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Alex Luyckx
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Film photographer in a digital world, husband, father, kitchen explorer, and reenactor of the War of 1812. Lens for Hire.
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Ten years and over 150 cameras reviewed! I look back at the most memorable both good and bad cameras that have crossed my desk!

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Tenth Anniversary | Review ALL the Cameras
I've been reviewing cameras on the blog for ten years. With 171 reviews under the belt, it's time to look back at some of my favourites and ones that aren't too favoured.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Watch now! Olav Stubberud #MyFilmStory – Finding the Base

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We're excited to share Olav's story with you Finding the Base is the 14th #MyFilmStory & will take you on an eclectic film photography journey from fashion & UFC to music, movies, & sport
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The Barber Paper Mill is a key part of Halton Region's industrial development and a significant part of its history. It also became a local exploration spot for me!

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Between Darkness & Light | Barber Paper Mill
The Barber Paper Mill is one of those locations that I can clearly trace from my early days of exploring to the final days. With more photos than I realised and a rich history connected not only to Ha...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Taking a look back at 2025 on the YouTube channel, answering your questions and talking about the year!

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All's Quiet | End of Year
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December 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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And so we've reached the end of the war. It ended with a whimper; no one had the stomach for it, and no one made enough gains to force a win.

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1812:Revisited - Status Quo, Antibellum
And so we've reached the end of the war. It ended with a whimper; no one had the stomach for it, and no one made enough gains to force a win.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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While we’re still a couple weeks off the new year I figured it was a good time to look back at 2025 and forward to 2026!

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Looking Forward, Looking Back | The Best of the Old and What's New
Taking a look back at 2025 while also looking forward to 2026!
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December 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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How does a photographic maximalist choose cameras to bring on a trip, poorly, then better? It's hard. But here's how I do it.

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Picking & Choosing
A quick guide to putting a camera kit together
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December 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Mistakes were made, lessons were learned on the latest episode of Classic Camera Revival!

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Classic Camera Revival - Episode 213 | The Proud & The Humble
Mistakes where made.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Fuji Acros 100 is best known for being perfect for long exposure, a favourite of portrait photographers, but when it comes to extreme latitudes, it might be lacking. But it actually does far better than I expected.

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Extreme Film Review No. 1 - Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II
Starting with an odd duck, Acros II is better known for its long reciprocity, but not for its ability to go beyond box speed. So how will it fare in such a strong movement in either direction?
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December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Super Doll? Actually, it's Super Prodol!

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Super Doll | Fuji SPD Review
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December 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Fuji's answer to fast-developing and fast films. SPD, or Super Prodol, is another excellent B&W developer that works with more than just Fuji film stocks!

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Developer Review Blog No. 55 - Fujifilm Super Prodol (SPD)
Fuji Super Prodol or simply SPD is Fuji's fast working developer designed for fast films in the Neopan line. But don't let that stop you, this developer does amazing jobs with both fast, push, and mid...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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The final in the "The Process" series, where I talk about how I create online. In this post, it's all about the Classic Camera Revival podcast!

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The Process | Classic Camera Revival
The final entry in the series, how the Classic Camera Revival Podcast is made...spoilers, we're far from professional!
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November 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Taking time to remember all those who sacrificed themselves for the freedom of all. I've always made a point of attending a remembrance day ceremony; this year, it was in Toronto.

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Remember Them
Remembrance Day in Toronto
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November 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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The latest episode of Classic Camera Revival is live! And today we're all talking about one camera, the Pentax MZ-S, on loan to the team from John Roberts, who joins us on today's episode!

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Classic Camera Revival - Episode 212 | Let's All Shoot One Camera II
The team has been having fun all taking turns with the Pentax MZ-S so we all sit down and chat about it with special guest host and owner of the camera John Roberts
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November 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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The massive Flintkote complex in Lockport, New York, was a lot of fun, but when it came to figuring out its history, it became a bit of a mystery.

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Between Darkness & Light | Flintkote
One of the more interesting locations I didn't give the detail and time it deserved. This former industrial site traces back to the late 19th century as a paper mill then roofing and finally felt/soun...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Another Tier List? Sure! In this video, I rank all the developers I've reviewed—every, single, one.

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Ranked Results III | B&W Film Developers
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November 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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The last desperate efforts to secure something of a victory in the drawn-out war all took place under the shadow of negotiations for a peace treaty.

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1812:Revisited - Shadow Dancing
The last desperate efforts to secure something of a victory in the drawn-out war all took place under the shadow of negotiations for a peace treaty, as raiders spread out across Upper Canada and Brita...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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While macro photography isn’t my thing there’s something about the Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 that makes it a really useful lens! Beyond the details.

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Optical Review Blog No. 56 - Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8
Nikon is known for many things, but when it comes to their macro or rather micro lenses, they have a certain legendary status. From the original Micro-Nikkor 55mm to the mighty Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4,...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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No Technodol, no problem! There are plenty of great choices for your freezer full of Kodak Technical Pan films!

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Technically Speaking
Kodak Technical Pan
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November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Well winter arrived in Southern Ontario and while we’re heading into slate season there are still chances at bright winter days perfect for ASA-50 films!

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Classic Camera Revival – Episode 211 | The 50/50 Draw
It's still 2025, and it's still Leica's 100th birthday. And as part of the global celebration, they recently released their first Leica-branded film, Monopan 50. And the Internet was abuzz with specul...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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And now, for my favourite of all the Efke films, the middle child, Efke 50. Between fine grain, sharpness, and excellent tonality, Efke 50 is the one I miss the most.

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Classic Film Review Blog - Efke 50
And now, for my favourite of all the Efke films, the middle child, Efke 50. Between fine grain, sharpness, and excellent tonality, Efke 50 is the one I miss the most.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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The Pentax MZ-S is a wild and impressive camera that was Pentax's final professional 35mm offering, and it punches well above its weight!

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The Last Pro | Pentax MZ-S Review
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November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Southeast Asia’s oldest coffee houses on film via @kosmofoto.bsky.social kosmofoto.com/2025/11/sout... #filmphotography #filmcamera #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #shootfilm
Southeast Asia’s oldest coffee houses on film
By Lester V Ledesma The project collects Lester Ledesma’s images shot in traditional coffeehouses in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand (All pics: Lester Ledesma) Any storied locale would be bl…
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November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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A Review a few years in the making, Pentax's final professional 35mm body, the slightly strange but fantastic Pentax MZ-S!

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Camera Review Blog No. 171 - Asahi Pentax MZ-S
The last truly professional 35mm SLR to come out of the Asahi Optical Company. But don't let the size and weight fool you, the Pentax MZ-S is a professional camera with some serious optics.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Folder Week is one of those film photography celebrations that is new on the block! So I took mine out for an exercise in patience.

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Folder Week | An Exercise in Patience
Trying to take out a pair of folding cameras for Folder Week, but ending up only successfully shooting a single camera. And Exercise in patience for sure.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM