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The CameraClara.Com official podcast at cameraclara.com/podcast. Send us an email at [email protected]! www.cameraclara.com

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 14 min
Latest: 29 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Reveni Labs, with Matt Bechberger

Matt Bechberger studied electronics engineering and owned fifteen or twenty old cameras with selenium meters that had slowly died over sixty years. The cameras kept working while the meters went quiet. So he designed a tiny hot shoe meter, put it on Kickstarter, and it did well enough that he quit his job. That’s how Reveni Labs started. Today he designs every circuit board and enclosure himself, builds prototypes with a soldering oven and a microscope, and calibrates each unit against a Sekonic L-858 and a C-700, aiming for a tenth of a stop. Boards and enclosures come from China, and the…

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12 Sep 2026 · 47 min
2025 Japan film photography research results, with Kimiyasu Morikawa, the man behind the research
Yesterday, I got into the fascinating world of film photography in Japan with Kimi, who shares insights from his recently published 2025 film usage survey. We explored the findings that shed light on the evolving landscape of film photography, including the fascinating fact that, in 2026, Kodak overtook Fujifilm among film photography shooters in Japan. The evolution of film brands Kimi shared the surprising revelation that had been announced in his FilmFocus research and announced on relevant Internet websites like PetaPixel and KosmoPhoto : Kodak has overtaken Fujifilm as the most selected…
9 Sep 2026 · 7 min
Control your camera with your voice with this accessibility trick!
I decided to record a video for this post because it’s hard to convey all that in text form. As Marshall McLuhan used to say, the medium is the message, so a video is more effective than text this time. I’m glad Substack supports it all! The trick is to use the camera’s mobile app and configure accessibility shortcuts to control your phone with voice. From there, you gain a live preview and the ability to press the shutter button with a spoken keyword. In my case, the keyword was “Click.” Let me know if you try this trick on your own, and let me know what trigger word you chose for the task…
24 Jun 2026 · 48 min
EmberFilm: a first look at a new negative conversion app
Converting your own scans is the part of film photography nobody puts on a postcard. I scan with the film borders, so a big chunk of my time goes into cropping, rotating, fixing the rebate, then moving the file from one piece of software to another because the white balance broke or the gamma got encoded wrong somewhere along the way. It works. It’s also a small pile of hacks I’ve made peace with over the years. So when Yahya Rahhawi reached out about a converter he’s building, I was curious in a tired way. I’ve seen a lot of these. Most do one thing well and leave you needing three other…
18 Jun 2026 · 10 min
About photographing people in social disadvantage
Something that has been sitting with me since I did this shot: Here is the project I mentioned: Hope in Shadows. You can find their website here . It’s such a beautiful and nice project! If you like this post, don’t forget to send to a friend, leave a comment, or subscribe. You can listen directly here, or find the CameraClara podcast on your favorite app: * Spotify * Apple Podcasts * cameraclara.com/podcast Leave a comment below or write to [email protected] . I’ll read your messages in the next episode. Get full access to Camera Clara at www.cameraclara.com/subscribe
10 Jun 2026 · 14 min
Reflections about film and digital: what film asks of you that digital never did...
