Chad Hill
@chadhill.bsky.social
Archaeologist, photographer, dilettante.
Primarily posting nerdy analogue photography BS: 110-8x10. Photography = catharsis.
Co-Winner, 2022 #ShittyCameraChallenge - InstantRegret
(Avatar is the dad from the awesome kids book “Pokko and the Drum”)
Primarily posting nerdy analogue photography BS: 110-8x10. Photography = catharsis.
Co-Winner, 2022 #ShittyCameraChallenge - InstantRegret
(Avatar is the dad from the awesome kids book “Pokko and the Drum”)
Muhlenverg’s Encampment, Valley Forge, Pennylvania 2025
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6mm, Lupex Contact Printing Paper (rated at ISO .02), ~6s @ f2.7.
#BelieveInFilm #PaperNegative #LargeFormat
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6mm, Lupex Contact Printing Paper (rated at ISO .02), ~6s @ f2.7.
#BelieveInFilm #PaperNegative #LargeFormat
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Muhlenverg’s Encampment, Valley Forge, Pennylvania 2025
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6mm, Lupex Contact Printing Paper (rated at ISO .02), ~6s @ f2.7.
#BelieveInFilm #PaperNegative #LargeFormat
B+J Grover 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6mm, Lupex Contact Printing Paper (rated at ISO .02), ~6s @ f2.7.
#BelieveInFilm #PaperNegative #LargeFormat
Oh ffs:
Do. Not. Want.
Do. Not. Want.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Oh ffs:
Do. Not. Want.
Do. Not. Want.
Faux Large Format Photographer, London 2025
Nikon f100, 24-120f4vr, hp5+
I crossed the street to check out what kinda camera he was shooting. He took a picture of me saying “oh it’s fake!” And handed me this cool printout. 😅
#BelieveInFilm #ButNotThisGuy 😂
Nikon f100, 24-120f4vr, hp5+
I crossed the street to check out what kinda camera he was shooting. He took a picture of me saying “oh it’s fake!” And handed me this cool printout. 😅
#BelieveInFilm #ButNotThisGuy 😂
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Faux Large Format Photographer, London 2025
Nikon f100, 24-120f4vr, hp5+
I crossed the street to check out what kinda camera he was shooting. He took a picture of me saying “oh it’s fake!” And handed me this cool printout. 😅
#BelieveInFilm #ButNotThisGuy 😂
Nikon f100, 24-120f4vr, hp5+
I crossed the street to check out what kinda camera he was shooting. He took a picture of me saying “oh it’s fake!” And handed me this cool printout. 😅
#BelieveInFilm #ButNotThisGuy 😂
The museum endures, London 2025
#TrichromeParty shot with Nikon f100, Nikon 17-35 2.8, hp5+
#BelieveInFilm #TrichromeEverything
#TrichromeParty shot with Nikon f100, Nikon 17-35 2.8, hp5+
#BelieveInFilm #TrichromeEverything
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The museum endures, London 2025
#TrichromeParty shot with Nikon f100, Nikon 17-35 2.8, hp5+
#BelieveInFilm #TrichromeEverything
#TrichromeParty shot with Nikon f100, Nikon 17-35 2.8, hp5+
#BelieveInFilm #TrichromeEverything
Yeah, internet obsession with them has driven the price way up and I assumed I’d never own one!
But the vast majority are hamstrung by broken/breaking lcd cables. And I’m super pleased I was able to get mine repaired!
But the vast majority are hamstrung by broken/breaking lcd cables. And I’m super pleased I was able to get mine repaired!
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yeah, internet obsession with them has driven the price way up and I assumed I’d never own one!
But the vast majority are hamstrung by broken/breaking lcd cables. And I’m super pleased I was able to get mine repaired!
But the vast majority are hamstrung by broken/breaking lcd cables. And I’m super pleased I was able to get mine repaired!
Yup, that is their downfall. Very prone to irreparable and sudden failure. But since so underloved, $20 will get you a new one! 😅😅😅
My allllll time fav is the super program. I guess people don’t like the push buttons but it’s so tiny and perfect.
My allllll time fav is the super program. I guess people don’t like the push buttons but it’s so tiny and perfect.
