June 13, 2021

2021, Rare films

Santa Rae 1000 film review

June 13, 2021

2021, Rare films

I was gifted a roll of Santa Rae 1000 at the end of last year and having let it mature in my fridge for a few months, I took it out for a spin and a review in a photowalk around Nymphenburg Castle, Munich. Join me for a review of this curious new emulsion.

August 29, 2020

Neil Kashishian

2020, Rare films

Vintage Munich shop fronts shot on expired Konica Centuria film

August 29, 2020

Neil Kashishian

2020, Rare films

Vintage Munich shop fronts shot on expired Konica Centuria film

A tour of some of Munich’s many vintage looking shop fronts, shot on expired Konica Centuria film in search of that “old school” film look.

February 17, 2020

Neil Kashishian

2020, Rare films

Winter views of Hamburg on special Kodak 800 film

February 17, 2020

Neil Kashishian

2020, Rare films

Winter views of Hamburg on special Kodak 800 film

Having acquired some special Kodak 800 35mm colour film, I decided to take it take it out for a spin across Hamburg in late December. Come join me for a quick snapshot of some of Hamburg’s most interesting sites.

November 3, 2019

Neil Kashishian

2019, Rare films

Washi sound recording film goes walkabout in Madrid

November 3, 2019

Neil Kashishian

2019, Rare films

Washi sound recording film goes walkabout in Madrid

Every now and then I take out a film and I have absolutely no idea how the results will look like, this being one of those times. Join me for some ultra high contrast black & walk film on a Madrid walkabout.

October 20, 2019

Neil Kashishian

2019, Rare films

Special post: Kodak Aerochome colour infrared film tours the Bavarian Alps

October 20, 2019

Neil Kashishian

2019, Rare films

Special post: Kodak Aerochome colour infrared film tours the Bavarian Alps

The special Aerochrome infrared film and other Kodak films take a tour of the Berchtesgaden region of the Bavarian Alps, including the famous Eagle’s Nest. Come join me for some amazing landscapes.

September 20, 2018

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2018

Colour vibes with expired Fujichrome Sensia 200: a film review

September 20, 2018

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2018

Colour vibes with expired Fujichrome Sensia 200: a film review

It has been a while since I have reviewed any rare film, and a recent gift of some expired Fujichrome Sensia 200 was perfect for experimenting with the bright sunny days we have enjoyed here in Munich. Here are my impressions of this film.

September 9, 2018

Neil Kashishian

2018, Rare films

East Frisian Island Infrared Vibes

September 9, 2018

Neil Kashishian

2018, Rare films

I managed to get my hands on a few more rolls of colour infrared, come join me for some unpredictable results as we go for a walk on an East Frisian island off Germany's North Sea coast.

June 22, 2018

Neil Kashishian

2018, Rare films

Vermont views in Infrared

June 22, 2018

Neil Kashishian

2018, Rare films

My yearly pilgrimage to rowing camp in rural Vermont was a great opportunity to bring loads of film and look for some new and interesting views! Join me for a wander around the Green Mountain State (in this case shades of red!)

January 2, 2018

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2018, 2018-1

Rare film post: Kodak Double X film review

January 2, 2018

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2018, 2018-1

Rare film post: Kodak Double X film review

I have been meaning to try out this rare film for a while, and a photo walk around the streets of Madrid was the perfect opportunity to take it through its paces.

November 13, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

The world through infrared film

November 13, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

After getting my hands on some super rare colour infrared film, I paired this up with Rollei's standard black & white infrared film, and went on the lookout for some cool scenes.

October 18, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 52: FT-12 super high contrast black & white film

October 18, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 52: FT-12 super high contrast black & white film

Managing to get my hands on some super high contrast black & white film, what better place to try it out than Speyer's Technic Museum, with very curious results.

September 18, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 46: Kodak 250D finds some great light

September 18, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 46: Kodak 250D finds some great light

After a successful week with Kodak Vision3 500T, I was looking forward to trying out its 250D version, known for its excellent exposure latitude and colour rendition. I went out in search of bright colours and some good light.

September 13, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 45: Kodak Vision3 500T enjoys a summer street party

September 13, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 45: Kodak Vision3 500T enjoys a summer street party

I sourced some special Kodak cinematographic film and took it with me to one of Frankfurt's largest street parties. Join me for some bright lights and excellent low light rendition from this special film!

August 16, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 41: Nik & Trick redscale film review

August 16, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 41: Nik & Trick redscale film review

Redscale film is all about experimenting, and that's exactly what I did. Join me for a "round the neighbourhood" photo walk in Frankfurt with some special custom redscale film from Nik & Trick!

July 31, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 39: Planes, trains, and automobiles with Revelog 460nm

July 31, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Rare films, 2017

Week 39: Planes, trains, and automobiles with Revelog 460nm

Experimental film brings unexpected results, so in that sense this week was a success. What was not a success was producing any photographs worth keeping, but it is all for fun at the end of the day!

June 27, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Lomography, Rare films, 2017

Week 33: Lomography F2 400 walks the streets of London

June 27, 2017

Neil Kashishian

Lomography, Rare films, 2017

Week 33: Lomography F2 400 walks the streets of London

I was lucky enough to get some limited edition Lomography F2/400 film and decided to take it for a walkabout on the streets of London, here are my impressions.

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