Lomography LomoChrome Turquoise 35 mm ISO 100-400 Film Sample Photos in Porto, Portugal!

September 19, 2024

You guys know I love LomoChrome Purple film in both 35 mm and medium format), but in the past I had only tried the LomoChrome Turquoise in 120 format. I finally purchased a roll of 35 mm Turquoise film and took it with me to Portugal! I used my trusty Minolta Maxxum STsi (one of my favorite 35 mm travel cameras) and took photos on our all-day bus tour in the Douro Valley and all throughout Porto. I’m kind of obsessed with the results! I love any film that adds a surreal atmosphere to my images and this film definitely does that. Plus, the Minolta Maxxum STsi has a panorama setting, which is perfect for traveling and allows me to capture wide landscapes and unusual compositions. You can read more about that camera on my blog here!

As you’ll see in the sample photos below, skin tones typically show up as blue, which is super unique and strange. If you’re looking for a film to push you out of your comfort zone and create an alien world, this is it! I love the way it looks with architecture, particularly. It’s very moody and cinematic, with quite a bit of grain, especially with multiple exposures. It also seemed to do decently well in low light situations. I probably wouldn’t use this film for a typical wedding or portrait client, but I would definitely consider it for a musician or artist who are looking for stand-out portraits.

I still think I might like the LomoChrome purple film better, but it’s always fun to try something new. One of the reasons I love Lomography so much is because of their fearlessness when it comes to creating new and unique films. I haven’t really found anything out there on the market that resembles the LomoChrome Purple or Turquoise films. They are truly unique.

If you’re feeling bold and adventurous, here are a few of my favorite unique Lomography films! Make sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to see the rest of the images I took with the LomoChrome Turquoise film in Portugal!

LOMOCHROME PURPLE ISO 100-400 FILM

Purple 35mm on Amazon

Purple 120 film on B&H Photo

Purple Reloadable 35 mm camera on Amazon

Purple 110 on Adorama

LOMOCHROME TURQUOISE ISO 100-400 FILM

Turquoise 35mm on B&H Photo

Turquoise 120 film on B&H Photo

Turquoise Reloadable 35 mm camera on Amazon

LOMOCHROME REDSCALE FILM

Redscale XR 50-200 120mm on Amazon

Redscale XR 50-200 35mm film on eBay

LOMOCHROME METROPOLIS FILM

Metropolis 35 mm on Amazon

Metropolis Reloadable 35 mm camera on Amazon

Metropolis 120 film on B&H Photo

UNIQUE LOMOGRAPHY BLACK AND WHITE FILMS:

Earl Grey 35 mm film on Amazon

Lady Grey 120 film on Amazon

Lady Grey 35 mm on Amazon

Berlin Kino 400 35mm film on B&H Photo

Berlin Kino 400 120 film on eBay

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The Best Websites to Buy Vintage Film Cameras and Used Photography Gear - The Most Reputable Camera Resale Sites

September 1, 2024

Buying a used camera can be a terrifying concept, especially if it’s an expensive camera. But if you’re on the hunt for a specific vintage film camera, you don’t really have a choice but to find one online. Sure, you can hunt through thrift stores or wait around for one on facebook marketplace, but that can be time-consuming. Over the years, I’ve learned the best websites to find used gear without overpaying or ending up with a camera that just doesn’t work. Here are my favorite choices for buying used or vintage gear and a few reasons for why I like each one!

KEH CAMERA

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The first site I’ll always recommend is KEH Camera. They have a rigorous grading system so you can decide how much you’re willing to pay versus the condition of the camera/lens. If you want gear that is in “excellent”, “excellent+”, or “like new” condition, you’re obviously going to pay more than one that’s in “good” or “fair” condition. They test their cameras before selling them and they have a great return policy. Any time I’ve had an issue with a camera, they’re always willing to work with me to figure out what’s going on. And if you’re going to get into the business of buying vintage cameras, it’s part of the game that sometimes you’ll run into weird, intermittent problems. They are super knowledgeable at KEH though and they have a huge collection of gear. If the specific camera you’re looking for isn’t in stock when you first take a look, I recommend waiting a week or two and checking back. They are always adding more listings and updating their inventory. Plus, they sell both film and digital cameras so even if you’re looking for an expensive digital Canon, Nikon, or Sony camera, you can save quite a lot of money by buying a gently used one. I hardly ever buy my gear new, so I’m used to taking the risk!

