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I’m often asked about my approach to shooting infrared photography—both film and digital. So I’ve put together the first of two ten-minute or so video explainers that together might be called Getting Started in Infrared Photography.

I get to test both new and old cameras but regular readers of this blog know that when it comes to my personal cameras I tend to be thrifty. I may get to shoot with some high-end expensive camera but contrary to what many think, after the review they must be returned to the manufacturer.

Joe has always wondered why professional carpenters are not more like us in their feelings for their tools. Like us, they need expensive equipment to accomplish their work too, and cameras and lenses are nothing more than the tools of our trade. Yet while cabinetmakers may covet a new saw, they usually don’t rush out and buy one unless they can actually put it to work.

The AL-1 was Canon’s first attempt into autofocus and while far from being true AF, the AL-1 featured what Canon called QF focus-assist  (Quick Focus) system for focus confirmation. It used phase detection linear CCD arrays and in the viewfinder, red arrows indicated the direction to turn the lens to achieve sharp focus.

Today's Post by Joe Farace Observed on March 2nd, National Old Stuff Day gives notice to all that old stuff and encourages you to try something new too. Well, maybe not all the old stuff, but maybe just some of it. It’s a day to break out of the old routines and...

This has been a cold winter. In fact, as I write this, is is zero degrees F here on Daisy hill. The recent cold and the snow has affected my film photography. Let me re-state that: It’s brought it to a halt.