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Is The Hasselblad XPan Really That Good?

John gets his hands on a Hasselblad XPan, so we take it out with our friend Holly to get some shots and see how it works. All high res images are below the video.

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Finding the Right Beginner Camera: Video

Here are all the photos I shot during the taping of this episode with my Fuji XE-1 and XF35mm f/2. I've also included the photos I took of the cameras I suggested in this video, on the same camera and lens rig, with the addition of two Yongnuo YM560III speedlights Yongnuo YN560-TX flash controller, Godox 80cm Octabank, and Newwer 60x90cm striplight.

Everything was minimally edited with the same workflow I use for all digital images in Lightroom. I use VSCO presets, and I subscribe to VSCOX.

https://youtu.be/t-VDg_inB2s

In the second episode, I show you my favorite 35mm film cameras for beginners, and discuss how to narrow down your search for a good camera. I also take you ...
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Medium Format and Slide Film: Video

Here are all the photos I took during the taping of this episode of The Photo Dept.

I used Fujifilm Provia 400F from 2004, shot on my Pentax 645n with the 150mm A f/3.5lens. The film was processed at PhotoLab in Berkeley. Enjoy.


https://youtu.be/VTLM1ZbqQuM

Episode 1 of The Photo Dept. This episode is a quick introduction to this channel, as well as a look at my favorite medium format camera, the Pentax 645n. I ...


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