Dan Finnen

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About

Just in case you’re on a phone or tablet and can’t access the drop down menu, here are the links to the Links, Disclaimers, Hard of Hearing, and Orvieto LLC pages.

I’m Dan. I love making stuff, telling stories, and taking care of a French Bulldog named Sofie. Below is a bio for anyone who needs it.

Hailing from the Midwest, Dan is a co-owner and producer at Polymyth Productions, a video production company that has served Chicago for well over a decade.

Dan is also a photographer who specializes in instant film. He’s published hundreds of guides, articles, and reviews on his website danfinnen.com, which has been viewed and shared millions of times around the world.

Writing, be it scripts, stories, or novels, is Dan’s passion in life, and he hosts the Chicago Writers Podcast, the official podcast of the Stories Matter Foundation.

Finally, Dan is also the creator and host of Super Gear Land, a YouTube channel dedicated to all things retro gaming.

Dan has been hard of hearing since he was a small child and is a lifelong advocate for those with hearing loss. He wears hearing aids in both ears.

His favorite food is Cincinnati’s Skyline Chili. LaRosa’s Pizza is a close second.

Dan’s lifelong goal is to complete the Krispy Kreme Challenge in under an hour. So far, his PR is 1:12. Maybe next year…

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Featured Projects

Super Gear Land

The Chicago Writers Podcast

Dan’s Guide to Purchasing Used Polaroid Cameras

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When it comes to photography gear, partnering up with companies like Amazon, Polaroid, and eBay for purchases allows me to keep this site going without annoying banner ads. Using the following affiliate links when buying anything costs you nothing and helps me out a ton. Thanks! Find cool stuff at Amazon and eBay in each article.

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Recent Articles

  • Dan’s Guide to Buying Used Polaroid Cameras
  • How to Use the Fuji Instax Mini 11 Instant Film Camera
  • How to Scan Polaroid or Fuji Instax Instant Film

Recent Reviews

  • Polaroid Now+ (Plus) Instant Film Camera Review
  • Polaroid Color 600 Film Round Frame Edition (2021) Review
  • Fuji Instax Square SQ1 Instant Film Camera Review
  • Fuji Instax Mini 11 Instant Film Camera Review
  • Brooklyn Film Camera x Cameradactyl Polaroid Scan Adapter V2 Review

Recent Blog Posts

  • People Have Opinions in the Battle of the Wii U Versus an Old iPad
  • The Chicago Writers Podcast is 3 Years Old!
  • 30 Years of Cool Spot on the Sega Genesis
  • The Complete Sonic on the Sega Game Gear
  • The Steam Deck Versus the Game Gear

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About Me

I’m a writer, photographer, co-owner of Polymyth, and Skyline Chili enthusiast. You can reach me at hello (at) danfinnen.com or on Twitter @danfinnen.

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