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New Article: How to Create the Polaroid ‘Look’

July 31, 2017 By Dan Finnen

I made a big ol’ list of instant film effects, defects, manipulations, and everything else that helps create the distinct ‘look’ of Polaroid photography. I’m going to be working on this article for a while, as people are continuously pushing the boundaries for what is possible with instant film photography. There’s also definitely many things […]

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New Article: What kind of film does my Polaroid camera use?

July 9, 2017 By Dan Finnen

Starting out in the world of instant film can be intimidating, and sometimes you just want to figure out the basics. Basics like, what film does this Polaroid camera I found in an attic actually use? I wrote a new article that answers exactly that question. In other news, if you haven’t signed up for […]

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New Article: How to Shoot Better Landscapes

July 3, 2017 By Dan Finnen

I am by no means an expert on photography, but over the years I’ve picked up quite a few helpful tips when it comes to technique. When I was starting out, I couldn’t find this information anywhere that was easily accessible, so I’ve put together this article on how to shoot better landscapes in hopes […]

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New Review: Fuji Instax Mini 9

June 17, 2017 By Dan Finnen

Fujifilm is keeping the Instax momentum up with the new Instax Mini 9. Does it improve upon the wildly successful Instax Mini 8? Just barely. It’s the same camera, so those of you who already have a Fuji Instax Mini camera don’t need to worry about adding it to your collection unless you’re obsessed with […]

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New Article Alert: Why Shoot Polaroid?

May 22, 2017 By Dan Finnen

When there’s a thousand easier (and cheaper!) ways of taking a picture out there, why are so many people, including me, even bothering with instant film? Because it’s really, really fun, basically. If you want to read all the details, check out my new article on the subject and maybe you’ll be inspired to give […]

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New Review Alert: Polaroid 680

April 22, 2017 By Dan Finnen

At long, long last, I’ve finally gotten my hands on the one glaring omission from my Polaroid camera lineup: the venerable Polaroid 680. The most advanced version of the original Edwin Land-designed folding Polaroid SLRs, the Polaroid 680 is an incredible camera. It’s a blast to use and worth every penny. Now, if only I […]

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New Review Alert: Fuji Instax Mini Monochrome

March 26, 2017 By Dan Finnen

I know there’s been a whole lot of random stuff around here lately, but don’t worry, I have a whole lot of photography articles in the pipeline! First up is a review of the awesome new film from the good folks at Fuji: Instax Mini Monochrome. Soon I’ll be posting a direct comparison to Impossible […]

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The Nintendo Switch Versus… The Sega Game Gear

March 17, 2017 By Dan Finnen

I’ve been reading all sorts of great reviews of the Nintendo Switch, but none so far have asked the really tough questions. Questions like… how does it stack up against the Sega Game Gear of the 1990s? When I first got my Switch, the handheld reminded me of something I played before. Buttons on the […]

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Filed Under: Misc, Writing Tagged With: 3DS, Game Gear, Nintendo, Retro Gaming, Sega, Switch, writing

Gear for Writers: 12″ Macbook (early 2016 version) Review

February 26, 2017 By Dan Finnen

As I’ve documented on this site over the years, I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect ultralight writing solution. I’ve tried tablets, Chromebooks, and Surfaces, but every solution came with its own set of compromises. The Surface 3 was my most recent, and most successful to date, attempt. It was ultra-light, could run […]

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Gear for Writers: Razer Ornata Chroma Keyboard Review

February 4, 2017 By Dan Finnen

As I’ve previously documented in detail, I’m a big fan of mechanical keyboards. There’s nothing like the satisfying click of a cherry blue switch to make typing a pleasure. However, I’m not the only one who had this epiphany over the past few years. The enthusiast keyboard market has exploded, and the quality of the […]

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Filed Under: Misc, Writing Tagged With: chroma, gear for writers, mechanical keyboard, ornata, razer, typing

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