I’ve been thinking about this for a while. Twenty minutes. Just me, close to the microphone, thinking out loud. Podcast episode on air! You can listen directly here, or find the CameraClara podcast on your favorite app: * Spotify * Apple Podcasts * cameraclara.com/podcast In this episode I talk about the technical and philosophical differences between shooting film and digital. Not in a gear way. More in a mindset way. Why film forces you to read light differently, what the ISO lock teaches you about creative constraints, why the contact sheet is the most honest mirror a photographer can…
14 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Max Adams on shooting for work and shooting for fun
Last week I had Max Adams on the Photography Community Camera Clara livestream/podcast. He runs a YouTube channel with almost 80,000 subscribers (as April 2026, important to say, because it’s growing fast!). Max is known professionally for doing restaurants/food and real estate photography, and on his own time he’s a film photographer like us. We showed up wearing the same hat. We talked for over an hour and covered a lot of ground. Find the full episode in this post’s header. Below, some highlights worth reading even if you watch the whole thing, especially if you are curious to learn if…
12 Mar 2026 · 33 min
Developing film in traffic, in the woods, on a UHAUL! Meet Kat and Everett, the creative minds behind FridgeFilm
Kat and Everett from FridgeFilm joined the Camera Clara live stream last week, and it was one of the most fun episodes we’ve done. If you don’t know them yet: they’re two LA-based film photographers who develop film in the most chaotic places imaginable , film the whole process, edit it with great energy, and post it on YouTube. Think about Spider Man asking for 50 bucks (lmao), a Scientology security guard showing up and challenging them in their matching blue jumpsuits while trying to evangelize the church, chemicals flying inside a UHAUL at 7am (LMAO), red wine as a film developer, camo…
1 Mar 2026 · 14 min
Video tutorial: How to un-delete photos from your SD card
I spent the afternoon on the Staten Island ferry with a full battery and high hopes. The light was perfect coming off the water, Manhattan doing its thing in the background, and I kept shooting. Felt like one of those rare sessions where everything lines up. Got home, pulled the SD card, plugged it in. Nothing. Completely empty. No error message, no corrupted files, just blank. I still have no idea what happened, and at this point I’ve accepted I never will. I think it was my storage USB that corrupted the SD card filesytem or so. I also had the Mamiya 7ii with me for medium format shots.…
25 Feb 2026 · 40 min
The Ricoh GR IV HDF, reviewed by an experienced street photographer
Note 1: this is a video-article. Make sure to click on the video to play the full thing (I know, Substack is confusing sometimes). Note 2: This is not a traditional review in the sense we will fully cover tech specs. That’s not what CameraClara is for (go to PetaPixel or DPReview for that, they do a better job). Of course we will talk about specs here and there, but our conversation is focused on bringing the perspective from what an experienced street photographer thinks about Ricoh’s new street-photography camera. Juno Morrow is a NYC street photographer known for her bold color work.…
8 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Building a photography community in Hong Kong, featuring Anson (Tahusa)
I had a fantastic conversation with Anson, the man behind Tahusa. This is the second time Camera Clara features Tahusa. This time, we are talking about what we have in common when building a film photography community around the world. Timestamps and topics As usual with our livestreaming videos here in Camera Clara, I split our conversations into different parts and included the corresponding timestamp, so you can see what we discussed and cherrypick the topic you’re most interested in. Wow! Breaking into topics → That alone is a good reason to subscribe to Camera Clara, isnt’it? I know…
24 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Hasselblad V-System, explained
In this live stream, I invited my friend Brian Chambers to walk us through the legendary Hasselblad V System. Brian brought his collection to the table and demonstrated why these 50-year-old cameras still captivate photographers today. We explored the remarkable modularity of the 500CM, witnessed the magic of mounting a modern 100-megapixel digital back onto vintage camera bodies, and got a peek at the panoramic X-Pan. Whether you’re curious about medium format film photography or considering entering the Hasselblad ecosystem, this conversation covers everything from mechanical engineering…
14 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Infrared photography: filters, full-spectrum cameras, conversions, and 12 years of experience with Michael Pacheco
