by John Crane | Dec 17, 2020 | 4042n, Color Photography, Colorado Piedmont, Inspiration
Old stuff is just better. Going through images recently I came across this one, made several years ago while prowling around Colorado’s eastern plains. I’d been focused on an old fire truck parked in the shade of the volunteer fire station for an hour or...
by John Crane | Oct 22, 2020 | Longevity, Service and Repair, Technical
No, Nikon is not ceasing production of the F6. Rather, Nikon has issued a partial recall of 152 Nikon F6’s manufactured or sold after July 22, 2019. For the time being, the recall only affects the following serial number’ed cameras: 16 years and still...
by John Crane | Sep 18, 2020 | Color Photography, Inspiration, Slide Film
Hallett Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Kodak E100G-expired] This past week we had the privilege of visiting Rocky Mountain National Park again, this time on a Timed Entry Permit secured for my birthday. Anyone who has read through the F6 Project at all...
by John Crane | Aug 28, 2020 | Color Photography, From the Past, Road Trippin', Slide Film
Executive Summary: Don’t be afraid of Kodak Ektachrome E100. While true – it’s not Velvia or Provia, it absolutely stands on its own merits as an excellent option for chrome film shooters looking for a true-to-life color, excellent resolution &...
by John Crane | Jul 27, 2020 | Black and White, From the Past, Places, Road Trippin'
Traveling back and forth between Colorado and Illinois for as many years as I have, getting off the Interstate and driving two-lane back roads instead is always a welcome diversion. Most of the time I’m in no particular hurry, allowing me to wander slowly...