by John Crane | Mar 24, 2016 | Film Emulsions, Film Processing, Hybrid Workflow, Inspiration, Longevity, Technical, Vintage Nikon
Introduction This article is a written collection of thoughts explored in an attempt to think through some recent considerations. Every once in a while I get the itch to explore different film formats. The initial inspiration for this article was...
by John Crane | Oct 7, 2015 | From the Past, Inspiration, Nippon Kogaku, Single Digit F's, Technical, Vintage Nikon
A few years ago I set out on a quest to explore the world of ancient Nikons still appearing to thrive in modern day. Why is that? Knowing Nikon made high-quality cameras was a given because of the contemporary Nikons I’m so familiar with. But the prompt to...
by John Crane | Jul 23, 2015 | 6 Things I Love About the F6, From the Past, General Information, Mirror-Up, Technical, Technical Features, Uncategorized, Vintage Nikon
Recently I read a blog post from someone claiming Mirror-Up shooting was a hoax. A waste of time, something camera manufacturers dreamed up as way to add a new feature to the camera and charge more for it. A “Emperor’s New Clothes” hoodwink, if you...
by John Crane | Jun 3, 2015 | 4042n, Destinations, Inspiration, Places, Vintage Nikon
From a recent 4042n jaunt to one of my favorite stomping grounds: North Park, Colorado. North Park is still old Colorado and I like that very much. Recent rains and early spring conditions (March 26) made for muddy travel but no catastrophies were had. You’ll...
by John Crane | Nov 22, 2014 | Destinations, From the Past, Inspiration, Places, Vintage Nikon
Chapter 2: San Luis, Colorado to Santa Fe, New Mexico One of my great joys in life is driving; to simply wander and explore with a camera; and once in a while to answer that perennial question – what’s down this road, or around the next bend? The...
by John Crane | Oct 31, 2014 | Destinations, From the Past, Inspiration, Places, Vintage Nikon
In each blog post I attempt to roll in an application to the F6. The F6 is, after all, the reason for this site – and why so many people come here: to read about it. For this series of posts in the spirit of “try something new… you...