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Tech Michael Fil 8/13/24 Tech Michael Fil 8/13/24

Canon EOS R100 Review (2024): Sometimes basic is good enough

Sometimes, a basic camera can get the job done. The EOS R100 is one such camera. It does it all for a super low price.

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Tech Michael Fil 6/22/24 Tech Michael Fil 6/22/24

Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Bose QuietComfort 35 II: Why new isn’t always better

After five years with the QC 35 II, I decided to upgrade. That was a big mistake. Find out why a working pair of five-year-old QC 35 II headphones is better than the new QC Ultra.

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Tech, Travel Michael Fil 6/7/24 Tech, Travel Michael Fil 6/7/24

Panasonic Lumix ZS200D: Best Travel Compact Camera in 2024

I took the Lumix ZS200D to Morocco for two weeks and won’t travel without it again.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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