November 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Yup, that is their downfall. Very prone to irreparable and sudden failure. But since so underloved, $20 will get you a new one! 😅😅😅
My allllll time fav is the super program. I guess people don’t like the push buttons but it’s so tiny and perfect.
My allllll time fav is the super program. I guess people don’t like the push buttons but it’s so tiny and perfect.
💯
I love so many k mount cameras and the k1000 is probably my least favorite! But it was so often a first camera, so it has the nostalgia factor.
Super Program is also wildly under-loved, but such an awesome tiny camera, even gripped.
I love so many k mount cameras and the k1000 is probably my least favorite! But it was so often a first camera, so it has the nostalgia factor.
Super Program is also wildly under-loved, but such an awesome tiny camera, even gripped.
November 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
💯
I love so many k mount cameras and the k1000 is probably my least favorite! But it was so often a first camera, so it has the nostalgia factor.
Super Program is also wildly under-loved, but such an awesome tiny camera, even gripped.
I love so many k mount cameras and the k1000 is probably my least favorite! But it was so often a first camera, so it has the nostalgia factor.
Super Program is also wildly under-loved, but such an awesome tiny camera, even gripped.
Beauty! And yes, not cheap, but definitely outside the Leica hype bubble! I feel similarly about the wonderful Hexar RF.
November 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Beauty! And yes, not cheap, but definitely outside the Leica hype bubble! I feel similarly about the wonderful Hexar RF.
💯💯
Such great, but super ungainly and not beautiful cameras.
Though I think there has been some increased love for the lenses because they are such a perfect match to custom designed 3d printable bodies!! 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
Such great, but super ungainly and not beautiful cameras.
Though I think there has been some increased love for the lenses because they are such a perfect match to custom designed 3d printable bodies!! 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
November 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
💯💯
Such great, but super ungainly and not beautiful cameras.
Though I think there has been some increased love for the lenses because they are such a perfect match to custom designed 3d printable bodies!! 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
Such great, but super ungainly and not beautiful cameras.
Though I think there has been some increased love for the lenses because they are such a perfect match to custom designed 3d printable bodies!! 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
What’s your favorite under-appreciated camera?
Every time I carry it, I am reminded that the zx-m (a hand-me-down from a neighbor) is a delight.
Uses all the great Pentax mf lenses. Lightweight. Nice display. Av. Winder. Usually available for ~$20! Better than a k1000.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
Every time I carry it, I am reminded that the zx-m (a hand-me-down from a neighbor) is a delight.
Uses all the great Pentax mf lenses. Lightweight. Nice display. Av. Winder. Usually available for ~$20! Better than a k1000.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What’s your favorite under-appreciated camera?
Every time I carry it, I am reminded that the zx-m (a hand-me-down from a neighbor) is a delight.
Uses all the great Pentax mf lenses. Lightweight. Nice display. Av. Winder. Usually available for ~$20! Better than a k1000.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
Every time I carry it, I am reminded that the zx-m (a hand-me-down from a neighbor) is a delight.
Uses all the great Pentax mf lenses. Lightweight. Nice display. Av. Winder. Usually available for ~$20! Better than a k1000.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
A track in the desert, eastern Jordan 2025
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
It was a big day when we got to this spot, after failing to find the right trail for a couple years.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
It was a big day when we got to this spot, after failing to find the right trail for a couple years.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork
November 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
A track in the desert, eastern Jordan 2025
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
It was a big day when we got to this spot, after failing to find the right trail for a couple years.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork
Pentax 645n, 45-85 4.5, delta 100
It was a big day when we got to this spot, after failing to find the right trail for a couple years.
#BelieveInFilm #Fieldwork
The largest shutter I own: focal plane shutter on the pre-anniversary Speed Graphic.
#SoundsOfShutters #BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
#SoundsOfShutters #BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The largest shutter I own: focal plane shutter on the pre-anniversary Speed Graphic.
#SoundsOfShutters #BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
#SoundsOfShutters #BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
I love the noise of winders.
My favorite Pentax, the Super Program (Program A) with Motor Drive A.
#SoundsOfShutters #BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
My favorite Pentax, the Super Program (Program A) with Motor Drive A.
#SoundsOfShutters #BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I love the noise of winders.
My favorite Pentax, the Super Program (Program A) with Motor Drive A.
