The Exposed Negative

Tom and Greg record a lo-fi summer episode covering back-to-back heatwave shoots, cameras overheating in the field (a Canon R5 Mark II in 44 degree Texas heat and a Fujifilm X-H2 in an Italian marble quarry), Tom's case for retiring his battered Canon R6 in favour of a Fujifilm X100VI, and a wider argument about why ergonomics and how a camera feels in the hand matter more than chasing specs.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Show Notes:- 5.11 Tactical: lightweight technical clothing store Tom visited in Austin https://tactree.co.uk/collections/5-11-tactical- Canon CF-R20EP Cooling Fan Grip: fan-cooled battery grip Tom used to manage overheating on the R5 II https://link.amazon/B02IXpLwC- Flextail Blast Air: air blower gadget for cleaning dusty kit, referenced by both hosts https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flextail/blast-air?ref=6irh5o&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24026352893- Sigma 17-40mm f1.8 DC Art (Fujifilm X mount): fast constant aperture zoom Greg uses on his Fuji https://link.amazon/B0hNaM3rx- Mitakon 80mm f1.6: fast prime for the Fujifilm GFX medium format system https://www.cinegearpro.co.uk/products/mitakon-speedmaster-80mm-f-1-6?srsltid=AfmBOoptWWXm-S693JcB_AZGZd5o-2yNyDGiy6-dBaOA5i0Xf4V7n8ma- Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC Art: early Sigma Art lens popular for DSLR video https://link.amazon/B02lD3tc3- Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art: Tom's favourite lens across several system changes https://link.amazon/B02lD3tc3- Fujifilm X100VI: Tom's new compact camera for weekends and personal shooting https://link.amazon/B03ALyWbQ- Fujifilm X-Pro2: Greg's preferred camera body for ergonomics and colour rendering- Fujifilm XF 23mm f2.8: pancake lens that replaced Greg's need for an X100 https://link.amazon/B0cmQBQvS- Peak Design rope strap: strap Tom uses on his X100VI https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/form-rope-strap- X-Pro 2 articulated thumbgrip https://www.macfilos.com/2016/06/27/lensmate-thumb-rest-fuji-x-pro2-soft-release-review/- IDS Foldable Thumb Grip for Leica M10/M11 (https://idsworks.store/products/foldable-thumb-grip-for-leica-m10-m11): brass folding thumb grip Greg uses on his Leica M10, around $238 USD- Squarehood (Sweden): maker of lens hoods and brass soft shutter releases https://squarehood.se/- Loctite threadlocker: used to stop small screws and soft releases working loose https://link.amazon/B01lGyeYX- Peak Design Field Bracket: new L-plate style bracket currently on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/field-bracket-by-peak-design- Mrs Armitage on Wheels by Quentin Blake: children's book used as a cautionary tale about gear creep https://link.amazon/B0gbcsSEG- Capture One Mobile: app used for tethering and quick exports from set https://www.captureone.com/en/products/capture-one-mobile- Dazz Cam: phone app mentioned for film-look photo exports https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180