Infrared photography reveals a hidden dimension of light invisible to human eyes. In this livestream, I sat down with photographer Michael Pacheco to explore what makes infrared such a compelling artistic tool, how the technology works, and the 12-year journey behind his personal project called Kindling for Reality . PS: Connect with Michael via his instagram or personal website . Michael brought camera equipment, a detailed slide deck explaining the electromagnetic spectrum, and years of hands-on experience shooting in infrared. You’ll discover technical foundations, but more importantly,…
6 Nov 2025 · 26 min
When a photograph holds everything: 20 seconds at the NYC Marathon
Note: This post derived from a live streaming. You can see the live streaming video by clicking above. I am providing both the live streaming and a long-form written text, so you can consume in the flavor you most like. On November 3, 2025, my wife ran the New York City Marathon. 59,226 runners took to the streets that morning, pushing through 26.2 miles across all five boroughs. Two million spectators lined the route, creating a human corridor of noise and support that could be heard blocks away. My son and I waited at mile eight in Brooklyn. He held a sign he’d made himself, his…
10 Oct 2025 · 35 min
Converting film negatives with Negative Lab Pro: a complete workflow guide
My proven Negative Lab Pro workflow for scanning film negatives. Convert RAW files to stunning positives with proper color matching, presets, and efficiency. Get full access to Camera Clara at www.cameraclara.com/subscribe
19 May 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Developing and Converting Sapporo 2 3 4 and Tokyo 9 10 11 With Negative Lab Pro
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Camera Clara at www.cameraclara.com/subscribe
16 May 2025 · 29 min
Converting Medium Format with Negative Lab Pro
Converting a medium format (6x7) with Negative Lab Pro. The film is a CineStill 400D. Hope you like it! Get full access to Camera Clara at www.cameraclara.com/subscribe
16 Apr 2025 · 28 min
Kodak Old but Gold, and a Collab Film Project.
In this blogcast episode, Colin Czerwinski and I discuss a collaborative photography project, focusing on the magic of Kodak G old , to photograph old cars, and abandoned towns. Our conversation highlights the beauty of everyday life through the lens of film, emphasizing the textures, colors, and stories that emerge from our photographic work. Together, we selected the best shots from the three rolls I sent him and discussed some curiosities and thoughts that crossed his mind while shooting. Get full access to Camera Clara at www.cameraclara.com/subscribe
5 Mar 2025 · 8 min
From Click to File: A Factory Approach to Home Film Scanning
How I transformed the slow, often tedious process of film scanning into an efficient and enjoyable workflow. Inspired by Henry Ford’s principles of industrial efficiency, I optimized my scanning setup using batch processing, automation, and a Stream Deck to streamline repetitive tasks. By scanning in batches and editing entire rolls together, I achieve more consistent results while making the process faster and less frustrating. Switching from SilverFast’s unreliable color grading to Negative Lab Pro gave me more control, allowing for flexible edits without rescanning. Ultimately, my home…
1 Mar 2025 · 7 min
When Chaos Wins: The Brutal Reality of Film Photography
Summary: After carefully shooting and developing three rolls of film from a special trip to Brazil, I discovered they were completely blank. The culprit? An exhausted developer that failed just before reaching its advertised limit. This loss was devastating—not just because of the images, but because of the effort and meaning behind them. Yet, this is what makes film photography so brutal and so rewarding. Unlike digital, where everything works by default, in film, chaos is the default. Every successful frame is proof of skill, patience, and mastery. This failure is a reminder that…
27 Feb 2025 · 10 min
SantaColor 100: From Aerial Surveillance to Art – A Winter's Bike Ride to the George Washington Bridge
On a rare sunny winter day in New York City, I embarked on a long-anticipated bike ride to the George Washington Bridge, armed with my Voigtländer camera and two distinct film stocks—Kodak Ektar 100, known for its rich, warm tones, and SantaColor 100, a repurposed Kodak Aero film designed for aerial reconnaissance and clarity over aesthetics. The journey, filled with breathtaking contrasts of snow and steel, was a testament to endurance and adaptation. Along the way, I captured cityscapes from a ferry, navigated freezing paths, and relished a warm meal in the Bronx—only to face an unexpected…
22 Feb 2025 · 6 min
The Case for Film Borders: Authenticity or Nostalgia?
