Shoot Film Co.

In this statement from Polaroid Originals CEO Oskar Smolokowski, they explain whey they, at this time, cannot produce packfilm and have no intention to do so in the foreseeable future.

"To tackle pack film, we’d be starting from scratch, investing in the design and invention of new machines and processes in a project that would take years to complete, requiring huge investments and resources we just don’t have."

You can read the whole statement here.

(Photo credit: @aisslinnn)

If you've ever wished that you could take part in the largest film-themed Secret Santa on the planet, well, now is your chance.

EMULSIVE, an incredible resource for all things film, is once again hosting the EMULSIVE Secret Santa!

Last year, the number of participants was just under 500 people, and this year, it's already exceeded that.

I'm personally taking part so I can give my secret match a big ol' package of swag, AND ShootFilmCo is also a sponsor (amongst a BIG list of sponsors), so there's going to be some extra goodies floating around for some lucky folks.

Hurry--the deadline to sign up is November 19th.

Here's the sponsor list as of this writing:

• Carmencita Lab
• Dubble
• Eastman Kodak Company
• FILM Ferrania
• ILFORD photo
• Japan Camera Hunter
• Kosmo Foto
• Parallax Coop
• Silberra Film
• Shoot Film Co
• Solarcan
• Ultrafine

Here is the link where you can learn all about it, and learn how to get signed up:

http://emulsive.org/articles/secret-santa/announcing-emulsive-secret-santa-2017

Ihagee's Kickstarter campaign for an all-manual, mechanical 35mm SLR using Nikon's F-mount has gone live.

The camera is completely mechanical in function, has no light meter, and thus requires no battery, and will be manufactured in the Ukraine. Notably, it comes with a 2-year "guarantee", the details of which are unknown other than service will be done at a German-based repair center.

For the first 24 hours of the campaign, a $499 pledge will get you the camera, followed by a Super Early Bird pledge at $529, and the rewards climb from there. One reward option comes with a Trioplan 50, a lens from German manufacturer Meyer-Optik, at $1299.

After the campaign is over, the camera will be "made to order" with unspecified wait times and the retail price of the camera will be an estimated $1500. Looks like they're gunning for the "luxury" market with those kinds of dollars.

Check out the campaign here and let me know what you think.

As of November 9th, Reflex, the group creating a new, modular 35mm SLR, is now fully funded on Kickstarter.

I've personally backed the project and wish the team the best in their endeavor to bring this camera to market!

Check out their campaign here.

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This reference manual for beginners and seasoned lovers of film photography looks to be a beautiful, limited edition from Vetro Editions.

The run is limited to 200 copies and is slated for release in December of 2017. You can preorder a copy here:

http://www.vetroeditions.com/Analogue-Photography

Vetro Editions
240 pages
16x21cm
illustrated
Release date: December 2017
Cover price: €19,90