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Wayne and Kevin  are back and ready to relive the highlights of our 5th Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers, and what a photowalk it was! We had the largest attendence ever, and everyone seemed to have had a great time making pictures and getting to know eadh other. Thank you to all participants! Next Kevin discusses a topic that some of us love and others hate: film scanning. While Wayne doesn't make scans of his negatives, Kevin does with his color negative film, like his recent Ireland holiday negatives. Frustrated by problems with dust, non-flat negatives, and wacky scanner behavior, Kevin could really use some advice from our listeners. Our next segment is about one of our most admired people in photography today. His name is Ryan Kraus, the creative force behind the New Paltz Photo Works newpaper, which he publishes four times a year. And yes, it's a real physical newspaper! The paper recently celebrated it's 3rd anniversary with a special 52 page edition And guess what?!  Shutter Brother Wayne has some of his panoramic photographs in it! Wayne and Kevin wrap up the show with a discussion of rotary processing using a Jobo CPP-2. Wayne has been working with Safelight District Community Darkroom to get a donated Jobo CPP-2 up and working.  Throw in some great listener email, and you've got another classic Shutter Brother show. Enjoy! Happy Photography!

In a show that is equal parts celebration, reflection, and anticipation, Wayne and Kevin reach the one hundred episode milestone with the same curiosity and excitement about film photography that Kelley and Kevin had when they recorded show #1 just over eight years ago. The Shutter Brothers take time to reflect on all that has changed since then, and then they dive right into the future - their 5th Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers on October 24 in Huntsville, Alabama. The Show wraps up with some great listener email and a recap of Kevin's recent trip to Ireland. Thanks for listening, and Happy Photography!

It's late September, and the leaves in much of North America are finally beginning to show their fall colors. Perhaps this helped inspire Shutter Brother Wayne to open his box of beautiful 4x5 color transparencies (yes, Wayne once shot color!) and lay them out on the light table and think about how to scan them. Since Wayne has never before scanned film, he would really like some help from our faithfull listeners. Recently, Wayne visited a local estate sale that featured some photography gear, included somthing at Wayne hoped to bring home. And he would have succeded if it hadn't been for that breakfast sandwhich he stopped for on the way. Nevertheless, he did come away with several interesting items with "Hasselblad" on them. Listen to find out what they are. Next, Kevin discusses a photo book that left him confused after the first and second time through. The book is Skogen by Robert Adams, a photographer near and dear to Kevin's heart. Listen to find out what happened on the third pass. The 5th Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers is scheduled for Saturrday, October 24, in Huntsville, Alabama. Wayne and Kevin would love to see you there, and you an see all the details here. Happy Photography everyone! Now go get some good pictures!

Wayne and Kevin (The Shutter Brothers) are back - and Kevin has finally made a decision as to which cameras he will be taking to Ireland later this month. You'll have to listen to find out, but know this: it's the Final Answer! Menwhile, Wayne has some thoughts about his Canon Canonet QL GIII and what part it might play in his future photography endeavors.  Both the Shutter Bros. have been doing some darkroom printing lately, and Kevin has made use of a handy tool, the Ilford EM10. Listen to hear how it might help you. Some listener email and a discussion of the forthcoming 5th Annual Photowalk With the Shutters round out the show. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24 in Huntsville, Alabama for a day of photography, fellowship, and fun! Check out our show notes at www.unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com for more details. Happy Photography!

The Shutter Brothers are back with a new show and a question: Which phtographer do most associate with the National Parks of the United States? Ansel Adams? Charlton Watkins? How about Timothy O'Sullivan? Actually, the photographer who should be synonymous with the US National Parks is a name you probably haven't heard of:  George Alexander Grant. Kevin recently discovered a fascinating book about Grant and his amazing National Park photography, and he reviews it on the show. Meanwhile, Wayne and Kevin sort through some great listener email and discuss more details about the 5th Annual Photowak with the Shutter Brothers scheduled for Saturday, October 24 in Huntsville, Alabama. Mark your calendars now! Chec out our show notes at www.unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com.  Happy Photography!

