Symphonique des bords de Loire orchestra musician photographed on a Pentax ME Super with Fomapan 100, black and white film, March 2026

The Break: An Orchestra at Lunch on Fomapan 100

An orchestra at lunch: documenting the Symphonique des bords de Loire’s communal meal before rehearsal. Shot on Pentax ME Super with Fomapan 100, these fine-grain black and white images capture community, food, and the calm before the musical work begins. Part 1 of 3.

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Nikon FE Review: Features and User Experience

My Nikon FE—bought from my HR director—has accompanied me from Nantes’ cobbled streets to Lourdes and the Pyrénées mountains. This 1978 aperture-priority SLR rewards deliberate, unhurried photography. With its tactile dials, viewfinder aperture display, and M90 battery-free mode, it’s the perfect companion for film shooters who value feel over function.

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Classic Chrome Meets Portra 160: Evaluating the Pentax ME Super and Fujifilm X100F

Discover the key differences between the Pentax ME Super and Fujifilm X100F in this in-depth comparison. Explore how film photography on Kodak Portra 160 stacks up against Fujifilm’s Classic Chrome simulation. Learn about lenses, focusing methods, and shooting experiences as these iconic cameras capture the beauty of Northumberland.

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