Episode #5: The Silver Halide Sessions - Vladislav Kern: The Collector as Archivist The Ephemeral Machine presents another in the series of The Silver Halide Sessions: Interviews with Collectors, Aficionados, Historians, and Archivists. I sit down with well-respected Collector and Archivist, Vladislav Kern, and discuss the development of his film camera collection, how it is aligned with the complex history of the Soviet Photographic Industry, its maintenance, display techniques and solutions and his role as an Archivist of a comprehensive and valuable collection. Many of the cameras and/or references made during the episode have been posted to the following social media: The USSRPhoto.com Instagram Page The Ephemeral Machine Instagram Page The Ephemeral Machine Facebook Page Send along an email with comments, thoughts, and suggestions ([email protected]) IG: ussrphoto.com (@ussrphoto) www.USSRphoto.com http://www.sovietcams.com/index.html   Our lively music: "Carefree In France" Jonny Boyle Stay tuned! More Silver Halide Sessions coming soon!