The Great Film Photo Meetup II is happening this weekend, so Shutter Brothers Wayne and Kevin discuss all the details about this terrific opportunity to meet and mingle with film photogrpahy podcasters and enthusiats in the great city of Louisville, KY. Be there is you can. Meanwhile, the Shutter Bros ask the question, "What makes a great vacation walk around camera?" The Canon Canonet QL17 GIII is considered to be one of the best, but what about the Hasselblad 500CM? Kevin recently had the chance to walk around with both cameras while on vacation, and he pesents a full report. Finally, Wayne and Kevin discuss deatils of the 5th Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers on Saturday, October 24, in Huntsville, AL. Mark your calendars and make your plans to participate. Check out our show notes at https://unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com. Happy Photography!

With apologies to our southern hemisphere listeners, it's been really hot here in eastern Tennessee - so hot, in fact, that neither Wayne nor Kevin have felt very much like getting out with a camera. So, what does a dedicated photographer do when it's too hot to shoot? Lot's of things, actually, and the Shutter Brothers happily share some things to do when you can't get out. Meanwhile, Wayne had been busy making more prints for his Random Works of Art project, and pretty soon some lucky people will have the chance to own a genuine Wayne Setser print.  Finally, the Shutter Bros read some great emails from our faithful listeners. Our show notes can be found at www.unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com. Happy Photography!

Wayne and Kevin have a friendly discussion (arguement) over the authenticity of photographs that are printed by someone other then the photographer are valid expamples of the photographer's work. Kevin says yes, while Wayne says no. What's your opinion? Let us know with an email to [email protected]. Meanwhile, Kevin presents a review of Stephen Shore's book, The Nature of Photographs, and Wayne leads a discussion of large format camera movements. The Shutter Brothers finish the show with some excellent listener email. We are grateful for all our listeners, especially those who write to us. Also, we send a special shout out to listeners who support us at https://ko-fi.com/unclejonesyscameraspodcast. Thank you, and Happy Photography!

Shutter Brothers Wayne and Kevin are back with some great listener email about mixing your own photo chemistry, wide angle lenses for large format cameras, and a topic close to Wayne's heart: spreading kindness through art. Wayne ielplains how he is rebooting his Random Acts of Art project by making small prints, matting them, and leaving them in random places for people to find.  Meanwhile, Kevin continues to work out which cameras to take to Ireland this fall, and his most reason idea allows for him to shoot both color and b&w film with the same camera. Listen to find out how. Happy Photography everyone!

The Shutter Brothers are back, and Kevin has a new light meter to discuss - the KEKS M Light Meter for Leica M cameras. The meter is based on the hansome and functional Leica MR Meter (which Kevin also owns), but the electronics and display are greatly updated to make a good user experience. Kevin's thoughts here are first impressions - no pictures yet - so stay tuned for a full review. Meanwhile, the Shutter Bros' interest in 6x6 cameras continues as Kevin compares his recent experience with a Rolleiflex 2.8D with his own Rolleicord Va. The Rolleiflex has things going for it for certain, but Kevin's recent experiences with his Rolleicord havr been very successful. So what happens when a Hasselblad 500 C/M gets added to the mix?  Wayne's show continues at The Arts Center in Athens, Tennessee through May 22. Go see it if you can. Wayne and Kevin have more great listener email to read. We'd love to hear from you as well, so write us at [email protected].  Happy Photography!

Wayne and Kevin get together at The Arts Center in Athens, where Wayne's restrospective exhibit, Things I've Seen: Fifty Years of Analog Photography, is ongoing until May 22, to discuss Wayne's new book by the same name. The book contains every photograph that is in the show, and it looks splendid! If you can't get to Athens to see the show, you can get your own copy by sending us an email to [email protected].  Wayne and Kevin have some great listener email to read, and Kevin makes an impassioned plea to 7Artisans for the opportunity to test and review their new M 35mm f2.8 lens for both Leica M and M39 mounts.  Thanks for listening, and Happy Photography! Go get some good pictures!