Alan Schaller, black and white street photographer, co-founder of Street Photography International and founder of the Irys app, joins Tom and Greg to talk about building a photography-only platform, why he shoots exclusively in monochrome, a frightening encounter with a stranger on the street, and why he thinks AI generated imagery should never be called photography.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. - Alan Schaller - https://www.alanschaller.com/- Irys - Alan's photography-focused app, community and publishing platform: https://www.irysphotos.com/- Street Photography International (SPI) - Alan's earlier project showcasing overlooked photographers: https://streetphotographyinternational.com/- Tim Paton - previous podcast guest, referenced as an earlier Irys conversation: https://streetphotographyinternational.com/- Leica MP - Alan's film camera of choice for street work: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/m/mp-silver- Leica M11 Monochrom - Alan's main digital camera: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/m/m11-monochrom- Leica 16mm, 24mm, 50mm and 90mm lenses - Alan's lens kit, mentioned individually- Kodak Tri-X - Alan's preferred black and white film stock- Polaroid I-2 - instant camera Alan uses, mentioned with manual exposure controls: https://amzn.to/4wuZA7A- Kodak Portra 400 - colour film stock mentioned in the black and white versus colour discussion- RICOH GR IV Monochrome **** - a recently released monochrome-sensor camera Alan references: https://amzn.to/4wyAYLa- Peakto - AI-powered photo cataloguing software mentioned by Tom: https://cyme.io/en/products/peakto/- Ansel Adams - key early influence on Alan's composition and tonal range: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansel_Adams- Henri Cartier-Bresson - influence, referenced for the "decisive moment" concept: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Cartier-Bresson- Sebastião Salgado - photographer referenced, including his book Genesis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastião_Salgado- Fan Ho - photographer whose book Alan cites as a favourite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_Ho- Bill Brandt - photographer, Alan owns a print in his bedroom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Brandt- Bruce Gilden - street photographer referenced for having a strong personal style: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Gilden- Steve McCurry - street/documentary photographer referenced: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_McCurry- Vivian Maier - photographer discussed in relation to market saturation and influence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Maier- Saul Leiter - photographer discussed as an example of rediscovered influence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_Leiter- Magnum Contact Sheets - book recommended for learning from full shoots, not just final images: https://amzn.to/4p5PLdPDesert Island Camera: Leica MPDesert Island Book: Sebastião Salgado - Genesis https://link.amazon/B00gFlJXxGuest Contact Details: https://www.alanschaller.com/

Tom and Greg mark 100 episodes of The Exposed Negative Podcast by reflecting on six years of honest conversations with photographers, commissioners, retouchers and producers, sharing their favourite guest moments, discussing how the photography industry has shifted since 2020, and getting into the practical detail of Canon R5 Mark II wireless tethering via Capture One.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).Thank you for your support!Here are the shownotes, full disclosure, some of which are affiliate links which we use to try and raise money to support the show. - **Art Streiber** (ep. 18) - US entertainment photographer; guest and close friend of the show, listen to the episode here: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-018-celebrities-set-builds-w-photographer-art-streiber/- **LS Digi** (ep. 17) - digital technology specialist; episode referenced for gear and workflow nerd chat: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-017-digi-teching-data-wrangling-w-dit-ls-digi/- **Chris Floyd** (ep. 2) - photographer; highlighted as one of the great storytellers in the industry: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-002-egoes-mistakes-w-photographer-chris-floyd/- **Owen Gale** (ep. 05) - former photo editor at House and Garden, now shooting; perspective on the commissioning side: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-005-approaches-assignments-w-photo-director-owen-gale/- **Fiona Shields** (ep. 22) - The Guardian; commissioning photographer's, how assignments work: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-005-approaches-assignments-w-photo-director-owen-gale/- **Lucy Laucht** (ep. 09) - photographer; candid discussion of imposter syndrome: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-009-instagram-imposter-syndrome-w-photographer-lucy-laucht/- **Monashee** Alonso (ep. 72) - photographer; discussion of personal time, project work and slowing down: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-72-licensing-and-negotiation-with-photo-consultant-w-monashee-alonso/- **Emily Maye** (ep. 60) - : https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-60-directing-creating-time-and-icons-w-emily-maye/- **Christina Force** (ep. 91) - The photographers mentor: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-91-get-paid-to-shoot-what-you-love-w-mentor-christina-force/- **Ben Nash** (ep. 13) - producer; episode highlighted for insight into how producers approach their work: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-013-productions-usage-w-producer-ben-nash/- **Danny Houghton** (ep. 41) - former army photographer;early guest with a distinctive background: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-041-shooting-in-the-army-w-photographer-danny-houghton/- **Rafael Orta**, Capture One (ep. 51) - Capture One's relationship with its user base: https://tinyurl.com/bdz535z8- **Nick Dunmur, AOP** (ep. 15) - Association of Photographers; community and collaboration: https://tinyurl.com/4ae956bs - **Isabelle Doran, AOP (ep. 93)** - more recent AOP episode: https://tinyurl.com/2jzc877m- Capture One wireless tethering - https://tinyurl.com/5n93pp8h- **Canon R5 II** - https://tinyurl.com/5882s635- **The Photography Show** - live event attended and filmed at this year: https://tinyurl.com/mtuwevbh- **Patreon WhatsApp community** - active listener group; referenced as a core part of the show's community offering: https://www.patreon.com/c/exposednegative

