Bringing It All Back Home

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A podcast from Charles Kershenblatt about South Jersey analog Photography — as well as connecting with creative people and projects from around the world.

  1. FUJIFILM Neopan 100 Acros II

    3 DAYS AGO

    FUJIFILM Neopan 100 Acros II

    FUJIFILM Neopan 100 Acros II  Season 6 Episode 6 is all about one film: FUJIFILM Neopan 100 Acros II. It's history, discontinuation & surprising revival in 2019, pricing compared to TMAX, reciprocity, as well as its sometimes magical characteristics.

    33 min
  2. Nikon F5 - The World's Greatest 35mm Film Camera?

    8 MAR

    Nikon F5 - The World's Greatest 35mm Film Camera?

    Nikon F5 - The World's Greatest 35mm Film Camera? Bringing It All Back Home returns with an episode celebrating the legendary Nikon F5. Introduced 30 years ago in 1996, the Nikon F5 still can deliver unmatched performance and reliability — and could be the greatest 35mm film camera ever made. Topics: used eBay prices, integrated motor drive, 8 fps, 1/8000 shutter speeds, as well as possibly the greatest Giorgetto Giugiaro design. LInks: Joe MacNally & the Nikon F5 (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvfr2k66j4U&list=WL&index=1&t=2048s

    33 min
  3. An Analog Blizzard?

    22 FEB

    An Analog Blizzard?

    Bringing It All Back Home returns with an update on how a major winter snowstorm brings both opportunities and challenges for one's photography, particularly minimalist black & white film compositions. Will there be enough light? 50 mph winds? A chance to find some Zen composition? Also: a look at Michael Kenna and his amazing work, his love of simplicity, as well as his go-to Hasselblad gear. Michael Kenna links: Michael Kenna’s Sense Of Snow https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GJTVvNbpk/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16xG6HXEUG/ https://www.michaelkenna.net/ivwork.php https://youtu.be/EebLFDqAZuw?si=4MCmRcbOtHy40b4b

    29 min
  4. A Longer Reach - NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR

    6 FEB

    A Longer Reach - NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR

    A Longer Reach - NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR. Bringing It All Back Home returns with a review of a rented NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens. This episode explores why this amazing lightweight 500mm is possibly the best value on the used Telephoto market right now. Topics: why its lightness and small size is a game changer for wildlife & action photography; why it has come down in price on the used market; as well as comparisons with the very good but much older Nikkor 300mm lenses. Also: Is there a price for a single lens—above which you just can't consider? https://www.tonywhitehead.com/wildlight/archives/9553

    41 min
  5. Analog Combo: Nikkor-S Auto 35mm 2.8 | Nikon F2A

    20 JAN

    Analog Combo: Nikkor-S Auto 35mm 2.8 | Nikon F2A

    Analog Combo: NIKKOR-S Auto 35mm 2.8 | Nikon F2A | TMAX 100 | Kodak HC-110. Bringing It All Back Home returns with another Analog Combo featuring a vintage Pre-AI Nikkor lens, an all-time classic Nikon body, as well as one of the greatest Kodak b&w films available today. Topics: Pre-Ai/Non-Ai lenses, Stop-down metering, the hidden value in non-Ai glass, sharpness/microcontrast, as well as the overall feel and value of the combo. https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/information/story/0038/index.html http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcjHtVMcCJE

    35 min
  6. The Leica R4S

    5 JAN

    The Leica R4S

    The Leica R4S Bringing It All Back Home returns for an episode on where to go next with your Leica R series lenses. Bored with the Leicaflex SL? Ready to take a gamble on the R3-R7 series (when Leica partnered with Minolta)? We'll dive into what to look out for, why the Leicaflex SL still rules—yet what makes this Leica R4s such a cool 1986 companion. Topics: Walter Mandler, Shutter Lag, the 160 millisecond norm, how to find the silver piston of the mirror damper, and why these particular R series cameras are still very much a fun gamble. DIY repair link: https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2023/01/leica-r4-repair-rising-from-the-dead-part-2/

    45 min
  7. Year End Round Up - 2025

    09/12/2025

    Year End Round Up - 2025

    Year End Round Up - 2025. Bringing It All Back Home sums up 2025 with a gear round up: fave lens rentals, best low-budget eBay camera systems, as well as what worked the best overall for 2025. Includes: Konica FS-1, Olympus OM2, Mamiya C3, Canon Pro 300 printer, the joy of shooting 6X6, additional must-have Pentax 6X7 lenses— 6X7 135mm f/4 — as well as the ever popular mirrorless purge through mpb.com. Also, is it time to finally bail on the Leica M mount system (before it's too late)?

    33 min
  8. Peter Lindbergh - Unlocking a Perfect Portrait

    23/11/2025

    Peter Lindbergh - Unlocking a Perfect Portrait

    Peter Lindbergh - Unlocking a Perfect Portrait  Bringing It All Back Home returns with an episode all about exploring a perfect portrait: Peter Lindbergh's classic 1994 b&w shot of Kate Moss. Topics: Lindbergh's style, technique, cameras, film, lenses. The mystery behind the shoot, the beauty of Kodak Tri-X, and why the 105mm 2.4 is not the only gem in the Pentax 6X7 lineup. LINKS: https://www.phillips.com/detail/peter-lindbergh/UK040123/9 https://dutchaperture.com/2016/11/15/peter-lindberg-a-different-vision-on-fashion-photography/ https://photogpedia.com/peter-lindbergh-the-man-who-changed-the-face-of-fashion-photography/#Photographic_Style

    39 min
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A podcast from Charles Kershenblatt about South Jersey analog Photography — as well as connecting with creative people and projects from around the world.

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  • Creator
    charles kershenblatt
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © charles kershenblatt
  • Show Website
    Bringing It All Back Home

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