In this episode, Wayne and Kevin work through the subject of filters for film phtography. In the old days , filters were the next gear the camera store sales person tried to sell you after a camera and lenses. But are the that important? How often does Wayne (who has been shooting large format photography for over four decades) put a filter in front of his lens? You will be surprised by his answer. Nevertheless, filters have their place, and the right filter at the right time and place can make or break a picture (just ask Ansel Adams). Next, Kevin shares a tale of woe regarding a few rolls of Kentmere 400 that he recently shot and deveoped with the same workflow he's followed for years with other films. It seems that reading and following the instructions for each brand of film is much more important than Kevin had thought.  Don't forget that Wayne had a major retrospective show of fifty years of photography coming up. You can find the details here. As always, we highly value and appreciate feedback from our listeners. You can reach us by email at [email protected] or by commenting on either our Facebook or Instagram pages. Finally, you can access our show notes at unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com.  Happy Photography everyone! Go get some good pictures!

The Shutter Brothers are back - and Wayne has big news! The Athens Council of the Arts is presenting a restrospective show of Wayne's fifty years of photography from April 20 until May 22 at The Arts Center in Athens, Tennessee. This exhibit will include over fifty of Wayne's favorite photographs, and the opening recepition will be held on Friday, May, 8, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. This is your opportunity to view experience Wayne's amazing photography first hand. Having a show like this is the dream of many photographers, so this show is mostly dedicated to a discussion of what goes into making a show like this happen. Wayne discusses how he selected the prints to be included, what prints needed re-printing, what are the important details of matting and framing the prints, the sequencing and arranging of the prints, and the arriving at a price for each print. There is more involved with the process that you can imgagine. The show wraps up with some listener email and recognition of listeners who have supported the show financially. Thank you!

The Shutter Brothers are back with a big surprise! Wayne is shooing a 6x6 cm twin lens reflex camera ("I never thought it would happen," said an astonished Kevin). Yes, after a visit to his repair bench, Wayne is shooting his Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex TLR - and enjoying it! So, the Shutter Bros. discuss TLRs (Kevin's is a Rolleicord Va) and how to shoot and print square images. Nest, Wayne and Kevin take on the why and how of making contact proof sheets and how they can help make darkroom printing easier. Also, there's listener email and thoughts about our next Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers.  For the first time ever, we are giving our listeners a chance to support the podcast financially as a way to defray production and hosting costs. Wayne and Kevin have committed to mak8g two podcast shows each month, so your help will be greatly appreciated. You can support us on  Ko-fi here. Thank you! Happy Photography!

The Shutter Brothers are back in 2026 and ready to make a show about the joy of darkroom printing. So, after a morning printing session at the new Safelight District Community Darkroom, Wayne and Kevin are ready to share tips on how to make more and better prints from your negatives. Along the way they discuss different approaches to making test strips, which can not only save time and money, but also help get the best image on paper. Also, in response to a listener question, Wayne explains how split grade printing can be used to dial in the right amount of exposure in both highlight and shadow areas. Meanwhile, Kevin is interested in a different sort of printing:  Poloaroid instant photography. He recently tried to use his beloved SX-70 SONNAR One Step for some holiday fun, but he could not find his neutral density filter that enables him to shoot Polaroid 600 film instead of the SX-70 film the camera was build to use. And while Tori Fyth Elliot, the owner of Safelight District Community Darkroom, was able to save the day by loaning Kevin a Polaroid 600 camera to use, Kevin is giving serious thought to having his SX-70 SONNAR serviced and modified to natively shoot 600 film. Listen to the show to hear all the advantages of this. It's a new year, and Wayne and Kevin are already thinking about the 5th Annual Photowalk with the Shutter Brothers. If you live in the southeastern Unitted States and would like to suggest a location for this year's photowalk, send them to us at [email protected]. Happy Photography!