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Welcome to the Bad Photography blog: a collection of real-world film photography experiences, gear insights, and landscape photography techniques exploring 35mm film, creative experimentation and honest reviews.
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Cinestill 800T Review: Night Photography and Low-Light Film Magic
Cinestill 800T is one of those films that gets the people photographers going. Known for its cinematic colour palette and incredible low-light performance, it’s a go-to for night photography, urban landscapes, and moody street scenes. On this blog, I’ve been testing Cinestill 800T on 35mm film, exploring how it handles artificial light, shadows, and colour shifts. Here’s my take on one of my favourite film stocks.
Snowdon and the Fujifilm X100 vi
A recent trip up Snowdon felt like a good excuse to take the Fujifilm X100VI out again.
We decided to get to Llanberis early to catch the S1 bus up to Pen-y-Pass and start the climb via the Pyg Track, with us coming back down the Llanberis path and back to the car.
I’ve had the fuji x100vi for 6 months now so this trip felt like a good time to do a longer term review on the camera now that i’ve spent some time with it.
What’s in my camera bag 2025 Edition
Let’s get this out of the way: yes, my camera bag in 2025 reads like the “Instagram starter pack” for photographers. Nikon Zf? Tick. Fuji X100VI? Tick. Leica M6? Tick. If I had a roll of Portra permanently loaded and a cup of overpriced coffee in hand, I’d be a walking stereotype.
The Nikon 50mm Z f/1.8 S
For years, I relied on 35mm and 75mm primes, appreciating the discipline they brought to composition. However, after moving to the Nikon Z system, I went with the 24-120 for flexibility. As with most photographers, GAS got the better of me
Embracing the Versatility of the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 for Travel and Landscape Photography
For the past few years, I’ve been using exclusively 35mm and 75mm prime lenses, Join me as I get started using the Nikon 24 - 120mm f4 lens!
First Impressions: Nikon Zf – A Retro Beauty with Modern Power
After spending quite some time with the Fujifilm X-T5, I found myself longing for the full-frame experience once again. When I stumbled across the Nikon Zf, it felt like the perfect opportunity to make that leap back into the world of full-frame cameras.
First Impressions of my Leica 50mm Elmar-M from 1996
Leica lenses are known for their precision, craftsmanship, and unmistakable character and price! Recently, I had the chance (by staring at eBay for a month) to add a vintage lens to my collection—the Leica 50mm Elmar-M
A M6 and two rolls of Kodak Gold
Starting film photography and getting to know my Leica m6, with the help of some Kodak Gold