You can also sell or trade your own used gear to KEH camera! They make it super easy and they have a fool-proof process since they do it every single day. Can you tell I love KEH Camera? :)

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ETSY

Sometimes, for some reason, I forget that Etsy is an incredible place to search for vintage cameras. It’s kind of like walking into one of those giant antique stores filled with vendors and random collectibles. You can pretty much find just about any vintage camera you could possibly think of on Etsy. Not to mention, you are supporting small businesses and creators. It’s one of the biggest artist marketplaces you can find online and is reliable, easy to navigate, and an overall cute website to shop through. If you want to support small artists, this is the best place to find those rare vintage cameras on your list without having to scour through your local vintage stores. Not to mention, the prices are typically competitive because of the amount of shops on the site! Shop vintage cameras on Etsy here!

AMAZON

Amazon isn’t a website that you’d think would be a great option for vintage cameras, but it’s actually surprising how often I’ll find a rare used camera on there! Amazon has a great return policy and is typically super helpful if something is wrong with the product that you’ve purchased. Usually, if you find a used camera on Amazon it’s being sold by a small retailer, so just make sure to read their reviews! It’s also so nice to buy everything you need in one place. Amazon carries pretty much any battery, lens filter, camera bag or film you’d ever need so it’s kind of amazing. I’m often on the hunt for a strange battery for a vintage camera that none of my local stores carry, and I almost always can find it on Amazon. I actually just recently created my own Amazon storefront, so you can check out all of my personal camera and film recommendations here!

EBAY

A lot of people are intimidated by eBay, especially for more expensive gear. But I’ve bought some incredible cameras and lenses off of it over the years. The prices are extremely competitive because you’re usually just bidding against what other people are willing to pay for the same gear. So typically you won’t end up overpaying, which is always nice! However, if you’re buying a camera that is super trendy at the moment, you might be better off scouring thrift stores or trying KEH Camera for more consistent prices. I actually bought my Canon 5D Mark IV on eBay a few years ago though, which is my main camera and one of my more expensive cameras that I own! It was in nearly mint condition and has been working perfectly for years! The main thing with eBay is to make sure you’re buying from a reputable seller that has made lots of sales and has high ratings. Read the reviews and make sure you really analyze the photographs and description of the item you’re buying. I like to look at the other listings that the seller has, just to see if I get any weird vibes. In many cases, I’ll even send the seller a message and see how their communication is. You can usually tell right away if someone or something is scammy. Overall, eBay is pretty great with protecting both buyers and sellers, which is why I use it so often. I don’t even hesitate to buy cheaper cameras on eBay, because oftentimes, it’s the only website I can find certain rare vintage cameras on. I also sell gear on eBay and I’ve been using it for over a decade. It’s not for the faint of heart though, because there are often a LOT of options to choose from and it can be hard to weed out the good from the bad. But if you’re looking for something incredibly rare and vintage, eBay probably has it!

ADORAMA

Adorama is sort of a blend of KEH Camera and Amazon. It sells both new and used gear at competitive prices, but also has lots of other products such as computers, electronics, and musical instruments. I find it to be a little more limited than KEH Camera when it comes to vintage cameras, but if KEH is out of stock with a certain product, every once in a while I’ll have some luck at Adorama. They are a fairly large company, so once again, they have a decent return policy and are helpful with returns. I like how easy their website is to navigate and I feel a little better purchasing things from them than from a big box retailer.

A FEW OTHER SITES TO CONSIDER

Of course, there are a ton of other sites that you can find new and used photography gear, these are just my personal favorites! I’ve also had luck buying gear on B&H, Poshmark, Mercari, and Polaroid.com (if you’re looking for specifically Polaroid cameras).

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Lomography Color Negative 400 Film Sample Photos with a Minolta Maxxum STsi | Virginia Beach on 35mm Film

August 25, 2024

It’s no secret that I love my Minolta Maxxum STsi. It’s the perfect 35 mm travel camera. You can read my full blog post about it here if you’d like to find out more about this camera! For these images, I used Lomography Color Negative 400 35mm film. I love Lomography film because it’s super affordable and the colors are bright and accurate. All of these photos were taken on hazy, cloudy days so I find the mood of this set of images to be very soft and nostalgic.

Chris and I went on an adventure one weekend to Virginia Beach and stumbled across the 19th Annual Atlantic Coast Kite Festival! Some of the kites were absolutely gigantic! It was pretty impressive! It was such a fun event to witness and of course, photograph! We went into a few thrift stores and ate lunch at the incredibly tasty Commune farm-to-table restaurant. It was the perfect Saturday.

I love getting back a roll of film that I took for purely personal reasons. It reminds me of how much I love photography. Being a full-time photographer can easily lead to burn-out, which has happened to me multiple times. But deep down, I think I’ll always love photography, regardless of whether or not it’s my “job”.