#SoundsOfShutters #BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
My favorite Pentax, the Super Program (Program A) with Motor Drive A.
#SoundsOfShutters #BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
Can’t beat the #SoundsOfShutters from a 19th century (c.1890?), working Thornton-Pickard “time and instant” roller blind shutter. Has selectable speeds from 1/15-1/90!
19th-century Radiguet Tailboard Camera sporting a Vulagricatrice “extra rapide” RR lens.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
19th-century Radiguet Tailboard Camera sporting a Vulagricatrice “extra rapide” RR lens.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
November 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Can’t beat the #SoundsOfShutters from a 19th century (c.1890?), working Thornton-Pickard “time and instant” roller blind shutter. Has selectable speeds from 1/15-1/90!
19th-century Radiguet Tailboard Camera sporting a Vulagricatrice “extra rapide” RR lens.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
19th-century Radiguet Tailboard Camera sporting a Vulagricatrice “extra rapide” RR lens.
#BelieveInFilm #CameraGear
Silens external shutter, on the Astragon 210 4.5, on my 8x10 Seneca.
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear #BelieveInFilm
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear #BelieveInFilm
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Silens external shutter, on the Astragon 210 4.5, on my 8x10 Seneca.
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear #BelieveInFilm
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear #BelieveInFilm
The Big behemoth, Mamiya RB67 with motor winder. I feel like this didn’t adequately capture the “thunk”.
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear #BelieveInFilm
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear #BelieveInFilm
November 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The Big behemoth, Mamiya RB67 with motor winder. I feel like this didn’t adequately capture the “thunk”.
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear #BelieveInFilm
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear #BelieveInFilm
The Ricoh Xr-P, with XR-winder 2 grip. An awesome and underloved camera that is not a Pentax super program.
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear
November 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Ricoh Xr-P, with XR-winder 2 grip. An awesome and underloved camera that is not a Pentax super program.
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear
#SoundsOfShutters #CameraGear
A thread of #SoundsOfShutters for Bsky.
Starting with a favorite, the ensign special reflex: the long shutter lever cranks a big mirror out of the way mechanically before tripping the (somewhat finicky and complex) focal plane shutter.
#CameraGear #BelieveInFilm h/t @mikecrivellos.bsky.social
Starting with a favorite, the ensign special reflex: the long shutter lever cranks a big mirror out of the way mechanically before tripping the (somewhat finicky and complex) focal plane shutter.
#CameraGear #BelieveInFilm h/t @mikecrivellos.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A thread of #SoundsOfShutters for Bsky.
Starting with a favorite, the ensign special reflex: the long shutter lever cranks a big mirror out of the way mechanically before tripping the (somewhat finicky and complex) focal plane shutter.
#CameraGear #BelieveInFilm h/t @mikecrivellos.bsky.social
Starting with a favorite, the ensign special reflex: the long shutter lever cranks a big mirror out of the way mechanically before tripping the (somewhat finicky and complex) focal plane shutter.
#CameraGear #BelieveInFilm h/t @mikecrivellos.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Mt Pleasant Mansion (1761), Philadelphia 2025
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~3s exposure at f2
A notorious mansion built by a pirate and briefly owned by Benedict Arnold.
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~3s exposure at f2
A notorious mansion built by a pirate and briefly owned by Benedict Arnold.
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
November 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Mt Pleasant Mansion (1761), Philadelphia 2025
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~3s exposure at f2
A notorious mansion built by a pirate and briefly owned by Benedict Arnold.
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~3s exposure at f2
A notorious mansion built by a pirate and briefly owned by Benedict Arnold.
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
The bakehouse at Rittenhouse Town (c.1743), Philadelphia 2025
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~6s exposure at f2
Channeling some soft pictorialist landscapes! 😅
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~6s exposure at f2
Channeling some soft pictorialist landscapes! 😅
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The bakehouse at Rittenhouse Town (c.1743), Philadelphia 2025
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~6s exposure at f2
Channeling some soft pictorialist landscapes! 😅
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat
B+J “Grover” 8x10, Wollaston 125mm f1.6 meniscus lens, Lupex contact paper (rated at .02iso!), ~6s exposure at f2
Channeling some soft pictorialist landscapes! 😅
#BelieveInFilm #Pictorialism #LargeFormat