I was nervous about taking the Olympus Stylus Epic to China. Not because I thought I would lose it or have it stolen, but because I was worried that I wouldn’t take any decent pictures with it. My February roll for the Frugal Film Project had problems with underexposure - so how would I go in China in early Spring? A 200 speed film wasn’t ideal, would there be enough light for my photos? As you can see from these images, I needn’t have worried. Most days we had glorious bright weather,...

Which 10 photography items would you take to a desert island? This is the second episode of a new interview segment - Desert Island Cameras! My guest is the amazing Molly Kate, talented photographer, writer with 35mmc, and popular film photography YouTuber @Eclectachrome Desert Island Cameras is of course a rip off of the very long running BBC radio show Desert Island Discs. Here are the rules: * You can bring 10 items to the island. * The first 8 items you can either be cameras or films....

Which 10 photography-related items would you take to a desert island? This is the question I asked Theo Panagopoulos recently. Theo is a talented Sydney photographer, one of the hosts of the Camerosity podcast, and also has his own excellent camera review blog photothinking.com. It was wonderful to hear his 10 items as we progressed through our chat - not surpisingly his Mamiya 7 featured heavily in the mix! Of course my idea for Desert Island Cameras is a rip off of the long running BBC...

What's the best brand new bang for buck film camera you can buy today? This was just one of many questions I had the pleasure of asking Dave Mihaly The Old Camera Guy. We start off by discussing how Dave's film photography channel has grown - almost 300 videos and over 1 million views! We then talk about best frugal choices in 2024 including: * Best bang for your buck brand new camera you can buy today * Best value film you can buy today * Second hand - best P&S recommend * Second...

In recent months I’ve become more interested in art. I’ve bought a gouache set, some watercolour pencils, and found a few ‘how to draw’ books we had at home. So far there’s very little art being produced. Needing inspiration, I turned to 3 photography friends who are also talented artists. Matt Jones, Matthew Joseph, and Bill Thoo often share their artwork with others in a photography group chat. I’ve been amazed and inspired by their art this year. Matthew and Bill have produced beautiful...

Download your FREE copy of the Xpro competition collab zine https://mattlovescameras.substack.com/ "35mm Japan" Film Photography Zine Buy a print copy of the zine: https://mattlovescameras.com/35mm-japan-film-photography-zine/ Australian orders can get a bonus film photography zine with their order for just $4 extra! Access a PDF copy of the zine through a paid subscription to my Substack (minimum 1 month $5): https://mattlovescameras.substack.com/  LUCY LUMENCheck out Lucy's print...

Here is the 2nd installment of Analog Hour for the 2023 season from Matt and Lucy! Check out my new Lomography Color 92 video! There will be at least 2 more Color 92 videos coming soon.  "35mm Japan" Film Photography Zine Buy a print copy of the zine: https://mattlovescameras.com/35mm-japan-film-photography-zine/ Australian orders can get a bonus film photography zine with their order for just $4 extra! Access a PDF copy of the zine through a paid subscription to my Substack (minimum 1 month...

Analog Hour is back for 2023! "35mm Japan" Film Photography Zine Buy a print copy of the zine: https://mattlovescameras.com/35mm-japan-film-photography-zine/ Access a PDF copy of the zine through a paid subscription to my Substack (minimum 1 month $5): https://mattlovescameras.substack.com/  Japan on film videos on YouTube There are 3 Japan On Film videos on my YouTube channel with plenty more coming soon. Check them out! LUCY LUMENCheck out Lucy's print shop ...

In this episode of Matt Loves Cameras I talk about my recent trip to Japan in late March / early April. Topics covered include: my recent health scare asking for hand checks at airports what film was available in Japan the launch of my new film photography zine "35mm Japan" descriptions of 12 of the 40 photos featured in the zine upcoming Brisbane Camera Fair on 4 June.  "35mm Japan" Film Photography Zine Buy a printed copy of the zine:...

After almost a year, the Xpro competition comes to an end. In this episode, Matthew Joseph and I crown a cross-processing champion! Follow along by checking out the entries here: https://mattlovescameras.com/xpro-2022-competition-entries/    My new photography newsletter I'm thinking of distributing a free copy of the collab zine via my Substack newsletter platform, what do you think? Let me know!  Sign up for my free photography newsletter here: mattlovescameras.substack.com    Buy Matt a...

Recently I was thrilled to talk to one of the most well known personalities in the film photography community, Mr Bellamy Hunt aka Japan Camera Hunter! In this interview we chat about lots of topics including: The cameras Bellamy gets asked about time and time again Point and shoot cameras such as the Minolta TC-1, Contax T3 and the Konica Genba Kantoku The Seitz Round Shot camera currently in the JCH shop Repairing old film cameras Best places to visit in Tokyo for photographers Best Tokyo...

What are your photography goals for 2023? I chat with the wonderful Lucy Lumen as we list our photography goals for the coming year. The goals encompass zines, art shows, concept shoots, digicams, film photography, digital, selling and buying kit, travel photography and social media. SIGN UP FOR MY FREE SUBSTACK NEWSLETTER https://mattlovescameras.substack.com/  Buy Matt a coffee! Support the show by donating to my Ko-Fi page!https://ko-fi.com/mattlovescameras    MATT LOVES CAMERAS Web:...

