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What went wrong in the Andes, how I diagnosed the failure, and what finally brought the camera back to life
A field failure in Peru led to a deeper XPan repair story. Here is what the 8888 error meant, what I tried, and how the camera was fixed.
May 17, 2026
Chasing a moment of peace in the middle of Tokyo with the Hasselblad XPan.
A quiet film photograph from Shibuya, Tokyo, where a monk’s stillness in the middle of the city became one of my favourite frames.
May 11, 2026
be prepared for any trip with a reliable to go film bag
Don’t let travel chaos decide your film choices. This post shares how to build a reliable to go film kit with trusted black and white and colour stocks, plus simple packing tips for shooting confidently on the road.
May 3, 2026
Creative lessons from shooting the Fujifilm TX 1 in panoramic with 35mm film
The Fujifilm TX 1 changes the way you see, compose, and tell stories on 35mm film. Here’s how to use its panoramic frame for landscapes, portraits, and creative experiments.
Apr 22, 2026
What ND filters for landscape photography actually do on film, and how I use LEE grads on the Fuji TX 1 without overcomplicating my kit.
Shooting landscapes on panoramic film? ND filters for landscape photography help control contrast and protect your negatives. This is my practical ND filters photography workflow with the Fuji TX 1.
Apr 6, 2026
Four days of thin air, broken cameras and panoramic portraits of life in the Peruvian Andes.
A four‑day trek above Machu Picchu elevation with the Hasselblad XPan and Fuji TX‑1, where thin air, a failing camera and long hiking days become a catalyst for intentional panoramic film portraits of everyday life in the Peruvian Andes
Mar 23, 2026
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Discover patterns and patience in New York chaos through deliberate black and white film frames
Slow down in the city that never sleeps. Discover how I use a Hasselblad XPan to create NYC pictures black and white, embracing patience, patterns and the days you walk home with nothing.
Mar 15, 2026
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From Single Frames to Three-Panel Narratives in Analogue Panoramas
Why one Tokyo metro frame only made sense once it became a long, horizontal print.
Flash Film Photography with the Hasselblad XPan
Expose the shadows as you intended with Zones
My 9-hour gamble whilst in Japan hiking Mount Aso offers an volcanic otherworldly series on film
deep dive into why this "standard" lens is anything but, and how it can become your go-to for street, travel, and everyday photography.
A Step-by-Step Guide
Creating minimalist lake art from Suriname's reservoir with Hasselblad XPan and Portra 400.
Don't trust your XPan's built-in meter. Learn how to read the light, anticipate its quirks, and consistently nail exposure on every shot—from highlights to shadows.
A Step-by-Step Guide to improve my Panoramic Art
An underrated powerhouse. Discover why the Hasselblad XPan's 90mm lens is an essential tool for storytelling, portraits, and abstract photography.
A personal journey into black and white panoramic photography, sharing insights on gear, composition, and the art of telling a story with film.
Don't let your precious analog memories fade away. Learn the crucial steps to properly store your film and ensure your photographs stand the test of time for generations to come.
Analogue panoramic storytelling with examples from Norway
Why I Use the Fuji TX-1 for Analogue Portrait Photography — Even When It’s Hard
Timeless Philippines stories through black and white panoramic film.
Lessons from the field
Maintain your Panoramic Film Camera in Top Shape or if all fails repair it
Experiment with low light film photography and how to perfect it
and how to choose film for wide frame photography
A Cinematic Journey with the XPan
Choosing the Right Techniques for Gallery-Worthy Results
Discover the story behind this Ilford XP2 400 ISO image and why it deserved to become a stunning large panoramic print.
My journey with the Xpan and fuji tx 1
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