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By Frame Focus Foto

Welcome to Frame Focus Foto

This is our photographic journey, with no fixed narrative, just an adventure. We would like to bring you along with us. Follow our process from the ideas, research, photographing and producing the finished product. We share the making of our images along with the experience behind it.

Expect a healthy dose of gear reviews and ramblings about how we manage the creative process!

The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, and this is our first step. Let us create together whilst sharing our unique points of view!
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Episode 25: Ben Felten and Photosynthesis

Frame Focus FotoMay 17, 2021

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Episode 27: William Furniss
Jul 16, 202152:14
Episode 26: Len's Road Trip & Printing
Jun 23, 202133:49
Episode 25: Ben Felten and Photosynthesis
May 17, 202154:32
Episode 24: 7 Day B&W Photo Project Follow Up
May 11, 202126:38
Episode 23: Photography Projects
Apr 19, 202132:60
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Apr 01, 202154:54
Episode 21: Digital Len's architectural adventure!
Mar 25, 202133:27
Episode 20: Yasuhiro Ogawa & The Dreaming
Mar 11, 202134:05
Episode 19: Jeremiah Palmerston
Mar 05, 202101:05:36
Episode 18: Architecture
Feb 23, 202136:41
Episode 17: Abstracts continued...
Dec 03, 202022:49
Episode 16: Abstract Photography
Nov 26, 202026:38
Episode 15: The Future of Photography

Episode 15: The Future of Photography

Description:

Today Digital Len and Analog Mike discuss what camera manufacturers need to do to make the leap forward from where we currently stand to the future. The ideal "future proof" camera if you will.

Enjoy the show!

Show Notes:

Zeiss ZX1, the basis for this discussion: https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/int/photography/zx1.html

Sensor issues with vintage lenses... maybe we can take a leaf from Leica's book here: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2014/06/sensor-stack-thickness-when-does-it-matter/

The Photographers Ephemaris: https://www.photoephemeris.com

The "Fuji Cron" Lenses: https://fujicron.com

Olympus Live Bulb: https://www.olympus-imagespace.co.uk/using-live-bulb-for-long-exposures/


Find us on the web

Website: www.framefocusfoto.com

Instagram: @framefocusfoto

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrameFocusFoto/photos/a.108566610908517/120949169670261/?__tn__=%3C

Email: framefocusfoto@gmail.com

Nov 17, 202048:41
Episode 14: Jack Brauer

Episode 14: Jack Brauer

Description:

We are super excited to bring you an interview with renowned landscape photographer Jack Brauer! Enjoy the show and follow the links to see more about the work that Jack does!! 

https://www.mountainphotography.com/

https://www.widerangegalleries.com/

https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/


Follow us here!

website: www.framefocusfoto.com

Instagram: @framefocusfoto

Facebook: Frame Focus Foto

Email: framefocusfoto@gmail.com


Music by Varun, follow him on Instagram @rainvioletsky


Nov 09, 202059:28
Episode 13: The Fujifilm X100V
Nov 01, 202046:34
Episode 12: Intro to adapted lenses

Episode 12: Intro to adapted lenses

Description

This week Digital Len and Analog Mike catch up own their week photographing marine machines and discuss the very basics of adapting manual focus SLR lenses to digital cameras.


Links:

How to adapt lenses: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-use-vintage-lenses-with-mirrorless-cameras

KEH list of good lenses to start with: https://www.keh.com/blog/12-legacy-lenses-perfect-for-adapting-to-mirrorless-cameras

The Hong Kong Star Ferry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Ferry


Follow or contact us!!

Instagram: @framefocusfoto

Facebook: Frame Focus Foto

Email:framefocusfoto@gmail.com

Oct 19, 202030:22
Episode 11: Time to grow your Sea Legs

Episode 11: Time to grow your Sea Legs

Description

Digital Len and Analog Mike follow up on the Land based portion of Transport October and discuss their plans for photographing boats for the next 10 days.


Links

Andre Kertesz still life photos: https://www.google.com/search?q=andre+kertesz+still+life+photos&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ALeKk00A_lCGwiGHjzRcT62L9RXS_3PvJQ:1602467163224&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWqJyw963sAhV_yYsBHYH4A5sQ_AUoAXoECA0QAw&biw=1324&bih=1274&dpr=2

Cars of Hong Kong IG page: https://www.instagram.com/carsofhongkong/?hl=en

Fujifilm X100F lens: https://www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x100f.htm

Fujifilm X100V: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x100v/

Fannie Wong's socially distanced webcam photos: https://www.instagram.com/something.fanniewong/?hl=en

Sani Pass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sani_Pass


TRANSPORT OCTOBER

Don't forget to share your boat pictures with us over the next 10 days! Post on Facebook or Instagram and use the tag #fff_transport also take us @framefocusfoto


Happy Shooting!!


