford shares his pursuit of the ideal  "Goldilocks negative" as part of his ongoing work to perfect his printing.   Find Billy here: https://www.instagram.com/bsanfordjr/?hl=en   Episode 10 of the Large Format Photography Podcast -  https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mxztq-b93e5a Richard Pickup's website and blog post abou...

nother episode of strong opinions! Gabe’s saga: reacquiring a Konica Hexar AF after letting one go many years ago Jeff’s saga: trying to find an inexpensive 35mm lens for the Leica M6 Bokeh: the pronunciation and fetishization thereof The scourge of slow-shutter-speed water shots Pre-flashed films and deliberate light leaks Leaving dust specks on film scans ‘cause it’s “more authentic” Photographi...

Episode 14 • How We Shoot   In this episode, the hosts turn the lens on themselves, examine their shooting styles, methods and subject matter.   Jeff asks Gabe about his portraiture work: How did you get started doing portraiture work? Seems to be your favorite mode of photography - is it? How did the word get out? - models now tag you when they're coming to town How do you prepare? - choosing cam...

You’ve heard of Marie Kondo — meet Marie Nikondo! In this wildly entertaining episode, Jeff forces Gabe to remorselessly thin out his camera collection by posing the following questions:   1. What purpose does the camera fulfill? 2. Do I have a set home for this camera? 3. Am I showing enough gratitude toward the camera? 4. Does the camera spark joy?   After Guy With Too Many Cameras, we speak to...

Lens Punk, a group of photographers and tinkerers who like to use lenses that are DIY.    Erik mentions Adam Donnelly environmental pinhole pictures. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/05/site-specific-pinhole-cameras/   Primitive Photography by Alan Greene https://www.amazon.com/Primitive-Photography-Cameras-Calotypes-Alternative/dp/0240804619   Make your own photographic emulsions: http://www.t...

In this episode, we interview Fred Coury (composer of our theme song) and Keith Greenstein (designer of our logos, website and merch) about the vintage analog cameras we gave them a few months ago — a Rolleiflex 3.5 for Fred, and an Olympus OM-1 for Keith. It’s both enlightening and hilarious to hear these two bright, creative guys describe their very first excursions into the world of analog phot...

The mighty Jeff and Gabe return, and this time they're not alone! They're joined by super special guest Emily Earl     • State of instant photography 2021 - how much do you shoot instant? • Favorite peel-apart cameras and films - scanning the negs using the bleach-gel trick • Oddities: Polaroid backs (Forscher Proback, Speed Magny, etc.) • Favorite integral film cameras • Let us now praise the Imp...

On Location returns! This time out, diver and photographer Paul Friday talks about how he's combined his hobby, the gear he's used and the lessons learned along the way.   Links: Pauls website: https://fupduckphoto.wordpress.com/ Canon hacking kit -  https://chdk.fandom.com/wiki/CHDK Ewa-marine housings -  https://www.ewa-marine.com/ Card rangefinder, underwater pictures and general blathering goo...

Underexposed returns! Rachel is joined by Clare Marie Bailey and super special guest Jenny Sampson for a great conversation. about her fascinating work.   https://www.jennysampson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jennysampsonphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/littlevintagephotography/ https://www.patreon.com/littlevintagephotography https://www.instagram.com/claremariebailey/ https://www.clarema...

To celebrate an extraordinary milestone — how many podcasts make it to ten episodes? — Jeff and Gabe run down a carefully curated selection of their camera-collecting and photographic quirks. You’re sure to identify with a few of these, ya weirdo.   Get in touch via email at  idreamofcameras@gmail.com   You can find Jeff:  https://twitter.com/blue439 https://www.instagram.com/sjeffgreenstein/?hl=e...

The outline: • we had a whole episode planned, but then my girlfriend and I broke up, so now we’re gonna talk about disasters (and perhaps how they could have been avoided)   • dropping your camera (or slamming it into a wall)   • opening a camera, forgetting film is inside (but some say it’s no big deal!)   • razoring film stuck in the Robot   • dropping a lens... ugh, awful story   • camera fall...

In this episode we talk to the photographer and film maker Brian Griffin, about his surreal short films, his music videos for bands such as Pan Sonic and Depeche Mode as well as hearing about his latest book ‘Black Country Dada’, his upcoming exhibition, and his yet to be made film…. Brian is recognised as one of the most influential British photographers and created many iconic album covers for b...

In this first official episode of The Lighting Lounge, Ade and John take a dive into some of terminology you may come across when exploring lighting for photography.   Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CRoGCqHik8w   Sunny 16 Podcast https://sunny16podcast.com/ Get in touch via: sunny16presents@gmail.com   Ade https://twitter.com/Ade968   John https://johnwhitmorephotography.co.uk/ https:...

This episode is brought to you by the fabulous John Michael Mendizza, working in collaboration with Jennifer, and is all about shooting models on film. They cover the technical aspects, approaching lighting, and the very important matter of working with a model!   Huge thanks to both of them for taking the time to put this show together for us.   Links John-Michael Mendizza https://www.instagram.c...