Uncle Jonesy's Cameras

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!