Oct 12, 202032:50
Episode 10! B&W September is over... what's happening in October?

Episode 10! B&W September is over... what's happening in October?

Description

Digital Len and Analog Mike discuss their experiences shooting B&W images in September! We also discuss how our first Bootcamp went on Facebook.

NEW THEME FOR OCTOBER!

In the month of October we will be celebrating transportation! We are dividing the month into 3 sections 

  • Land: 1st - 10th October 2020
  • Sea: 11th - 20th October 2020
  • Air: 21st - 31st October 2020

Join us to make pictures of transportation! Whether you get around in your shoes, a bicycle, scooter, train, boat or tram!! We want to see them all! 

Share the images on Facebook and Instagram and  tag us @framefocusfoto and use the hashtag #fff_LSA and #fff_transport


Find us online

Web: www.framefocusfoto

IG: @framefocusfoto

Facebook: Frame Focus Foto

Email: framefocusfoto@gmail.com

Sep 30, 202022:20
Episode 9: Talking about photographs

Episode 9: Talking about photographs

Description

Digital Len & Analog Mike discuss a couple of the pictures they have made over this month with the theme of Black and White. 


Links to the pictures:

Cheung Chau boats: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVi2B6pEMO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Bridge Over River Kwai: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNhuzABe6a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Cheung Chau Landscape: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFlEBl_gR4p/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The morning scene and Darkroom print: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFoOHM3JpUj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Downloadable version of the Sheep Shot: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13358f_a07c9889303e4b3a8d8d0c02d989e8b0~mv2.jpeg


Other Links

Bridge Over River Kwai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai

Lensowrk: http://www.lenswork.com/index2.html

Cheung Po Tsai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheung_Po_Tsai

Cheung Chau: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hongkong/outlying/cheung.htm


Our website and Social Media

Webpage: https://www.framefocusfoto.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrameFocusFoto/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/framefocusfoto/

Email: framefocusfoto@gmail.com



Sep 27, 202042:07
Episode 8: Jeremy Greenberg

Episode 8: Jeremy Greenberg

Description

We are super excited to be able to bring you an interview with Hong Kong based photographer Jeremy Greenberg!! Jeremy tells us about his background, his process of putting a camera collection together and some of his photographs!


Show Notes

The cloud reflection: https://www.limelighthk.com/prints?pgid=jo74cswg-be400ee1-8fe2-4f3f-b4cb-a49f2167c912

Container Ship: https://www.limelighthk.com/prints?pgid=jo74cswg-3575da5a-b405-48c7-8522-c41c2dee6ac3

Starry sky: https://www.limelighthk.com/prints?pgid=jo74cswg-f6d0dbc2-aeba-49be-9413-f5ed260130db

Yellow Boats: 

Website: https://www.limelighthk.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limelight_hk/


ANOUNCEMENT:

Our 10 day Black & White Bootcamp starts today!

https://www.framefocusfoto.com/bootcamp

Sep 20, 202047:07
Episode 7: Histograms and The Zone System

Episode 7: Histograms and The Zone System

Description

Want to learn more about the histogram and Zone System? Listen to this episode to find out more!

Our Free Black & White Photography Bootcamp! 

Follow the link to find out more and sign up!

https://www.framefocusfoto.com/bootcamp

Links

https://www.framefocusfoto.com/post/zoning-in-for-perfect-exposures

The Zone System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_System

How does the camera's histogram work: https://photographylife.com/understanding-histograms-in-photography


ANOUNCEMENT!!!

If you would like us to talk about your work on the show upload your photograph with the hashtag #fff_reviewmyphoto and tag us @framefocusfoto and we will be happy to offer some feedback!

Sep 13, 202029:38
Episode 6: Black and White Photography

Episode 6: Black and White Photography

Description

Today we introduce black and white photography! A brief look at the history, a description of what Black and White Photography and some basic ideas to get started with. Enjoy the show!

