We are sad.Our konica auto S2 has stopped working. Without notice, without complaining first.We finished the film and adding another one didn't work anymore. The Konica auto S2 is challenging to use. It takes work until we adapt.It is a 35mm rangefinder from the mid-60s. The speed ranges from 1s to 1 / 500s and …
Kodak Pro Image 100 – First Time
First thought when I saw the results: - OK! It will be a good choice for when you have no budget for a Portra. It's like that lens that is between the cheapest and the professional one, that gives us that warmth of satisfaction in the final result and that we consider very good for …
Rollei RPX25 – Nice to see you again (120 Format)
I started shooting again with Rollei RPX 25, but this time with my medium format camera.I had used this film in 35mm format and was the most contrasted and detailed black and white film that had photographed so far. Well, it still is! The sharpness was what caught my attention. It is incredible! and it …
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Alvalade Market – Portra 800
The Alvalade market was opened on July 31, 1964 and started to serve the population as a roof market in the area.Model, with a very organized space to fit everything. From fish to vegetables. Although no photograph was denied, I felt people sadder and less receptive to smiles. This compared to the Livramento market in …
#3 Isolation Times – First Walk on a Empty city
The first (small) tour on Lisbon. Mask is in the pocket, if necessary. Hand sanitizing gel inside the handbag. Lisbon is officially deserted. Of course you see some people, but it's not what it used to be. And this brings a mixture of sensations.First, before Covid 19, Lisbon burst of so much tourism. Whenever I …
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#2 Isolation diaries – The last days
We are in the last days of a national emergency decreed by the Government. In a few days we will move to a new state and it will have some less strict rules of confinement. On this day I took my sanitary tour with my machines behind. I took a walk around the house. It …