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Shooting My First Roll with the Canon Canonet QL17 GIII (1979) + Kodak Portra 160
There’s something special about putting an old camera through its paces for the first time—especially one as beloved as the Canon Canonet QL17 GIII. After years of digital shooting and some dabbling with other film compacts, I finally, again added this classic rangefinder to my kit. According to the serial number, my Canonet was produced in 1979, just a few years before the model was discontinued. It’s in great shape, and after some fresh light seals and a good cleaning, I loaded it up with a roll of Kodak Portra 160 and hit the streets. Why the Canonet? I’ve been shooting film since the 1970s, and I’ve come to appreciate…
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Developing Color Film at Home with CineStill CS41: A Simple Start
ing to scanning—developing your own color film is the next logical (and very rewarding) step. The CineStill CS41 “Color Simplified” kit makes it possible for anyone to develop C-41 color negative film right at home without needing a darkroom or lab experience. 🌈 What is the CineStill CS41 Kit? The CS41 kit is a two-bath liquid chemistry system for processing C-41 color negative film. It includes: Unlike traditional C-41 kits with separate bleach and fix steps, CineStill simplifies the process to make it more accessible for beginners. 🛠️ What You’ll Need Besides the kit, here’s what I used: ⏱️ Developing at Home: My Process I mixed the chemistry according to the included instructions (it’s…