Show Notes

Michael Kenna: 

https://www.michaelkenna.com/imagearchive.php

Fan Ho: https:

//fanho-forgetmenot.com/the-living-theatre-1

Sebastião Salgado: 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Sebastiao+Salgado+Genesis&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ALeKk02eRpBjdwRUD_awe80vNGGoafDSig:1598576229359&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj7hbDC2LzrAhWxUN4KHfymDpgQ_AUoAXoECB0QAw&biw=1867&bih=1274

Nick Brandt:https:

//www.nickbrandt.com/portfolio.cfm?nK=7617&nS=2

David Duchemin:

https://portfolio.davidduchemin.com/index/G0000jmsDXxGGV8E/I0000GnAnyxqyVSk

Alexey Titarenko:

http://www.alexeytitarenko.com/#/cityofshadows/


Frame Focus Foto blogs about Black and White Photography

https://www.framefocusfoto.com/post/daguerreotype-and-5-tips-to-improve-your-b-w-photography

https://www.framefocusfoto.com/post/black-white-photography


Zone System:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_System



Aug 30, 202040:09
Episode 5: Mobile Phone Photography
Aug 17, 202056:49
Episode 4 - The Time Project

Episode 4 - The Time Project

Description:

Today Digital Len and Analog Mike discuss their new project about Time! 

To learn more you can also check out the blog on our webpage! Please join us on our first project by visiting our community page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/998870870560712

Links:

Wikipedia about time: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time


Aug 05, 202011:49
Episode 3: Finding The Right Camera

Episode 3: Finding The Right Camera

Description:

Today we talk about the basic differences between Film and Digital cameras and what sort of cameras to look for.


Show notes:

Where to buy film cameras, film and film processing

  • KEH: https://www.keh.com
  • eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk
  • Camera Film Photo (Hong Kong / Asia): https://camerafilmphoto.com
  • Analog Wonderland (UK): https://analoguewonderland.co.uk
  • B&H Photo (World Wide): https://www.bhphotovideo.com
  • Freestyle Photographic Supplies (USA & World Wide): https://www.freestylephoto.biz
  • Film Photography Project Store: https://filmphotographystore.com
  • TheFINDLab : https://thefindlab.com
  • 35mm Film SLR's: https://www.thephoblographer.com/2018/08/07/the-top-three-35mm-film-cameras-for-photography-students/
  • Nikon SP: https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/rangefinder/sp.htm

Buying Digital Cameras:

  • B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/SLR-Digital-Cameras/ci/6222/N/4288586280?filters=fct_bodies-kits_4016%3A18-55mm-lens-kits%7C18-140mm-lens-kits%2Cfct_price%3A0..700
  • SD Memory cards: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=SD%20cards&filters=fct_brand_name%3Alexar%7Csandisk%2Cfct_card-type_158%3Asdxc-64-512gb
  • Differences between DSLR's and Mirrorless cameras: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/dslr-vs-mirrorless-which-is-best-for-you?currency=EUR&BI=7367¤cy=EUR&BI=7367&kw=&c3api=2572,138045322040&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyJn5BRDrARIsADZ9ykG7m_Nsw__jSYiPgCLAORRmKA74GDKWjmnvu5rCKL_aaUcDP0TFAwoaAm-AEALw_wcB


Aug 02, 202045:57
Episode 2: Ting Kau Bridge
Jul 19, 202026:27
An Introduction to Digital Len & Analog Mike

An Introduction to Digital Len & Analog Mike

Welcome to the Frame Focus Foto podcast! In this very first episode Digital Len and Analog Mike introduce themselves and talk about their photographic backgrounds! Sit back, relax and enjoy some photography chatter!

Show Notes

  • Olympus XA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympus_XA
  • Canon Powershot A540: https://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/compacts/canon_a540
  • Fujifilm X100S: https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x100s
  • Canon 5D MkII: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_II
  • iPhone 11 Pro: https://www.apple.com/hk/en/iphone-11-pro/?afid=p238%7CsEL5YgUgd-dc_mtid_20925x0a40395_pcrid_437459955242_pgrid_79520504578_&cid=wwa-hk-kwgo-iphone-slid--Brand-iPhone11Pro-Evergreen-
  • GoPro Hero 8: https://gopro.com/en/hk/shop/cameras/hero8-black/CHDHX-801-master.html
  • Ulanzi (phone photography accessories): https://www.ulanzi.com
  • Cathay Camera Club: https://www.cathaycameraclub.com
  • Michael Kenna: https://www.michaelkenna.net/index2.php
  • Alex Webb, The Suffering Of Light: https://aperture.org/shop/alex-webb-the-suffering-of-light
  • Kelby One: https://kelbyone.com
  • Chase Jarvis, The Best Camera: https://www.chasejarvis.com/project/the-best-camera/


Where to find us:

Web: www.framefocusfoto.com

Instagram: @framefocusfoto

Twitter: @framefocusfoto

Facebook: Frame Focus Foto

Jul 12, 202044:34