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How to Fix a Broken Nikon F100 Door Latch

June 25, 2024 By Dan Finnen

The plastic latch on the Nikon F100 door is notoriously fragile. For years I’ve had an extra Nikon F100 sitting a drawer after the latch snapped during a shoot. I couldn’t figure out how to repair the door to keep it closed. Sure, you could tape it shut, but that’s a recipe for disaster (and […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: 35mm, film camera, guide, how-to, repairability

How to Take the Perfect ‘Private’ Polaroid – Featuring Ramona Romance!

December 13, 2021 By Dan Finnen

Updated December 2021 with new camera recommendations. If you’re looking for a camera, the Fuji Instax Mini 11 is one of the best (and cheapest) out there and the one I recommend below. Get it on Amazon and help support this site. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up some film for the camera. […]

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: burlesque, guide, how-to, instamatic, Instax, Polaroid

New Article: An Introduction to Using Polaroid Cameras and Instant Film

March 20, 2014 By Dan Finnen

Even though I’m in the midst of moving, I still managed to put together a new guide this week! For those who are starting from the very beginning, this short guide is here to help those take their first steps into the brave new (old?) world of analogue instant film. Enjoy!

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: guide, Instant film, new article alert, Polaroid

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Recent Articles

  • Fuji Instax Instant Film Camera Buying Guide
  • Dan’s Guide to Buying New and Used Polaroid Cameras
  • Instax Square SQ1 and SQ40 Camera Guide

Recent Reviews

  • Polaroid Flip Instant Film Camera Review
  • Polaroid Now+ (Plus) Gen 3 Instant Camera Review
  • Boox Palma Android e-Reader Review
  • Nikon Z6 III Camera Review – From a Z6 I Owner’s Perspective
  • Fuji Instax Wide 400 Instant Film Camera Review

Recent Blog Posts

  • New: Polaroid Flip Reviews
  • New: Polaroid Now+ Gen 3 Reviews
  • New: Travel Gallery
  • Why I don’t review ‘hybrid’ ‘film’ ‘cameras’
  • New: Nikon Z6 III Review

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About Me

I’m a writer, photographer, co-owner of Polymyth, host of the Chicago Writers Podcast, Super Gear Land, and more. You can reach me at hello (at) danfinnen.com.

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