Most 35mm film scanners crop out film borders , removing sprocket holes and text markings that prove an image was shot on film. This post explores why film borders matter , from preserving composition integrity (as Henri Cartier-Bresson emphasized) to acting as a certificate of authenticity for analog photography. While some photographers see borders as unnecessary, others value them for their aesthetic appeal and proof of unaltered composition. The post also calls for scanner manufacturers to offer an option to preserve film edges. Get full access to Camera Clara at…
18 Feb 2025 · 7 min
10 Rolls, 10 Insights
Developing my first ten rolls of film revealed ten key insights: understanding the deeper “why,” feeling the therapeutic rhythm of the darkroom, chasing consistency, embracing surprise color casts, shooting more deliberately, savoring the slow scan process, welcoming the wait, working with ISO limitations, celebrating a warm, supportive community, and finally, inviting others to experience the magic. Get full access to Camera Clara at www.cameraclara.com/subscribe
12 Feb 2025 · 9 min
Queen of the Night: CineStill 800T Film Feels Made for Neon
A deep dive into the magic of CineStill 800T and why it thrives in neon-lit environments like Times Square. From the film’s tungsten balance to its signature halation, I explore how it transforms the urban nightscape into a cinematic dream. Get full access to Camera Clara at www.cameraclara.com/subscribe
9 Feb 2025 · 12 min
NY Snowfall Had Me and My Non-Weather Resistant Film Camera At Risk Once Again
When the snowstorm hit, I couldn’t resist the urge to go out and capture it. While others stayed warm indoors, I braved the cold with my CineStill 800T, juggling an umbrella, a manual-focus lens, and the ever-present risk of moisture damaging my camera. My destination? Basile’s Pizza—the shot I knew would be the best of the night. Battling wind, snow, and fogged-up gear, I pushed through, improvising as I went. By the time I reached my refuge, all I could think about was drying my camera with napkins. The adventure was exhausting, but the story and the photos made it all worth it. And yes,…
7 Feb 2025 · 5 min
A Blade Runner Romance Between me and the Leica Minilux
A long-awaited Leica camera arrives, craving light but lifeless without a CR123A battery. With urgency, the missing heartbeat is found, and something shifts as the red dot flickers to life. The camera doesn’t just work—it speaks, and has feelings! Loaded with CineStill 800T, it pulls its photographer into a neon-drenched world, firing instinctively, guiding each frame like it has a will of its own. The shutter becomes a whisper, the flash an unexpected command. By the end of the night, they are no longer photographer and tool, but partners in a cinematic dream. The Minilux isn’t just…
30 Jan 2025 · 11 min
The Crazy Idea of Developing Film at Home
(Check Substack for original text and photos on https://blog.rafalop.es) -- This episode explores the journey of developing 35mm film at home, framed by Walter White’s quote on chemistry as change. We discuss the thrill of managing the entire process—from mixing chemicals to revealing hidden images—and highlight the challenges of temperature control and reel loading. The conversation covers why labs still matter, but also how hands-on experimentation fosters resiliency and a deeper bond with analog photography. Get full access to Camera Clara at www.cameraclara.com/subscribe
28 Jan 2025 · 12 min
From Tire Trouble to Noir Nights: A Winter Film Adventure
This episode recounts a once-simple plan—driving to Princeton on a winter day to shoot film—that unexpectedly turned into a night of flat tires, thick snowfall, and impromptu photography adventures. You’ll hear about the roadside mishap that forced an overnight stay, the tense drive through whiteout conditions, and the late-night snapshots that captured gas stations in swirling snow. It’s a reflection on embracing the unplanned, the kindness of strangers, and the magic of film photography under neon lights—and we invite you to settle in, listen, and discover how a bit of adversity…
21 Jan 2025 · 8 min
Film Photography During Modern Times
The Start of My Film Journey “From the first roll, I was hooked.” Photography has always been a part of my life. As someone born in 1986 and growing up alongside the evolution of digital photography, I’ve always been drawn to its precision, immediacy, and control. High-resolution sensors, advanced autofocus, and powerful editing tools like Lightroom have been my companions for years. Even in film photography, digital technology often plays a pivotal role. Scanning film with a digital camera and a macro lens, for instance, can create sharper, more detailed images than traditional scanners.…

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