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Panasonic Lumix GM1 Review (2024): A Tiny Powerhouse
Tech Michael Fil 2/14/24 Tech Michael Fil 2/14/24

Panasonic Lumix GM1 Review (2024): A Tiny Powerhouse

The smallest mirrorless camera (ever?) is still one of the best, if you can get your hands on it. Why the GM1 is still king after all these years.

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Panasonic Lumix ZS200D Review (2024): I might never use another camera again
Tech Michael Fil 2/3/24 Tech Michael Fil 2/3/24

Panasonic Lumix ZS200D Review (2024): I might never use another camera again

This is the best point-and-shoot digital camera I have ever used and likely the last one I’ll buy for a long time. Sample photos and review inside.

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Fujifilm XF10 Review (2024): A Compact Camera with Potential, But Not Without Flaws
Tech Michael Fil 1/26/24 Tech Michael Fil 1/26/24

Fujifilm XF10 Review (2024): A Compact Camera with Potential, But Not Without Flaws

Over five years after its 2018 launch, a successor of the Fujifilm X70, the XF10 is already known for its sleek design and the classic Fujifilm aesthetic body. In my point of view, it falls short of expectations, leading to a modest 3-star rating.

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Shooting Expired Kodak Vericolor III (VPS 6006) in Boulder, CO
Tech Michael Fil 1/8/23 Tech Michael Fil 1/8/23

Shooting Expired Kodak Vericolor III (VPS 6006) in Boulder, CO

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Camera Shelf: Polaroid SLR 680
Tech Michael Fil 1/4/23 Tech Michael Fil 1/4/23

Camera Shelf: Polaroid SLR 680

The best instant camera in history by a mile is the Polaroid SLR 680. Find out why it is so special and beloved by instant pros and enthusiasts alike.

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Putting film through an airport x-ray machine 10 times (with examples)
Tech, Travel Michael Fil 3/29/22 Tech, Travel Michael Fil 3/29/22

Putting film through an airport x-ray machine 10 times (with examples)

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Defeated by Foam: A Zenza Bronica S2 Story
Tech Michael Fil 9/28/21 Tech Michael Fil 9/28/21

Defeated by Foam: A Zenza Bronica S2 Story

This is the story of how I purchased a broken camera and the journey I took to get it to work.

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Everything You Need to Know About Agfa Vista 400
Tech Michael Fil 9/20/21 Tech Michael Fil 9/20/21

Everything You Need to Know About Agfa Vista 400

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Part II: Shooting the Konica Big Mini BM-201 [Review with Sample Shots]
Tech Michael Fil 5/28/21 Tech Michael Fil 5/28/21

Part II: Shooting the Konica Big Mini BM-201 [Review with Sample Shots]

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My uncle passed away — I’m scanning his memories
Film, Scanning Michael Fil 4/16/21 Film, Scanning Michael Fil 4/16/21

My uncle passed away — I’m scanning his memories

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Review: Fujifilm Pro 400H with samples
Film Michael Fil 1/20/21 Film Michael Fil 1/20/21

Review: Fujifilm Pro 400H with samples

Pour one out for Fuji Pro 400H, the latest casualty of Fuji’s dwindling photo film stocks. Here’s how I used Pro 400H, with examples of course.

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Review: Pushing Kodak Portra 400 to 800 with examples (Medium Format)
Film Michael Fil 10/19/20 Film Michael Fil 10/19/20

Review: Pushing Kodak Portra 400 to 800 with examples (Medium Format)

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15 Frames: Cinestill 50D on Nikon F60 in Vietnam
Film Michael Fil 10/9/20 Film Michael Fil 10/9/20

15 Frames: Cinestill 50D on Nikon F60 in Vietnam

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8 Frames: Fuji Pro 400H on Yashica D TLR with Anya
Film Michael Fil 10/6/20 Film Michael Fil 10/6/20

8 Frames: Fuji Pro 400H on Yashica D TLR with Anya

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12 Frames: Kodak Portra 400 on a Yashica D TLR in the Studio
Film Michael Fil 10/1/20 Film Michael Fil 10/1/20

12 Frames: Kodak Portra 400 on a Yashica D TLR in the Studio

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11 Frames: Expired Fuji Reala 100 on a Yashica D TLR
Film Michael Fil 9/21/20 Film Michael Fil 9/21/20

11 Frames: Expired Fuji Reala 100 on a Yashica D TLR

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50 of my film photos that completely missed the mark (and that I shouldn’t be ashamed to share)
Film Michael Fil 9/9/20 Film Michael Fil 9/9/20

50 of my film photos that completely missed the mark (and that I shouldn’t be ashamed to share)

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Last work trip to Chicago
Film Michael Fil 4/2/20 Film Michael Fil 4/2/20

Last work trip to Chicago

A cold morning in Chicago, an expired roll of Kodak 400TX, and the Konica Big Mini on my very last work trip for my former company.

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And Anthony Bourdain slept here
Film Michael Fil 3/31/19 Film Michael Fil 3/31/19

And Anthony Bourdain slept here

There is no place in the world like Ha Long Bay. I wonder if Anthony Bourdain saw what I saw, at 5am in the middle of the bay.

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Hong Kong on Lomography 100 Film
Film Michael Fil 5/7/18 Film Michael Fil 5/7/18

Hong Kong on Lomography 100 Film

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