At the start of 2022, Lucy Lumen appeared on my Matt Loves Cameras film photography podcast. We each listed 11 photography goals that we wanted to achieve in 2022. In December 2022 we reviewed our progeress against our goals for the year in a YouTube video for a bit of fun - and here is the audio for those who missed it! I'm now TikTok famous! Follow me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattlovescameras  Buy Matt a coffee! Support the show by donating to my Ko-Fi...

Round 2 of the Xpro judging is live! Follow along here: https://mattlovescameras.com/xpro-2022-competition-entries/  My co-judge is Xpan man Mr Matthew Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/fotodudenz/ Buy Matt a coffee! Support the show by donating to my Ko-Fi page!https://ko-fi.com/mattlovescameras    Matt Loves Cameras on YouTube I would love your support for my YouTube channel!   MATT LOVES...

The world's favourite film photography chat show hosted by Matt Murray and Lucy Lumen is back for episode 6! We talk about what we've been shooting, buying, and publishing. We also talk about which P&S we'd bring back if we could and what we'd change about it. And let's not forget the afternoon delight!  I'm now TikTok famous! Follow me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattlovescameras  Buy Matt a coffee! Support the show by donating to my Ko-Fi page!https://ko-fi.com/mattlovescameras ...

The world's favourite film photography chat show is back!  Lucy and I talk about Kate Middleton, the new Leica, the new LomoApparat Camera, our latest film camera purchases, and our Portra 400 playlists.  I'm now TikTok famous! Follow me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattlovescameras  Buy Matt a coffee! Support the show by donating to my Ko-Fi page!https://ko-fi.com/mattlovescameras    VOTE MATT in the Portra 400 playlist...

In episode 63 of Matt Loves Cameras we judge the first round of Xpro entries! Round 2 coming soon.  Follow along here: https://mattlovescameras.com/xpro-2022-competition-entries/  My co-judge is Xpan man Mr Matthew Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/fotodudenz/ Buy Matt a coffee! Support the show by donating to my Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/mattlovescameras      Matt Loves Cameras on YouTube I would love your support for my YouTube channel!   MATT LOVES...

Our Anglo-Aussie heroes are back for more fun, film, and frivolous chat.  This episode we discuss film shortages, how many banger photos do you get per roll, we discover that Lucy has no idea who Nat King Cole is, and we find out about the latest entry in Matt's "Bones to pick with Lucy Lumen" burn book. I can't believe this chat went on for almost 2 hours...  VOTE MATT in the HP5 playlist battle https://www.youtube.com/c/LucyLumensAnalogAdventures/community  Lucy Lumen  Lucy Lumen's...

The dynamic duo are back post-Covid! In episode 3 of the Analog Hour we talk about a Lucy Lumen starter pack, the Brisbane Camera Fair, our new film cameras, and we finish off with some fun audience Q&As and our take on a popular meme.  VOTE MATT in the Ektar playlist battle https://www.youtube.com/c/LucyLumensAnalogAdventures/community  Lucy Lumen  Lucy Lumen's Analog Adventures Lucy Lumen's Podcast Adventure   Lucy has prints for sale https://lucylumen.darkroom.tech/ MATT LOVES...

In episode 62 of Matt Loves Cameras I talk about Covid, my favourite new film this year so far - CineStill 400D, and ranking new film announcements in 2022.    THERE ARE STILL 6 COPIES OF PANTASTIC LEFT TO BUY! Grab yours here: https://mattlovescameras.com/pre-order-pantastic-2022-zine/    Buy Matt a coffee! Support the show by donating to my Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/mattlovescameras      Matt Loves Cameras on YouTube I would love your support for my YouTube channel!   MATT LOVES...

Welcome to a new monthly show here on the Matt Loves Cameras podcast feed.  The Analog Hour is Matt Loves Cameras and Lucy Lumen joining forces to discuss all things film photography related. We will cover what we have been shooting, what cameras and stocks we have bought, borrowed or sold and also share whats on our minds! If you want to see our beautiful faces, make sure you watch The Analog Hour on Lucy's YouTube channel! We will be taking listener questions for the next episodes as well...

Welcome to a new monthly show here on the Matt Loves Cameras podcast feed.  The Analog Hour is Matt Loves Cameras and Lucy Lumen joining forces to discuss all things film photography related. We will cover what we have been shooting, what cameras and stocks we have bought, borrowed or sold and also share whats on our minds! If you want to see our beautiful faces, make sure you watch The Analog Hour on Lucy's YouTube channel! We will be taking listener questions for the next episodes as well...

In episode 61 of Matt Loves Cameras Mr Matthew Joseph (https://www.instagram.com/fotodudenz/) and I crown a Pantastic 2022 champion!  Play along at home, check out the entries here: https://mattlovescameras.com/pantastic-2021-22-competition-entries/  Pre-order the Pantastic 2022 zine here (contains spoilers so listen to the episode first): https://mattlovescameras.com/pre-order-pantastic-2022-zine/    Buy Matt a coffee! Support the show by donating to my Ko-Fi...

In episode 60 I discuss my results with Adox Color Mission film!  To find out more, check out my YouTube review of Color Mission or my website review of Adox Color Mission with sample images.  Yes! There is now a Matt Loves Cameras YouTube channel!  I also discuss three film camera disasters that happened to me on holidays.  Pantastic 2021-22 will be judged in the next week! Make sure your entry is included by checking out the Pantastic competition entries page.  Buy Matt a...