Award-winning Australian documentary photographer Stephen DuPont joins Greg to talk about four decades shooting conflict on film, his close call with a suicide bomber in Kabul, the unreleased Tim Page Vietnam archive he spent a year editing, and why he believes truth in photography is under greater threat now than at any point in his career.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).### Show Notes:- Stephen DuPont — https://www.stephendupont.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenmdupont/?hl=en-gb- W. Eugene Smith Grant — humanitarian photography grant awarded to Stephen; https://www.smithfund.org/recipients/2007-stephen-dupont- Robert Capa Gold Medal — citation awarded to Stephen; https://opcofamerica.org/Awardarchive/robert-capa-gold-medal-2005/- Stephen Dupont Scrapbooks: https://www.stephendupont.com/fucked-up-fotos- Frank Ockenfels Scrapbooks: https://fwo3.com/Book---Volume-3-/1- Pentax K1000 — Stephen's first camera: https://thenoisyshutter.com/2022/08/20/classic-camera-review-pentax-k1000/- Tim Page — late conflict photographer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Page_(photographer))- Tim Page Vietnam book: https://www.stephendupont.com/blog/2020/7/1/nam-contact-by-tim-page- "Page After Page" by Tim Page — Page's autobiography; out of print: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/Page-After-Tim-Paladin/32208238270/bd- "Unreasonable Behaviour" by Don McCullin — autobiography: https://amzn.to/3Q74hVu- Philip Blenkinsop: https://www.philipblenkinsop.com/- Small Voices Podcast with Philip Blenkinsop: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/275-philip-blenkinsop/id1039540784?i=1000749205415&l=vi- Catherine Leroy — French conflict photographer in Vietnam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Leroy- Cathy Leroy documentary - Jacques Menasch film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DhZH-5xGAw- "Two of the Missing" by Perry Deane Young — book about Sean Flynn and Dana Stone; out of print: https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/two-of-the-missing-book-perry-deane-young-9780981628097?sku=GOR004271004&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19591730531Desert Island Camera: Leica MP: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/m/mp-black-lacquered?srsltid=AfmBOoqmzaXjDmwRvNKoKlqhe6XXfZrcaYPimNkht3vr6QqoDo63I-SZDesert island photo book - Josef Koudelka, "Exiles": https://amzn.to/436NQvh

Tom and Greg catch up on two genuinely exciting developments in film photography — the newly reverse-engineered WideLux XX panoramic camera from Silver Grand Classics, and the I'm Back Kickstarter, which puts an APS-C sensor inside a standard film canister. Along the way they get into the real-world question of whether upgrading from an M1 Mac is actually worth it, and share some unashamed Peak Design chat.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).### Show Notes:- MacRumors RAM guide — Tom's recommended resource for deciding how much RAM you actually need in a new Mac; https://www.macrumors.com/guide/how-much-mac-ram/- WideLux XX — newly reverse-engineered panoramic film camera; first batch of 350 units, engraved; https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2026/04/wideluxx-presale_launch/- WideLux F8 — original final model used as basis for reverse engineering the XX: https://www.ordinarykyle.com/blog/widelux-f8-review- I'm Back — Kickstarter campaign for a digital sensor module in a 35mm film canister; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samellos/im-back-roll-aps-c-one-roll-no-screen-pure-shooting?ref=7sj5y0&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23816967049- Petapixel — article covering the I'm Back prototype and background; https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/im-back-teases-aps-c-digital-film-roll-that-entirely-fits-in-a-35mm-camera/- Reveni Labs — maker of Tom's custom clip-on light meter; https://www.reveni-labs.com/- Peak Design — newer smaller pouch version discussed; https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/tech-pouch?Size=Small&Color=Black---HASHTAGS:#filmphotography #podcast #analoguephotography #wiidelux #filmcamera