After Kodacolor, Gold and Ultramax, here is the turn of Kodak Extar 100 and Tri-X 400 to come under the Kodak rebranding as Kosmofoto reports. These two emulsions are part of the “Professional” line.
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News: instax mini Evo Cinema
The tl;dr: Fujifilm announced the instax mini Evo Cinema: a movie camera shaped Instax mini Evo camera.
That means it is a digital camera that directly print on Instax mini. But the rest feels very gimmicky:
– record short videos (up to 15sec) and then print a thumbnail with QR code to share it with other.
– the “Eras Dial”: it’s like a film simulation dial but for time period specific effects, including with the audio.
Most of it requires the use of the associated mobile app.
The ergonomics look interesting, with a grip allegedly inspired by Fujifilm own FUJICA Single-8 movie camera (an 8mm film movie camera from 1965) and a viewfinder attachment to turn the small rear LCD into an EVF. Seriously Fujifilm, make this a proper movie camera that can do 4K and you get my money.
It feels like we are being punked by Fujifilm. The fact that there are very few articles (no review) and very few videos on YouTube about it is either that Fujifilm didn’t send the camera to influencers. Even the Fujifilm corporate channels are light on content with only a video in Japanese. Reading closer what Peta Pixel knows, it seems that the instax mini Evo Cinema is set to be released in Japan, with an unknown prices and international availability.
RIP Martin Parr
British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Martin Parr, a British documentary photographer, was known for his colour pictures of Britain. He is often named as an influential figure among street photographers these days.
The Guardian has a short retrospective of Martin Parr photography.
The also further pieces on or by Martin Parr, with his recent work:
– August 2025 — ‘There’s something very interesting about boring’: Martin Parr on his life in pictures
– July 2025 — Decks appeal: Martin Parr captures life on a cruise liner – photo essay
– April 2025 — Martin Parr catches the cherry blossom season in Kyoto – in pictures
(One of my) Local photo store closing
The Montreal Gazette is reporting that ‘A real institution’: Old Montreal camera shop Photo Service to close after 89 years:
A Montreal photography institution is closing after 89 years of operation. Photo Service in Old Montreal will slide the key under the door on Jan. 3, leaving many photo professionals and hobbyists in limbo.
Not the first time, nor the last time. Lozeau already closed a while back (I didn’t talk about it here) after they got pillaged by Henry’s.
Last time I tried to get to Photo Service it was 3PM on a Saturday and they were closed. Feels like their hobbyist customers have to come during the week. Camtec was open, on the same street, and then I could just mail order, even though I always try to patronise local stores.
[..] the film processing lab, which he says is among the best in the city. The store’s processing and archiving services will continue after the shop’s closure thanks to a partnership with Kant Photo on Stanley St., the details of which have yet to be ironed out.
Not sure what that means. Redirect the customers? Expand Kant Photo activities with their lab machines?
Another major factor, Savard says, is Sony’s refusal to recognize Photo Service as an authorized retailer, “for unexplained reasons, despite all our efforts. We’re almost the only store of this size in Canada not to be recognized.”
Never been a fan of Sony cameras, not sure why, but that looks like Sony would rather sell at Best Buy… or they really hate small family operated outlets, as it seems to be a similar situation elsewhere.
Anyway, life goes on, that mean more business for the stores that are left.
Link: Kodak now offers new-look Gold 200 and Ultramax 400 alongside Kodacolor films
Kosmofoto reports that Kodak now offers new-look Gold 200 and Ultramax 400 alongside Kodacolor films.
In addition to Kodacolor 100 and 200, Gold 200 and Ultramax 400 are now repackaged and sold by Kodak directly instead of Kodak Alaris.
Please bring the 800 ISO that are stuck in diposable cameras.
New Fujifilm X-T30 III and XC 13-33mm
Also today were announced the new Fujifilm X-T30 III and the XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS.
The X-T30 III is just a refresh of the X-T30 II from 2021, the entry level X-series body. Added is the new processor on top of the X-Trans IV sensor, bringing it in par with the X-M5 and X-S20, with updated auto focus and video capabilities.
From the control changes, the left dial is no longer used for drive. but instead is, like on the X-T50 and the X-M5, the film simulation dial, with support for film recipes as introduced by the X-E5. Still hoping for a firmware update doing this on the X-M5.
It also adds direct printing support to the Instax Link printers as well as the associated “crops” for the Mini, Square and Wide formats. Fujifilm, can we get a firmware update to do that on the X-M5 and X-E5 ?
This camera comes optionally with the new XC 13-33mm F3.5-6.3 OIS that replaces the XC 14-45. A bit wider, and shorter, slower at the long end, and it dropped the power zoom.
Shipping in November 2025 body only for CA$1249, or in December as a kit for CA$1449, in three different colours, Silver, Black and Graphite.
DPReview: Fujifilm X-T30 III adds fresh ingredients to familiar recipe.
Rangefinder less Leica M EV-1
Take a Leica M11, remove the rangefinder and replace it with an EVF, shave the price by 10% (it’s still unaffordable) and you have the Leica M EV-1.
At the most basic level, you can get essentially the same sensor in the Sony a7CR for considerable less money, and get a similar shooting experience by adapting your M-mount lenses to fit. It won’t be as small, be as nicely built or say Leica on the front, but in purely pragmatic terms, it’ll be comparable.
I think that removing the rangefinder is like removing the main reason to buy a Leica M camera. I don’t see where that make sense. If you want to use M lenses but don’t care for the rangefinder, the above suggestion from DPReview will be probably more adequate, and anything else, the law of diminishing returns applies. And instead of a Sony, you can also use any other full frame mirrorless like a Nikon Z or Panasonic S.
This doesn’t mean Leica is abandoning the rangefinder though, but I still wonder who this camera is for except if you want to 12K.
One day I shot two rolls of film in a Leica M7. And I loved it.
Leica M7
25mm Biogon f2.8
Kodak BW400CN
The Leica M EV-1 will cost CA$12,315 as per one of my local stores, and should be available starting 23 October 2025 (ie today).
Post scriptum:
David Imel video Why Leica shed its most iconic feature (YouTube) explains the rangefinder quite well, but I’m not convinced the reasoning make sense.
Lomo MC-A 35 mm Film Camera
Lomography just announced the Lomo MC-A, a 35mm point and shoot camera.
Has a 32mm f/2.8 auto focus glass lens, auto exposure or manual, DX coding with override, built-in flash.
At CA$699 from Lomography, it is cheaper than the Pentax 17 and allow more control. Available around December 2025, and also in black.
Another choice for a new 35mm film camera.
Analogue aF-1
Analogue announced the pre-order for the Analogue aF-1.
The aF-1 is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera designed by the Amsterdam company Analogue. It has 35mm f2.8 glass lens, LiDAR autofocus and built-in flash. All the features expected from the early 21st century point-and-shoot.
The pre-order price is 449€ or CA$790 (+ shipping) for a delivery Q1 2026.
Specs are not unlike an Olympus mju-II.
More film: Lomography LomoChrome Classicolor 200
A day after Kodacolor 100 and 200 are announced, Lomography comes out with a new 200 ISO colour negative. LomoChrome Classicolor 200 is a “limited edition”. Not sure why limited edition, I suspect they might have obtained a limited stock of something no longer produced. CN100 is thought to be a Kodak stock that is not available under a different brand.
It will be sold for CA$13.90 which is higher than of the Kodacolor 200 listed at CA$16.00.
via Kosmo Foto
And the Kodacolor announcement was such a big deal that non photography outlets talked about it.